
She would later appear again in the Rann-Thanagar War arc, where she played a very violent and sinister role. Blackfire Attacks HawkgirlĮventually, Blackfire appeared as a villain for the Young Titans, always portrayed as a tyrant on Tamaran who forced her own sister’s exile on Earth. Koriand’r was even raped by one of the guards holding her captive, and after killing him, she was taken away to be executed by Komand’r, but managed to escape to Earth. Later, she was responsible for Koriand’r‘s arrest and torture, motivated by pure envy and resentment. With this, it was easy for this extremist group to dominate Tamaran, proposing a Royal Family’s veritable slaughter. Together with the Citadel Empire’s army, Blackfire began to gain strength, betraying his home and giving away the Royal Family’s main secrets. She then joined the army of the Citadel Empire with nefarious motives.

Filled with rage and fury, she attempted to kill Koriand’r, which resulted in her being expelled and humiliated. Under the tutelage of the Warlords of Okaara, Komand’r found herself being overlooked while her sister was cheered on. All culminated on the day they were both taken into combat training. While Komand’r was viewed with hatred and repulsion by the inhabitants of Tamaran, her younger sister was the object of love and honor. Much of the rivalry between Blackfire and Starfire began precisely because of this.

For this and other things, she ended up being hated by the people of Tamaran, which led her on a challenging and dangerous journey. The Citadel Empire‘s armies exterminated a resistance group, and this event became linked to the young princess, even though she was not to blame at all. Because she was the first princess born in over a century, on the day of her birth, there was a massive blood feast, all in the name of Komand’r. She was the eldest daughter of the Tamaran royal family and successor to the planet’s throne. Originsīlackfire was born with the name Komand’r. She brought a new personal dimension to the Young Titans magazine, which was a huge sales and critical success for DC Comics at the time. And so that you can prepare for Komand’r‘s arrival, here we have listed everything you need to know about the Blackfire! First Appearanceīlackfire first appeared in DC Comics in New Teen Titans #22, released in August 1982, as a clue to Starfire‘s past.įrom the beginning, Blackfire has been portrayed as an “evil version” of Starfire herself. Hailing from the Tamaran royal lineage, she holds a great resentment for her sister, which has caused a rivalry that lasts to the present day.Īfter a very restrained introduction in the second season, the villain is about to appear in all her glory in the Titans‘ third season.

Known to many as the archenemy of Starfire, Blackfire is one of the most curious and fascinating characters in DC Comics’ cosmic branch.
