[1] The original version of the character was first created by writer Charles Reizenstein and artist Stanley Josephs Aschmeier in 194, debuting in All-American Comics #25 (April 1941).

Donning special goggles and becoming a crime fighter, he became the first Doctor Mid-Nite and is an important member of the All-Star Squadron and Justice Society of America.

[4] The second version was Elizabeth "Beth" Chapel, McNider's African-American protege aware of his heroic dual identity and who is similarly injured during an explosion from an oxygen tank while helping a patient although her vision is partially restored.

Also able to see better in dark conditions, Beth eventually adopts her mentor's codename and legacy, acting as official physician of the JSA's adjacent team, Infinity Inc.[5] She later becomes a member of the Justice Society of America.

Doctor Mid-Nite has made several appearance in media adaptions, most notably the Charles McNider version making his live action debut in the second season of Legends of Tomorrow played by Kwesi Ameyaw.

[2] While there been three different Doctor Mid-Nites, all versions share the uncanny trait of possessing abilities that allows them to see in total darkness and serve as premier medical specialists for superheroes within the DC Universe.

Chapel is blinded following an explosion from an oxygen tank while treating a patient during the Crisis on Infinite Earths but has night vision powers like McNider.