Daniel Drumm
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Daniel Drumm | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Strange Tales #169 (Sept. 1973) |
Created by | Gene Colan (writer) Len Wein (artist) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Daniel Drumm |
Species | Ghost |
Notable aliases | Doctor Voodoo Jack O'Lantern |
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Daniel Drumm, also known as Doctor Voodoo and
The character appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Doctor Strange (2016), portrayed by Mark Anthony Brighton, and in 2017 Spider-Man animated series as Jack O'Lantern, voiced by Booboo Stewart.
Publication history
Drumm first appeared in
Fictional character biography
Daniel is the identical younger twin brother of Jericho Drumm (who would later become
Many years later, when the Eye of Agamotto leaves Doctor Strange after showing him and the New Avengers nearly thirty candidates who would possibly replace him, Jericho Drumm, due to his mystical power and heritage, and being apparently chosen by the Eye itself, is chosen as the acting Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth-616 reality. Due to their shared bond, Daniel Drumm's ghost chooses to stand for his brother and help him in his new role.[3] In this capacity, he joins Jericho and the Avengers in a battle on the mystical plane against the entity Agamotto itself, willing to retrieve his Eye and rule Earth. Despite their combined efforts, Strange, the Avengers and Daniel fail, forcing Jericho to sacrifice himself in a mystical explosion, taking out both Agamotto and the Eye. Daniel, however, is able to survive the explosion, and, briefly taking control of Luke Cage's body, angrily blames Doctor Strange for Jericho's death, fleeing to parts unknown.[4]
Daniel Drumm's ghost later returns, possessing various Avengers and killing other sorcerers (ranging from Daimon Hellstrom, Jennifer Kale, and Baron Mordo) in preparation for his final assault on Strange (now convinced that Strange set his brother up to fail in his new role). Doctor Strange defeats him by using dark magic (recognizing that Drumm had only killed dark magic specialists while trying to frame Strange), subsequently regaining his position of Sorcerer Supreme as a result.[5]
During the AXIS storyline, Daniel's spirit later returns after Doctor Doom resurrects Doctor Voodoo in order to help defeat the inverted Scarlet Witch before she destroys Latveria. Daniel still expresses hatred for the Avengers and is delighted to be given the opportunity to solve a problem they caused. He starts by possessing Scarlet Witch in an attempt to defeat her.[6]
Following the Civil War II storyline, Daniel Drumm's ghost forms an alliance with the Hand. As part of the plans to bolster the ranks of the Hand, Daniel has the Hand ninjas abduct Bruce Banner's body following his funeral.[7] When the Uncanny Avengers confront the Hand and Daniel Drumm, they are confronted by a revived Hulk in samurai armor.[8]
Powers and abilities
As Brother Voodoo, Drumm possessed many magical abilities. He can also merge his soul with his brother's body, which increases his speed, stamina and strength, and can also enter and control other bodies as he pleases.
Somehow surviving Jericho's apparent death, Daniel Drumm lost the abilities tied to Jericho's one: however, he retained the ability to enter and control other bodies, using them as physical mediums.
Other versions
Earth-Chaos
In the Earth-Chaos timeline, Daniel Drumm performed a dark ceremony with his brother
In other media
- Daniel Drumm appears in the live-action Masters of the Mystic Arts and served as the protector the New York Sanctum before he was mortally wounded by Kaecilius, with whom he had history. He is succeeded by Stephen Strangeas the protector of the New York Sanctum.
- The Daniel Drumm incarnation of Jack O'Lantern appears in the Spider-Man (2017) episode "Bring On the Bad Guys" Pt. 3, voiced by Booboo Stewart.[11] This version is obsessed with Halloween, to the point of claiming that every day is Halloween.
- Daniel Drumm makes a cameo appearance in the video game Marvel: Avengers Alliance as part of his brother's Spirit Possession attack.
References
- ^ "Comic Book DB - Daniel Drumm". Archived from the original on 2012-03-13.
- ^ Strange Tales #169 (Sept. 1973)
- ^ The New Avengers #53 (July 2009)
- ^ The New Avengers (vol. 2) #6 (Jan. 2011)
- ^ The New Avengers (vol. 2) #31–34
- ^ AXIS #8
- ^ Uncanny Avengers (vol. 3) #14
- ^ Uncanny Avengers (vol. 3) #15
- ^ The Supernaturals (vol. 1) #1–4 (October–December 1998)
- ^ ""Doctor Strange" Prequel Comic Hints at Movie Secrets, Introduces Another Marvel Villain". 6 July 2016. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ "Bring On the Bad Guys Pt. 3". Spider-Man. Season 2. Episode 35. August 6, 2018. Disney XD.
External links
- Daniel Drumm at Marvel Wiki
- Daniel Drumm at Comic Vine
- Daniel Drumm at Comic Book Database
- Daniel Drumm[permanent dead link] at Figurerealm.com