After accidentally being sent back in time from 2031 to 1941, Doctor Rex Ward was murdered. However, he wasn’t allowed entry into the after-life. Because he died before his time, he was given the identity of Dr. Weird and ordered to wander the planet until his time to die arrives. He has the ability to materialize into solid form and uses the power as he sees fit. Doctor Weird does battle with criminals until the actual date of his death.