Professor Ojo

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Professor Ojo
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Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #16 (August 1977)
Created by Dennis O'Neil (writer)
Ric Estrada (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoProfessor Ojo
Species Human
Team affiliations League of Assassins
Abilities Genius-level intellect

Professor Ojo is a DC Comicssupervillain. His main enemies are Green Arrow, Green Lantern and Richard Dragon. Ojo is the Spanish word for "eye".

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Publication history

Professor Ojo first appeared in Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #16 (August 1977) and was created by Ric Estrada and Dennis O'Neil.

Fictional character biography

Professor Ojo is the son of assistants in an early atomic energy facility who were exposed to high radiation levels. He is born blind, but creates a device that enables him to see and becomes an ally of the League of Assassins. Ojo battles various superheroes, including Richard Dragon, Bronze Tiger, Green Arrow, and the Green Lantern Corps. [1] [2] [3]

In other media

Professor Ojo appears in Young Justice , voiced by Nolan North. [4] This version is a member of the League of Shadows and utilizes nanobots known as the FOG.

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References

    • Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #16
    • Green Lantern Vol. 2 #116 - #118
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  2. Gabrielle, Chloe (June 6, 2023). "10 Weirdest Green Lantern Villains". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. "Professor Ojo Voice - Young Justice (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 26, 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.