Kanto (DC)
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| − | '''Kanto''' is a male comic supervillain deity | + | '''Kanto''' is a male comic supervillain deity who features in [[DC Comics]]. |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
[[File:MisterMiracleV1-7.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The assassin Kanto in Mister Miracle v1 #7.]] | [[File:MisterMiracleV1-7.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The assassin Kanto in Mister Miracle v1 #7.]] | ||
| + | '''Iluthin''' was a male member of the race of [[New Gods]] from the planet [[Apokolips]]. (Jack Kirby's Fourth World v1 #9) | ||
===Modern=== | ===Modern=== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Post-Flashpoint=== |
| + | Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| + | He also came to be known as '''Kanto the Weapon-Master'''. (Mister Miracle v1 #7) | ||
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| + | Intrigue was said to be his lifestyle and was fascinated by the culture of Earth where he styled himself in its renaissance era. (Mister Miracle v1 #7) | ||
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| + | Though held as master of weapons, he stated he was an assassin and one who personally served Darkseid himself. (Mister Miracle v1 #7) | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | He had once wielded the '''Mega-Rod''' that was issued to officers of the special powers force and was thus familiar with its capabilities. (Mister Miracle v1 #7) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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**In Superman: The Animated Series, Kanto first appeared in the animated series episode "Tools of the Trade" where he was voiced by actor Michael York. | **In Superman: The Animated Series, Kanto first appeared in the animated series episode "Tools of the Trade" where he was voiced by actor Michael York. | ||
**In Justice League Unlimited, Kanto returned in the animated series episode "Alive" where an uncredited Corey Burton voiced the character. | **In Justice League Unlimited, Kanto returned in the animated series episode "Alive" where an uncredited Corey Burton voiced the character. | ||
| + | *In Justice League Action, Kanto appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "The Fatal Fare" where he was voiced by actor Troy Baker. | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| − | *''Mister Miracle v1'': | + | *''Mister Miracle v1'': (1972) |
| + | *''Jack Kirby's Fourth World v1'': | ||
| + | *''Justice League v2'': | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kanto DC Database Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanto_(comics) Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanto_(comics) Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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[[Category:Assassins]] | [[Category:Assassins]] | ||
[[Category:Supervillains]] | [[Category:Supervillains]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Extraterrestrial Supervillains]] | ||
[[Category:DC Comics Supervillains]] | [[Category:DC Comics Supervillains]] | ||
[[Category:DC]] | [[Category:DC]] | ||
[[Category:Jack Kirby]] | [[Category:Jack Kirby]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 17 January 2021
Kanto is a male comic supervillain deity who features in DC Comics.
Contents |
Biography
Origin
Iluthin was a male member of the race of New Gods from the planet Apokolips. (Jack Kirby's Fourth World v1 #9)
Modern
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Overview
Personality and attributes
He also came to be known as Kanto the Weapon-Master. (Mister Miracle v1 #7)
Intrigue was said to be his lifestyle and was fascinated by the culture of Earth where he styled himself in its renaissance era. (Mister Miracle v1 #7)
Though held as master of weapons, he stated he was an assassin and one who personally served Darkseid himself. (Mister Miracle v1 #7)
Powers and abilities
He had once wielded the Mega-Rod that was issued to officers of the special powers force and was thus familiar with its capabilities. (Mister Miracle v1 #7)
Notes
- Kanto was created by Jack Kirby where he made his first appearance in Mister Miracle v1 #7 (March/April, 1972).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In the DC Animated Universe, Kanto made a number of appearances in the shared continuity setting.
- In Superman: The Animated Series, Kanto first appeared in the animated series episode "Tools of the Trade" where he was voiced by actor Michael York.
- In Justice League Unlimited, Kanto returned in the animated series episode "Alive" where an uncredited Corey Burton voiced the character.
- In Justice League Action, Kanto appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "The Fatal Fare" where he was voiced by actor Troy Baker.
Video games
- In Superman: Shadow of Apokolips, Kanto featured as an antagonist in the video game tie-in to the DC Animated Universe with him being voiced by actor Michael York.
Appearances
- Mister Miracle v1: (1972)
- Jack Kirby's Fourth World v1:
- Justice League v2:
External Links
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