Kanto (DC)
Kanto is a male comic supervillain deity who features in DC Comics.
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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:
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