Jon Osterman (Doctor Manhattan)
Theoretical physicist Jon Osterman becomes Doctor Manhattan, a godlike being with nonlinear perception of time, after a quantum accident.
Character
Cinematic | Literary
Watchmen
August 14, 1929
Leo
95
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Introduced in the graphic novel ‘Watchmen’ and its film adaptation, Jon Osterman transforms into the enigmatic Doctor Manhattan after a cataclysmic accident. As a physicist, he revolutionizes particle physics with the “Osterman Field Theory,” earning a Nobel Prize. His extraordinary powers, including matter manipulation, time perception, and teleportation, make him a pivotal figure in the Watchmen universe. Despite his godlike abilities, Doctor Manhattan grapples with existential quandaries and the intricacies of human emotions, adding depth to his character.
