Name: Dark Opal
Universe: Earth-1
Alter Ego: None
Occupation: Ruler of the Gemworld (deposed)
Marital Status: Single
Group Affiliation: The House of Opal
Base of Operations: Fortress Opal, Gemworld
Known Relatives: Granch and siblings (offspring, deceased), Camelian (adopted son), White Opal (brother)
Height: 6 ft. 4 in.
Weight: 235 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Red
First Appearance: Legion of Super-Heroes #298

History:
Born the heir to the House of Opal, Dark Opal conceived a passion for power early in his youth. After ascending to the throne of the House of Opal, he sealed pacts with various otherworldly forces, developed secret alliances, raised his mastery of his mystic powers to awesome levels, and awaited his moment.

When that moment came he struck suddenly and with all his power against the ruling House of Amethyst and its allies, overcoming all resistance. Soon Dark Opal was master of Gemworld.

For twenty years Dark Opal ruled Gemworld, seeking to consolidate his power in preparation for the conquest of other mystic realms. On several occasions he attempted to forge a breastplate containing slivers from each of the House Gems of the twelve royal Houses of Gemworld. This armor would increase his power to incredible levels, but each attempt was thwarted by the Princess Amethyst.

At last Dark Opal was overthrown by an alliance of the other eleven Houses, led by Princess Amethyst. Caught in a mystic backlash as his powers imploded, the only trace of Dark Opal that remained was the clasp that held his cloak. This mystical trinket contained a sculpted face whose expressions mirrored Dark Opal's, and its final frozen expression was one of madness and rage.

Powers:
Dark Opal is a great master of the mystic arts. On a world where everyone is a magician he has but one close rival, the Princess Amethyst.

Dark Opal is an expert with all weapons common to Gemworld, including swords, staves, and bows.

Dark Opal possesses immense physical strength, many times greater than that of a normal man, and is a brutal and deadly hand-to-hand combatant.