Bernadeth is an extraterrestrial supervillainess appearing in comic books published by DC Comics.

Publication history

She first appeared in Mister Miracle #6 (February 1972) and was created by Jack Kirby.

Fictional character biography

Bernadeth is the co-leader of the Female Furies and the sister of Darkseid's servant DeSaad. She is killed by Lashina, who is in turn killed by Darkseid before he resurrects them both. Lashina later appears as a member of the Dark Side Club. In The New 52, Darkseid's daughter Grail enslaves him, leading Big Barda and the Furies to work together to rescue him. In DC Rebirth, the Furies witness the birth of Barda and Mister Miracle's son Jacob and meet with the two and Lightray to discuss a potential peace treaty between Apokolips and New Genesis.

Powers and abilities

As a New God, Bernadeth is nigh-immortal and possesses superhuman physical abilities. She is a skilled combatant and wields the Fahren-Knife, a fiery dagger made from Darkseid's skin.

Other versions

In other media

Television

Film

An alternate universe variant of Bernadeth makes a cameo appearance in a flashback in Justice League: Gods and Monsters.

Video games

Bernadeth appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.