Brother Voodoo

Brother Voodoo
Brother Voodoo Art by Art Adams.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Strange Tales #169 (Sept. 1973)
Created by	Len Wein (writer) Gene Colan (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Jericho Drumm
Team affiliations	Avengers Unity Division Heroes for Hire S.H.I.E.L.D. Paranormal Containment Unit New Avengers
Notable aliases	Doctor 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 brother, Daniel, boosting his own physical strength Able to speak to the Loa (god), 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

Brother Voodoo (Jericho Drumm) is a fictional character, a supernatural superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Strange Tales #169 (Sept. 1973). The character was created by writer Len Wein and artist Gene Colan. Since replacing Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme in The New Avengers #53 (July 2009), the character is referred to as Doctor Voodoo.

Brother Voodoo starred in his own feature in the Marvel comic-book series Strange Tales #169-173 (Sept. 1973 - April 1974), and in a backup feature in the black-and-white horror-comics magazine Tales of the Zombie #6 (July 1974, in a story continuing from Strange Tales #173) and #10 (March 1975). He has gone to guest-star very sporadically in other Marvel series, into the 21st century.

Brother Voodoo's name was then changed to "Doctor Voodoo" when he replaced Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme during the Dark Reign storyline. The character received his own eponymous ongoing series written by Rick Remender, Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural, which was canceled after five issues.

Returning to his native Haiti (born in Port-au-Prince) after 12 years (originally nearly 20) of education and practice as an accredited psychologist in the United States, Jericho Drumm discovers that his twin brother, Daniel Drumm, the local houngan, is dying, a victim of a voodoo sorcerer who claims to be possessed by the spirit of the serpent-god Damballah. Just before he dies, Daniel makes his brother vow to visit Daniel's mentor, Papa Jambo. Jericho does, and becomes Jambo's student. After studying under the aged houngan for several weeks, Jericho gains a greater mastery of voodoo practices than his own brother, becoming a houngan in his own right. Papa Jambo then performs a rite that summons Daniel's spirit from the dead and joins it with Jericho's own. Having fashioned a worthy successor, Papa Jambo dies.