Mind control is an aggressive form of telepathy in which an individual intentionally manipulates the thought processes of another, usually forcing them to behave in a manner that is contrary to their nature. Mind control may vary in intensity ranging from mild post-hypnotic suggestions to complete mental domination.
In the Star Wars mythos, the guardians of peace and justice known as the Jedi use a milder form of mental manipulation which has come to be known as the Jedi Mind Trick. It is particularly useful against the weak-minded and generally involves direct eye-contact, mild hand gestures and a calm even tone. The Jedi Mind Trick however, while ideal against Imperial Stormtroopers is ineffective against some alien races such as Hutts and Toydarians.
Mind control also plays a major role in many comic book stories, in particular, those of the costumed superhero genre. As a power, mind control is common to both superheroes and villains. Many may even use elaborate hi-tech devices to simulate the effects of mind control.
Characters with mind control[]
Items with mind control[]
| Name | Source |
|---|---|
| Hypnotech manipulator | DC Universe |
| Mind control gun | DC Universe |
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Films[]
- Argoman: The Fantastic Superman - Argoman hypnotizes Chinese soldiers into killing each other.
Television[]
- Preacher: Mumbai Sky Tower
- Preacher: Viktor - Jesse Custer controls Viktor Kruglog's men to stand down.
- Preacher: Sokosha - Jesse Custer forces the Saint of Killers to lay down his arms.
- Super Friends: The Bride of Darkseid (Part 2) - DeSaad uses device to enslave Wonder Woman.
- Twilight Zone: The Leprechaun-Artist - A leprechaun's wish grants a teen control over his parents.
Comics[]
- Alias 28 - Purple Man forces a horde of people to attack & kill the person to their left.
- Flash 105 - Katmos attempts to use mind control on the Flash, but it backfires.
- Ghost Rider Vol 2 81 - Centurious controls a horde of soulless civilians and has them attack Ghost Rider.
- Invaders 2 - Brain Drain controls the Star-Gods and has them attack the Invaders.
- Iron Man 12 - The Controller and his slave discs.
- Iron Man 28 - The Controller and his slave discs.
- New Mutants 32 - Karma controlling Wolfsbane.
- Preacher 11 - Jesse Custer commands T.C. to drop his weapon.
- Preacher 12 - Jesse Custer tells a bunch of rednecks to "Burn" and they spontaneously combust.
- Savage Sword of Conan 9 - A cat idol mind controls Conan and Fazal into doing its bidding.
- Suicide Squad (2016) - The Enchantress mind-controlling her minions.
- Tomb of Dracula 16 - Dracula controls cemetery keeper to hide bodies.
- Uncanny X-Men 97 - Eric the Red mind-controls Havok and Polaris.
- Zombie Tramp Vol 3 7 - Zombie Tramp forces a Chicken Chicas customer to plant his face into a deep fryer.
- Zombie Tramp vs. Vampblade 1 - Zombie Tramp mind controls would-be rapists to attack Vampblade.
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- ↑ This was a temporary power that Albert Potter no longer possesses.