Dorma (character)

Dorma
Dorma.
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (vol. 2) #17 (August 1987).
Art by John Buscema.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Comics #1
(October 1939) (full)
Created byBill Everett (writer / artist)
In-story information
Alter egoDorma
SpeciesHomo mermanus
Place of originAtlantis
Team affiliationsSwift Tide
PartnershipsNamorita
Namora
Namor
Fin
Notable aliasesLady Dorma
Abilities
  • Atlantean physiology granting:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, durability
    • Ability to swim at superhuman speed
    • Ability to breathe underwater
    • Immunity to aging

Dorma is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Bill Everett, the character first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 (October 1939). She debuted when Marvel Comics was known as Timely Comics. Dorma is a native aristocrat of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. She initially was Namor the Sub-Mariner's cousin, and is depicted as his close confidant and childhood friend through several rewrites. Dorma was reintroduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s as Namor's lover and wife-to-be, before her death. She is also known under the codename Lady Dorma.