Who is villain Dar-Benn in the Marvels comics? Know everything about it

The Marvels offers a glimpse into the cosmic challenges awaiting Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). The film introduces Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) as a formidable antagonist, wielding immense powers capable of triggering a new Ice Age and threatening Earth. While Dar-Benn's MCU adaptation differs from the Marvel Comics version, both share a bloodthirsty nature and a connection to Captain Marvel and the cosmic Marvel heroes.

Dar-Benn's MCU evolution

The Marvels presents Dar-Benn as a female character, deviating from the male version in the comics. The trailer showcases her wielding a Universal Weapon and a bangle capable of creating planet-killing power. Dar-Benn's ominous presence and her vendetta against Carol Danvers hint at an intense confrontation, as per Collider.

In Marvel Comics, Dar-Benn played a role in the Operation: Galactic Storm storyline, part of the Avengers-related titles in 1992. As the emperor of the Kree Empire alongside Ael-Dann, Dar-Benn resisted standing down in the conflict with the Shi'ar. The storyline involved cosmic-powered heroes like Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) and Binary (Carol Danvers) dealing with intergalactic warfare.

Dar-Benn's weapon of choice, the Universal Weapon, aligns her with Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace), known for wielding a similar device in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. Both characters display a hard-edged approach to combat, reflecting the Accusers' role in Marvel Comics as the Kree Empire's justice enforcers.

Nega-Bands and Kamala Khan's bangle

The Marvels trailer hints at Dar-Benn's bangle playing a pivotal role, connecting it to Kamala Khan's power in Ms. Marvel. Marvel Studios executive producer Mary Livanos confirms the importance of the bangles, comparing them to the Nega-Bands from the comics. Kamala's bangle, paired with other powers, creates temporary space-time portals, contributing to the film's cosmic narrative, as per Collider.

Kamala Khan's role in The Marvels

The Marvels takes place immediately after the events of Ms. Marvel, emphasising Kamala Khan's potential role in the film. The bangles, combined with Kamala's powers, unlock possibilities for the future of the MCU. Executive producer Mary Livanos hints at the bangles playing a significant part in shaping the narrative and opening avenues for future Marvel projects, as per Collider.