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Who Is Naga? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Naga (Marvel): A dead tyrant who ruled the undersea kngdom of Lemuria. He enforced his rule with the power of the Serpent Crown and as a worshiper of Set.

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Naga is a Marvel comic book character, with over 23 comic issue appearances. A dead tyrant who ruled the undersea kngdom of Lemuria. He enforced his rule with the power of the Serpent Crown and as a worshiper of Set.

Who is Naga?

Creation Naga is an ancient creature created in the pages of Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Dan Adkins, Marie Severin, and Roy Thomas. Naga first appeared in the Sub-Mariner Sub-Mariner #9 - The Spell of the Serpent . History Somewhere around the 15th Century, the undersea kingdom of Lemuria was ruled by an insane tyrant known as Naga who was a devout worshiper of Set . Naga learned from Set that the Serpent Crown was in ancient Lemurian ruins and clamed it in his name. The Serpent Crown imbued Naga with incredible telepathic and destructive powers as well as a reptilian appearance. The presence of the Crown even turned the blue skins of Lemurians into a greenish tint with scales. Set had also revealed to Naga how to treat the Crown with special oils that give its wearer an immortal life.

Key facts

Naga is of other origin and first appeared in "The Spell of the Serpent!". The character is published by Marvel. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Naga ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Naga?

A dead tyrant who ruled the undersea kngdom of Lemuria. He enforced his rule with the power of the Serpent Crown and as a worshiper of Set.

When did Naga first appear?

Naga first appeared in "The Spell of the Serpent!".

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