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Who Is Martyn? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Martyn (DC Comics): One of the few members of The Cult of the Cold Flame. He tried to seduce Tim Hunter with a succubus under his control.

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Martyn is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 5 comic issue appearances. One of the few members of The Cult of the Cold Flame. He tried to seduce Tim Hunter with a succubus under his control.

Who is Martyn?

Creation Martyn was created by writer John Ney Rieber and artist Peter Gross in The Books of Magic 6 in 1994. Major Story Arcs Martyn is a sorcerer and a member of the Cult of the Cold Flame . Eager to gain control over Tim Hunter and his magic, he moves in next door to the boy. He has a clay golem, which Tim later names Happy , and a succubus named Leah who serve him. Leah enters Tim's school as a new student and tries to start enticing him. Martyn meets Tim's dad, Bill , and retells the story of how Bill killed his wife Mary in an accident, making him cry. Martyn takes his tears and turns them into a charm. A sorceress contacts him through a mirror.

Key facts

Martyn is of human origin and first appeared in "Sacrifices, Part I: Instruments". The character is published by DC Comics. With 5 recorded issue appearances, Martyn ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Martyn?

One of the few members of The Cult of the Cold Flame. He tried to seduce Tim Hunter with a succubus under his control.

When did Martyn first appear?

Martyn first appeared in "Sacrifices, Part I: Instruments".

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