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Dr. Occult
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Creation & Design

Dr. Occult was created during the Golden Age of Comics, representing the early fascination with supernatural themes and detective stories.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the 1930s, Dr. Occult was one of the first characters to blend detective work with supernatural elements, paving the way for future characters in the genre.

Character Development

Over the decades, Dr. Occult has evolved from a simple detective into a complex character deeply intertwined with the mystical aspects of the DC Universe, influencing many other characters and storylines.

Cultural Reception

Dr. Occult has been well-received as a pioneering character in the supernatural detective genre, often cited as an influence on later characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Richard Occult
First Appearance:
New Fun Comics #6
Aliases:
The Occult Detective, The Spirit of the Occult
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, The Spectre
Abilities:
Magic, Telepathy, Illusion Casting
Equipment:
Magic Staff, Occult Artifacts
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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New Fun Comics #6
DC ⋅ 1935
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New Fun Comics #6
 
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1st appearance of Doctor Occult, one of the earliest superheroes in history

First artwork by Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman

First written work by Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman

1st appearance of a vampire in comic books

More Fun Comics #14
DC ⋅ 1936
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More Fun Comics #14
 
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Early Doctor Occult story

More Fun Comics #21
DC ⋅ 1937
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More Fun Comics #21
 
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Early Doctor Occult story

Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
DC ⋅ 1986
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Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
 
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Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate

1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness

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