Doctor Faustus (character)
Doctor Faustus | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Captain America #107 (Nov. 1968) |
Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Johann Fennhoff |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Secret Empire Corporation National Force S.H.I.E.L.D. Hydra |
Partnerships | Red Skull |
Notable aliases | Doctor Faustus, Master of Men's Minds, Edward Marlowe |
Abilities | Expert in psychological warfare Genius-level intellect Use of hologram projectors, hallucinogenic gas dispensers, androids and elaborate props Ability to modulate his voice in a highly persuasive manner |
Doctor Faustus (Johann Fennhoff) is a
Johann Fennhoff appeared in the first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series Agent Carter, portrayed by Ralph Brown.
Publication history
Faustus' name comes from the
Fictional character biography
Johann Fennhoff was born in Vienna, Austria. He became a psychiatrist and criminal mastermind.[2] He has proclaimed himself the "Master of Men's Minds", and is known for the use of psychological methods of combat. His plots typically involve manipulating his foes into positions where they will, essentially, kill themselves.[volume & issue needed]
In his first appearance, Faustus induced nightmares and hallucinations in Captain America (Steve Rogers) in an attempt to drive him insane. However, he was easily bested in a physical confrontation.[3][4]
It was later revealed that Faustus had been treating the amnesiac Peggy Carter, and captured Sharon Carter and Sharon's parents in an attempt to destroy Captain America.[5] Faustus, with the help of Karla Sofen then acquired stolen weapons from Stark International with which he planned to threaten New York City, and organized a private flight of American criminals; however this plan was thwarted by Captain America.[6]
Faustus is briefly able to control Spider-Man and use him in an attempt to introduce a "psychogenic additive" to a flu vaccine (which would permit hypnotic control of the public), but he is defeated.[7]
Faustus is the mastermind behind the neo-Nazi group
Faustus later mentally conditions
After recovering from his breakdown, Faustus then allies with the Red Skull, and aids in the villain's mansion. Faustus unsuccessfully attempts to coerce Captain America into committing suicide through the use of ghostly holograms.[10]
Faustus is presumed dead for a number of years, but reappears, living undercover as a S.H.I.E.L.D. psychiatrist, employed by the Red Skull. He is tasked with manipulating
Rogers, Falcon and Black Widow are instrumental in exonerating Barnes when the latter is tried for the crimes committed as the Winter Soldier, in light of the mind control to which Barnes was subjected.[14] This is done in part with Faustus's testimony in the trial, and a demonstration of his mind-control abilities, which he displays by manipulating the prosecuting lawyer into attacking the judge.[volume & issue needed]
Faustus is later revealed to have established a
During the
Powers and abilities
Doctor Faustus has no superhuman powers but has a genius intellect,[5] and is extremely charismatic and can modulate his voice in a highly persuasive manner. He has a doctorate in psychiatry.[citation needed]
Faustus regularly employs hologram projectors, hallucinogenic gas dispensers, androids, and elaborate props. He also hires henchmen to impersonate various people as a part of his scheme to affect his victims' minds.[5][9]
Faustus has suffered extensive leg injuries, forcing him to use a cane or wheelchair for mobility. He can stand or walk without assistance for only a brief time.[citation needed]
Other versions
The Ultimate Marvel version of Doctor Faustus appears in Ultimate Comics: Armor Wars. Here, Johann Fennhoff became an information broker for the European underground superhuman mercenary community, stationing in Prague. At some point through an accident involving a dimensional portal, he wound up with a little entity living in his head.[25]
In the alternate timeline of the 2005
In other media
Television
- Doctor Faustus appears in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode "Pawns of the Kingpin", voiced by Dennis Marks.[citation needed] This version works for the Kingpin.
- Johann Fennhoff appears in the
- While Fenhoff does not appear in the MCU series
- Doctor Faustus appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "New Year's Resolution", voiced by Mick Wingert.[31] This version hails from 1949 and is an enemy of Howard Stark and Peggy Carter.
Video games
Doctor Faustus appears in Marvel's Midnight Suns.[32][33] This version is a member of Hydra who seeks to use a combination of magic and science to resurrect Lilith and bring her under Hydra's control. While he succeeds in the former, Crossbones kills him to keep the Midnight Suns and the Avengers from learning her plans.
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ISBN 978-1605490557.
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- ISBN 978-1465455505.
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- ^ Secret Empire #9
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Armor Wars #2. Marvel Comics
- ^ New Thunderbolts #11. Marvel Comics
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- ^ Misiano, Christopher (director); Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters (writer) (February 24, 2015). "Valediction". Marvel's Agent Carter. Season 1. Episode 8. ABC.
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- ^ Roth, Bobby (director); Owusu-Breen, Monica (writer) (October 7, 2014). "Making Friends and Influencing People". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2. Episode 3. ABC.
- ^ "New Year's Resolution". Avengers Assemble. Season 4. Episode 14. December 3, 2017. Disney XD.
- ^ "Vaush is a villain in a new marvel game Midnight Suns". 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Marvel's Midnight Suns: Everything you Should Know before Purchasing the Game". 5 December 2022.