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Dr. Druid
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Creation & Design

Dr. Druid was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, debuting in the mid-1960s as a mystical character in the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a supporting character in the Doctor Strange mythos, Dr. Druid's character evolved to take on a more prominent role in various Marvel storylines.

Character Development

Over the years, Dr. Druid has transitioned from a supporting character to a more complex figure within the Marvel Universe, often grappling with his own limitations and the responsibilities of wielding magic.

Cultural Reception

Dr. Druid has received mixed reviews over the years, with some fans appreciating his mystical abilities while others feel he lacks the depth of more prominent characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Arthur Nagan
First Appearance:
Amazing Adventures #1
Aliases:
Doctor Druid, Druid
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Defenders, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Magic, Healing
Equipment:
Mystic Amulet, Magic Staff
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Adventures #1
Marvel ⋅ 1961
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Amazing Adventures #1
 
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1st appearance of Dr. Droom, renamed Dr. Druid in the reprint Weird Wonder Tales #19 as to avoid confusion with Dr. Doom

1st appearance of an unnamed Lama who is later retconned into being the Ancient one in Avengers Spotlight #37

Weird Wonder Tales #19
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Weird Wonder Tales #19
 
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Reprint of Amazing Adventures #1 with Dr. Droom changed to Dr. Druid to avoid character confusion with Dr. Doom

Reprint of Tales to Astonish #13, the first appearance of Groot

Marvel Universe #4
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Marvel Universe #4
 
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1st team appearance of the Monster Hunters: Doctor Druid, Jake Curtiss, Ulysses Bloodstone, Zawadi

Mighty Avengers #13
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Mighty Avengers #13
 
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1st team appearance of the Secret Warriors: Nick Fury, Phobos, Slingshot, Quake, Stonewall, Hellfire and Druid

1st appearance of Stonewall, son of the Absorbing Man

1st appearance of Druid, son of Doctor Druid

1st appearance of Hellfire, descendant of the Phantom Rider

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1st appearance of Yo-Yo Rodriguez aka Slingshot

Cover art inspired by Avengers #16

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