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Religion: Nazi (former); occult/sorcery; demon; Catholic (convert) 
Name: Dr. Arcane
Alter Ego: Anton Arcane
Classification:
villain
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Swamp Thing (vol. 1) #2 (Dec. 1972 - Jan. 1973): "The Man Who Wanted Forever"
Creators: Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 112
Comic Book Appearances: 39
TV, Film Appearances: 73
Enemy of: Swamp Thing
Gender: male
Scientist and amateur magician from a Balkan nation who was fueled by two desires: the achievement of power, and eternal life. During World War II, he allied himself with the Nazis, but when that did not pay off, he went deeper into the world of sorcery... became a minor demon of Beelzebub; redeemed himself, became Catholic and a force for good.
Swamp Thing (vol. 1) #2 (Dec. 1972 - Jan. 1973): "The Man Who Wanted Forever"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/DrArcane.html
- http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=antonarcane
- http://www.dcuguide.com/chronology.php?name=antonarcane
- http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0025510/
- http://www.comicvine.com/anton-arcane/29-21065/