Lori Lemaris is a mermaid and friend of Superman.
History
Lori Lemaris hails from the Atlantean city of Tritonis, a sect of undersea humans whom adapted to have fish-like tails. They are the source for all myths about mermaids. When Lori was injured she was healed by a young physician Ronal, who used magic to heal her.[1] Eventually, they married, but his dabbling with dark magic eventually drove him mad. Ronal attacked the other merfolk with his form-altering power, including Lori. She sought out assistance from Superman, who ultimately stopped Ronal and his mutated sea creatures. When Superman destroyed Ronal's staff, the wizard was apparently turned to stone.[2]
After that, Lori settled at Lois Lane's apartment for some time.[3] In an effort to make money, Lori tried to sell some ancient statues she found in an old shipwreck,[4] however this would backfire massively, as she was framed by Galaxy Communications as a black market thief.[5] GBS would later step back and withdraw the allegations made against her.[6]
Thanks to her expertise in archaeology, she would earn a university internship for South Africa.[7]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Atlantean Physiology: Lori can develop human legs on land and the lower half of a fish when in water. She can swim at incredible speeds and can withstand the pressure of the ocean at great depths. Adapted for breathing underwater and resisting deep-sea-level pressure.
- Amphibian: Part of her Atlantean heritage; she can breathe underwater and on land for extended periods.
- Superhuman Speed
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Durability
- Telepathy
Abilities
Weaknesses
- Asphyxiation: Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited period of time or else they will dehydrate, asphyxiate and ultimately die.
Notes
- Lori Lemaris originally appeared in Pre-Crisis Earth-One continuity in Superman #129 by Bill Finger and Wayne Boring. She was introduced in Post-Crisis New Earth continuity in Superman (Volume 2) #12 by John Byrne.
Related
- 48 Appearances of Lori Lemaris (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Lori Lemaris (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Lori Lemaris (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Lori Lemaris (New Earth)
Footnotes
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