Doctor Occult is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe, created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1935. He is known as a supernatural detective and is often involved in stories that blend mystery with the occult. Doctor Occult possesses various magical abilities and uses his knowledge of the supernatural to solve cases and combat evil forces. The character has appeared in several comic book series over the years, often alongside other supernatural heroes. Doctor Occult is notable for being one of the earliest characters in the superhero genre to explore themes of magic and the paranormal, paving the way for later characters like John Constantine and Zatanna.