Amygdala (character)
| Amygdala | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman: Shadow of the Bat #3 (August 1992) |
| Created by | Alan Grant (writer) Norm Breyfogle (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Aaron Helzinger |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Secret Society of Super Villains |
| Abilities | Near superhuman strength and endurance Mental instability and explosive rage that further enhances his strength |
Amygdala (Aaron Helzinger) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, who is an opponent of Batman. He has reduced mental capacity, near superhuman strength and endurance, and is prone to outbursts of violence due to medical experimentation on his brain, chiefly the removal of his amygdala. Amygdala is briefly referenced in an article by Joseph LeDoux, a neuroscientist and expert in the role of the anatomical amygdala in fear processing, as testament to popular interest in the brain area.
Aaron Helzinger appeared on the second season of Gotham, portrayed by Stink Fisher, and Batwoman, portrayed by R. J. Fetherstonhaugh.