Kull of Atlantis
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| + | *In Conan the Barbarian v1 #1 (1970), an adaptation of Kull appeared in the setting of [[Marvel Comics]]. Kull on a black steed enters after conquering ancient decaying Valusia and then keeping it with a heavy hand. The crowd sees King Kull, and some whisper of his magnificent appearance and strong arms and shoulders, while others detract from him saying that he is from Atlantis. A Pict from a foreign land, comes and bids entrance, but not laying down his spear, and despite the counselors advice, King Kull bids him in. Kull senses a trap, and states that Picts are known to be liars, and Brûlée states that he could not raise his sword by commanded of his chief. Kull appears he’s going to chop his head off, but stops short, and states you are a brave Pict, and no liar. This causes a flashback in Kull’s mind, and he remembers his youth and how many thought the striped tigers be demons or gods. Kull was raised by them and differs in opinion. He could not , even speak the tongue of man but the tiger’s roar. The next day the young Kull sees a maiden about to be burned at the stake for mating with a Lemurian pirate. Kull kills the girl with a dagger and dives off a cliff escaping the arrows of the people wanting to burn the girl for sport. Kull is saved by the pirates only to serve as an oarsman till he escapes to be a gladiator and eventually a commander in the army of Valusia. He is then tricked by the same minstrel, Ridondo, as seen earlier into killing King Borna. Borna appears to get the best of Kull, but he slays the king with his dagger. When Kull rose to the throne of Valusia, ambassador Ka-Nu of the Picts informed him of the existence of the Serpent-Men. Brule was tasked with exposing the Serpent-Men living in the City of Wonders. The search was concentrated in court, where Serpent-Men posed as Tu, other councilors, and Red Slayers. One Serpent-Man was found in the guise of Kull himself. The real Kull slaughtered the exposed Serpent-Men. The center of their power in the royal castle was found to be a chamber where king Eallal was slain 1000 years before the reign of Kull. The chamber was still haunted by his ghost. Kull managed to seal the chamber. With his eyes open to the threat, Kull swore to continue hunting them across land and sea. Never resting until all the Serpent-Men are dead. Kull decided to annihilate all those who offered human sacrifice to the dark elder gods, including Thuron, the king of a mountain city on the outer fringes of Valusia. After Kull's rule, his name became the word used to qualify Valusia's sovereign. His line seemingly ended with Valusia when the Great Cataclysm hit the City of Wonders and caused the death of Volonius the Seventh. Kull remained known during the Hyborian Age, notably in Conan's racial memories. | ||
*In Kull Eternal, Kull appeared in the comic series that were published by IDW Comics. | *In Kull Eternal, Kull appeared in the comic series that were published by IDW Comics. | ||
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Kull of Atlantis is a male character who features in Kull of Atlantis.
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Biography
Kull was a male human born in the year 100,000 B.C. in the era before the cataclysmic that destroyed Atlantis in a land that was inhabited by barbarian tribes. At the time, the continent was ruled by barbarian tribes, one of which had settled in an area known as the Tiger Valley. Both the valley and tribe were destroyed by a flood while Kull was still a toddler, leaving the boy to live as a feral child for many years. Kull was captured by the Sea-Mountain tribe and eventually adopted by them. An adolescent Kull once granted a woman a quick death so that she would not be burned to death by a mob; for this he was exiled from Atlantis. Kull made his way to the mainland (Thuria), joining the army of Valusia as a mercenary. Pursuing elevation through the ranks, he distinguished himself through various feats of combat until appointed to a command of his own. Respected by both the military and the general population, he led a revolution against the Valusian tyrant King Borna, supported by a number of influential Aristocrats. The coup ended with Borna's execution on the steps of his own throne; Kull strangled the despot with his bare hands and seized the crown while still in his early thirties. Kull soon discovers that taking power was far easier than securing it; his entire reign is marked with conspiracies and insurrections as ambitious noblemen plotted to usurp his position. Worse still, it swiftly becomes apparent that Valusia is overrun by various supernatural beings, mostly working behind the scenes to control the Court. Within six months of his accession, Kull is targeted for assassination by the Serpent Men. Barely surviving the first attack, Kull is subsequently forced to deal with constant threats to both life and kingdom as the years take their toll. The aging King is ever more aware that he has inherited the Sword of Damocles along with the crown.
Overview
Personality and attributes
He is a fierce warrior, ruthless and courageous on the battlefield, but not tyrannical or cruel. He has a strong sense of chivalry and virtue. Unlike Conan, Kull is philosophical and brooding. He agonizes over decisions that affect the lives of those around him, always looking for the most noble action to take. He is uncomfortable with kingship and prefers the life of a general.
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Kull of Atlantis was created by Robert E. Howard and made his first appearance in Weird Tales "The Shadow Kingdom" (August, 1929).
In other media
Films
- In Kull the Conqueror, Kull appeared in the 1997 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Kevin Sorbo.
Comics
- In Conan the Barbarian v1 #1 (1970), an adaptation of Kull appeared in the setting of Marvel Comics. Kull on a black steed enters after conquering ancient decaying Valusia and then keeping it with a heavy hand. The crowd sees King Kull, and some whisper of his magnificent appearance and strong arms and shoulders, while others detract from him saying that he is from Atlantis. A Pict from a foreign land, comes and bids entrance, but not laying down his spear, and despite the counselors advice, King Kull bids him in. Kull senses a trap, and states that Picts are known to be liars, and Brûlée states that he could not raise his sword by commanded of his chief. Kull appears he’s going to chop his head off, but stops short, and states you are a brave Pict, and no liar. This causes a flashback in Kull’s mind, and he remembers his youth and how many thought the striped tigers be demons or gods. Kull was raised by them and differs in opinion. He could not , even speak the tongue of man but the tiger’s roar. The next day the young Kull sees a maiden about to be burned at the stake for mating with a Lemurian pirate. Kull kills the girl with a dagger and dives off a cliff escaping the arrows of the people wanting to burn the girl for sport. Kull is saved by the pirates only to serve as an oarsman till he escapes to be a gladiator and eventually a commander in the army of Valusia. He is then tricked by the same minstrel, Ridondo, as seen earlier into killing King Borna. Borna appears to get the best of Kull, but he slays the king with his dagger. When Kull rose to the throne of Valusia, ambassador Ka-Nu of the Picts informed him of the existence of the Serpent-Men. Brule was tasked with exposing the Serpent-Men living in the City of Wonders. The search was concentrated in court, where Serpent-Men posed as Tu, other councilors, and Red Slayers. One Serpent-Man was found in the guise of Kull himself. The real Kull slaughtered the exposed Serpent-Men. The center of their power in the royal castle was found to be a chamber where king Eallal was slain 1000 years before the reign of Kull. The chamber was still haunted by his ghost. Kull managed to seal the chamber. With his eyes open to the threat, Kull swore to continue hunting them across land and sea. Never resting until all the Serpent-Men are dead. Kull decided to annihilate all those who offered human sacrifice to the dark elder gods, including Thuron, the king of a mountain city on the outer fringes of Valusia. After Kull's rule, his name became the word used to qualify Valusia's sovereign. His line seemingly ended with Valusia when the Great Cataclysm hit the City of Wonders and caused the death of Volonius the Seventh. Kull remained known during the Hyborian Age, notably in Conan's racial memories.
- In Kull Eternal, Kull appeared in the comic series that were published by IDW Comics.
Appearances
- Weird Tales v1: "The Shadow Kingdom" (1929)
- Weird Tales v1: "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune" (1929)
- Weird Tales v1: "Kings of the Night" (1930)
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