The Depth Dweller is a kaiju (giant sea monster) that is held captive in a trench in Atlantis, which the Atlantean Queen Aquaria used in a failed attempt to execute Invincible, as retribution for Invincible's father murdering Aquaria's husband and predecessor King Aquarus.
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History[]
The length of time the Depth Dweller was chained by the queen remains unknown, as it is possible that the chaining occurred either during the period when the King became a superhero or at another time altogether. The queen, having assumed greater control over the kingdom than her husband, has made the decision to employ this creature as a means of punishment instead of utilizing marriage.
The Depth Dweller was unleashed against Mark, demonstrating her formidable power by inflicting injuries that caused Mark to bleed. However, one of her chains was inadvertently released when Cecil intervened by launching a few missiles to save Mark. The creature proceeded to attack and fatally wound some of the subjects, but her reign of terror was short-lived as Mark intervened to save the queen and ultimately defeated the Depth Dweller, banishing her back to the depths from whence she came.
Physical Appearance[]
The Depth Dweller is a colossal sea monster with large forearms that boast menacing pincers. Positioned on her forehead is a lure resembling an adorable, nearly human-sized seahorse, attached by a line. Her body is encased in a large, blue-colored shell, with a white torso. Additionally, the creature has three eyes situated beneath the seahorse-like lure on her forehead.
Personality[]
The Depth Dweller, known for her aggressive disposition, employs a seahorse-like lure to deceive her adversaries or prey, enabling it to approach and launch sudden attacks. During an encounter with Mark, she successfully breaks free from chains with the help of Cecil, initiating a relentless assault on the Aquarians. However, Mark inflicts a severe injury on the creature, causing a crack to form in her protective armor. In response, the Depth Dweller instinctively clutches her chest, exacerbating the damage and inflicting further harm upon itself. Mark then throws a large, heavy rock into the deep waters, to which the Depth Dweller is still connected by a chain she forcefully dragged. Despite these setbacks, the creature makes a final desperate attempt to capture Mark by enticing him with her lure into the depths of the water.
Abilities[]
- Physical Strength: The Depth Dweller exhibits the strength necessary to engage in a confrontation with Invincible, effortlessly swiping him aside using its powerful forearms. It also demonstrates its might by dispatching multiple Aquarians with a single devastating blow. However, when faced with the sandy terrain, the creature struggles to maintain a firm grip with its pincers, preventing it from resisting the pull of the deep water caused by the heavy rock attached to its chain. Nevertheless, despite this limitation, its lure remains strong enough to entangle Mark and draw him into the depths of the water.
- Durability: The Depth Dweller displayed an exceptional level of durability during the encounter. Despite being targeted by three missiles launched by Cecil's forces, its armor remained unscathed. Even when subjected to a powerful punch from Invincible, a crack formed on its chest plate. However, the creature demonstrated unwavering resilience as it endured subsequent forceful punches without succumbing to incapacitation or sustaining severe damage. It was only when one of Invincible's punches struck the already cracked area on its chest that the damage worsened, causing the Depth Dweller to clutch its broken chest in response.
- Aquatic: The Depth Dweller is capable of inhabiting the deep waters of the sea.
- Sound waves: The Depth Dweller possesses the ability to emit sound waves from its mouth, creating a circular pattern of echoing rings. These powerful sound waves have the ability to make Mark float in the water while experiencing intense pain, causing him to clutch his ears in response.