Who Is Tiamat? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tiamat is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 7 comic issue appearances. An Anunnake (a race of dragon like shapeshifters that enslaves worlds) imprisoned for millennia by Atlan in a cocoon of crystal, she battles with Aquaman.

Who is Tiamat?

Origin An ancient member of the Anunnake, a race of extremely powerful dragon like creatures that conquers and enslaves entire planets, positioned to Earth for milleniums. Creation Tiamat was created by Peter David and Jim Calafiore . Her first appearance was in Aquaman #15 . Major Story Arcs Aquaman v3 Tiamat awakens when Atlan transports Aquaman beneath Poseidonis (the capital city of Atlantis), to set him on his great quest against an upcoming alien invasion. She confronts Aquaman, claiming she has been worshipped as a goddess since the dawn of mankind, and after a fierce fight she is defeated and retreats. It's revealed that she is in league with Kordax and Admiral Strom , and they have plans of conquering the Earth. Due to his less than satisfactory tries to kill Aquaman, Strom is killed by Tiamat who tells Kordax that it's time for their endgame. During a worldwide battle that involves all the lost cities of Atlantis and an army of superheores led by Aquaman, Tiamat attacks the White House, where she fights Power Girl and is stalemated by the arrival of Arion , until Aquaman arrives and defeats her with a mental blast, sending her into a magical prison made by Atlan, thus end.

Key facts

Tiamat is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Youth". The character is published by DC Comics. With 7 recorded issue appearances, Tiamat ranks among the most featured characters in comics.