Dorma (character)

Dorma
Dorma.
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (vol. 2) #17 (August 1987).
Art by John Buscema.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Comics #1
(October 1939) (full)
Created byBill Everett (writer / artist)
In-story information
Alter egoDorma
SpeciesHomo mermanus
Place of originAtlantis
Team affiliationsSwift Tide
PartnershipsNamorita
Namora
Namor
Fin
Notable aliasesLady Dorma
Abilities
  • Atlantean physiology granting:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, durability
    • Ability to swim at superhuman speed
    • Ability to breathe underwater
    • Immunity to aging

Dorma is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Bill Everett, the character first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 (October 1939).[1] She debuted when Marvel Comics was known as Timely Comics. Dorma is a native aristocrat of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.[2] She initially was Namor the Sub-Mariner's cousin,[3] and is depicted as his close confidant and childhood friend through several rewrites.[4] Dorma was reintroduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s as Namor's lover and wife-to-be, before her death. She is also known under the codename Lady Dorma.[5]

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  2. ^ Etemesi, Philip (November 17, 2022). "Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters, Ranked". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  3. ^ Nolan, Liam (July 15, 2022). "Meet Namor, One of Marvel's First Super Heroes". Marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  4. ^ Chrysostomou, George (January 22, 2023). "15 Aquatic Marvel Characters That Could Be Featured If Talokan Returns To The MCU". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  5. ^ Prom, Bradley (November 15, 2022). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 10 Atlantean & Aquatic Characters Who Should Join The MCU Next". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-07-16.