Who Is Ferlin Nyxly? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ferlin Nyxly is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 20 comic issue appearances. He was the curator at the Metropolis Music Museum until he discovered the Devil's Harp.

Who is Ferlin Nyxly?

Pre-Crisis Ferlin Nyxly was the curator of the Metropolis Music Museum. He had low self-esteem, thinking of himself as an unattractive loser. One night, while examining some recent gifts that were discovered buried beneath an ancient, forgotten city, he discovered the Devil's Harp. While holding the harp, Ferlin thought about it and he wished that he had the talent to make music. Shortly afterwards, while sitting at a piano, Ferlin discovered that he could play magnificently. Unknown to Ferlin, Timos Achens lost his musical talents at the same time Ferlin gained his. Some time later, one of Ferlin Nyxly's concerts was upstaged by Superman when he stopped an assassination attempt at the venue. When Ferlin noticed that the audience wasn't paying attention to his playing, but instead still talking about Superman, he was enraged.

Key facts

Ferlin Nyxly is of human origin and first appeared in "Sinister Scream of the Devil's Harp!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 20 recorded issue appearances, Ferlin Nyxly ranks among the most featured characters in comics.