Doctor Dedalus

Doctor Dedalus is a mysterious supervillain introduced in Grant Morrison's Batman, Inc., operating as an enigmatic, labyrinthine threat whose schemes draw Batman's global network into conflict. His shadowy background and complex machinations proved significant enough to factor into the later Grayson series.

A shadowy Modern Age villain who slithered into DC continuity through Grant Morrison and company's globe-spanning Batman, Inc. in 2011, Doctor Dedalus is the kind of enigmatic, labyrinthine threat that feels purpose-built for Morrison's densely layered storytelling. With appearances spread across Batman, Inc., Grayson, and the deluxe Absolute Batman Incorporated collection, this figure casts a long shadow for someone with a relatively compact catalog footprint. The company he keeps is rarefied — Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Batwoman all cross his path — which tells you everything about the caliber of intrigue surrounding him. For collectors chasing the full Morrison Batman saga, Doctor Dedalus is one of those essential, unsettling pieces of the puzzle.