Who Is Eric the Red? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Eric the Red is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Davan Shakari, with over 136 comic issue appearances. Davan was a member of the Shiar Empire and protected their leader with his life.

Who is Eric the Red?

Davan Shakari had the same superhuman advantages of any member of the Shi'ar . These powers would include enhanced strength, enhanced agility, and hollow bones. To increase the powers listed above he wore a costume that augmented his strength to higher superhuman levels. This also enabled him to control minds to a limited degree. The suit also enabled him fire concussive force blasts from his hands. He had many other advantages and was comprised of alien technology several centuries more advanced than that found on Earth. Although Davan first appeared in X-men 97, The costume and name where used as early as in Uncanny X-Men #51 and 52. Cyclops used this disguise to enter Mesmero's Headquarters and attack the evil mutants led by Magneto.

Key facts

Eric the Red is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Devil Had A Daughter!; The Lure of the Beast-Nappers!". The character is published by Marvel. With 136 recorded issue appearances, Eric the Red ranks among the most featured characters in comics.