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Merv Pumpkinhead is the janitor of the Dreaming.
History
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Immortality: As a resident of the Dreaming, Merv Pumpkinhead is effectively immortal. So long as sentient life capable of dreaming exists in known reality, Merv will continue to live. However, this is not to say that Merv cannot be killed. Like many from the Dreaming, Merv is vulnerable to mystic attack and his corporeal form can be destroyed.
Notes
- Merv Pumpkinhead was created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Malcolm Jones III, first appearing in Sandman (Volume 2) #5. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Merv Pumpkinhead first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in The Sandman Universe #1 by Simon Spurrier.
Related
- 24 Appearances of Mervyn Pumpkinhead (Prime Earth)
- 6 Images featuring Mervyn Pumpkinhead (Prime Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Mervyn Pumpkinhead (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Mervyn Pumpkinhead (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
This character exists under the Vertigo Imprint which is intended for Mature Readers.Their continuity takes place within the context of Vertigo titles although they may cross over into regular DC continuity.