Who Is Honsu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Honsu is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 5 comic issue appearances. King of Atlantis centuries ago. Attempted to conquer the surface world during his reign. Father of Kraken, Atlan, and Haumond. Grandfather of Aquaman.

Who is Honsu?

After seeing Atlan's proof of human life on the surface, the great Honsu decided to attack before the surface-dwellers grow strong enough to pose a threat. And attack he did. And slaughter. And destroy. Until he reached Egypt, where the threat was the sun, and the lack of water was the downfall. His son Haumond was left behind in the retreat and Honsu believed him to be dead. Due to the "death" of his son, Honsu decided to avoid dry Egypt and tackle Greece. Honsu's soldiers were tired, they had fought too long and too hard.

Key facts

Honsu is of other origin and first appeared in "Stuff of Legends". The character is published by DC Comics. With 5 recorded issue appearances, Honsu ranks among the most featured characters in comics.