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The Religious Affiliation of
Charon
 

Religion: Greco-Roman classical religion CBR Scale: D

Name: Charon

Other Names: Kharon; Charon the Boatman

Classification: supporting character supporting character  

Publisher(s): DC

First Appearance: Arak, Son of Thunder #12 (Aug. 1982): "Yawn Wide, Ye Gates of Hades!"

First Appearance (Additional Details): (DC Comics) Arak, Son of Thunder #12 (Aug. 1982): "Yawn Wide, Ye Gates of Hades!"

Creators: Roy Thomas, Ernie Colon, Alfredo Alcala

Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes

Number of Appearances: 15

Employer: Hades and/or the Princes of Hell

Occupation: ferryman

Gender: male


This character is in the following 3 stories which have been indexed by this website:
Arak, Son of Thunder #12 (Aug. 1982): "Yawn Wide, Ye Gates of Hades!"
Harley Quinn #21 (Aug. 2002): "Hell and Highwater!"
Joker: Last Laugh #5 (Dec. 2001): "Mad, Mad World" (mentioned)


Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
  - http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=charon
  - http://www.dcuguide.com/chronology.php?name=charon