Kanto (DC)

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

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Biography

Origin

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

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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