| “ | If I could have your attention... I'm Doctor Voodoo, and I'd like to welcome you all to the first year of Strange Academy. | „ |
| ~ Doctor Voodoo. |
| “ | I am not the Sorcerer Supreme you are accustomed to matching. I am -- Doctor Voodoo! The Gunner of God -- when I roar the Earth trembles! | „ |
| ~ Doctor Voodoo |
Dr. Jericho Drumm, also known as Brother Voodoo and later as Doctor Voodoo, is a character and superhero from Marvel comics.
He is a supernatural champion skilled in communicating with the dead. His late twin brother's spirit is fused with his own. Initially skeptical, Jericho rejected the mystic traditions of his Haitian village to become a renowned scholar in America. Born in Haiti, he left for America with aspirations to become a doctor. However, upon learning that his brother was dying due to a Voodoo Curse, Jericho sought revenge by mastering Voodoo under Papa Jambo's guidance. This transformation made him an invaluable ally to Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and the Avengers.
He was created by Len Wein and Gene Colan, and first appeared in Strange Tales #169 in June of 1973.
Conception[]
A fictional character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, he first appeared in Strange Tales #169 (September 1973) as Brother Voodoo. Created by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and artist John Romita Sr., he later assumed the title of Doctor Voodoo after replacing Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme in The New Avengers #53 (July 2009). Interestingly, the title was originally held by his twin brother Daniel, whose ghost he now controls.
Biography[]
Origin[]
Jericho Drumm, raised in Haiti amidst voodoo and magic, was the heir to a lineage of voodoo magicians. However, he rejected this heritage, leaving the family legacy for his twin brother, Daniel. Despite being identical twins, Jericho differed significantly from his brother. While Daniel embraced and preserved the family legacy through stories and books on magic, Jericho dismissed these traditions as mere legends and superstitions, fueled by his skepticism.
As Daniel immersed himself in magical literature, Jericho shielded his gentler brother from bullies. Jericho left his homeland, obtaining a psychology degree in New York City, distancing himself for 12 years. Upon his return, he found Daniel, now the Supreme Houngan, in conflict with a sorcerer empowered by Damballah. Near death, Daniel entrusted Jericho with avenging him.
Under the tutelage of Papa Jambo and acknowledging his own talents and genius, Jericho became the successor as the last lord of Loa. Bound to Daniel's spirit, he assumed the roles of Brother Voodoo and Supreme Houngan. In a decisive confrontation, Brother Voodoo exposed Damballah as Zobop, utilizing Loa powers to secure victory.
Tomb of Dracula[]
Drumm saves Frank Drake from zombies in Brazil and confronts Danny Summers, who betrayed Drake to Dracula. Later, Drumm battles Dracula's forces in Devil's Grotto to rescue Raymond Coker, aided by the Three Who Are All.
Werewolf by Night[]
Drumm assists Jack Russell in facing Dr. Glitternight's plot, leading to a revelation about the betrayal among the mystical entities. They overcome Glitternight with the help of the Three Who Are All.
The Vampiric Verses[]
Marie Laveau seeks vampire blood after the Montessi Formula success. Drumm aids in countering her in Brazil and later confronts her in Louisiana, dealing with the dark powers unleashed.
The Scarecrow[]
Lilith seeks Drumm's help, leading to a confrontation with Scarecrow, who possessed Barbara Ketch. Drumm collaborates with the Ghost Riders to defeat Scarecrow and protect Barbara.
Disturbance in Wakanda[]
Drumm and Black Panther investigate a disturbance in Wakanda, leading to a battle with Killmonger. Drumm uses his mystical abilities to mend tears between dimensions, saving Panther's life.
The New Sorcerer Supreme[]
Dr. Voodoo emerges as the new Sorcerer Supreme, defeating threats like The Hood and Dormammu. He faces challenges, including a clash with Doctor Doom and a confrontation with Nightmare.
Heroic Age[]
Brother Voodoo sacrifices himself to defeat Agamotto. Doctor Strange reclaims the title of Sorcerer Supreme.
AXIS[]
Brother Voodoo is resurrected during the AXIS events, playing a crucial role in ending the crisis and joining the Avengers Unity Squad.
All-New Marvel & Uncanny Avengers[]
Daniel, Brother Voodoo's resurrected brother, betrays him during the superhero tensions. Brother Voodoo sacrifices himself again to free the Avengers from stasis.
No Surrender[]
Dr. Voodoo volunteers for stasis to aid in freeing Earth from the Grandmaster and Challenger's contest of champions.
Damnation[]
Drumm participates in the battle against Mephisto in Las Vegas, joining a new Midnight Sons team to rescue Doctor Strange.
Savage Avengers[]
Drumm joins the Savage Avengers to confront Kulan Gath and prevent the misuse of the Eyes of Agamotto.
Strange Academy[]
Drumm becomes the headmaster of Strange Academy, dealing with challenges such as the death of Doctor Strange, demonic threats, and student conflicts involving dark magic.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Voodoo Magic: Master practitioner of voodoo magic, skilled in both pouin (white magic) and close contact with the dead.
Regarded as the most powerful and skilled Voodoo Magic practitioner on Earth.
- Necromancy: Can commune with and manipulate spirits, loa, and the dead.
Summons and controls various spirits, including elemental entities.
- Biological Manipulation: Manipulates the biological functions of living creatures, including humans, animals, and plants.
Capable of healing injuries and performing body substitution spells.
- Fire Manipulation: Controls fire and is immune to scorching flames.
- Soul Manipulation: Manipulates and controls souls, tracking people, creating barriers, transferring souls, and performing rituals.
- Astral Projection and Possession: Projects astral form, possesses living beings, and retains magical abilities while possessing.
- Telepathy and Telekinesis: Manipulates and dominates minds telepathically.
Moves and controls objects through telekinesis.
- Time Manipulation: Controls and manipulates time, putting entities in stasis and immobilizing everything.
- Energy Projection and Resistance:' Projects magical energy blasts.
Resistant to various forms of energy attacks.
- Magical Abilities: Utilizes a vast knowledge of mystical spells and incantations for specific effects.
Performs scrying to view events at a distance.
- Various Magical Manipulations: Manipulates smoke, air, holographic projections, and magical entities.
Creates force fields, seals living beings, and has mystical invulnerability.
Abilities[]
- Combat and Training: Trained in physical and hand-to-hand combat.
- Magical Knowledge: Possesses extensive knowledge of magical spells and abilities through training from Doctor Strange.
- Meditation: Developed meditative skills allowing survival under extreme conditions.
- Multilingualism: Fluent in English, French, and French Créole.
- Psychology: Holds a degree in psychology.
Weaknesses[]
- Limitation to Voodoo Magic: Limited to the disciplines of voodoo magic.
Paraphernalia[]
- Magical Items: Jar of Demon Blood for creating portals.
Medallion for harnessing the Loa. Pym Particles for size manipulation. Sorcerer Supreme attributes, including the Eye of Agamotto and Cloak of Levitation. Staff of Legba for channeling magic. Strangling Bones of Brother Lafell for magical strangulation. The Monkey's Paw for wish-granting. Wanga Powder for combat advantage.
- Transportation: Flight through the Cloak of Levitation and teleportation.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- In the Marvel Tarot, his name was "The Hangman".
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