Count Werner Vertigo is the last descendant of a royal family in the small Balkan country of Vlatvia, until the end of World War II when it was enveloped by the Soviet Union. Count Vertigo first appeared in Star City, attempting to steal back the family jewels his parents had sold when they escaped to England after the war. Count Vertigo first appeared in World's Finest #251 and was created by Bob Haney, Vince Colletta and George Tuska.