What is the backstory for Dane from Eternals?

What is the backstory for Dane from Eternals?

Dane Whitman was born in England in the late 20th century to a family that owned a magical sword known as the Ebony Blade and, by Whitman’s admission, had a complicated history. As a child, he wished to be a giraffe. Whitman had a falling out with his uncle, Nathan Garrett, and the two became estranged.

Does Dane get powers in the Eternals?

On his own, Dane Whitman has no superhuman powers to speak of, though he is among the best swordsmen in the Marvel Universe and happens to be a brilliant physicist. But after bonding with Sersi through a ritual know as “Gann Josin,” Dane temporarily gained enhanced strength, speed and durability.

How was Tiamut born?

The seed impacted the planet, burrowing deep into its core, where it came to rest. As with all Celestial births, it would require a great amount of energy from sentient lifeforms to grow. This seed became known as Tiamut, who would begin to grow off the energy of the human race that inhabited its host planet.

Is Black Knight immortal?

The nature of the Black Knight’s immortality is expanded upon in the third issue of the series. In the previous two issues, it’s been established that Dane is immortal, since he was resurrected following his death at Mordred’s hands.