| Nuidis Vulko | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | The Brave and the Bold #73 (September 1967) |
| Created by | Bob Haney Howard Purcell |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Nuidis Vulko |
| Species | Atlantean |
| Team affiliations | Royal Family of Atlantis |
| Partnerships | Aquaman Mera Aqualad (various) Aquagirl (various) |
| Supporting character of | Aquaman |
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Nuidis Vulko, or simply Vulko, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a recurring supporting character of Aquaman within the realm of Atlantis's politics. In his original portrayal, he often served under Aquaman as Atlantis's Chief Science Advisory, considered known for his loyalty, leadership and brilliant mind that enabled him to later serve as Aquaman's regent.[1][2][3] Following the 2011 New 52 continuity reboot, Vulko is reintroduced as the chief royal advisor under Queen Atlanna. After Atlanna's supposed death, Vulko falls from grace when he claims her son, Orm Marius, is responsible. Cast out in disgrace, Vulko seeks to avenge her death by helping Arthur Curry, Atlanna's half-human elder son, gain the throne over Orm. However, Vulko's actions betray Aquaman's trust, making him a criminal and a reluctant ally for a period of time.[4]
In the DC Extended Universe, the character is portrayed by Willem Dafoe in Aquaman. Initially, the character was slated to make an appearance in Justice League, but all of Dafoe's scenes were ultimately cut from the film. Dafoe appeared as the character in Zack Snyder's Justice League.