| Thara Ak-Var | |
|---|---|
 Thara as Flamebird. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman #681 (October 2008) |
| Created by | Geoff Johns James Robinson |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Thara Ak-Var |
| Species | Kryptonian |
| Place of origin | Krypton |
| Partnerships | Nightwing (Lor-Zod) Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) |
| Notable aliases | Flamebird |
| Abilities | Powers and abilities identical to those of Superman: Superhuman strength, super speed, flight, stamina and freezing breath, super hearing, multiple extrasensory and vision powers Flamebird powers:
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Thara Ak-Var is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, created by Geoff Johns and James Robinson. The character first appeared during the Superman: New Krypton storyline in Superman #681 (October 2008). She is the latest character to take on the role of Flamebird.[1] Along with the new Nightwing, Thara is the feature character in Action Comics beginning with issue #875 (May 2009). Thara Ak-Var's name is a reference to Ak-Var, who was the second pre-Crisis Flamebird, and his wife, Thara.
This character was portrayed by Esmé Bianco in the third season of Supergirl.
- ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 94–96. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.