Rama (DC)
Rama is a male comic character who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Rama
Rama Chandra met Wonder Woman after Cronus, a Titan of myth, and his progeny the Hecatonchires and Cyclopes ransacked Olympus and attempted to destroy the Hindu gods. The child of Cronus known as Oblivion trapped Rama and Diana in a dream realm where the two were united in wedded bliss. The false memories of this illusion were shattered when Diana defeated Oblivion, but Rama remained infatuated. (Wonder Woman v2 #149)
After their release, the pair fought Kali and Arachne. During the battle, Rama went berserk and challenged the Hindu death goddess directly. After they had defeated the goddess and the Arachne, Rama left for parts unknown. (Wonder Woman v2 #152)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
As an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, Rama possesses the power of flight, and in battle he wields a sword and the bow of Vayu, which shoots flaming arrows.
When his life is in danger, he is able to enter a berserker rage that heals all his wounds, and cures all toxins, at the expense of him destroying his surroundings and killing any nearby humans. While berserk, he removes his crown to expose his third eye and grows two extra arms, taking on the superficial features of Kali. According to myth features like the 'third eye' and 'berserker rage' are attributed to another Hindu god Shiva, one of the three major deities of Hinduism. Moreover, Kali is an extremely different concept in mythology, but they have been mixed up in the comics for entertainment purposes. (Wonder Woman v2 #152)
Notes
- Rama was created by Eric Luke and Yanick Paquette where he made his first appearance in Wonder Woman v2 #148 (September, 1999).
Appearances
- Wonder Woman v2: (1999)
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