Who Is Wernher von Braun? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wernher von Braun is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun, with over 42 comic issue appearances. An engineer, rocket scientist, and one-time member of the Nazi party.

Who is Wernher von Braun?

Origin Wernher von Braun was born in Wyrzysk, one of the sons of a minor aristocratic family. He became interested in astronomy at a young age when his mother presented him with a telescope. At the end of World War I his family, like many Germans finding themselves suddenly within the redrawn borders of Poland , moved to Germany , where they settled in Berlin . Though he was an accomplished musician and had originally intended to pursue a career in composing, von Braun found himself increasingly drawn to rocket science. In 1929 he began to pursue his interests in earnest. In 1930 he entered the Technical University of Berlin, where he became involved in the "Spaceflight Society". He also attended classes at ETH Zurich. Character Evolution In Germany He was working on his doctorate in 1933 when the Nazi Party rose to power.

Key facts

Wernher von Braun is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 42 recorded issue appearances, Wernher von Braun ranks among the most featured characters in comics.