Ding Dong Daddy

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Ding Dong Daddy
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Teen Titans #3 (January 1966)
Created by Bob Haney
Nick Cardy
In-story information
Alter egoDowd
Species Human
Place of origin Earth
AbilitiesExpert car driver

Ding Dong Daddy is a supervillain published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Teen Titans.

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Publication history

Ding Dong Daddy was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy, and first appeared in Teen Titans #3 (January 1966). [1] He is based on famed hot rod enthusiast Ed Roth. [2]

Fictional character biography

Ding Dong Daddy is the proprietor of a custom hot rod and bike shop that hires high school dropouts. Discovering that Dowd's operation is a front for criminals, the Titans go undercover and convince his henchmen to return to school. [3] Ding Dong Daddy later steals the Arrowcar from Speedy after Green Arrow allows him to borrow it. [4]

In other media

Ding Dong Daddy appears in Teen Titans , voiced by David Johansen. [5] This version is an ally of the Brotherhood of Evil.

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References

  1. Cadigan, Glen (2005). Titans Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 15. ISBN   9781893905504.
  2. The Official Teen Titans Index #1
  3. Teen Titans #3. DC Comics.
  4. Teen Titans: Year One #5. DC Comics.
  5. "Ding Dong Daddy Voice - Teen Titans (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 25, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.