Dr. Light
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Real Identity: Dr. Arthur Light
Appearances: Staff Meeting, Artful Dodgers, Colors of Raven, Caged Tiger, Legs, Real Magic, Man Person, I See You, Nean, I'm The Sauce, Hey You, Don't Neglect Me in Your Memory, Animals: It's Just a Word!, Black Friday, The True Meaning of Christmas, Pyramid Scheme, Finally a Lesson, The Titans Show, Who's Laughing Now, The Streak: Pt 2, Orangins, Lication, I Used To Be A Peoples, Walk Away, The Cast, Villains in a Van Getting Gelato, Space House - Part 4, TV Knight 7, Natural Gas, The Great Holiday Escape, and Arthur
Powers/Skills: Photokinesis
Voiced By: Scott Menville and Rodger Bumpass
Dr. Light is a scientist turned criminal who wears a super suit capable of light manipulation. He is a constant foe of the Teen Titans. Robin attempted to fight him with his broken, taped up staff. Dr. Light broke out in laughter then eventually blasted Robin with a light ray. Dr. Light later stole a Mysterious Prism from the Jump City Museum. The Titans dropped in on him from the T-Jet and were taken out one by one. Raven appeared and simply teleported him to jail.
Dr. Light devised a weapon that used light to superheat the air and cause instant disintegration of anyone in the immediate vicinity. Light planned to kill the Teen Titans once and for all. After he triggered a crime alert, Light was disappointed to see only Starfire and Raven respond. He convinced Raven and Starfire to wait for the other Titans. After some time, Light opened up and revealed his first name was Arthur then demonstrated a light bulb trick he did for his mother when he was a child. The trio went to eat at Justice Java. Light paid the bill and they went for dessert. Upon returning to the disintegrator, Light decided he would become a good guy and join the Teen Titans. However, the other Titans arrived and beat him senseless. Light swore revenge.
Dr. Light later went on a rampage in downtown Jump City. The Teen Titans responded but Beast Boy, obsessed with becoming a tough guy, stuck out his left hand and let it get shot off. Cyborg attached a robotic arm while he figured out how to reattach his hand. Dr. Light came up with a new plan to terrorize Jump City, chandelier death rays. While he constructed his chandeliers, Starfire noticed crystals all over Jump City during a fake stake-out with Robin. Eventually, Starfire found Dr. Light's hideout while disguised as "Jeff." Light attempted to cover up his creations as part of his hobby but "Jeff" found his diagram. "Jeff" crushed Light with his "Pain of Defeat" chandelier. Light recognized the irony then vowed revenge against "Jeff." Dr. Light later attended Starfire's wedding ceremony where she almost married a pot of vegetarian chili until Raven stopped it by being nean.
In another bid to destroy Jump City, Dr. Light devised the Light Bomb. Starfire flew it into space where it could detonate safely but she was caught in the blast wave and was hurled back onto Earth. Dr. Light later helped the Titans cheer up the sad cloud raining on Jump City with a game of Head's Up Seven Up for chocolate milk. He was later duped in a pyramid scheme and paid $100 to Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire. Dr. Light lived in a rent controlled apartment and his landlords later became the Teen Titans. To maintain the quality of the building, the Titans helped fix utilities. Starfire did some electrical work for Dr. Light but electrocuted herself. She later drove him out by blasting at him until he jumped out a hallway window. While trying to have a nice picnic, Light was mauled by a grizzly bear after it sneaked up behind him in a bush. The bear stole his pick-a-nick basket and presented to the others and Beast Boy who had chosen them as his spirit animal.
Dr. Light robbed the Diamonds Aplenty and exited with a big diamond. Robin's new Teen Titans tried to stop him to get a win for their Crime Season competition but he was entertained instead. Beast Boy and Sticky Joe played a jig for him while Santa Claus wrapped up the present. While Robin threw a fit, Light tried to sneak away but Kid Flash arrived and knocked him out. Dr. Light saw Robin's motorcycle on an application and rented it. He went to go get it but was beaten mercilessly by Beast Boy, Starfire, Cyborg, and Raven, who thought he was stealing it. Robin explained the truth and started up the bike for Light. He informed him it was gassed up and ready to go then reminded him it was due back by 5:00 or there would be a late fee. He limped onto the motorcycle and left then crashed into something.
The Titans went car shopping after the T-Car was sacrificed in a battle with Plasmus. They discovered Dr. Light gave up on his life of crime to focus on his true passion of selling pre-owned vehicles. Light admitted he was always drawn to the romanticism of it. He also used it to atone for his villainous misdeeds by donating all of his profits to underprivileged children through his Dr. Light Foundation. Everyone but Robin was moved and he claimed Light was just trying to trick them into overpaying for a car. Raven implored him to give Light a chance. Dr. Light asked them how long they were looking for a car. Robin hit Beast Boy before he could answer and reminded him they can't let a salesman size them up. The Titans tried to play it cool but gave themselves away. Cyborg even mentioned Robin was the ward of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Robin took the Titans to the side and beat them with his staff. Light insisted he would not squeeze money out of them and he believed in building long-term customer relationships. He promised a fair deal.
The first car Dr. Light showed was the Cat Car, previously owned by Catwoman. Starfire was in awe and sat in it then played with the cat toys present. Starfire wanted to buy it but Robin passed because it smelled like a litter box. The second vehicle Dr. Light showed was the Mobius Chair. Cyborg was intrigued and hopped on. He saw a button for teleportation, one for a tractor beam, and one in an alien language. It took him to Italy and back. He returned with pizza and a I Love Italy T-shirt. Robin asked if the chair had a cup holder. It didn't so he passed on it.
The third car Dr. Light showed was the Batmobile from the "Batman & Robin" movie. Beast Boy loved it and shifted into George Clooney's portrayal. Robin activated the ejector seat and launched him into the ceiling. Robin passed on it. Robin was interested in the Jokermobile. Dr. Light was hesitant and tried to steer him away from it. Robin knocked him over and inspected the car. He liked the roomy interior, leather seats, and the clown motif reminded him of growing up in the circus. Robin wanted to take it out on a test drive. Light politely asked Robin to slow down but he refused and asked about the features. Light pointed out the laughing gas launcher. Wonder Woman, Flash, and Aquaman stood at Superman's grave solemnly until they were doused with the laughing gas as the Jokermobile sped by. They laughed and Superman popped out of the grave laughing, too. Light pointed to a button that released an oil slick. Robin tried it and Clooney happened to drive over it. He spun out and his car exploded. Light then pointed out the novelty horn.
Robin asked about another button that was covered up. Light nervously told him the feature was no longer available. Robin thought it was a scam. He did a hard brake. Light was launched through the windshield. Robin was ready to talk numbers. Light went to start the paperwork. Robin was offended by the $22,000 price. Light insisted it was fair deal and he was losing money from the deal. Robin was operating under the rule of never accepting the first offer. He wanted a lower price and all the features. Light insisted the last feature was unsafe. Robin decided to prove it wasn't and pressed the button. The Jokermobile turned into a giant Joker robot and destroyed Light's dealership. Robin told the other Titans it was time to walk away and come back the next day to negotiate a better price. Light was horrified at the carnage. The Jokermobile unleashed a huge energy blast from its giant novelty horn and leveled the area. Light's helmet rolled past the Titans.
Dr. Light saw a documentary on the giant squid and learned the curious creatures were attracted to light. He built a light cannon on a barge near Titans Tower in hopes of luring a Giant Squid to the surface and using it to conquer Jump City. He noticed Robin had a broken leg and taunted him. The Titans summoned their Titan Robot but Light pointed out the Giant Squid was the most resilient creature in the animal kingdom. Cyborg just so happened to upgrade the Titan Robot with a Whale Launcher. Cyborg fired a sperm whale atop Dr. Light and the squid. Brother Blood, The Brain, Gizmo, and Dr. Light agreed to hang out together and talk through their problems with the Teen Titans. Gizmo picked everyone up in the H.I.V.E. Truck in the suburbs. Blood and Light both wanted the front passenger seat. Light blasted Blood's hand before he could open the door. Blood retaliated and used mind control against Light. Light went on his hands and knees and allowed Blood to use him as a step stool to get into the front seat. He then went in through the back.
A short time later, Light came to on the back seat. They talked as they drove to a Joker's Gelato. Held up in a traffic jam caused by the Titan Robot, Light pointed out the Titans caused so much chaos and destruction yet they were considered the villains. Light was so amused with Blood's impression of Beast Boy, he mused it was like he was with them. While Blood told his story about how the Titans drove him crazy with the Waffles song, Light found it catchy and they sang it to Blood's dismay. Light told a story next, about how the Jump City Museum invited him to perform one of his spectacular light shows for a benefit event to raise money for the Jump City Orphanage. Light wanted to take his show to the next level so he went through all the proper channels with the museum, filled out the necessary paper work, and borrowed the Mysterious Prism from their archives department. On the night of the Dr. Light Show, Light dazzled the crowds by using his light and the prism to project cheerful imagery like rainbows, heart faces, and teddy bears.
Light was so moved, he vowed to only use his light for good and entertainment. Robin sucker punched him mid-speech to the crowd's shock. The Titans took turn beating Light up: Robin used his staff, Raven stomped him, Starfire used her eye starbolts, Beast Boy kicked him, and Cyborg made piston arms and advised him to stay down. Cyborg used the giant cannon out of his back but the explosion wrecked parts of the museum and its neighboring buildings. Light was hospitalized for weeks. He teared up and cried into his palms. Blood disapproved of the Titans' wanton displays of violence and how they were inappropriate for a young audience. Light didn't think parents could be their role models instead. Light ordered a Cookie Jared Ledough and loved the Pepper Jack Nicholson Sprinkles. Blood admitted indulging in the frozen treats and sharing stories was truly cathartic for him. Light added it felt so much healthier to talk about their problems rather than carrying around all their anger.
Gizmo realized he wasn't even mad at the Titans anymore. Blood proposed they give up their hatred for the Titans and instead, meet at Joker's Gelato once a week to discuss their problems like mature adults. They made a toast. The Titan Robot danced on top of the Joker's Gelato and reduced it to rubble. The four villains were consumed with rage and charged after the robot. Dr. Light accepted a free invitation to a Space House and was unknowingly collected by Brainiac but helped destroy the Skull Ship. Cyborg was tasked with stealing a package from Dr. Light's porch in order to get the Teen Titans' stolen smoothie machine back from the Porch Pirates. He carelessly triggered the plastic flamingo security defense system and was blasted. Dr. Light made Jump City's utility company his next business venture and bought it. He went to the Titans Tower to read their meter and confirmed they owed $4000 for the month. He informed them they were pulling an incredible amount of energy from the grid. To answer Beast Boy's question, Light projected a film from his chest to explain what the power grid was.
Dr. Light revealed the Titans were his highest paying customers and told them he appreciated them. Robin asked for a discount. Light declined and opted to maintain his nine figure salary. Robin paid out of pocket. The Titans made a few minor adjustments to their lifestyles but that changed little so they installed eco-friendly upgrades to the Tower like solar panels, wind turbines, a cow for natural gas in the kitchen, and a compostable toilet to help them grow their own vegetables. They proclaimed they were off the grid and the Tower flew up into the sky, detaching from the meter. Dr. Light headed them off in the Power Plant, reattached meters, and dragged the Tower back to the island. The Titans used their renewable energy to the maximum to overload the grid. The solar and wind energy and natural gas brought the grid nearly to the threshold but the gas flooded Light's cockpit. After the compostable toilet was launched into the Power Plant, the building exploded with Light inside and the Tower lifted off into the sky again.
During Christmas, Dr. Light was at the Jump City Prison when the Titans broke Santa Claus out. Dr. Light waited for the precise time in the day to use a compact mirror to annoy people and a pigeon outside Justice Java by reflecting sunlight onto their eyes. Robin could not believe that was his scheme. He promptly snatched the mirror and smashed it with his staff then accused Light of phoning it in. Robin declared their relationship was over. Light realized he was being fired. The others stood up for Light, pointing out he helped decorate every Christmas and got them a very good deal on solar panels. Robin reminded them he was their nemesis and stipulated the superhero union required they issue three warnings then he was fired. The first warning was issued. The other Titans knew he would not be able to find another superhero team to fight in the current market and elected to help make him become a better supervillain. Light swore he would get better but ran into a pole then was carried into the sewers by a slick.
Dr. Light set off a crime alert at Jump City Hall. The Titans arrived via the T-Jet. Robin was intrigued when Light revealed he even prepared an evil monologue but he began to choke. Cyborg turned into a teleprompter and used quotes from Steel Magnolias. Robin realized the ruse and issued Light a second warning. Light implored Robin to return to City Hall at precisely 8:36 pm when he would reveal his evil plan. Beast Boy was happy he gave them enough time to eat. They waited until 9:45. Robin became irate at being stood up and went back to the Titans Tower. Light went to the Tower and was let in by the others. At 3:47 am, he woke Robin up and was eager to reveal his evil plan. Robin was uninterested and demanded to know where he was. Light revealed he had to change the oil in his car then had to help a neighbor get a lizard out of his house. Robin was annoyed by his poor time management and started to think he was incapable of being evil. Light demonstrated he was by flipping his light on and off repeatedly. Robin found it more annoying than evil.
Robin was about the issue the third warning but the others revealed Light was planning something evil for months and even had henchmen. Robin was intrigued and gave Light one more chance. They left the light on, to Robin's chagrin. The next day, a crime alert was triggered. Robin hoped it wasn't Light but it was. Light revealed he kidnapped the other Titans and he was going to drown them in a vat of light mayonnaise. Robin found Light's not-so Secret Lair but watched in horror as the box holding the Titans captive was dropped into the mayonnaise. He was impressed with how far Light had gone. Robin ruthlessly beat up the four henchmen in honor of his fallen comrades, unaware they were the Titans. They were shocked to see Light sneaking towards the exit. Light pointed out they were disposable by nature and things were getting a little too intense for him. They realized Robin was right all along. Robin realized it was a ruse and issued the third and final warning. Light was officially fired.
Six months later, the lights went out in the Tower. The electrician sent to the tower happened to be Arthur, the former Dr. Light. He swapped out a light switch and told them getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to him. He revealed he was unable to find another superhero team to battle and quit supervillainy for good. As an electrician he could still pursue his passion for light. Robin remarked he was better at fixing lights than coming up with evil schemes. Light chuckled and took the elevator down. After Light left, Robin flipped the switch. The Tower blew up soon after, the culmination of Dr. Light's real evil plan. He put his helmet back on and asked how that was for an evil scheme.