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 | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema |
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| Team affiliations | Hydra |
Commander Kraken is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
[edit]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
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Conroy, Mike (2004). 500 Comicbook Villains. Collins & Brown. ISBN 1-84340-205-X.
- ^ Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970)
- ^ The Cat #3 (April 1973)
- ^ Iron Man #93-94 (December 1976 - January 1977)
- ^ Daredevil #121 (May 1975)
- ^ Captain America #319 (April 1986)
- ^ The Incredible Hercules #129 (July 2009)
External links
[edit]- Commander Kraken at Marvel Wiki
- Commander Kraken at Comic Vine