SON OF SANTA
Real Name: Daimon (last name presumably Hellstrom)
Identity/Class: Extradimensional (Reality-9078) Human/Demon Hybrid
Occupation: Unknown, (presumably) Lord of a realm of Hell, demonologist, exorcist, occult investigator, parapsychology professor
Group Membership: None
Affiliations: Edi-Tor
Enemies: F'rahsti, Killer Kane and the Missile-Toes, the Reign-of-Terror-Deer, Elfthu
Known Relatives: "Stan"
(father)
formerly
Satan
(father), Santa
Claus (father);
note: These characters are the Earth-616 versions, and are
just noted for quick reference, as the versions from Earth-9078 may be
significantly different.
Aliases: Son of Stan
formerly
Son of Satan, Son of Santa
Base of Operations: Earth-9078
First Appearance: What The--?!#8/4 (July, 1990)
Powers/Abilities: Presumably, the Son of Stan
possessed the same powers as his 616-counterpart. He was seen firing
blasts out of his trident/ski pole.
History:
(What The--?!#8/4 (fb) - BTS) - Daimon gained various
powers, due to being the Son of Satan. However, Daimon renounced the
damnable ways of his father and devoted his life to opposing
hell-spawned evil.
(What The--?!#8/4) - Daimon fought for the
very
soul of
man-kind against a foul abomination of evil on a hilltop in Vermont. As
the battle wore on, he noticed that his dialogue was filled with
asterisks and that the abomination of evil was transforming into an
Edi-Tor. The Edi-Tor had come to inform Daimon that the use of the word
Satan on the cover of his book was bad for sales, and it would have to
be changed. While Daimon pondered which name would be suitable, the
Edi-Tor revealed that a name had already been chosen. However, due to
budgetary constraints, they had to re-use the letters from the old
logo. Therefore, Daimon would become the Son of Santa. Daimon met his
new father, and bemoaned the stupidity of the situation. The Edi-Tor
assured him it would not be that bad, and his paternal relationship
would remain unchanged. 
Shortly afterwards, Daimon melted the giant snowman F'rahsti and
assured a confused crowd that he was doing the best he could. As time
wore on, he fought the Reign-of-Terror-Deer, Killer Kane, and the
Missile-Toes all while wondering when it would all end. After fighting
and defeating Elfthu, he was accosted by people who had been given
gifts by the creature. This drove Daimon over the edge, and his rant
was heard by the Edi-Tor. While Daimon hoped to become the Son of Satan
once again, the Edi-Tor told him he would instead become the Son of
Stan. When Daimon met his new father, he immediately fainted.
Comments: Created by Kurt Busiek, James W. Fry III, and Brad K. Joyce.
It can be assumed that Daimon's history was much like his 616 counterpart, but only information confirmed in the story is used above.
I don't have the time to index all of the What The? stuff to tell which stories occur in the same realities. Presumably this is a unique reality, Earth-9078.
Profile by Mike Podgorski. Improved scans by Markus RaymondCLARIFICATIONS:
Character name has no known connections to
The Edi-Tor was a member of an all-powerful race, embodied as a giant
floating head. It was he who informed Daimon of each subsequent name
change. He was presumably modeled after editor Terry Kavanagh,
who edited this story.
Actually, that image looks a lot like Al Milgrom, aka Editori-Al, to me.
--Snood
--What The--?!#8/4
Elfthu was a giant, elf-like creature who handed out
presents. When
Daimon defeated him, the crowd grew angry.
--What The--?!#8/4
F'rahsti was a giant snowman. When Daimon defeated him, the crowd
grew
confused.
--What The--?!#8/4
Killer Kane and the Missile-Toes
Killer Kane was an evil, sentient candy cane. It was assisted by the
Missile-Toes, which were flying disembodied human toes.
--What The--?!#8/4
The Reign-of-Terror-Deer were flying reindeer, who
were presumably
troublesome.
--What The--?!#8/4
images: (without ads)
What The--?!#8, p26, pan3 (main image)
What The--?!#8, p25, pan1 (Son of Satan)
What The--?!#8, p28, pan5 (Son of Stan)
What The--?!#8, p26, pan1 (Edi-Tor)
What The--?!#8, p28, pan1 (Elfthu)
What The--?!#8, p27, pan2 (F'Rahsti)
What The--?!#8, p27, pan5 (Killer Kane and the
Missile-Toes)
What The--?!#8, p27, pan5 (Reign-of-Terror-Deer)
Appearances:
What The--?!#8 (July, 1990) - Kurt Busiek (writer), James W. Fry III (pencils), Brad K. Joyce (inks), Terry Kavanagh (editor)
Last updated:04/25/15
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