Commander Kraken

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Commander Kraken
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Commander Kraken makes his first appearance battling Prince Namor, from Sub-Mariner #27
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970)
Created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema
In-story information
Team affiliations Hydra

Commander Kraken is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Publication history

Commander Kraken first appeared in Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970), and was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. [1] The character was later killed by the Scourge of the Underworld in Captain America #319 (July 1986).

Fictional character biography

The revamped Commander Kraken battles Iron Man. From issue #93 of The Invincible Iron Man. Commkraken.jpg
The revamped Commander Kraken battles Iron Man. From issue #93 of The Invincible Iron Man.

Commander Kraken is a self-styled modern-day pirate and enemy Namor the Sub-Mariner. [2] After encountering The Cat, [3] Kraken later reappears with a heavily modified look, undergoing plastic surgery and acquiring a rocket-powered peg leg and an electrified sword. [4]

In Daredevil #121, which takes place after the character's appearance in The Cat and before his revamped look and appearance in Iron Man, it is revealed that Commander Kraken is a member of Hydra and the head of its naval division. [5]

Later, Commander Kraken is invited to a meeting at the Bar With No Name to discuss counter-measures against the Scourge of the Underworld, only for the Scourge to kill him and those attending. [6] Following his death, Commander Kraken makes minor appearances in The Incredible Hercules as a resident of the Underworld and a member of Pluto's jury. [7]

Powers and abilities

Commander Kraken had a hook on his left hand that was capable of emitting an electrical shock, this was later replaced with a functional bionic hand. His left leg was also bionic, and allowed him to fly. His electro-sword was capable of firing electricity and could reflect force and energy attacks.

Commander Kraken originally used squid-shaped submarines called "Squid Ships" for his piratical conquests. When he revamped his look in 1976, his vehicle of choice was a Brigantine called "The Albatross". This old style pirate ship could transform into a golden, high-powered submarine.

References

  1. ↑ Conroy, Mike (2004). 500 Comicbook Villains. Collins & Brown. ISBN   1-84340-205-X.
  2. ↑ Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970)
  3. ↑ The Cat #3 (April 1973)
  4. ↑ Iron Man #93-94 (December 1976 - January 1977)
  5. ↑ Daredevil #121 (May 1975)
  6. ↑ Captain America #319 (April 1986)
  7. ↑ The Incredible Hercules #129 (July 2009)
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