Brother Voodoo

Creation & Design

Brother Voodoo was created during a time when supernatural themes were becoming popular in comics. His character was designed to bring a unique cultural perspective to the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Jericho Drumm was introduced as a powerful sorcerer and the brother of Daniel Drumm, who was also a practitioner of voodoo. He took on the mantle of Brother Voodoo after his brother's death.

Character Development

Over the years, Brother Voodoo has evolved from a supporting character to a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, often representing themes of cultural identity and the supernatural.

Cultural Reception

Brother Voodoo has been well-received for his unique background and abilities, often praised for bringing diversity to the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jericho Drumm
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #169
Aliases:
Doctor Voodoo, Voodoo
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, Defenders, Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Voodoo magic, Spirit possession, Superhuman strength, Telepathy
Equipment:
Voodoo doll, Magical artifacts
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel ⋅ 1973
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1st appearance of Brother Voodoo, Jericho Drumm, later renamed Doctor Voodoo

Marvel ⋅ 1973
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2nd appearance and origin of Brother Voodoo

Marvel ⋅ 1973
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1st appearance of Baron Samedi, a Haitian sorcerer

3rd appearance of Brother Voodoo

Marvel ⋅ 1974
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1st appearance of Black Talon, Desmond Drew

Final appearance of Brother Voodoo in Strange Tales

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First meeting and team-up of Brother Voodoo and Werewolf By Night

Marvel ⋅ 1981
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First meeting of Doctor Strange and Brother Voodoo

1st appearance of Morgana Blessing, a love interest of Doctor Strange

Marvel ⋅ 1982
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First meeting of Moon Knight and Brother Voodoo

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Origin of Brother Voodoo

Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Brother Voodoo becomes Sorcerer Supreme in the mainstream Marvel universe

Marvel ⋅ 2009
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1st full appearance and origin of Brother Voodoo becoming Doctor Voodoo after accepting an offer from the Ancient One to become Sorcerer Supreme

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First solo series featuring Doctor Voodoo

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Variant cover art by Billy Tan

Cover art inspired by Doctor Strange #1 (1974)

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Reprint of Strange Tales (1973) #169 and #170, the first appearance and origin of Doctor Voodoo

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