Who Is Despot? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Despot is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Isaiah King, with over 24 comic issue appearances. Isaiah King, a powerful telepath, was aboard the Monitor-One space station when a rogue comet bombarded the station with radiation. The exposure greatly enhanced his natural abilities, as well as increasing his physical form and mass. Driven mad by the effect, he formed the WarGuard with other survivors of the disaster in a quest for world domination. He is the father of Jackson and Malcolm King, also known as the StormWatch members Battalion and Strafe.

Who is Despot?

Origin Isaiah King Team One Isaiah King was raised in the deep south of the United States. Society was segregated at the time. Isaiah's parents were forced from their homes because they were terrorized by a cross that was burnt in their front yard. Isaiah harbored the fears caused by racism. Isaiah then fathered a family of his own. His wife was Mary King. That had two sons; Jackson and Malcolm . Isaiah was an active man in his community.

Key facts

Despot is of radiation origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Despot ranks among the most featured characters in comics.