Thara Ak-Var

Thara Ak-Var is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, created by Geoff Johns and James Robinson. The character first appeared during the Superman: New Krypton storyline in Superman #681 (October 2008). She is the latest character to take on the role of Flamebird. Along with the new Nightwing, Thara is the feature character in Action Comics beginning with issue #875 (May 2009). Thara Ak-Var's name is a reference to Ak-Var, who was the second pre-Crisis Flamebird, and his wife, Thara.

Thara Ak-Var
Thara as Flamebird.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuperman #681 (October 2008)
Created byGeoff Johns
James Robinson
In-story information
Full nameThara Ak-Var
SpeciesKryptonian
Place of originKrypton
PartnershipsNightwing (Lor-Zod)
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)
Notable aliasesFlamebird
AbilitiesPowers and abilities identical to those of Superman:
Superhuman strength, super speed, flight, stamina and freezing breath, super hearing, multiple extrasensory and vision powers

Flamebird powers:

  • Pyrokinesis
  • Rapid healing
  • Immunity to gold kryptonite
  • Psychic link to Chris Kent

This character was portrayed by Esmé Bianco in the third season of Supergirl.

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