Jericho Drumm (comics)

Dr. Jericho Drumm is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Strange Tales #169 (September 1973) as Brother Voodoo. The character was created by publisher Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and artist John Romita Sr. Since replacing Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme in The New Avengers #53 (July 2009), the character has been referred to as Doctor Voodoo, a title originally assumed by his evil twin brother Daniel, whose ghost he controls.

Jericho Drumm
Brother Voodoo / Doctor Voodoo
Jericho Drumm as Brother Voodoo / Doctor Voodoo, with the ghost of his evil twin brother Daniel. Art by Art Adams.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #169
(September 1973)
Created byLen Wein
John Romita Sr.
Stan Lee
Roy Thomas
In-story information
Alter egoJericho Drumm
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsAvengers Unity Division
Heroes for Hire
S.H.I.E.L.D. Paranormal Containment Unit
New Avengers
Savage Avengers
Notable aliasesDoctor Voodoo, Sorcerer Supreme, Houngan Supreme, Lord of the Loa, He-Who-Has-Died-Twice, Voodoo Lord; Master of All Reptiles, the Voudoun, and the Spirit World
Abilities
  • Extensive mystical knowledge
  • Superhuman strength
  • Spirit possession
  • Fire manipulation
  • Immunity to fire
  • Ability to generate mystic smoke to conceal his location, usually accompanied by the sound of drums that could also disorient opponents
  • Ability to command living things through hypnosis, with lesser control over people and greatest control over animals (even plants will obey him to their limited ability)
  • Able to summon the spirit of his evil twin brother, Daniel, boosting his own physical strength
  • Able to speak to the Loa (spirits), asking favors
  • Medallion enhances his ability to tap into the Loa
  • Sorcerer Supreme and bearer of the Eye of Agamotto, the Cloak of Levitation and the Books of Knowledge
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