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—Daimon HellstromSince the dawn of humanity, dead souls have collected in the netherworlds. Generations upon generations... now awakened! AND IN THE THRALL OF THE
[CHAOS KING]!
[[source]](/wiki/Chaos_War_Vol_1_2)
History
Early Life
The Hellstrom lineage had long been entangled in Satanic practices. In a grim transaction, Victoria Wingate Hellstrom) was sold by her parents to the Chapel of Dresden, an extremist occult group that was once allied with Adolf Hitler). Their aim was to create a new Messianic generation: human-demon hybrids destined to lead the Chapel into a new era of dominion over mankind. To this end, they subjected Victoria to various dark magical rituals, brutalising her body and inscribing Satanic glyphs onto her womb to make her a suitable vessel for such children and possibly to lure a demonic mate.[[5]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_16-5)[[10]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_18-10) Victoria was drawn by the arcane forces that were bound to her by a demon-lord) claiming to be Satan, in truth a powerful Hell-Lord) arrived on Earth in search of a consort to bear his heir.
Assuming human guise, he seduced Victoria. They were married shortly thereafter and settled in Fire Lake, Massachusetts).[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)[[12]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_2-12)[[5]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_16-5)[[13]](#cite_note-Terror_Inc_Vol_1_2-13)
A little over one year after their marriage, Victoria gave birth to Daimon Hellstrom at their home in Fire Lake, assisted only by her husbands servants.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)[[12]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_2-12)[[5]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_16-5)[[13]](#cite_note-Terror_Inc_Vol_1_2-13) As an infant, Daimon was fed human blood, part of the infernal conditioning intended by his father.[[14]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_11-14) When Daimon was about 18 months old, his father began to take frequent absences, leaving Victoria to care for the child alone.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)[[12]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_2-12)[[5]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_16-5)[[13]](#cite_note-Terror_Inc_Vol_1_2-13) At the age of 3 Daimons younger sister, Satana), was born.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)
Over the next six years, Daimon bonded with Victoria while Satan increasingly favoured Satana, recognizing in her a greater affinity for his infernal teachings.
[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)[[12]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_2-12)[[5]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_16-5)[[13]](#cite_note-Terror_Inc_Vol_1_2-13) Although he bore a pentagram-shaped birthmark, Daimon remained unaware of his fathers true nature during his childhood, dismissing Satan as a mere folk tale used to frighten children.[[15]](#cite_note-Son_of_Satan_Vol_1_4-15)[[16]](#cite_note-Official_Handbook_of_the_Marvel_Universe_Deluxe_Edition_Daimon_Hellstrom-16) Victoria eventually went mad upon witnessing her husbands true demonic form. Following this traumatic revelation, Daimon and Satana were separated. Victoria was institutionalized, and their father returned to Hell. Daimon visited his mother in the asylum, where she entrusted him with an ankh pendant, claiming it was the only protection that he had against his father. During one of these visits, Victoria warned Daimon about Netheranium, a rare metal found only in Hell that could weaken his father.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11)
After her institutionalization, Daimon was placed in an orphanage and never again heard from either his father or Satana.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11) As a young adult, Daimon entered a Jesuit monastery and spent over three years in theological study under Father Raymond Gossett), preparing for the priesthood.
[[15]](#cite_note-Son_of_Satan_Vol_1_4-15) Daimon turned 21, marking a significant turning point in his life.[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11) Around this time, his mother died.[[1]](#cite_note-Ghost_Rider_Vol_2_1-1)
Learning the Truth
Daimon ultimately entered a monastery, hoping to become a priest. Shortly before being ordained, however, Daimon received legal notification of his inheritance of his fathers house, where he found his mothers diary and learned the truth about his birth. At that point, Satan, aware of his sons new knowledge, directed him telepathically through the houses secret basement inter-dimensional passageway to the demon-lords netherworld domain, or Hell. Daimons father beseeched his son to disregard his mothers diarys warnings and serve him in Hell. However, when Satan transported him back to Earth, Daimon decided to dedicate himself to fighting his fathers evil. He immediately returned to Hell in an attempt to battle Satan. Although he failed to defeat Satan outright, Daimon managed to pit many of Satans tormented souls against the demons who tormented them, as well as steal the Netheranium trident of Satan and a chariot drawn by three demonic horses before returning to Earth.
[[11]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_13-11) Daimon also discovered the powers of the Darksoul that he had inherited from his father. He called himself the Son of Satan, and for the next several years battled many manifestations of demonic evil on Earth, as well as other realms.
As A Super-Hero
During this period, the Son of Satan maintained his civilian identity of occult expert Daimon Hellstrom and was a visiting specialist professor at a St. Louis college. Daimon battled many adversaries of his father, and he even battled his sister, Satana), who had become a succubus. On several occasions, Daimon aided other heroes in occult battle, including the Ghost Rider)[[17]](#cite_note-Ghost_Rider_Vol_2_1-2-17)[[18]](#cite_note-Ghost_Rider_Vol_2_17-19-18) and two of the members of the Fantastic Four); namely, the Human Torch)[[19]](#cite_note-Marvel_Team-Up_Vol_1_32-19) and the Thing).[[20]](#cite_note-Marvel_Two-In-One_Vol_1_14-20) He became affiliated with the super-hero non-team the Defenders) in their many battles with demonic possessions and threats, eventually becoming a member.[[21]](#cite_note-Giant-Size_Defenders_Vol_1_2-21)[[22]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_24-25-22)[[23]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_32-23)[[24]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_62-64-24)[[25]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_92-109-25)[[26]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_113-115-26)[[27]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_118-27)[[28]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_120-122-28)[[29]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_125-29) During his membership in the Defenders, Daimon met and fell in love with his teammate the Hellcat).
[[30]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_92-30)
It was during this period, too, that he finally confronted his father and defeated him. Shortly afterward, the Son of Satan declared himself triumphant over his father and his fathers influence.[[31]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_105-31) Then, the Miracle Man), a superhumanly-powered criminal who had masqueraded as a monk, stole the Darksoul from Daimon in battle. The Miracle Man himself was subsequently defeated and the Darksoul was trapped in the body of a snake. Daimon was finally liberated from his partial possession by demonic evil and thus, with much of his powers gone, he retired his costumed identity of the Son of Satan.[[28]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_120-122-28)
Daimon thereupon married the Hellcat and the couple left the Defenders, moving to San Francisco.[[29]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_125-29) He and his wife soon earned a reputation as supernatural investigators that were based there. Daimon continued to publish regularly in scholarly occult journals and was considered to be a leading demonologist. Daimon created the costumed identity of Hellstorm when battling supernatural menaces in public in order to preserve his professional reputation.
In this capacity, they helped several superheroes in mystical problems, notably the West Coast Avengers).[[32]](#cite_note-West_Coast_Avengers_Vol_2_14-15-32)
Over time, however, Daimon grew increasingly weak due to the separation from his Darksoul, until he lay near death. In desperation, the Hellcat used an ancient dark spell book titled the Grimorium Verum in order to summon Daimons father. She asked him to restore Daimons Darksoul to him, provoking the demon by saying that Satan needed his son as someone to test himself against. Satan agreed, restoring Daimons Darksoul, although the Hellcat was driven insane at the sight of it. Daimon said that he was grateful for his wifes actions, but if the situation were reversed, he would have left her to die. The Hellcat, due to her insanity, eventually died by calling upon the entity known as the Deathurge).[[33]](#cite_note-Hellstorm_Prince_of_Lies_Vol_1_14-33)
Daimon once more began battling his father and demonic agents. He gathered around him several agents of his own, including the villainous Nekra), Gabriel the Devil-Hunter_(Earth-616)), and the Gargoyle). During this time Daimons friend, the occult terrorist Jaine Cutter), had remained by his side, hoping that her presence would bring out the best in him, and the two formed a kind of romantic relationship.
He also made a deal with the witch LaVoisin), impregnating her to learn about his father, including his secret true name.
In Charge
Using this information, Daimon was able to slay his father. Daimon was then given the Black Halo and lordship of Hell. He claimed that doing so would maintain the balance between Heaven and Hell, so that neither one of them could take control of the workings of the universe and humanity could control their own destiny. He learned that LaVoisin had given birth to a son, whom he also realized was the resurrected Marduk Kurios.
Turning Over A New Leaf?
Selene) wished to create a demonic version of the world-conquering Hellfire Club). She began associating with Blackheart). Blackheart and the Queen clashed with the Fantastic Four), Margali Szardos), Daimon, and a mysterious new figure called the Mechamage). The Hellfire Club was defeated in that encounter, and Blackheart was mystically bound into the Clubs basement. Daimon then joined the Hellfire Club as its new White King as the means to balance the forces of good and evil in the Clubs Inner Circle. Daimon, Szardos, Alyssa Moy) and the Mechamage agreed to remain together to defend Earth against other demonic threats, calling themselves the Shadow Hunters);[[34]](#cite_note-Fantastic_Four_Annual_Vol_1_1999-34) however, Daimon later claimed that the formation of the Shadow Hunters was just a ruse that was done to placate the Fantastic Four as they parted company.
[[35]](#cite_note-Thunderbolts_2000_Vol_1_1-35)
The Hellcats Return
The Hellcats soul had ended up in the Hell-realm of the demon-lord Mephisto), fighting an eternal battle in the so-called Arena of Tainted Souls, alongside fallen fellow hero the Mockingbird). The two discovered sketchy details about a plot that Daimon was developing. The Mockingbird was able to send a warning to her husband, the hero Hawkeye), during a brief resurrection, and Hawkeye and his team the Thunderbolts) confronted Daimon and then used their sorcerous connections to go to Hell in order to rescue the Mockingbird. They were tricked, however, by Daimon, and the Thunderbolts rescued the Hellcat instead, restoring her body to Earth just as Daimon had planned.[[35]](#cite_note-Thunderbolts_2000_Vol_1_1-35)
Dormammus Plan
The extradimensional sorcerer Dormammu) later tried a direct invasion to both invade and take over the regions of Hell, beginning with the Hell-realm of Mephisto. Mephisto joined with his fellow rulers of Hell, Satannish) and ostensibly Daimon, to oppose Dormammu, but was ultimately betrayed by Satannish, who revealed his true origins as a stalking horse for Dormammu.
Dormammu and Satannish nearly succeeded in annexing Mephistos Hell-realm, but the Hellcat, who had stumbled onto the plot, managed to bring together Daimon and the death gods Pluto) and Hela) and ultimately defeat Dormammu.
As it is now known, the several incarnations of Hell are shaped by the subconscious thoughts (and fears) of those who would dwell within them. This loophole allowed Hela, Pluto, Daimon, and Mephisto to temporarily change the nature of Satannish and Mephistos dimensions, ruled at the time by Satannish and Dormammu, respectively, into frozen wastelands. This neutralized the power of Dormammus Flames of Faltine, rendering him too weak to fight. He fled to the Dark Dimension with Nicholas Scratch) in tow.
Satannish, alone and demoralized at the rout of his master, was easily destroyed by a blast of mystical energy (in the back) from Mephisto as he reclaimed his Hell-realm. During these events, Dormammu had revealed his supposed ace in the hole - that Satannish was, in fact, a demon of his own creation and was also the demon who had fathered Daimon.[[36]](#cite_note-Hellcat_Vol_1_1-3-36) This was later exposed as a lie which Daimon had played along with in order to drive his ex-wife Patsy away from him for her own protection.
Daimon used this claim to assume control over Satannishs Hell-realm, and inherit Dormammus right to rule as designated by the powerful Flames of Faltine. However, without either Satannish or Dormammu backing Daimon, Mephisto was able to gain control of the vast majority of Hell.
When the demon Olivier) attacked the other Hell-realms, Daimon and Doctor Strange) observed Frank Castle) (who had been temporarily empowered by angels as repentance for his familys death) defeat the demon.
Heavens on Fire
Daimon investigated a massacre at Project Blackheart, learning that they were devoted Satanists who had been attempting to develop the ideal Antichrist to serve Lucifer. The angel Zadkiel), who had taken over Heaven, had his followers on Earth attempt to kill all of these children but one of the projects children, Anton Satan), was able to escape. Daimon pledged to hunt this boy down and kill him.[[37]](#cite_note-Ghost_Riders_Heavens_on_Fire_Vol_1_1-37)
He was able to track the boy down to Wall Street where he had been working as an investment banker, and found him already under siege by Zadkiels minions. He was stopped from killing Anton by his former lover, the occult terrorist Jaine Cutter), who had been protecting Anton so as to keep the occult balance. While the two argued, Anton was able to escape them and his pursuers. Daimon was then saved by the Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)), who he reluctantly teamed up with alongside Jaine, Sara the Caretaker_(Earth-616)) and Blazes brother Danny Ketch), who had caught Anton.
[[38]](#cite_note-Ghost_Riders_Heavens_on_Fire_Vol_1_2-38)
Daimon remained adamant that Anton should be killed instead of delivered to his father, but was talked down by Jaine who pointed out that they needed to turn him over so as to learn a way to get into Heaven from Satan. Zadkiel had moved a gateway to Hell from one of Satans safehouses to Jasper County, where they had to face off against the Scarecrow) and Madcap), two of the members of the Ghost Rider Assassination League) that were hired by Zadkiel to both stop them and to kill both Blaze and Ketch. During the ensuing fight Jaine was almost tricked into killing Daimon through Madcaps powers, but broke free. After switching targets, Daimon and Jaine were able to take down both the Scarecrow and Madcap. Soon after this fight, they discovered Anton using Master Pandemonium)s portal to Hell to send an invasion force through to Heaven using a portal contained within Sara, though she was quickly able to close it.[[39]](#cite_note-Ghost_Riders_Heavens_on_Fire_Vol_1_4-5-39) Rather than attempting to join in the fight against Zadkiel and Anton, Daimon and Jaine spent their time kissing.[[40]](#cite_note-Ghost_Riders_Heavens_on_Fire_Vol_1_6-40)
The Search for the Sorcerer Supreme
After Doctor Strange gave up his position as Sorcerer Supreme, Daimon was involved in the search for the next one.
Brother Voodoo) became the new Sorcerer Supreme, but eventually died while protecting Earth from Agamotto).[[41]](#cite_note-New_Avengers_Vol_2_6-41)
The Fearless
After the demonic invasion of Las Vegas was averted, Daimon - who had discovered the Descent (the day when a Hell-Lord would become more powerful and the ones that they marked would become demons, as well as their heirs) was real after seeing Agent Venom), the Red Hulk), X-23), and the new Ghost Rider)s Hell-Marks[[42]](#cite_note-Venom_Vol_2_14-42)[[43]](#cite_note-Venom_Vol_2_25-43) - betrayed the Avengers) and joined forces with Sin) in her plot to raze the world using the hammers of the Worthy).[[44]](#cite_note-Fear_Itself_The_Fearless_Vol_1_7-44)
The Revenge of Daniel Drumm
Daimon was killed by Victoria Hand), who was being possessed by the spirit of Brother Voodoos brother, Daniel,) in revenge for the death of his brother; however, his spirit did not die, as he appeared alongside the Ancient One) when Doctor Strange regained his mantle as Sorcerer Supreme, telling Strange and the New Avengers) that he would come back soon.[[45]](#cite_note-New_Avengers_Vol_2_31-34-45)
Mania
Some time after his frustrated attempt to turn the Venom Symbiote_(Earth-616)) into one of his Monsters of Evil),[[46]](#cite_note-Venom_Vol_2_23-25-46) Daimon, who was incarcerated at the Peak Maximum Security Prison in Virginia), revealed to Agent Venom that he did not know if he was indeed the original Daimon Hellstrom, as many copies of himself were created to explore every possible facet of the coming Descent.
Daimon also revealed that Agent Venoms Hell-Mark had disappeared, freeing him from any infernal obligations.[[47]](#cite_note-Venom_Vol_2_41-47)
Avengers Undercover
Daimon later appeared as part of the Shadow Council)s
Masters of Evil), where he was part of Baron
Helmut Zemo)s Inner Circle.
[[48]](#cite_note-Avengers_Undercover_Vol_1_1-48)He was shown to be living in
Hellstrom Manorin
Hell Town,
Bagalia.
[[49]](#cite_note-Avengers_Undercover_Vol_1_5-49)
Attributes
Powers
Cambion Physiology: As both a ruler of a dimension of Hell and the Son of Satan, Daimon wields vast magical abilities and commands vast power in his own dimension, the full details and extent of which are yet to be revealed. Potentially, he can perform virtually any magical feat.
- Superhuman Strength: Daimon possesses a great degree of superhuman strength. His strength is that above the normal human and Olympic-level trained athlete, as he possesses the natural strength of 10 men. His strength can also be augmented through his magical powers.
[[40]](#cite_note-Ghost_Riders_Heavens_on_Fire_Vol_1_6-40) - Superhuman Durability: The tissues of Daimons body are considerably tougher and more resistant to injury than the tissues of a human being.
[citation needed] His body is virtually invulnerable to conventional injury.[citation needed] He is capable of withstanding great impact forces, high caliber bullets, exposure to temperature and pressure extremes, and powerful energy blasts without sustaining injury.[[30]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_92-30) - Soulfire Manipulation and Pyrokinesis: One of Daimons most common abilities in all of his incarnations is his ability to manipulate, generate, and discharge both earthly fire and soulfire for a variety of effects. The fire can usually be used to harm supernatural entities and the astral forms of others. He can also track others down using his fire and resurrect the dead, as well as create constructs of his soulfire.
- Flight: Daimon can fly by projecting fire from his body.
[[30]](#cite_note-Defenders_Vol_1_92-30)
- Flight: Daimon can fly by projecting fire from his body.
- Elemental Manipulation: Both with and without his trident, Daimon has been shown to control and influence natural elemental forces to varying degrees. He can also control and summon storms at will.
[[2]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_12-2) - Telepathy: Daimon can use his magical abilities to tear into the thoughts from the minds of other sentient beings.
He can also communicate with others mentally, cast psychic illusions, and attack others telepathically.
[[35]](#cite_note-Thunderbolts_2000_Vol_1_1-35) - Teleportation: Through his Darksoul, Daimon is capable of teleporting himself and other individuals across vast distances. He can also use this ability to travel into other dimensions. Daimon can also create and open gateways and portals to transverse locations near-instantaneously.
[citation needed] - Astral Projection: Daimon is a skilled astral projector, being able to project his soul self from his body and into the physical or spiritual planes of existence at will.
[[35]](#cite_note-Thunderbolts_2000_Vol_1_1-35) - Healing: On numerous occasions, Daimon has been shown to heal himself and others from their physical injuries.
[citation needed] - Magical Awareness: Through his Darksoul, Daimon possesses the ability to sense and interpret magical energies within his immediate vicinity.
[citation needed] - Magical and Mystical Manipulation: As both a ruler of a dimension of Hell and the Son of Satan, Daimon possesses vast supernatural powers and can both manipulate and cast spells.
[citation needed]- Netheranium Trident: Daimon has often wielded an asymmetric trident made of Netheranium which can harness, amplify, and project magical energies.
[citation needed] - Sleep Spell
- Netheranium Trident: Daimon has often wielded an asymmetric trident made of Netheranium which can harness, amplify, and project magical energies.[
- Chronokinesis: Daimon is capable of traveling through and even manipulating time to a certain extent. He is able to travel into the past, and on another occasion manipulating temporal flow to manifest sunlight when battling a vampire.
[[50]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_16-50)[[51]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_17-51) - Shapeshifting: Due to his Darksoul and his status as the supernatural Son of Satan, Daimon has been shown to alter and shape his physical form and appearance in a manner similar to other demons. He can use this ability to sprout demonic wings in order to fly.
[[35]](#cite_note-Thunderbolts_2000_Vol_1_1-35)
Paraphernalia
Equipment
tridentmade of Netheranium. Daimon also possesses a number of other magical artifacts including the Necromanteion, a magical scrying crystal, and the
Grimorium Verum, an ancient arcane text.
Weapons
Hellstorms Trident: As both the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, Daimon has wielded an asymmetric trident made of Netheranium, a psychosensitive metal found only in Satans extra-dimensional Hell-realm.
The trident is a medium through which magical energies can be amplified and projected. It is as yet unclear what the source of the magical energies that Hellstorm projects is, though his trident was used during the period when he did not possess his Darksoul.
Transportation
a chariotpulled by three demonic horses:
Hecate_(Earth-616)),
Amon_(Earth-616)), and
Set_(Earth-616)). After they were destroyed, he now rides a single demonic horse named Iblis.
[[52]](#cite_note-Savage_Avengers_Annual_Vol_1_1-52)
Notes
- Daimon once used his powers to travel through time to ancient Atlantis. Since he did not travel through time more frequently, this feat must have been exceedingly difficult to accomplish.
- Although Daimon is the direct son of Marduk Kurios, he also appears to have elements of other demons.
- Daimon is no longer considered to be married to Patsy Walker due to the clause of until death do us part.
- Daimon is not known by the general public to have demonic parentage.
- Upon discovering that
Wiccan)could see into alternate realities, Daimon flirted with him, revealing himself to be bisexual, to which a blushing Wiccan responded that he was engaged.[[53]](#cite_note-Strikeforce_Vol_1_6-53)
Trivia
- Following the resurgence of monsters in comic books in the early 1970s,
Stan Leepitched the idea of a comic book in the same vein asTomb of Dracula, a series titled The Mark of Satan which would have starred Satan himself, presumably acting against heroic figures.
Roy Thomaswas worried that the public would not accept a comic book starring Satan as the main character even if he was a villain, and suggested instead the creation of the Son of Satan.[[54]](#cite_note-Comic_Legends_Did_Stan_Lee_Try_to_Have_a_Comic_Book_Starring_Satan?-54) - Daimons birthday falls on February 2nd.
[[55]](#cite_note-Marvel_Spotlight_Vol_1_15-55)
See Also
Links and References
References
?Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition: Daimon Hellstrom ?Cronin, Brian (February 9, 2018)Comic Legends: Did Stan Lee Try to Have a Comic Book Starring Satan?CBR. Retrieved on February 10, 2018.
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