Who Is Merlin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Merlin is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Myrddin Emrys, with over 204 comic issue appearances. One of the most powerful and well-known magicians.

Who is Merlin?

Origin Myrddin, who would become known as Merlin the Magician , was born one of the younger sons of the archfiend Belial . His older brother Etrigan was a powerful Demon , and his rise through the ranks of Hell would shape Myrddin's own future, as it did his other brother Lord Scapegoat who spent his life being blamed for Etrigan's doings. Belial arranged for his son to be trained in the arts of sorcery, so that Merlin might one day bind and control Etrigan, his half-brother. As a result he spent years on the earthly plane being taught the secrets of magic. He would eventually become one of the most powerful magicians of the age. Story Arcs Camelot While he was eventually able to bind his brother, during his time on earth Merlin became involved with the affairs of Camelot , and served in the role history and Myth remembers him for as the adviser to King Arthur. When Camelot was threatened he did all in his power to protect it, even going so far as to unleash Etrigan to battle the forces of Morgain Le Fey, intent on usurping King Arthur's Court at Camelot. After Le Fey's defeat and Camelot's fall, Merlin bound Etrigan to the druid Jason, who became Jason Blood .

Key facts

Merlin is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Superman and the Super-Movers; Private Pete; The Guns of Killer Haines; The Perfect Double; Be A Magician! Turn Waste Paper Into War Weapons; Choose Your Weapon; Out of Nowhere; Cargoes of Death; Magic Knights". The character is published by DC Comics. With 204 recorded issue appearances, Merlin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.