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.
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby conceived this character as one of the initial foes of the Fantastic Four. Initially, he was depicted as an illusionist with megalomaniacal aspirations, capable of manipulating others through hypnotic suggestions that he has superhuman powers.