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Who Is Dragonrider? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dragonrider (Marvel): origin, story and key facts about the character.

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Dragonrider is a Marvel comic book character, with over 11 comic issue appearances.

Who is Dragonrider?

Dragonrider was created by JM DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky in 1984 and first appeared in Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner # 1. Story Arcs Fathom Five Dragonrider with the Fathom Five. Dragonrider would join the sea-dwelling terrorist group called the Fathom Five . Fathom Five is the superhuman strike force that serve a renegade faction of Atlantean extremists called At'la'tique. Fathom Five consist of their leader Llyron , Sea Leopard , Bloodtide , Manowar and Dragonrider. They have been conducting terrorist attacks on the surface world in the name of At'ta'lique and to honor the teachings of Nagala and Shakkoth. The first term of At'la'tique came into use four centuries ago from an Atlantean poet named Numara D'Athahr and described it as the "fury of the sea" but its derivation was synonymous with respect for the power and majesty of the ocean's might. D'Athahr was a religious outcast and opposed the Atlantean monarchy.

Key facts

Dragonrider is of human origin and first appeared in "A New Age Dawning?". The character is published by Marvel. With 11 recorded issue appearances, Dragonrider ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dragonrider?

Dragonrider is a Marvel comic character with 11 issue appearances.

When did Dragonrider first appear?

Dragonrider first appeared in "A New Age Dawning?".

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