The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers.
The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first adversaries of the Fantastic Four. He was initially portrayed as a theatrical illusionist with grandiose ambitions, able to deceive others through hypnosis that he possesses extraordinary abilities.