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King Ryus is the king of Xebel, a pocket dimension where exiled people are sent from Atlantis, and father of Mera.
He trained Mera to be an assassin and then sent her to kill Aquaman, who he thought was the king of Atlantis.
Creation
Neol was created by Aquaman writer Geoff Johns and artist Joe Prado. He made his debut in Aquaman#6.
Powers & Abilities
Ryus is a Xebelian (an Atlantean offshoot) and possesses their typical superhuman abilities.
Superhuman Strength
Ryus like all Xebelians has some degree of superhuman strength.
Enhanced Durability
Ryus like all Atlanteans has some degree of enhanced durability.
Enhanced Speed
Ryus can swim at superhuman speeds, boosted by his water control, though not as fast as Mera.
Underwater Adaptation
He can function normally underwater and is able to withstand the high pressures and extreme temperatures of the deep.
Leadership
He is the king and leader of the Atlantean colony of Xebel.
Intellect
Ryus is the military leader of Xebel and trains his daughter to be an assassin.
Water Control
Ryus like all Xebelians has control over water, though to a greater degree since he is strong enough to open the portal from Xebel to Earth’s oceans on his own.
Weaponry & Equipment
Xebelian armor
Ryus wears a variation of the standard Xebelian armor.