Who Is Master Darque? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Master Darque is a Valiant/Acclaim comic book character, the alter ego of Nicodemo Darque, with over 112 comic issue appearances. Master Darque is an extremely powerful necromancer who is obsessed with the dark arts. His only goals are to contribute to evil and to gain more power. He has had a run-in with about every hero in the Valiant Universe.

Who is Master Darque?

Valiant Universe (VH1) - Pre-Unity Little is known about the man called Master Darque, and every revelation about this sorcerous necromancer only raises further questions. Born in the early 1800’s, Darque and his sister, Sandria, always showed a penchant for magic and the Black Arts. Mystically prolonging their lives, the pair have survived to the present day, spared the ravages of time. In recent years, Darque’s necromantic powers have blossomed to horrific new extents, as though some new source of death-energy arrived in the world. Now, after years of seemingly pointless existence, Darque finds himself with enough power to challenge the host of new superhumans in the world.

Key facts

Master Darque is of human origin and first appeared in "Run For Your Death". The character is published by Valiant/Acclaim. With 112 recorded issue appearances, Master Darque ranks among the most featured characters in comics.