Who Is Mantra from Malibu Comics?

Mantra is a Malibu Comics superhero created by Mike W. Barr and Mark Heike, first appearing in Malibu Sun Preview Special #1 (1993) before launching into her own series in 1994. The character's premise is a fascinating one: Lukasz, an ancient warrior who has lived through countless lifetimes, finds his soul transplanted into the body of a modern single mother named Eden Blake. To wield powerful magic, Lukasz must adapt to life as a woman — juggling sorcery, combat, and raising kids. Mantra was part of Malibu's Ultraverse imprint, sharing that universe with characters like Prime, Prototype, and Hardcase. After Marvel acquired Malibu in 1995, the Ultraverse characters continued briefly but eventually faded from publication, making Mantra a beloved cult figure among indie comics fans of that era.