Klaatu (Marvel)
Klaatu is an extraterrestrial comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Klaatu
Long ago, a youth who was an oarsman on the Andromeda Starship faced Klaatu alone for unknown reasons. Klaatu destroyed the youth's craft, but the youth was rescued. However, half of the youth's body was burned badly and replaced with machinery. The youth went on to hunt Klaatu for the rest of his life, as Captain Cybor of the Andromeda Starship. (Incredible Hulk v2 #137)
There was a power shortage in mid-Manhattan, strongest at the Empire State Building. Hulk jumped to the top since he sensed something troubling there. A ship, the Andromeda Starship, with a crewman named Xeron the Star-Slayer wielding a harpoon, showed up and flew toward the Empire State Building. Then, from within the building, Klaatu, emerged. When he emerged, the power went out all over New York. As Hulk looked on, he was very confused, but dove to attack Klaatu anyway. Because of the Hulk's interference, a shot of energy fired by Xeron the Star Slayer at Klaatu missed. The Hulk kept pounding and pounding on Klaatu, but Klaatu did not even notice. Eventually Klaatu just swatted the Hulk away with a flick of its fingers. Klaatu then faded away, saying that it would disperse its atoms to feed on the electricity all over the city. Xeron was angered that Klaatu got away, and he knocked out Hulk with his energy harpoons. (Incredible Hulk v2 #136) Klaatu was found by the Andromeda Starship and its crew. The ship almost immediately engaged Klaatu in battle. Xeron and Cybor blasted Klaatu with their beams, but Klaatu destroyed Cybor's ship. Klaatu was mortally wounded in the attack however, and as Cybor landed on its back, Klaatu began to drift into the sun. Xeron tried to save the rest of the ship, while Cybor and Klaatu plunged into the sun, apparently both dying. (Incredible Hulk v2 #137)
Overview
Personality and attributes
He was also known as the Behemoth from Beyond Space.
Powers and abilities
Klaatu was a member of the extraterrestrial race called the Herm, and as such it is immensely powerful, and has been described as power incarnate. It possesses immense strength and durability and can drain energy from power sources.
Notes
- Klaatu was created by Gerry Conway and Herb Trimpe where he made his first appearance in Incredible Hulk v2 #136 (February, 1971).
- The characters name was based on the central character of The Day the Earth Stood Still.
- Klaatu's backstory was based on Moby Dick.
Appearances
- Incredible Hulk v2: (1971)
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