Who Is Attila the Hun? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Attila the Hun is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of Attila, with over 128 comic issue appearances. The ruler of the Hunnic Empire between 434 and 453, during which time he became a feared opponent of the Roman Empire.

Who is Attila the Hun?

Origin Attila was born c. 406 a.d., the son of Mundzuk, a Hunnic prince. He had at least one sibling, a brother named Bleda. During his youth his uncle, Rugila, was then leader of the Huns, a horse-steppe nomad tribe of Eurasian descent(possible descedants of the Xiognu Empire in Mongolia) , who at that time were ravaging the Roman Empire's holdings. In 434 Rugila died and was briefly replaced with Mundzuk. However, Mundzuk was soon removed from power and replaced by his sons, who ruled together. In 435 Attila and Bleda were able to negotiate for the return of a number of renegades from the Eastern Roman Empire. Also at this meeting the brothers were able to negotiate for an increase in tribute to the Huns from the Roman Empire, raising it to 350 Roman pounds of gold, as well as setting a standard ransom for Roman soldiers captured by the Huns at 8 solidi.

Key facts

Attila the Hun is of human origin and first appeared in "Forward, America!". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 128 recorded issue appearances, Attila the Hun ranks among the most featured characters in comics.