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Who Is Manowar? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Manowar (Marvel): Manowar is a mutated jellyfish that belongs to the sea-dwelling terrorist group called the Fathom Five.

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Manowar is a Marvel comic book character, with over 18 comic issue appearances. Manowar is a mutated jellyfish that belongs to the sea-dwelling terrorist group called the Fathom Five.

Who is Manowar?

Manowar ambushes Blizzard. Manowar is a mutated jellyfish that belongs to the sea-dwelling terrorist group called the Fathom Five . Fathom Five is the superhuman strike force that serve a renegade faction of Atlantean extremists called At'la'tique. Fathom Five consist of their leader Llyron , Sea Leopard , Bloodtide , Manowar and Dragonrider . They have been conducting terrorist attacks on the surface world in the name of At'ta'lique and to honor the teachings of Nagala and Shakkoth. The first term of At'la'tique came into use four centuries ago from an Atlantean poet named Numara D'Athahr and described it as the "fury of the sea" but its derivation was synonymous with respect for the power and majesty of the ocean's might. D'Athahr was a religious outcast and opposed the Atlantean monarchy. The name would be adopted by a growing band of fringe radicals who have driven a wedge into Atlantean society.

Key facts

Manowar is of other origin and first appeared in "The Inhuman Condition". The character is published by Marvel. With 18 recorded issue appearances, Manowar ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Manowar?

Manowar is a mutated jellyfish that belongs to the sea-dwelling terrorist group called the Fathom Five.

When did Manowar first appear?

Manowar first appeared in "The Inhuman Condition".

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