Who Is Memakata? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Memakata is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 13 comic issue appearances. A mysterious cat who was the pet of several occult detectives

Who is Memakata?

Origin In the tomb of the pharaoh of the same name, Memakata was found by Mark Merlin and his girlfriend Elsa when Mark accidentally switched his mind into Memakata's body using an ancient amulet. She was taken in by Mark and Elsa, and became their pet. Creation Memakata was created by Arnold Drake and Mort Meskin . She made her first appearance in House of Secrets #60 Major Story Arcs House of Secrets Memakata sometimes accompanies her owners on investigations, during which her body is occasionally used as a safe haven to house Mark's consciousness in times of danger. Following Mark's death, she transfers to the ownership of Prince Ra-Man . Whatever Happened to Mark Merlin and Prince Ra-Man? Ra-Man's spirit becomes entrapped in Memakata's body, while she is placed in suspended animation in his body. Her mind is returned to her body when Ra-Man is able to get the help of Elsa. Powers and Abilities Memakata appears to be an ordinary cat when she is not subject to the cat-charm.

Key facts

Memakata is of animal origin and first appeared in "Captive Of The Cat Curse". The character is published by DC Comics. With 13 recorded issue appearances, Memakata ranks among the most featured characters in comics.