Who Is Dardanus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dardanus is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 8 comic issue appearances. Dardanus was the favourite son of Shalako and nephew of Orin I, ruler of Atlantis during the sinking of the continent in 9,600 A.C.

Who is Dardanus?

His mother was Loma, one of Shalako's wives. As a child, he was so obstinate like his father that once he even fought against little Bazil just to be near baby Cora. After the Great Deluge When the Shalakites left Poseidonis to settle down in Tritonis, little Dardanus witnessed the murder of his mother in the hands of Shalako, as a sacrifice, in order to praise the dark gods. Time passed, and a scientist from Poseidonis invented a serum that allowed people to breath underwater and it was a success in Poseidonis. When Orin offered this drug to his brother and his followers from Tritonis, Shalako refused. The Shalakites however, accepted Orin's aid. So, Shalako perceived this as a personal betrayal, and called upon the dark gods to curse the people of Tritonis who accepted Orin's serum. Because of this curse, they were transformed into a rece of green, scaly fish-people.

Key facts

Dardanus is of other origin and first appeared in "The Deluge". The character is published by DC Comics. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Dardanus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.