Wotan (comics)

Wotan
Wotan as depicted in Earth 2 #12 (July 2013). Art by Brett Booth (penciler), Norm Rapmund (inker), and Andrew Dalhouse (colorist).
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceMore Fun Comics #55 (May 1940)
Created byGardner Fox (writer)
Howard Sherman (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown (originally)
Karel Wotan (Earth 2)
Team affiliationsInjustice League
Notable aliasesWotan
Abilities
  • Mastery in Black magic
  • Spell crafting
  • Soul stealing
  • Spiritual drain
  • Eldritch blasts
  • Conjuration
  • Matter transmutation
  • Mind control
  • Illusion casting
  • Astral projection
  • Telepathy
  • Telekinesis
  • Teleportation
  • Dimensional travel
  • Immortality
  • Reincarnation
  • Skilled scientist and inventor

Wotan is a fictional supervillain featured in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, made their first appearance in More Fun Comics #55 in 1940. Wotan is frequently portrayed as the primary antagonist of Doctor Fate. Originally a female who obtained her powers through sorcery, Wotan later underwent reincarnation in a male form. Adopting the name "Wotan" from Germanic and Norse legends, the character developed a strong desire for power, leading to conflicts with Doctor Fate.[1]

Wotan has made appearances in various forms of media, including adaptations in animated series such as Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Young Justice.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Doctor Fate #14 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).