Who Is Silver Swan (Alexandros)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Silver Swan (Alexandros) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Helen Alexandros, with over 46 comic issue appearances. An ugly duckling who became the beautiful Silver Swan after striking a deal with her ancestor, Ares.

Who is Silver Swan (Alexandros)?

Creation Helen Alexandros was created by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan , and her first appearance was in Wonder Woman #288 , February 1982. Major Story Arcs Helen Alexandros. Helen Alexandros was a former ballerina who had become bitter by the multiple rejections she suffered because of her plain, blemished face and overall 'ugly duckling' appearance. After a performance in an ancient Greek temple, she cried out to the gods and is answered by Ares . Ares reveals that she is descended from Helen of Sparta - daughter of Zeus and Leda and then asks if she is ready to accept her heritage. Helen agreed and was transformed into the Silver Swan, a beautiful woman capable of flight, super strength, and a swan song that could cause terrible destruction. Helena was limited to transforming for only an hour at a time and only as long as she served Ares, but was told that once she destroyed Wonder Woman, she would become the Silver Swan forevermore. Helen infiltrates the life of Wonder Woman in many ways.

Key facts

Silver Swan (Alexandros) is of cyborg origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 46 recorded issue appearances, Silver Swan (Alexandros) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.