Aaron Helzinger (New Earth)

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Amygdala

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Real Name

Aaron Helzinger

Current Alias

Amygdala

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Patient at Arkham Asylum

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Gotham City; Blüdhaven

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Hair

Bald

Unusual Features

Contrary to his name, Aaron Helizinger had his amygdala removed, resulting in a stunted emotional capacity and frequent outbursts of violent behavior.

Status

Marital Status

Single

Occupation

Mental patient

Education

No formal education

Origin

Origin

Scientific experimentation

Creators

Alan Grant, Norm Breyfogle

First appearance

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #3
(August, 1992)

History

Aaron Helzinger's amygdala cluster was removed in an attempt to cure him of his homicidal rage (apparently by a doctor who did not understand the difference between the amygdala and the hypothalamus). This procedure resulted in Amygdala becoming exceedingly angry and was the opposite of what the surgery was supposed to achieve. Easily led due to his childlike nature, Amygdala has been the pawn of a number of Batman villains, but when properly medicated, he can be peaceful.

While residing at Arkham Asylum, Amygdala was forced to attack Batman by the maddened Jeremiah Arkham. Batman subdued Amygdala, but was then forced to face a larger throng of inmates.^[1] Amygdala was later freed from Arkham Asylum by the super-villain Bane along with numerous other inmates and was soon under the control of the Ventriloquist. Batman intercepted the Ventriloquist, but was promptly attacked by Amygdala. As the Ventriloquist escaped, Batman subdued Amygdala once again.

Amygdala was later released into the community on numerous occasions, where he became an ally and friend of Dick Grayson. He lived in the hero's apartment building and worked as a warden in Lockhaven Prison. When Blockbuster was in the process of breaking Nightwing down both physically and emotionally, he blew up Grayson's apartment complex with Amygdala inside. Amygdala survived, but was heavily traumatized by the death of his friends.

Aaron kept a low profile for many years, but turned up once again as a patron at the Penguin's Iceberg Lounge. After having a few drinks, he became rowdy with the other guests and the Penguin had to use one of his gimmick umbrellas to calm him down.^[2]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Superhuman Strength

Abilities

None known.

Strength level

Superhuman

Weaknesses

None known.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

Notes

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Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Aaron Helzinger (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Aaron Helzinger (New Earth) (Chronological)
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Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

• Amygdala (comics) at Wikipedia.org
  
• Amygdala at DCU Guide
  

Footnotes

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