Dr. Evil with Austin (along with Basil Exposition and Number 2), and is angered that Austin won the "International Man of Mystery" award, while he, the academy's best student, was overlooked. In the first film, Dr. Evil is an internationally known criminal genius cryogenically frozen in 1967 and reawakened in 1997. Like Austin Powers, he faces challenges in acclimating to the new period (although he has his staff, who remained behind, to help him). He often places his little finger near his mouth, especially when excited or to emphasize a statement. Although expanded upon, this signature move may have been taken from
Dr. Weird (comics) his creator Howard Keltner cites Mr. Justice, an MLJ Magazines hero from the Golden Age as his inspiration. Dr. Weird (comics) Dr. Weird is a Big Bang Comics character who first appeared in "Star-Studded Comics" #1 (September 1963). Dr. Weird is a ghost who battles supernatural evil. He was created by Howard Keltner. Originally published by the Texas Trio (Larry Herndon, Buddy Saunders and Howard Keltner) from 1963 to 1972, the fanzine "Star-Studded Comics" spanned 18 issues and featured such characters as Dr. Weird, The Eye, Xal-Kor the Human Cat, Powerman, the Blade, and White Dragon. 1970 saw Dr. Weird