Who Is Vulcanus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vulcanus is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 11 comic issue appearances. A member of the New Olympians, Vulcanus has power over fire, like the god he is named after.

Who is Vulcanus?

Origin When the insane mob-leader and self fashioned Greek god Maxie Zeus needed agents to disrupt the 1984 Olympics, he contacted the mysterious arms and muscle dealer, the Monitor . Following with the orders, the Monitor contracted assassins for hire and outfitted them after chosen Greek and Roman archetypes. One of these assassins become known as Vulcanus and would be styled after the Roman god of fire . He was then made a member of Maxie Zeus' team, the New Olympians . Creation Vulcanus and the rest of the New Olympians were created by writer Mike W. Barr, along with artists Bill Anderson and Bill Willingham. He first appeared in 1984's Batman and the Outsiders #14. Major Story Arcs The Olympics Vulcanus and his fellow New Olympians arrived at the Olympics to abduct athlete Lacinia Nitocris and convince her to be Maxie Zeus' bride.

Key facts

Vulcanus is of human origin and first appeared in "Two by Two...". The character is published by DC Comics. With 11 recorded issue appearances, Vulcanus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.