Den (comics)

Den
Cover to Neverwhere trade paperback (1978), featuring Den, Kath, and Uhluhtc.
Publication information
PublisherLast Gasp Ltd.
Ariel Books
Catalan Communications
Métal Hurlant
Heavy Metal
Fantagor Press
Penthouse Comix
First appearanceIn animation:
Neverwhere (animated short, 1968)
In print:
Grim Wit #2 (September 1973)
Created byRichard Corben
Voiced byJohn Candy
In-story information
Alter egoDavid Ellis Norman
Place of originEarth, Neverwhere
PartnershipsKath, the Red Queen
Abilities
  • Peak human strength, speed, durability, agility, reflexes and senses
  • Great martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
  • Prodigiously sexually endowed

Den is the name of two identical sword and planet fictional characters created by Richard Corben. The first appeared in the 1968 animated short film Neverwhere. The second has been appearing comics since 1973, and in short stories that have been collected for the most part in trade paperbacks.

The second Den also appeared in the animated film Heavy Metal voiced by John Candy.