Who Is Thanatos? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Thanatos is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 10 comic issue appearances. Thanatos is an evil doppleganger of Aquaman from a alternate dimension called the "Netherspace".

Who is Thanatos?

Origin Hails from Netherspace, hates his doppelganger Aquaman . Creation Thanatos was created by Jim Aparo and Steve Skeates . He first appears in Aquaman #54 . Story Arc Thanatos first appeared while Aquaman was knocked unconscious, plaguing the Sea King's dreams. Later when Aquaman's wife Mera went insane and left this dimension, Thanatos trapped her in Netherspace and brainwashed her into believing he was the true Aquaman, her husband and father to Arthur Jr., their son. Eventually Mera managed to escape that dimension and confused, confronted Aquaman while he was in bed with Dolphin. Realizing she had escaped, Thanatos forced her back, regaining some of his control of her, but Aquaman and Dolphin ultimately followed. Thanatos entered into a seemingly time spanning duel with Aquaman.

Key facts

Thanatos is of other origin and first appeared in "Crime Wave". The character is published by DC Comics. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Thanatos ranks among the most featured characters in comics.