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Kraglin
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceTales to Astonish #46 (August 1963)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Don Heck
Ernie Hart (artists)
In-story information
SpeciesA-Chilitarian
Team affiliationsRavagers
AbilitiesSee in multiple directions

Kraglin is a fictional alien appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by plotter Stan Lee, writer Ernie Hart and artist Don Heck, He first appeared in Tales to Astonish #46 (August 1963).[1] He is a member of the Ravagers.

Kraglin appears in Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 where the character is portrayed by Sean Gunn.[2]

Publication history

The character, created by plotter Stan Lee, writer Ernie Hart and artist Don Heck, debuted in Tales to Astonish #46 (cover-dated Aug. 1963). Kraglin is a A-Chilitarian, an alien humanoid and was introduced as an one-off villain that was defeated by Ant-Man and the Wasp.[3][4]

After that single appearance, Kraglin returned in All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (Aug. 2017), by Chad Bowers, Chris Sims and Danilo Beyruth.[5][6]

Fictional character biography

Kraglin is an A-Chilitarian from the planet A-Chiltar III and has the appearance of a furry, purple being with mult-faceted eyes. At the time when they are in Greece, Ant-Man and Wasp investigate a monster attacking boats in the ocean where they run into a Cyclops that is being used by Kraglin and his fellow A-Chilitarians into capturing people for their plot to study the captive fishermen and sailors and take over Earth.[7]

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Kraglin resurfaces as a member of Yondu's Ravagers.[8]

Powers and abilities

Kraglin's multi-faceted eyes enable him to see in multiple directions at once.[7]

In other media

Television

Film

Video games

The MCU version of Kraglin appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.[17] He appears in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 DLC.

References

  1. ^ "82: Tales to Astonish (1958) #46 " ...When Cyclops Walks the Earth "". cmro.travis-starnes.com. Retrieved 2020-09-12.((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Sean Gunn". Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  3. ^ Carlisle, William (April 30, 2017). "All 5 Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2 Post-Credits Scenes Explained". Geekfeed. Archived from the original on June 6, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Bleznak, Becca (August 17, 2017). "What the 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Characters Are Supposed to Look Like". Cheatsheet. Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Berkowitz, Aaron (June 28, 2017). "ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 Review: Return of the Ravagers". ComicsVerse. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Brooke, David (June 28, 2017). "All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 Review". Adventures in Poor Taste. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019. ((cite web)): |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; December 24, 2018 suggested (help)
  7. ^ a b Tales to Astonish #46. Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1. Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ "Voice Of Kraglin - Guardians of the Galaxy". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources((cite web)): CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ^ Mancuso, Vinnie (July 20, 2019). "Marvel's 'What If?' Announces Massive Voice Cast of MCU Stars & Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher". Collider. Archived from the original on July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  11. ^ Dietsch, TJ (June 26, 2014). "James Gunn Reveals His Brother's Roles in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  12. ^ @JamesGunn (December 2, 2015). "Kraglin is Xandarian" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2018 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Evry, Mark (March 9, 2015). "James Gunn Says Marvel Will be Absent from Comic-Con". Superhero Hype!. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  14. ^ Ridgely, Charlie (December 18, 2016). "Kraglin Has An Expanded Role In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  15. ^ "Sean Gunn's 'Kraglin' Will Return In 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'". Chip and Company. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  16. ^ Moss, Ethan (February 1, 2021). "Thor: Love and Thunder Photos Reveal Yondu's Influence on a GotG Character". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  17. ^ Perry, Spencer (19 December 2017). "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 DLC adds Guardians Vol. 2 characters". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2017.

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