Otto Zoberg

The Invading Asteroid

Provides scientific analysis of the asteroid's anomalous behavior.

I: “Why Must the Burden of Proof Rest with the Spirits?”

Champion of spiritism and mediumism, friendly rival to Wills, who proposes a visit to a little-known medium.

II: “You Can Almost Hear the Ghosts.”

Psychic researcher who demonstrates telepathy and arranges the séance with Susan Gird.

III: "That Thing Isn't My Daughter—"

Genial doctor who encourages the séance; is chained alongside Wills and Susan.

IV: “I Don’t Know What Killed Him.”

Present at the séance; appears exhausted and shaken after the murder, defends Wills against suspicion.

V: “They Want to Take the Law Into Their Own Hands.”

Mentioned by Wills as someone who could support his innocence if recovered.

X: Bloodlust and Compassion

Mentioned as recovering from the séance ordeal, bruised by the mob, and resting at the Gird home.

XI: "To Meet That Monster Face to Face!"

Visited by Judge Pursuivant; he is mystified by the murder and anxious to prove Wills innocent, offering to help with legal fees.

XIII: “Light’s Our Best Weapon.”

Arrives with a bruised eye; discusses ectoplasmic theory of lycanthropy and hypnotized O'Bryant.

XIV: “I Was—I Am—A Wolf.”

Revealed as the werewolf; confesses to being a wolf who hoped to mate with an angel.

XV: “And That Is the End.”

Confesses his evil nature, lycanthropic control, and plan to transform Susan. Escapes manacles but is shot dead by O'Bryant.