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Who Is Tannarak? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tannarak (DC Comics): Tannarak is a powerful sorcerer and alchemist that uses his power for his own selfish means. He used to own the San Francisco nightclub called Bewitch

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Tannarak is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 68 comic issue appearances. Tannarak is a powerful sorcerer and alchemist that uses his power for his own selfish means. He used to own the San Francisco nightclub called Bewitched along with members of the Dark Circle until Brother Night took it from him. He is an enemy of The Phantom Stranger and John Constantine.

Who is Tannarak?

Origin Tannarak was born over a century ago. Born in England, but living from an early age in Egypt, he and his childhood friend Dianna once stole fruity from a market stall. The fruit dealer caught up with the boy and as a punishment made him look upon the body of a corpse. From that moment onward. Tannarak was obsessed with death, and sought any means to avoid his own demise. Creation Tannarak was the creation of Gerry Conway and Jim Aparo , first appearing in The Phantom Stranger #10 - Death ... Call Not My Name!" dated December 1970. Major Story Arcs The Phantom Stranger Tannarak's search led him to master the art of the ancient science of alchemy.

Key facts

Tannarak is of human origin and first appeared in "Death...Call Not My Name!; The Bewitched Clock!; Charlie's Crocodile". The character is published by DC Comics. With 68 recorded issue appearances, Tannarak ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

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Who is Tannarak?

Tannarak is a powerful sorcerer and alchemist that uses his power for his own selfish means. He used to own the San Francisco nightclub called Bewitched along with members of the Dark Circle until Brother Night took it from him. He is an enemy of The Phantom Stranger and John Constantine.

When did Tannarak first appear?

Tannarak first appeared in "Death...Call Not My Name!; The Bewitched Clock!; Charlie's Crocodile".

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