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King Arthur

King Arthur

11 appearances Β· Silver Age Β· 1969–2012 Β· 1 key issues
Who is King Arthur?

The legendary king of Camelot, Arthur rules the mythical realm of Camelot and commands the Knights of the Round Table. This DC incarnation brings the celebrated figure of Arthurian legend into DC's superhero universe, drawing on centuries-old mythology surrounding Excalibur, chivalry, and Britain's once-and-future king.

Camelot's legendary monarch steps into the DC Universe proper with a 1969 Silver Age debut in Wonder Woman #184, courtesy of writer-artist Mike Sekowsky β€” a fascinating entry point for one of literature's most iconic figures into the four-color world. Over a publishing span stretching more than four decades, this King Arthur has carved out a place in DC's grand tapestry, appearing in cornerstone reference and retrospective works like Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe and DC Universe: Legacies, the kind of titles reserved for characters who genuinely matter to the publisher's mythology. His catalog includes at least one collector-recognized key issue, and the company he keeps β€” pages shared with the likes of Batman, The Flash, and Green Lantern β€” speaks to his place among DC's most storied figures. If you're drawn to the intersection of legend and superhero history, this regal presence is well worth a closer look.

β˜… First appearance
Wonder Woman #184
Sep 1969

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1969–2011

Wonder Woman #184 1969
Wonder Woman #184
Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 β˜… 1985
Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
DCU: Legacies #7 2011
DCU: Legacies #7

Appearances

Wonder Woman (1942)
Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985)
#4
Super Powers (1985)
#1
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
Secret Origins (1986)
#10
Swamp Thing (1985)
#88
DCU: Legacies (2010)
#7
DC Universe: Legacies (2011)
Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland (2011)