Who Is Worry Wart? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Worry Wart is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Ebenezer Jones, with over 7 comic issue appearances.

Who is Worry Wart?

Ebenezer Jones was a supporting character to Flash/Jay Garrick, introduced in 1944. Throughout his life, Ebenezer was worried about the possible consequences of his every action and inaction. During his childhood, Professor Haman discovered his constant worry was less a psychological situation and more of a biological factor. The Professor experimented on this unique physiology. The result was the creation of a contagious case of worry. Ebenezer unwittingly spread the infection to everyone who came in near proximity to him. By the time Ebenezer became an adult, the people infected by him would be incapacitated with anxiety. Harman had developed an inoculation process which allowed agents of his to follow Ebenezer without being affected.

Key facts

Worry Wart is of mutant origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 7 recorded issue appearances, Worry Wart ranks among the most featured characters in comics.