MERLYN

Real Name:

Merlyn

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Deceased

Category:

Extradimensional

Alias:

Merlin, Myrd, Myraddin, Taleisin, Gwion Bach.

Nationality:

Otherworld

First Appearance:

Black Knight (1st series) #1

Last Appearance:

Knights of X #5

Cause of Death:

Executed by Captain Britain following the Witchbreed War

Powers & Abilities:

inherent mystical potential including telepathy, telekinesis, inter-dimensional teleportation, resurrection of others, illusion-casting, protective or offensive energy discharges, etc.

Affiliation:

Captain Britain Corps

Notes:

The being who gave Captain Britain his powers first appeared in Captain Britain (1st series) #1, but was not specifically identified as Merlin until #34. The Otherworldly spelling of "Merlyn" was first used in Hulk Comic #1. Merlyn has died several times in the past, including Mighty World of Marvel #11 and New Exiles #17, but always returns eventually.

Last Updated:

27th April 2025 by Monolith