Publication information
Publisher: DC Comics
First appearance: Superman Vol 2 #12 (December, 1987)
Created by:
In-story information
Alter ego: Lori Lemaris
Notable aliases:
Relatives: Ronal (husband)
Relatives: Ronal (husband)
Affiliations:
Team affiliations: Atlanteans
Enemies:
Abilities:
Base Of Operations: Tritonis, Atlantis
Base Of Operations: Tritonis, Atlantis
Status
Alignment: Good
Identity Secret:
Race: Merpeople
Citizenship: Atlantean
Marital Status: Married
Occupation:
Characteristics
Gender: Female
Height:
Weight:
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Unusual Features: Atlantean Physiology
History
Lori Lemaris hails from the Atlantean city of Tritonis, a sect of undersea humans whom adapted to have fish like tails. They are the source for all myths about mermaids. When Lori was injured she was healed by a young physician Ronal, who used magic to heal her [1]. Eventually, they married, but his dabbling with dark magic eventually drove him mad. Ronal attacked the other merfolk with his form-altering power, including Lori. She sought out assistance from Superman, who ultimately stopped Ronal and his mutated sea creatures. When Superman destroyed Ronal's staff, the wizard was apparently turned to stone.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Atlantean Physiology: Lori can develop human legs on land and the lower half of a fish when in water. She can swim at incredible speeds and can withstand the pressure of the ocean at great depths. Adapted for breathing underwater and resisting deep-sea-level pressure.
- Self-Sustenance: Part of her Atlantean heritage; she can breathe underwater and on land for extended periods. She can also resist deep sea pressure and swimming speeds at great length.
- Superhuman Speed
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Durability
Abilities
- Swimming
Strength level
Weaknesses
- Asphyxiation: Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited period of time or else they will dehydrate, asphyxiate and ultimately die.
