Publisher

Publication Types

Era

Cover Types

Characters

Nicholas Scratch

Nicholas Scratch
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Nicholas Scratch was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Frank Brunner, first appearing in the early 1970s as a powerful sorcerer and antagonist to Doctor Strange.

Early Years

Scratch's early appearances established him as a formidable foe, often using his magical abilities to challenge the Sorcerer Supreme.

Character Development

Over the years, Nicholas Scratch has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with his own motivations and moral ambiguities, often straddling the line between villain and anti-hero.

Cultural Reception

Nicholas Scratch has been received as a classic Marvel villain, often praised for his depth and the intriguing stories he is involved in.

Character Details

Real Name:
Nicholas Scratch
Aliases:
The Sorcerer, The Warlock
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Darkhold Redeemers, The Avengers
Abilities:
Magic, Sorcery, Illusions
Equipment:
Darkhold, Magical Artifacts
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
DC Dec 1998

Azrael #47

Azrael #47
View Series
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10
View on eBay
1st appearance of Nicholas Scratch, a wealthy rockstar who attempted to control Gotham City
Flip book with Batman: Shadow of the Bat #80

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

No Results Found

Try adjusting the "Variants" search filter above, or disable "Keys Only" to see all issues.

  • Variant Covers ()

Subscribe to Unlock

View Graded Pricing

Unlock graded pricing and other premium features by subscribing to Key Collector Comics.

Subscribe Learn what's included

Price Guide

Prices are estimates based on recent sales data and may not reflect actual market value. Key Collector Comics does not guarantee the accuracy of any pricing information.