Hugo Strange facts for kids
Professor Hugo Strange is a fictional supervillain from the Batman comic books. He was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. His first appearance was in Detective Comics #36 in February 1940. Hugo Strange is a brilliant but evil scientist. He is one of the few villains who knows Batman's secret identity.
Strange is known for his strange experiments. He often creates powerful mutants or uses special chemicals. These chemicals can make people much stronger or change them in other ways.
He has appeared in many Batman stories. He was voiced by Ray Buktenica in Batman: The Animated Series. Frank Gorshin, who also played the Riddler, voiced him in The Batman. In the 2014 TV series Gotham, he was played by BD Wong.
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Who is Hugo Strange?
Hugo Strange is a very smart scientist. He is a master of chemistry and biology. He uses his knowledge for evil plans. He often tries to control people's minds or bodies. He believes he can make humans "better" through his experiments.
His Early Life
Not much is known about Hugo Strange's early life. He became a professor and a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a doctor who helps people with their mental health. However, Strange used his skills in a twisted way. He became obsessed with Batman. He wanted to learn Batman's secrets.
His Evil Plans
Hugo Strange often tries to take over Gotham City. He does this by creating powerful monsters. He also tries to control people's minds. He once used a special gas to make people act like animals. He also tried to create an army of giant, super-strong creatures. These creatures were called "Monster Men."
Strange is very good at planning. He often works behind the scenes. He lets others do his dirty work. He is a master of disguise and trickery.
Appearances in Media
Hugo Strange has appeared in many different forms of media.
In Comic Books
He first appeared in the Detective Comics series. He was one of Batman's earliest enemies. He has been a major villain in many comic book storylines. He often challenges Batman's mind, not just his strength.
In Animated Series
- Batman: The Animated Series: He appeared as a psychiatrist. He tried to figure out Batman's identity.
- The Batman: In this show, he was a psychologist at Arkham Asylum. Arkham Asylum is a hospital for criminals with mental health issues. He studied the minds of Batman's enemies.
- Justice League Unlimited: He also made an appearance in this animated series.
In Live-Action TV
- Gotham: In this TV show, Hugo Strange was a main villain. He worked at Arkham Asylum and later at Indian Hill. Indian Hill was a secret lab. There, he performed strange experiments on people. He created many of the villains seen in the show.
In Video Games
- Batman: Arkham City: Hugo Strange was a major villain in this popular video game. He was in charge of Arkham City. Arkham City was a huge prison area in Gotham. He had a secret plan called "Protocol 10." This plan was meant to get rid of all criminals.
Images for kids
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BD Wong as Hugo Strange in Gotham
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Hugo Strange in Batman: The Animated Series
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Hugo Strange in Justice League Unlimited
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Hugo Strange in The Batman
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Hugo Strange in a cinematic trailer for Batman: Arkham City
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See also
In Spanish: Hugo Strange para niños
