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The Alchemist
The Venture Bros. character
Alchemist
First appearance

Fallen Arches
Voiced by

Dana Snyder
Information
Aliases Al
Species Human
Gender Male
Alliances

Brimstone Assembly
Order of the Triad
Boyfriend

Shore Leave
Enemies

Torrid (Deceased)

The Alchemist (also known as "Al") is a magician and a member of The Order of the Triad, along with Dr. Orpheus and Jefferson Twilight. He was voiced by Dana Snyder

Character[]

What is known and revealed about The Alchemist's younger years, is that he on went on adventures with his teammates Jefferson and Dr. Orpheus under their team Order of the Triad. After Orpheus married Tatyana and had Triana, the Triad broke up, and The Alchemist moved on to research The Philosopher's Stone which he thought would be helpful in finding a cure for AIDS. In Fallen Arches, Orpheus' petitions to the Guild of Calamitous Intent are finally fulfilled and he is granted an opportunity to select an archenemy. He reassembles his former team The Order of The Triad. The Alchemist is ecstatic at the chance to finally fight supervillains and the publicity it will bring and begin screening every applicant.

In Everybody Comes to Hank's, out of boredom, he decides to help out Hank's detective alter-ego in solving Dermott Fictel's parentage by acting as Hank's assistant. Stuck on the case, he turns to Orpheus for help, as they use magic powers to learn the truth that Dermott is actually the son of Nikki Fictel and Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture. After he reveals this to Hank, Brock Samson, and Shoreleave, the latter have Hank mind wiped in order to protect Dermott's background as a secret. In that process, it is learned that Al is mind wiped for a second time after he had hooked up with Shoreleave in the mind wipe machine and had told him the truth about why Al had really rejoined The Triad: that he had broken up with his boyfriend and moved out to be with Shoreleave. This contradicted what he had told Dermott earlier that he was thrown out by his boyfriend. Despite the mind wipes, he and Shoreleave begin dating and become an item. Al moves into Triana's old bedroom after she moves out to go live with her mother, Tatyana. With the Venture compound destroyed, Orpheus and the rest of the Triad relocated to the Rancho Feo Motor Home near the ruins of the compound and eventually moves into their new headquarters in New York City. In Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, he is seen struggling to battle the Pants Golem that he accidentally resurrected when Dean Venture arrives to ask The Triad for help finding Dean. Al stays behind at the mansion while Dean, Orpheus, and Jefferson go out to find Hank in Colorado. He is not seen again for the rest of the movie but it's possible he's waiting for Orpheus and Jefferson to return after their last adventure.

Abilities[]

The Alchemist's powers have never been properly defined. In addition to a strong knowledge of science needed to research alchemy, he seems to possess a level of magical power similar to Dr. Orpheus, able to conjure up magical creatures or attack with mystical energy. He also seems to have the ability to discern when someone is lying or telling the truth, although this does not give him knowledge of the particular circumstances involved.

Relationships With Other Characters[]

Dr. Orpheus[]

Dr. Orpheus is a close friend and long time compatriot. When he temporarily loses his home at The Venture Compound, Dr. Orpheus and his daughter Triana come to live with The Alchemist. Al seems to enjoy the experience, even letting Triana dye his hair bright pink.

Shore Leave[]

Originally, a short term boyfriend until Al got too possessive and forced Shore Leave to erase his memory. The two later rekindled during Hank and Dean's Home School Prom as they shared a kiss at the end of the episode. In O.S.I. Love You, the two are shown having a video chat implying they have started dating again.

Episode Appearances[]

Season 2[]

Season 3[]

Season 4[]

Season 5[]

Season 6[]

Season 7[]

Movie[]

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • The Alchemist is voiced by Adult Swim alumni Dana Snyder, best known for voicing Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, which originally held the title of longest-running show on Adult Swim before being overtaken by The Venture Bros.
  • He is presumably of Jewish ancestry, having referred to himself as "a little Hebrew" in the movie Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.
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