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| Commander Kraken | |
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 Commander Kraken makes his first appearance battling Prince Namor, fromSub-Mariner #27 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Sub-Mariner #27 (July 1970) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas andSal Buscema |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Hydra |
Commander Kraken is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.
Commander Kraken first appeared inSub-Mariner #27 (July 1970), and was created byRoy Thomas andSal Buscema.[1] The character was later killed by theScourge of the Underworld inCaptain America #319 (July 1986).
Commander Kraken is a self-styled modern-day pirate and enemyNamor the Sub-Mariner.[2] After encounteringThe Cat,[3] Kraken later reappears with a heavily modified look, undergoing plastic surgery and acquiring a rocket-powered peg leg and an electrified sword.[4]
InDaredevil #121, which takes place after the character's appearance inThe Cat and before his revamped look and appearance inIron Man, it is revealed that Commander Kraken is a member ofHydra and the head of its naval division.[5]
Later, Commander Kraken is invited to a meeting at the Bar With No Name to discuss counter-measures against theScourge of the Underworld, only for the Scourge to kill him and those attending.[6] Following his death, Commander Kraken makes minor appearances inThe Incredible Hercules as a resident of the Underworld and a member ofPluto's jury.[7]
Commander Kraken had a hook on his left hand that was capable of emitting an electrical shock, this was later replaced with a functional bionic hand. His left leg was also bionic, and allowed him to fly. His electro-sword was capable of firing electricity and could reflect force and energy attacks.
Commander Kraken originally used squid-shaped submarines called "Squid Ships" for his piratical conquests. When he revamped his look in 1976, his vehicle of choice was aBrigantine called "The Albatross". This old style pirate ship could transform into a golden, high-powered submarine.
