Prana

is a fictional character featured in comic books published by DC Comics. He is part of DC's Post-Crisis continuity and first appeared in Adventures of Superman #427.

Biography
Prana was a mutant member of an ancient race, possibly related to pre-Cataclysmic Atlanteans. He was the husband of another member of his race named Zahara, both of whom were members of a mysterious group called the Circle. Prana and Zahara lived in the sewers beneath the Arab nation of Qurac. Prana possessed empathic mental abilities and could reach inside the minds of others. When Superman came to Qurac to deal with President Marlo, Prana perceived his presence. He mind-linked with him, striving to discover what made the Kryptonian different from all others. He erroneously believed that Superman was an ancestor of their people and that he should lead them towards a goal of conquering human society.

During their mind-link, Superman was assailed with various psychic impressions - seeing images of his friends and even his birth parents, Jor-El and Lara. Through these visions, Prana hoped to manipulate Superman into serving The Circle's goals. The experience became too much for him however and he died soon after. Zahara blamed Superman for the death of her husband and swore revenge against him.