Professor Hamilton

Professor Hamilton
Professor Hamilton
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Adventures of Superman #424 (January 1987)
Created by	Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway
In-story information
Full name	Emil Hamilton
Team affiliations	Superman
Supporting character of	Superman
Abilities	Genius-level intellect, expertise in various scientific fields

Professor Hamilton is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is primarily associated with Superman and is known for his role as a scientific advisor and ally to the Man of Steel.

Publication history[edit | edit source]

Professor Hamilton first appeared in Adventures of Superman #424, which was published in January 1987. He was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jerry Ordway.

Fictional character biography[edit | edit source]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Emil Hamilton was once a brilliant scientist who, after being blacklisted by the scientific community for his radical theories, turned to a life of crime. However, he was eventually reformed and became a valuable ally to Superman, providing him with various technological aids and scientific expertise.

Role in Superman's life[edit | edit source]

Professor Hamilton has played a significant role in many of Superman's adventures. He has developed numerous devices to aid Superman, including a Kryptonite detector and a Phantom Zone projector. Hamilton's expertise has been crucial in helping Superman deal with various threats, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial.

Transformation and later years[edit | edit source]

In later years, Professor Hamilton's character underwent significant changes. He was transformed into the villainous Ruin, a persona that brought him into direct conflict with Superman. This transformation was a result of manipulation and mental instability, leading to tragic consequences.

In other media[edit | edit source]

Professor Hamilton has appeared in various media adaptations of the Superman franchise, including animated series and live-action television shows. Notably, he was featured in the DC Animated Universe, voiced by Victor Brandt in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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