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Who Is Pantha? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pantha (Dynamite Entertainment): She's an ancient Egyptian cursed to live forever by the gods because of a killing spree she went on in ancient times. She's a friend of Vampirella.

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Pantha is a Dynamite Entertainment comic book character, the alter ego of Sekhmet, with over 146 comic issue appearances. She's an ancient Egyptian cursed to live forever by the gods because of a killing spree she went on in ancient times. She's a friend of Vampirella.

Who is Pantha?

Origin Her name was once Sekhmet, and she was high priestess to Ra and worshiped as minor deity. Ra had given her ability to change into a panther. When famine and drought wrecked the land, she killed many people: women, men and children alike. She told herself that it was in the name of Ra, but bloodlust got a hold of her and she even killed and devoured her own son. Then Ra condemned her to walk the world forever, never to know home or peace. Major Story Arcs HARRIS Danse Macabre Escape When demons attack Danse Macabre base, Pantha is accidentally released from the vat she was kept in. She kills all the demons she can see and jumps out of the skylight. The Furies Time passes and she ends up in Gotham city, where she represents herself as a private investigator.

Key facts

Pantha is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by Dynamite Entertainment. With 146 recorded issue appearances, Pantha ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pantha?

She's an ancient Egyptian cursed to live forever by the gods because of a killing spree she went on in ancient times. She's a friend of Vampirella.

What is Pantha's real name?

Pantha's real identity is Sekhmet.

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