Who Is Slig? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Slig is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 50 comic issue appearances. Slig is a member of Darkseid's elite aquatic force, the Deep Six.

Who is Slig?

Creation Slig was created by Jack Kirby in The New Gods #2 (April 1971). History As a member of the Deep Six ( Darkseid's elite aquatic attack force) Slig has fought against New Genesis forces multiple times, most notably Orion , which ultimately resulted in his defeat at the hands of the Dog of War, though after a good fight. He has also confronted Aquaman , in a scheme to create and control a new Fire Elemental for Earth, only to be thwarted by the Sea King. Other notable appearances include a Deep Six/ Supermen of America confrontation, a second attack against Aquaman during Infinite Crisis as part of the Secret Society of Super Villains and his death at the hands of the mysterious God Killer during Countdown. Slig was the last Deep Six member to die and can be considered the leader and most powerful member of the group. New 52 In Aquaman #17 the Atlantean warrior Murk mentions that he had previously saved the life of king Orm from the Deep Six. Powers and Abilities Like all New Gods, Slig is incredibly powerful and possesses various super human abilities New God Physiology Slig, like all the New Gods, possesses much greater physical attributes than most sentient species and an .

Key facts

Slig is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "O' Deadly Darkseid!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 50 recorded issue appearances, Slig ranks among the most featured characters in comics.