Who Is Harpis? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Harpis is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of A'Hwirdh-Paan'A, with over 60 comic issue appearances. She flies with agility and can lift more than her own weight into the air. She was an original member of the Omega Men before her death.

Who is Harpis?

Creation Harpis's first appearance is in Green Lantern #141 (June 1981) and is created by Marv Wolfman and Joe Staton. Major Story Arcs Born into a human-like race on the planet Aello, 20th world of the Vegan star system, Hwirdh and her sister Duarmzshee grew up in one of Aello's domed cities that protected their inhabitants from icy winds and frequent blizzards. Raised in the communal family of the Paan Electronics Factory, Hwirdh was often dominated by her sister,even though the two were close companions. Together they explored the treacherous walls of the rift valley outside the city dome, building athletic ability and a love for high places. It was on one of these trips that Hwirdh became celebrated as a heroine as she saved the life of Acjild. The scientists of Aello granted the gift of bio-engineered wings upon their new heroine. Though enjoying her status, Hwirdh harbored a secret guilt - the knowledge that she could not have saved the child with out the help of her sister. Duarmzshee convinced her sister to leave their home planet or she would reveal her guilty secret.

Key facts

Harpis is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Lurkers in the Shadow / Doom in the Citadel of Ice". The character is published by DC Comics. With 60 recorded issue appearances, Harpis ranks among the most featured characters in comics.