Who Is The Eidolon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Eidolon is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 21 comic issue appearances. The Eidolon is a man trapped between life and death.

Who is The Eidolon?

Background The specifics of The Eidolon's origins are unknown, but it has been revealed that he was once a normal man who, for some reason, was unable to die. When his time came, instead of passing on, he wandered through places between life and death but found nothing there. He somehow made his way back to the land of the living and made it his mission to spread the word that there is no God and faith in him is foolish and without meaning. In addition to delivering this message, he tasked himself with meting out punishment on those who make life hard for others since this is all anyone gets. Change or Die During the Change or Die arc of Stormwatch , The Eidolon was a member of the Changers . He had joined the group in the 1990's because he agreed that their plan to change the world was right, and also because The Doctor and Engineer of that time had promised that they could give him the death and peace he was looking for. When Stormwatch encountered The Changers, Eidolon was killed by Rose Tattoo , the spirit of murder. Number of the Beast Recently it was shown that The Eidolon hadn't really (permanently) died.

Key facts

The Eidolon is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Change Or Die: Part One Of Three". The character is published by DC Comics. With 21 recorded issue appearances, The Eidolon ranks among the most featured characters in comics.