Who Is Tempest? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tempest is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Garth, with over 1,287 comic issue appearances. Tempest (formerly Aqualad) was Aquaman's sidekick, founding member of the Teen Titans and a resident of Atlantis. He is the second physically strongest Atlantean.

Who is Tempest?

Current Events In Rebirth Garth has once more appeared as an original member of the Teen Titans. Origin A lonely child The Idylists were a group of pacifists living in self-exile from Atlantis in the Hidden Valley for over 4,000 years. They knew no violence; peace and serenity were their way of life. King Thar came into power and ruled from Shayeris, the Idylist capital city. Thar had inherited much of his ancestor's mythic power, and practiced sorcery alongside his brother, Slizzath . The history of Atlantis is fraught with a recurring theme: brother against brother. King Thar was no exception. Thar's brother Slizzath thought the power should be his and resented his brother taking it from him.

Key facts

Tempest is of other origin and first appeared in "Krypto's Mean Master! / The Comic Book Archer! / The Kid from Atlantis!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,287 recorded issue appearances, Tempest ranks among the most featured characters in comics.