Doctor Spectro

Doctor Spectro

Character

Tom Emery

Description

Doctor Spectro, real name Tom Emery, is a scientist turned villain who wields technology that manipulates light and energy. His primary tools include a prism projector that induces hallucinations and a portable hologram projector to create multiple illusions of himself. Emery adopts a costume equipped with advanced devices to amplify his light-based powers, engaging in conflicts with heroes like Captain Atom. He is known for using his abilities to disorient opponents and create chaotic distractions during his criminal activities.

Character Details

Real Name

Tom Emery

Hero Name

Doctor Spectro

Publisher

DC Comics

Powers

Intellect, Blast Power, Emotion Control

Race

Human

Doctor Spectro

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Latest Series Appearances

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Shadows Fall, Part 1

#31

Shadows Fall, Part 1

Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022)

Sep 18, 2024

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#1

Volume 1

Superman: The City of Tomorrow (2019)

Dec 11, 2019

The Unity Saga Pt 3

#3

The Unity Saga Pt 3

Superman (2018)

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Issue #79

#79

Issue #79

Captain Atom (2017)

Captain Atom

#2

Captain Atom

Gwandanaland Comics (2017)

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#58

Justice League - Cry for Justice

DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (2015)

Book 2

#2

Book 2

Convergence: Infinite Earths (2015)

Oct 28, 2015

Issue #5

#5

Issue #5

Futures End - Das Ende aller Zeiten (2015)

Aug 25, 2015

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Convergence Blue Beetle (2015)

Apr 29, 2015

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

The New 52: Futures End - Five Years Later Omnibus (2014)

Dec 17, 2014

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