Who Is Pagan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pagan is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Marian Mercer, with over 6 comic issue appearances. A vigilante in Gotham whose methods put her at odds with the Batman.

Who is Pagan?

Origin When her 17-year-old sister Sondra committed suicide shortly after being assaulted by a pair of men, Marian Mercer vowed revenge on the men involved and the patriarchal society that left them unpunished. Taking the name Pagan, she trained her self to physical perfection and practiced martial arts. Once her preparation was complete, she hunted and kidnapped the men involved, each in turn, beating them nearly to death. In doing so, she attracted the attention of the Batman . Creation Pagan appeared most often under the pen of Alan Grant . First as an antagonist for Batman, she was later portrayed as a vigilante with Batman's begrudging respect. Story Arc After her initial encounter with Batman, Pagan was acquitted of the assault charges for attacking the men; the jury found her to be justified since the men had driven her sister to her death. Marian continues to keep her vow to protect the women of Gotham.

Key facts

Pagan is of human origin and first appeared in "Pagan". The character is published by DC Comics. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Pagan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.