Who Is Wizard? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wizard is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of William Asmodeus Zard, with over 152 comic issue appearances. At first the Wizard knew little true magic and relied mainly upon illusions he created through mystical hypnotic means. He could also engage in Astral projection. Later on he learned true magic.

Who is Wizard?

Origin As a young man, William Asmodeus Zard was a criminal gun man who was soon captured by the police. During his time in prison, Zard decided that crime was like a business and to succeed he would need to practice new and different methods. Upon his release, Zard traveled to Tibet where he studied the mystical arts. While there he learned the method of Astral projection, hypnotism and he also taught himself Black Magic , using the latter to kill the lama who had been his teacher. Major Story Arcs Returning to America, Zard used his new skills to launch his criminal career as the Wizard. Deeply cynical about humanity, the Wizard believed everyone was a criminal and only those who were afraid of being caught did not get involved in criminal activity. Hence the Wizard believed that the Justice Society were really criminals and he offered to become their partner in crime. When the JSA members refused, the Wizard challenged them to stop a series of crimes and he unsuccessfully tried to kill them.

Key facts

Wizard is of human origin and first appeared in "The Wiles of the Wizard!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 152 recorded issue appearances, Wizard ranks among the most featured characters in comics.