Will Magnus | |
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![]() Will Magnus as depicted in 52 #49 (April 2007). Art by J.G. Jones. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Showcase #37 (April 1962) |
Created by | Robert Kanigher (writer) Ross Andru (artist) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Dr. William Maxwell "Will" Magnus |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Metal Men Doom Patrol Science Squad |
Notable aliases | Veridium |
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Doctor Will Magnus is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.[1] A brilliant scientist who occasionally suffers from debilitating mental illness, he is responsible for creating the Metal Men and serves as a general robotics expert among the superhero community. Magnus first appeared in Showcase #37 (April 1962), and was created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru.[2]
Magnus has been adapted into various media outside comics, including television series and films. He has been voiced by Corey Burton, C. Thomas Howell, Townsend Coleman, Phil LaMarr, and Alan Tudyk.