Daphne

Witch queen and patron at the House of Mystery

Name:

Daphne

Publisher:

DC Comics

Real name:

Aliases:

Birth date:

None

Gender:

Female

Powers:

Magic

First issue:

Vertigo Secret Files & Origins: Swamp Thing (2000) #1

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Origin

The princess of the witches of the Summerlands, the girl who would become Daphne had her name taken from her to protect her, and was sent to another world to escape the invading Thinking Man's Army. Stuck in San Francisco, she sought her name, which her mother promised to send her in true love's kiss. She spent some time going out with various men in the search for that kiss, but soon found herself killing those who betrayed or otherwise failed her. Soon growing weary of her search, and happy with her life in San Francisco, she gave up the search and resolved to enjoy her life.

Creation

Daphne was created by Lilah Sturges and Luca Rossi. She made her first appearance in House of Mystery #4.

Major Story Arcs

House of Mystery

Daphne becomes a regular patron of the House of Mystery for some time, before accidentally rediscovering her true name and being forced to return home. When she returns she is accompanied by her mother, Queen Diana, who leads the witches of the Summerlands in a last, desperate assault on the Thinking Man. Resentful of her mother, she nonetheless accompanies her to the Summerlands, and at Queen Diana's request Daphne sets her mother alight, reigniting the power of the witches. She claims her mothers throne, and becomes the new witch queen.