Who Is Nightmare? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nightmare is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of None (unless he can be counted as Inferno), with over 6 comic issue appearances. When Siegfried was possessed by Soul Edge he became Nightmare, but after Siegfried freed himself from the evil blade Nightmare became a separate being.

Who is Nightmare?

History Soul Edge/Soul Blade Becoming Nightmare The origin of Nightmare goes back to the 16th century in the year 1584. The legendary sword of legend, Soul Edge, was in the possession of the "The Dread Pirate", Cervantes de León. His soul devoured by the cursed sword, Cervantes began his reign of terror by killing the entire population of the Valencia Port in Spain. Cervantes stayed within the town, defeating anyone of who challenged him, until one day he was opposed by Sophitia Alexandra, a warrior chosen by the Olympian god Hephaestus, and Taki, a Kunoichi demon huntress. With their combined efforts the two defeated Cervantes and shattered the first half of Soul Edge. After the pirate's defeat, a knight named Siegfried Schtauffen stumbled upon his corpse and noticed the remaining half of Soul Edge lying next to it. As Siegfried reached for the sword, Cervante's body was engulfed in hellish flames and reclaimed the sword, revealing itself to be the very soul of Soul Edge, the demon Inferno. It attacked Siegfried and the two engaged in battle.

Key facts

Nightmare is of other origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Nightmare ranks among the most featured characters in comics.