Dorma
Creation & Design
Dorma was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett as part of the Sub-Mariner series, representing a strong female character in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis.Early Years
Dorma was introduced as a supporting character in the Sub-Mariner series, often depicted as a love interest and ally to Namor the Sub-Mariner.Character Development
Over the years, Dorma has evolved from a mere love interest to a strong and independent character with her own agency, often taking on leadership roles within Atlantis.Cultural Reception
Dorma has been well-received as a character who represents strength and resilience, often praised for her depth and complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Dorma
Species:
Atlantean
Gender:
female
Affiliations:
Namor, The Invaders
Abilities:
Underwater breathing, Enhanced strength, Telepathy
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
Key Facts
Origin of the Fantastic Four retold
1st appearance of Krang, an Atlantean warlord
1st appearance of Lady Dorma in the Silver Age
Namor finds Atlantis
Key Facts
Origin of the Fantastic Four retold
1st appearance of Krang, an Atlantean warlord
1st appearance of Lady Dorma in the Silver Age
Namor finds Atlantis
Key Facts
1st appearance of Namora since the Golden Age, briefly in a flashback
Engagement of Namor and Dorma
Key Facts
1st appearance of Namora since the Golden Age, briefly in a flashback
Engagement of Namor and Dorma
Key Facts
Death of Dorma
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