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Creation & Design

Professor Pyg was created by Grant Morrison and first appeared in Batman #666. He was designed to be a grotesque villain who embodies the themes of madness and obsession.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a minor villain, Professor Pyg quickly gained notoriety for his disturbing methods and psychological manipulation, often targeting children and using them in his twisted experiments.

Character Development

Over the years, Professor Pyg has evolved from a minor villain to a significant threat in the Batman mythos, often representing the darker aspects of humanity and the consequences of obsession.

Cultural Reception

Professor Pyg has received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising his disturbing nature and unique design, while some find his character to be overly grotesque.

Character Details

Real Name:
Lazlo Valentin
First Appearance:
Batman #666
Aliases:
Professor Pyg, The Dollmaker
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Court of Owls, The Society
Abilities:
Expert in genetics, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, Master of disguise
Equipment:
Dollotrons, Surgical tools, Chemical concoctions
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
bald

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Batman #666
DC ⋅ 2007
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Batman #666
 
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Stand-alone story set 15 years into the future featuring Damian Wayne as Batman

1st cameo and only appearance of Professor Pyg, deceased in one panel - Pyg is later reintroduced with a different design and character profile

1st cameo appearance of Flamingo, briefly in one last episode, later introduced with a different design

Batman and Robin #1
DC ⋅ 2009
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Batman and Robin #1
 
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1st appearance of Professor Pyg, a deranged surgeon that makes people into Dollotrons

Pyg briefly appeared, albeit deceased, in Batman #666 but did not resemble the version of the character seen in this issue

[October 2022 - Matt Reeves expressed interest in developing a Professor Pyg film]

Batman #62
DC ⋅ 2019
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Batman #62
 
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First solo Professor Pyg story, a surgeon who mangles his victim's faces and minds

Future State: Batman / Superman #1
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DC ⋅ 2021
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Future State: Batman / Superman #1
 
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Reintroduction of Professor Pyg

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