Dharma

Creation & Design

Dharma was created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Mark Bagley, debuting in the early 1990s as part of the New Warriors series, reflecting the growing interest in diverse characters in comic books.

Early Years

Dharma was introduced as a member of the New Warriors, a team of young superheroes, where he showcased his telepathic and telekinetic abilities, often serving as a mediator and strategist.

Character Development

Over the years, Dharma has evolved from a supporting character in the New Warriors to a more prominent figure in various storylines, showcasing his growth as a hero and a leader.

Cultural Reception

Dharma has been well-received for his unique abilities and representation, contributing to the diversity of superhero narratives in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dharma
First Appearance:
Shadow War Preview #1
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
New Warriors, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Martial Arts
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Key Facts

Preview of the first Milestone crossover story arc, 'Shadow War' which occurs in:

Hardware #11 (part 1), Icon #9 (part 2), Xombi #0 (part 3), Blood Syndicate #10 (part 4), Static #8 (part 5), Shadow Cabinet #0 (conclusion)

Preview appearances of Dharma, Twilight, Iron Butterfly, Sideshow, Plus, Blitzen, Donner, Xombi -all introduced in the issues listed above

Milestone ⋅ 1994
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Dharma, a mystic

Shadow War begins, the first crossover event under the inner-Milestone Universe

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