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Darhk

Damien Darhk, often referred to simply as Darhk, is a fictional character in DC Comics. He is a powerful sorcerer and criminal mastermind who serves as an antagonist to Green Arrow and other DC heroes. In the comics, he is the leader of the criminal organization H.I.V.E., a group devoted to political manipulation and conquest through a combination of magic, necromancy, and paramilitary force.

In the comics, Darhk's agendas vary, but commonly involve seizing political power or destabilizing nations to

In other media, Darhk was adapted in the Arrowverse television series as a major antagonist in Season

Powers and abilities: Darhk is a capable magic user with access to necromancy, energy manipulation, and mystical

further
his
mystic
and
criminal
aims.
He
is
depicted
as
cold,
patient,
and
highly
intelligent,
capable
of
wielding
significant
magical
power
and
commanding
loyal
followers
and
mercenaries.
His
storylines
intersect
with
other
members
of
the
DC
villain
roster
and
occasionally
with
the
Justice
League.
4
and
5,
portrayed
by
Neal
McDonough.
The
series
presents
him
as
the
head
of
H.I.V.E.
whose
plans
threaten
Star
City,
using
both
magical
means
and
ruthless
organization
to
advance
his
goals
against
Oliver
Queen
and
Team
Arrow.
The
portrayal
emphasizes
his
personal
animosity
toward
Oliver
and
his
willingness
to
manipulate
people
and
events
to
achieve
his
ends.
artifacts,
as
well
as
strategic
cunning
and
leadership.