Will Magnus

Will Magnus
Will Magnus as depicted in 52 #49 (April 2007). Art by J.G. Jones.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceShowcase #37 (April 1962)
Created byRobert Kanigher (writer)
Ross Andru (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoDr. William Maxwell "Will" Magnus
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsMetal Men
Doom Patrol
Science Squad
Notable aliasesVeridium
Abilities
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Proficient scientist and inventor
  • Expert strategist and tactician

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.

  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 90. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ^ Jimenez, Phil (2008), "Doc Magnus", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 102, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017

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