Count Vertigo facts for kids
Count Werner Vertigo is a supervillain from DC Comics. He first showed up in a comic book called World's Finest Comics in July 1978.
Count Vertigo is the last person left from the royal family that used to rule a small country in Eastern Europe called Vlatava. This country was taken over by the Soviet Union and later faced a lot of destruction.
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Who is Count Vertigo?
His Early Life
Count Vertigo first appeared in a place called Star City. He tried to get back some valuable jewels that his parents had sold. They sold these jewels when they moved to England after a big conflict.
Count Vertigo was born with a problem in his inner ear. This problem made it hard for him to keep his balance. To help with this, he had a small electronic device put into his right temple (the side of his head).
How He Got His Powers
By playing around with his special device, Count Vertigo discovered something amazing. He found he could make other people lose their balance too! He could mess with their senses so they couldn't tell which way was up or down. This strange feeling is known as vertigo.
Because of this power, he often fought against heroes like Green Arrow and Black Canary.
Count Vertigo's Powers and Abilities
Count Vertigo's special "Vertigo Effect" power is now a part of him. He doesn't need his device anymore to use it. He uses this power to make his enemies feel dizzy and lose their balance.
Using His Powers in Fights
In close-up fights, Vertigo uses his power to confuse his opponents. This makes it hard for them to fight back. He also uses the Vertigo Effect to make it difficult for people with guns to aim properly. This includes snipers and other shooters.
Affecting Technology
His unique ability can also mess with technology. He can disrupt the guidance systems of missiles and vehicles. He can also confuse detection systems. This includes lasers, cameras, pressure-sensitive floor plates, and even night vision equipment.
Other Cool Abilities
Count Vertigo also wears special magnetic boots. These boots let him walk on walls or even on the ceiling! On top of that, he can also fly.
The voice of Count Vertigo in Batman: The Animated Series was provided by Michael York.
See also
In Spanish: Conde Vértigo para niños
