Korg (comics)

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Korg

Korg.
Art by Jim Cheung.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Journey into Mystery #83 (1963)
as Korg, Incredible Hulk v3, #93 (May 2006)
Created by Greg Pak
Carlo Pagulayan
In story information
Alter ego Korg
Species Kronan
Team affiliations Warbound
Abilities Possesses a body made of a durable, silicon-based substance that grants him him superhuman strength, stamina, and durability

Korg is a character in the Marvel Comics universe and is first seen in The Incredible Hulk #93 during the Planet Hulk storyline. Created by Greg Pak, Korg was inspired by Thor's origin story[1] and was later retconned in The Incredible Hulk #94 into one of the stone creatures that fought Thor in Journey into Mystery #83 released in 1963.

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[edit] Fictional character biography

Korg is part of the Kronan race seen in Journey into Mystery #83. After his defeat at the hands of Thor, Korg became a prisoner of the Red King on the alien planet of Sakaar. He was forced into slavery by an obedience disk and made to fight for his life in the gladitorial arenas. Korg was made to kill his brother Margus against his will. This fact still haunts Korg to this day.

When the Hulk was exiled to the Red King's planet, Korg became the Hulk's ally after he and five others were victorious during one of the gladiator games that rule on the planet as a form of entertainment. Korg was the first to let the group talk to each other, and after more victories in the game, Korg became a gladiator. Still fighting alongside the Hulk, Korg was part of the group that rebelled against the Red King after the Silver Surfer had used his Power Cosmic to destroy the disks that controlled his body.

Korg's is among the surviving Warbound heading towards Earth in World War Hulk. However, after the discovery that Miek had triggered the destruction of Sakaar, Korg and the other surviving Warbound surrendered to S.H.I.E.L.D. custody, only to escape when earthquakes began to tear Manhattan Island apart due to the damage the Hulk had caused. Working with fellow Warbound member Hiroim and Earth hero the Thing, Korg was able to heal the damage caused to the island, before he and his fellow Warbound retreated into the sewers.

Korg is also featured in World War Hulk: Frontline as a detective of sorts and is partnered up with a New York detective when investigating the death of Arch-E-5912.

[edit] Powers and abilities

Like all Kronans, Korg possesses a body made of a durable, silicon-based substance that grants him protection against nearly all forms of physical harm and gives him a rock-like appearance. In oxygen-rich atmospheres, Korg also possesses vast superhuman strength almost comparable to Hercules, She-Hulk, and Wonder Man.[2] His mineral state also grants him an extremely prolonged lifespan.

When fighting as a gladiator, he mostly relied on his physical power and extremely durable form, rather than actual fighting skills. He is, however, an experienced military strategist and consummate pragmatist, constantly assessing his environment so he can tell what actions are necessary for his continued survival.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Marvel Spotlight #19: World War Hulk, Marvel Comics, 2007, pp. 9 
  2. ^ Flamini, Anthony & Pak, Greg; Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook; 2006
  3. ^ Flamini, Anthony & Pak, Greg; Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook; 2006
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