Who Is Amadan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Amadan is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 22 comic issue appearances. The illegitimate son of the king of Faerie, the Amadan learns to manipulate others while pretending to be a fool.

Who is Amadan?

Creation The Amadan was created by writer John Ney Rieber and penciler Gary Amaro in The Books of Magic issue 1 in 1994. Major Story Arcs The Amadan, also simply called Amadan, is a powerful fairy who has lived since long ago in the history of Faerie. He is the bastard son of Magnus, who was in turn the grandson of Huon , first king of Faerie. However, Magnus didn't acknowledge him, and he turns bitter. At this time Amadan looks like a normal blue human. The woman at the scrying pool at the end of Faerie, also known as the Hag of the Iron Well, and reputedly his mother, says that he was seemingly destined for goodness, but turned to darkness. As Magnus's son, he does various jobs, for instance procuring human opponents for gladatorial combat, and to help interbreed with fairies. When Magnus is killed, Amadan is rightfully in line for the throne, but others conspire to make others the king.

Key facts

Amadan is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Bindings, Book 1: Tearing Down". The character is published by DC Comics. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Amadan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.