Who Is Hermes Tris Megestus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Hermes Tris Megestus (DC Comics): An ancient Egyptian mystic who discovered the secret of immortality, and was resurrected some centuries later by Felix Faust.
Hermes Tris Megestus is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 4 comic issue appearances. An ancient Egyptian mystic who discovered the secret of immortality, and was resurrected some centuries later by Felix Faust.
Who is Hermes Tris Megestus?
Origin An ancient Egyptian mystic who achieved immortality, among other powers, Hermes Tris Megestus lived for 1200 years before becoming bored and committing suicide. Felix Faust was seeking the secret to immortality to avoid having to settle his debt in the afterlife, since he had sold his soul. Faust resurrected Tris Megestus using an occult ritual. Megestus was angered at this disturbance of his rest, and resolved to end all life to avoid being awoken again. This brought him into conflict with the JLA.
Key facts
Hermes Tris Megestus is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Life Itself". The character is published by DC Comics. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Hermes Tris Megestus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
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Who is Hermes Tris Megestus?
An ancient Egyptian mystic who discovered the secret of immortality, and was resurrected some centuries later by Felix Faust.
When did Hermes Tris Megestus first appear?
Hermes Tris Megestus first appeared in "Life Itself".
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