Bio: Spellbinder has the ability to induce hallucinations in
others. His origin isn't one of criminal deeds, just plain anger and
frustration. Ira Billings was once Hamilton High's student counselor.
Day after day he would listen to their problems and help them find
answers to their questions. Believing that he wasn't paid enough, and
that the families he helped weren't grateful, he decided to take what
was rightfully his. He created an alter ego, Spellbinder, who was able
to induce hallucinations in people. He used his position as school
counselor to learn where valuables were located, then manipulated
students to steal for him. Spellbinder finally met his match when he
tried to manipulate Terry McGinnis. Bruce Wayne managed to help Batman
overcome Spellbinder's manipulations and defeat him. An interesting fact
is that he's a descendant of the original Batman villain The Mad Hatter,
Although they're not direct descendants. Spellbinder continues to oppose
Batman. |
