Daimon Hellstrom
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Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character
in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
(vol. 2) #1 (September 1973), then was featured in the Marvel Spotlight
series issues #12–24 (October 1973–October 1975) He later starred in two short-lived series: Son of Satan, written by John Warner
, and Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, written (in part) by Warren Ellis
.
. He is the son of Satan
and a mortal woman named Victoria Wingate (his father was later retcon
ned into a demon
named Marduk Kurios who was actually the biblical Lucifer, according to the N'Garai
). Daimon and his sister, Satana
, were trained by their father in the art of magic
, tapping into the power granted them by their dark heritage. However, while Satana embraced her heritage, Daimon clung to his humanity. When their mother discovered who her husband really was, she was driven mad. Daimon and Satana were separated and put in different homes after his mother was institutionalized and his father banished back to Hell. Daimon grew up in a Jesuit-run orphanage, never hearing a word from his father or sister. He became a professor of anthropology
at St. Louis University. He then set himself up as an occult investigator and defender of humanity, battling dark arcane forces—primarily those of his father—under the name of the "Son of Satan", as a demonologist and exorcist.
In his first appearance, Daimon battled Satan and Witch-Woman, alongside Ghost Rider
. Soon after that, he began a long association with the Defenders
by helping them battle Asmodeus (leader of the Sons of Satannish
) and Satannish
himself. He also helped the Defenders battle the third Sons of the Serpent
. Later, alongside the Human Torch
, he battled the Dryminextes. He then encountered Satana for the first time as an adult. Alongside the Thing
, he battled Kthara. Alongside Ghost Rider again, he battled Challenger. Hellstrom next battled the Possessor. After St. Louisan Steve Gerber
ceased writing the book, Hellstrom began working at the University of the District of Columbia Parapsychology
Department, where he had a friendship with a female professor who was a Wicca
n. Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Hulk
.
He then became a recurring member of the Defenders in good standing. Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Six-Fingered Hand, and was taken to Hell by Satan. He was subsequently expelled from Hell by Satan, and rejoined the Defenders. Alongside Luke Cage
, he battled the Sons of Satannish again. Hellstrom then battled an unnamed demon who had taken his place as "Daimon Hellstrom". Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Miracle Man
, who stole Daimon's "Darksoul", the essence of his evil heritage. Alongside the Defenders, Hellstrom battled Mad Dog
and Mutant Force
. He then married his teammate Patsy Walker, alias Hellcat. Alongside the Defenders, Cutlass, Typhoon, and Hannibal King
, Hellstrom then battled Minerva Bannister.
Alongside Hellcat and the West Coast Avengers
, he later battled Master Pandemonium
, Allatou
, and the Cat People
. He later exorcised Lincoln Slade's spirit from Hamilton Slade
's body. Alongside the West Coast Avengers again, he battled Seth's forces.
Daimon and Patsy retired from adventuring, and Daimon went on a personal quest for meaning. He traveled to a monastery where the Miracle Man
had taken refuge. When the Miracle Man stole Daimon's "Darksoul", Daimon discovered that he was human, but he was also dying. Patsy eventually used a dark book in Daimon's possession to summon "Satan" and pleaded for him to save Daimon's life. However, to do this, Daimon had to regain his Darksoul and once again become the "Son of Satan". Daimon was re-imbued with his essence, but upon witnessing Daimon's "true face" of evil, Patsy went insane. Daimon kept her away from prying eyes in his estate at Fire Lake, where she spent most days asleep or babbling seemingly randomly. She would remain there until one day she regained enough sanity to weep for having brought back such evil into the world, and committed suicide
with the aid of a being known as Deathurge
.
Daimon battled the Black School. Now calling himself "Hellstorm", he ultimately discovered a way to finally defeat his father. Daimon discovered his father's true name -- Marduk Kurios -- and used the power of this knowledge to finally kill him. Daimon became the new "Satan", ruling over his father's Hell
. He used this power to allow Hawkeye
and his Thunderbolts
to return Patsy from the dead.
In the Hellcat mini-series, Daimon told his wife that he was never truly the son of Marduk Kurios; his true father was Satannish
, who was himself the son of the Dread Dormammu
. Daimon claimed he had been fathered as part of a plot to take control of the various "Hell" dimensions. These claims, however, heavily contradicted Hellstorm's established history. It has since been established that Hellstorm was deliberately lying to Patsy when he made these claims; his love for Patsy led him to push her away in hopes that she would be happier without him.
Hellstorm used this claim to assume control over Satannish's realm, and inherit Dormammu's right to rule as designated by the powerful "Flames of Faltine". However, without either Satannish or Dormammu backing Daimon, Mephisto was able to gain control of the vast majority of "Hell".
Daimon was recruited by Kyle Richmond for the Defenders
as part of the Fifty States Initiative. Working outside of the Initiative, this team is later forcibly disbanded by H.A.M.M.E.R.
Daimon was then brought to A.R.M.O.R. to join the Midnight Sons
in facing an inter dimensional zombie threat
. The Midnight Sons head to Taino to contain the virus but end up in a battle with Hood's forces. During the course of the outbreak on the island, the demonic Dormammu possesses fellow member Jennifer Kale
, though Daimon excorcises him from her. The mission ends up a success, though the zombie Deadpool's head escapes.
He is sought out by Doctor Strange
as a potential claimant of the title of Sorcerer Supreme. However he is attacked by the Hood
first, who is attacking potential magic users who could also claim the title and, helped by him and Brother Voodoo
(now going by Doctor Voodoo, as the new Sorcerer Supreme), they manage to banish Dormammu. leaving the Hood powerless for awhile. Some time around the Dark Reign, Hellstrom, after being informed by a Satanist priest of the Antichrist, vows to slay the boy and, joining once more with former girlfriend Jaine Cutter, rescues the Ghost Rider from Zadkiel
's forces, and eventually the Riders united are able to reclaim Heaven, overthrow the renegade Zadkiel, and triumph over the forces Satan unleashed against them. Hellstrom later rises from the pits of Hell itself to inform the newly assembled "God Squad" that his father's fiery realm had fallen to the hordes of the Chaos King, and that all the dead souls of the Underworld were now under his thrall. Hellstrom joins forces with the God Squad and pits his demonic powers against those of the enslaved Zeus, Hera, and Ares, to little avail, and later journeys with them in a last desperate attempt to seal Mikaboshi in Yomi.
As Hellstorm, thanks to his demonic heritage, Daimon Hellstrom could sense the presence of the supernatural and could cast spells to transport himself and others into mystical dimensions and back to Earth. Other powers he exhibited at this time may not have stemmed from himself (as he had lost his "Darksoul," see below) but from his magical trident. Hellstorm could project mystic energy in the form of "soulfire" (also called "hellfire") from his trident, causing excruciating pain within living beings through direct contact of a person's life force. The soulfire did not physically burn in the sense that true fire does, and Hellstrom could project soulfire as a concussive blast of force. He could use soulfire for various other effects, including flight and physical transformations.
As the Son of Satan, Hellstrom possessed supernatural powers derived from his "Darksoul," a demonic counterpart to his human soul, which physically manifested itself in the pentagram-shaped birthmark on his chest. The Darksoul granted him very mild superhuman strength (able to lift/press around 800 lbs) and the ability to project soulfire. He was able to magically change into his demonic costume at will by extending the middle three fingers of each hand in the shape of a trident, concentrating, and letting his soulfire engulf his body. Once, Hellstrom used his powers to travel through time to ancient Atlantis.
As Hellstorm and the Son of Satan, Hellstrom wielded a trident made of netharanium, a "psychosensitive" metal found only in "Satan's" extra-dimensional realm. The trident was a medium through which magical energies, such as Hellstrom's soulfire, could be amplified and projected. By projecting the soulfire through the trident, Hellstrom could gain enough thrust to levitate and to fly for short periods of time.
He also used a fiery chariot drawn by three flying demonic horses.
Daimon Hellstrom is an expert in demonology, and a highly experienced exorcist with some knowledge of mystic rites. He has an advanced degree in theology, and is self-taught in demonology.
, the Son of Satan is a member of that universe's Defenders, all of whom are also lacking in powers except for Giant Man. Just as Ultimate Power Man
is never called Luke Cage, the name of his mainstream equivalent, the Ultimate Universe's Son of Satan's real name is never said to be Daimon Hellstorm. He wears a "costume" that is a mix of punk rock
and goth
elements, including dark facial make-up, bright pink hair, and multiple piercings. It was revealed in The Ultimates Annual #1 that this Son of Satan is actually a spy (à la COINTELPRO
) for S.H.I.E.L.D.
, presumably to keep an eye on both Giant Man and the wannabe heroes and a reserve member of Ultimates.
Son of Satan re-appears as a new member of the Ultimates in Ultimate Comics: New Ultimates
, having gained powers, much like the rest of the Defenders team.
would write Hellstorm: Son of Satan, a new mini-series, starring Hellstrom as a hero in post-Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans. This was produced for the MAX
imprint, Marvel's mature readers line.
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in the Marvel Comics
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universe
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.
Publication history
He first appeared in Ghost RiderGhost Rider (comics)
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(vol. 2) #1 (September 1973), then was featured in the Marvel Spotlight
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series issues #12–24 (October 1973–October 1975) He later starred in two short-lived series: Son of Satan, written by John Warner
John Warner (comics)
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, and Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, written (in part) by Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
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.
Fictional character biography
Daimon Hellstrom was born in the fictional town of Greentown, MassachusettsMassachusetts
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. He is the son of Satan
Satan
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and a mortal woman named Victoria Wingate (his father was later retcon
Retcon
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ned into a demon
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named Marduk Kurios who was actually the biblical Lucifer, according to the N'Garai
N'Garai
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). Daimon and his sister, Satana
Satana (Marvel Comics)
Satana is a fictional character, a comic book half-demon appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. She is the sister of Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan.Satana first appeared in Vampire Tales #2 in October, 1973...
, were trained by their father in the art of magic
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, tapping into the power granted them by their dark heritage. However, while Satana embraced her heritage, Daimon clung to his humanity. When their mother discovered who her husband really was, she was driven mad. Daimon and Satana were separated and put in different homes after his mother was institutionalized and his father banished back to Hell. Daimon grew up in a Jesuit-run orphanage, never hearing a word from his father or sister. He became a professor of anthropology
Anthropology
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at St. Louis University. He then set himself up as an occult investigator and defender of humanity, battling dark arcane forces—primarily those of his father—under the name of the "Son of Satan", as a demonologist and exorcist.
In his first appearance, Daimon battled Satan and Witch-Woman, alongside Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)
Ghost Rider is a fictional character, an antihero in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is the second Marvel character to use the name Ghost Rider, following the Western hero later known as the Phantom Rider, and preceding Daniel Ketch.Johnny Blaze was portrayed both in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and...
. Soon after that, he began a long association with the Defenders
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by helping them battle Asmodeus (leader of the Sons of Satannish
Sons of Satannish
The Sons of Satannish was a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.The Sons of Satannish were a cult of sorcerers who received mystical power from Satannish. They used the increased power granted by their lord to assault Doctor Strange but he was able to resist their attack...
) and Satannish
Satannish
Satannish is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Satannish is a very powerful extra-dimensional demon who has clashed with Doctor Strange. Satannish is known for granting mortals mystical power in exchange for their souls...
himself. He also helped the Defenders battle the third Sons of the Serpent
Sons of the Serpent
The Sons of the Serpent are a fictional supervillain group in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional history:The Sons of the Serpent are a subversive organization of costumed American racist super-patriots who oppose all racial, ethnic, and religious minorities...
. Later, alongside the Human Torch
Human Torch
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, he battled the Dryminextes. He then encountered Satana for the first time as an adult. Alongside the Thing
Thing (comics)
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, he battled Kthara. Alongside Ghost Rider again, he battled Challenger. Hellstrom next battled the Possessor. After St. Louisan Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber
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ceased writing the book, Hellstrom began working at the University of the District of Columbia Parapsychology
Parapsychology
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Department, where he had a friendship with a female professor who was a Wicca
Wicca
Wicca , is a modern Pagan religious movement. Developing in England in the first half of the 20th century, Wicca was popularised in the 1950s and early 1960s by a Wiccan High Priest named Gerald Gardner, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and "witchcraft," and its adherents "the Wica."...
n. Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Hulk
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.
He then became a recurring member of the Defenders in good standing. Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Six-Fingered Hand, and was taken to Hell by Satan. He was subsequently expelled from Hell by Satan, and rejoined the Defenders. Alongside Luke Cage
Luke Cage
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, he battled the Sons of Satannish again. Hellstrom then battled an unnamed demon who had taken his place as "Daimon Hellstrom". Alongside the Defenders, he battled the Miracle Man
Miracle Man
The Miracle Man is a supervillain featured in Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers...
, who stole Daimon's "Darksoul", the essence of his evil heritage. Alongside the Defenders, Hellstrom battled Mad Dog
Mad Dog (comics)
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and Mutant Force
Resistants (comics)
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. He then married his teammate Patsy Walker, alias Hellcat. Alongside the Defenders, Cutlass, Typhoon, and Hannibal King
Hannibal King
Hannibal King is a fictional character, a supernatural detective appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. He first appeared as a supporting character in the 1970s comic book The Tomb of Dracula.-Fictional character biography:...
, Hellstrom then battled Minerva Bannister.
Alongside Hellcat and the West Coast Avengers
West Coast Avengers
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, he later battled Master Pandemonium
Master Pandemonium
Master Pandemonium is a supervillain in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Martin Preston was born in Rutland, Vermont. He was originally an actor who lost an arm in a car crash, and made a pact with Mephisto to regain his limb. Mephisto instead took the man's other three limbs,...
, Allatou
Allatou
Allatou is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a demon who has clashed with the West Coast Avengers. In the past, she has taken possession of living human beings...
, and the Cat People
Cat People (comics)
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. He later exorcised Lincoln Slade's spirit from Hamilton Slade
Hamilton Slade (Rangers)
Hamilton Slade is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in issue #56 of the supernatural-motorcyclist series Ghost Rider.-Fictional character biography:...
's body. Alongside the West Coast Avengers again, he battled Seth's forces.
Daimon and Patsy retired from adventuring, and Daimon went on a personal quest for meaning. He traveled to a monastery where the Miracle Man
Miracle Man
The Miracle Man is a supervillain featured in Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers...
had taken refuge. When the Miracle Man stole Daimon's "Darksoul", Daimon discovered that he was human, but he was also dying. Patsy eventually used a dark book in Daimon's possession to summon "Satan" and pleaded for him to save Daimon's life. However, to do this, Daimon had to regain his Darksoul and once again become the "Son of Satan". Daimon was re-imbued with his essence, but upon witnessing Daimon's "true face" of evil, Patsy went insane. Daimon kept her away from prying eyes in his estate at Fire Lake, where she spent most days asleep or babbling seemingly randomly. She would remain there until one day she regained enough sanity to weep for having brought back such evil into the world, and committed suicide
Suicide
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with the aid of a being known as Deathurge
Deathurge
Deathurge is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a wraith-like superhuman entity who served as the herald and agent of Oblivion. He first appeared in Marvel Two-In-One #71.-Fictional character biography:...
.
Daimon battled the Black School. Now calling himself "Hellstorm", he ultimately discovered a way to finally defeat his father. Daimon discovered his father's true name -- Marduk Kurios -- and used the power of this knowledge to finally kill him. Daimon became the new "Satan", ruling over his father's Hell
Hell
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. He used this power to allow Hawkeye
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and his Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
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to return Patsy from the dead.
In the Hellcat mini-series, Daimon told his wife that he was never truly the son of Marduk Kurios; his true father was Satannish
Satannish
Satannish is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Satannish is a very powerful extra-dimensional demon who has clashed with Doctor Strange. Satannish is known for granting mortals mystical power in exchange for their souls...
, who was himself the son of the Dread Dormammu
Dormammu
Dormammu is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #126 Dormammu is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #126 Dormammu is a...
. Daimon claimed he had been fathered as part of a plot to take control of the various "Hell" dimensions. These claims, however, heavily contradicted Hellstorm's established history. It has since been established that Hellstorm was deliberately lying to Patsy when he made these claims; his love for Patsy led him to push her away in hopes that she would be happier without him.
Hellstorm used this claim to assume control over Satannish's realm, and inherit Dormammu's right to rule as designated by the powerful "Flames of Faltine". However, without either Satannish or Dormammu backing Daimon, Mephisto was able to gain control of the vast majority of "Hell".
Daimon was recruited by Kyle Richmond for the Defenders
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
as part of the Fifty States Initiative. Working outside of the Initiative, this team is later forcibly disbanded by H.A.M.M.E.R.
Daimon was then brought to A.R.M.O.R. to join the Midnight Sons
Midnight Sons
The Midnight Sons is fictional team of supernatural superheroes in the Marvel Comics Universe. The team first appears in Ghost Rider The Midnight Sons is fictional team of supernatural superheroes in the Marvel Comics Universe. The team first appears in Ghost Rider The Midnight Sons is fictional...
in facing an inter dimensional zombie threat
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. The Midnight Sons head to Taino to contain the virus but end up in a battle with Hood's forces. During the course of the outbreak on the island, the demonic Dormammu possesses fellow member Jennifer Kale
Jennifer Kale
Jennifer Kale is a fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jennifer Kale was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik, and debuted in Adventure into Fear #11 . She is the cousin of Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, and a founding member of the...
, though Daimon excorcises him from her. The mission ends up a success, though the zombie Deadpool's head escapes.
He is sought out by Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
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as a potential claimant of the title of Sorcerer Supreme. However he is attacked by the Hood
Hood (comics)
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first, who is attacking potential magic users who could also claim the title and, helped by him and Brother Voodoo
Brother Voodoo
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(now going by Doctor Voodoo, as the new Sorcerer Supreme), they manage to banish Dormammu. leaving the Hood powerless for awhile. Some time around the Dark Reign, Hellstrom, after being informed by a Satanist priest of the Antichrist, vows to slay the boy and, joining once more with former girlfriend Jaine Cutter, rescues the Ghost Rider from Zadkiel
Zadkiel (comics)
Zadkiel is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He was a former Archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider.-Fictional character biography:...
's forces, and eventually the Riders united are able to reclaim Heaven, overthrow the renegade Zadkiel, and triumph over the forces Satan unleashed against them. Hellstrom later rises from the pits of Hell itself to inform the newly assembled "God Squad" that his father's fiery realm had fallen to the hordes of the Chaos King, and that all the dead souls of the Underworld were now under his thrall. Hellstrom joins forces with the God Squad and pits his demonic powers against those of the enslaved Zeus, Hera, and Ares, to little avail, and later journeys with them in a last desperate attempt to seal Mikaboshi in Yomi.
Powers and abilities
As a ruler of a dimension of Hell, Hellstrom commands virtually unlimited power in his own dimension. Potentially, he can perform virtually any magical feat.As Hellstorm, thanks to his demonic heritage, Daimon Hellstrom could sense the presence of the supernatural and could cast spells to transport himself and others into mystical dimensions and back to Earth. Other powers he exhibited at this time may not have stemmed from himself (as he had lost his "Darksoul," see below) but from his magical trident. Hellstorm could project mystic energy in the form of "soulfire" (also called "hellfire") from his trident, causing excruciating pain within living beings through direct contact of a person's life force. The soulfire did not physically burn in the sense that true fire does, and Hellstrom could project soulfire as a concussive blast of force. He could use soulfire for various other effects, including flight and physical transformations.
As the Son of Satan, Hellstrom possessed supernatural powers derived from his "Darksoul," a demonic counterpart to his human soul, which physically manifested itself in the pentagram-shaped birthmark on his chest. The Darksoul granted him very mild superhuman strength (able to lift/press around 800 lbs) and the ability to project soulfire. He was able to magically change into his demonic costume at will by extending the middle three fingers of each hand in the shape of a trident, concentrating, and letting his soulfire engulf his body. Once, Hellstrom used his powers to travel through time to ancient Atlantis.
As Hellstorm and the Son of Satan, Hellstrom wielded a trident made of netharanium, a "psychosensitive" metal found only in "Satan's" extra-dimensional realm. The trident was a medium through which magical energies, such as Hellstrom's soulfire, could be amplified and projected. By projecting the soulfire through the trident, Hellstrom could gain enough thrust to levitate and to fly for short periods of time.
He also used a fiery chariot drawn by three flying demonic horses.
Daimon Hellstrom is an expert in demonology, and a highly experienced exorcist with some knowledge of mystic rites. He has an advanced degree in theology, and is self-taught in demonology.
Ultimate Son of Satan
In the Ultimate Marvel universeUltimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
, the Son of Satan is a member of that universe's Defenders, all of whom are also lacking in powers except for Giant Man. Just as Ultimate Power Man
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
is never called Luke Cage, the name of his mainstream equivalent, the Ultimate Universe's Son of Satan's real name is never said to be Daimon Hellstorm. He wears a "costume" that is a mix of punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
and goth
Gothic rock
Gothic rock is a musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock that formed during the late 1970s. Gothic rock bands grew from the strong ties they had to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk scenes...
elements, including dark facial make-up, bright pink hair, and multiple piercings. It was revealed in The Ultimates Annual #1 that this Son of Satan is actually a spy (à la COINTELPRO
COINTELPRO
COINTELPRO was a series of covert, and often illegal, projects conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, discrediting, and disrupting domestic political organizations.COINTELPRO tactics included discrediting targets through psychological...
) for S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
, presumably to keep an eye on both Giant Man and the wannabe heroes and a reserve member of Ultimates.
Son of Satan re-appears as a new member of the Ultimates in Ultimate Comics: New Ultimates
Ultimate Comics: New Ultimates
Ultimate Comics: New Ultimates is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics that began in March 2010 as part of Marvel's "Ultimate Comics" imprint. The series was written by Jeph Loeb, writer of Ultimates 3 and Ultimatum...
, having gained powers, much like the rest of the Defenders team.
MAX
In June 2006, Marvel announced that speculative fiction writer Alexander IrvineAlexander C. Irvine
Alexander C. Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. Many of his works have appeared under the simpler moniker "Alex Irvine."-Biography:Irvine was born on March 22, 1969...
would write Hellstorm: Son of Satan, a new mini-series, starring Hellstrom as a hero in post-Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
New Orleans. This was produced for the MAX
MAX (comics)
MAX is an imprint of Marvel Comics aimed at a niche 'adults only' audience, launched in 2001 after Marvel broke with the Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system...
imprint, Marvel's mature readers line.
External links
- Daimon Hellstrom at the Marvel Universe
- Daimon Hellstrom at the Marvel Database Project