Ding Dong Daddy | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Teen Titans #3 (January 1966) |
Created by | Bob Haney Nick Cardy |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Dowd |
Species | Human |
Place of origin | Earth |
Abilities | Expert car driver |
Ding Dong Daddy is a supervillain published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Teen Titans.
Ding Dong Daddy was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy, and first appeared in Teen Titans #3 (January 1966).[1] He is based on famed hot rod enthusiast Ed Roth.[2]
Ding Dong Daddy is the proprietor of a custom hot rod and bike shop that hires high school dropouts. Discovering that Dowd's operation is a front for criminals, the Titans go undercover and convince his henchmen to return to school.[3] Ding Dong Daddy later steals the Arrowcar from Speedy after Green Arrow allows him to borrow it.[4]
Ding Dong Daddy appears in Teen Titans, voiced by David Johansen.[5] This version is an ally of the Brotherhood of Evil.