| Gorgon | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #44 (November 1965) |
| Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Gorgon Petragon |
| Species | Inhuman |
| Place of origin | Attilan |
| Team affiliations | Inhuman Royal Family Fantastic Four |
| Abilities |
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Gorgon is a character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. Gorgon is also a member of the Royal Family of theInhumans, a race of superpowered beings from the hidden city ofAttilan.
Eme Ikwuakor portrays Gorgon in the 2017Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television seriesInhumans.
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Gorgon debuted inFantastic Four #44 (November 1965), and was created byStan Lee andJack Kirby.[1]
The son of archivist Milena and architect Korath (brother of the previous kingAgon), Gorgon Petragon is a cousin of kingBlack Bolt and a member of the Royal Family of theInhumans. As is custom among the Inhumans, Gorgon was exposed to the Terrigen Mists as a teenager, gaining increased strength, while his feet were transformed into hooves capable of generating destructive seismic waves. As an adult, Gorgon becomes Black Bolt's bodyguard and a mentor to the other Inhumans.
Gorgon first leaves the Inhuman city of Attilan to rescueMedusa (suffering fromamnesia at the time), who became lost in the outside world. This leads to a battle with theFantastic Four, who rescued Medusa from the supervillain team theFrightful Four.[2] After making contact with the outside world, Gorgon and the rest of the Royal Family have several encounters with the Fantastic Four over the years, seeking their aid against foes such as Black Bolt's brotherMaximus,[3][4]Psycho-Man,[5] and theSphinx.[6]
With several other Inhumans, Gorgon also battles the master villainMandarin,[7] helps free Maximus,[8] journeys to America to search for the missing Black Bolt,[9] and battlesMagneto.[10] Over the years, and with continued exposure to the outside world, Gorgon has many adventures, usually taking place in the company of fellow members of the Royal Family.[11]
Significant moments for Gorgon include defying the Attilan Genetics Council and helping to hide the pregnant Medusa (with Black Bolt's child) on Earth;[12] and arguing with Black Bolt over the use ofAlpha Primitives as slaves.[13] He leads an Inhuman force down to Earth to gain the return of the Terrigen Mists. This goes badly as many human captives are slain by an impatient Inhuman named Jolen. This sparks a war between Earth and the Inhumans, and Gorgon is captured. He is subjected to the Terrigen Mists again. This amplifies Gorgon's powers and change him into a true beast with a lion-like head, claws, and uncontrollable rages.[14] As with the other Inhumans, he leaves the Moon to assist them in taking over the Kree empire.[15] He is later seen with his more humanoid appearance.[16]
In theInhuman storyline, Gorgon is shot in the spine and rendered paraplegic.[17] InAll-New, All-Different Marvel, he is cured by the Inhuman Panacea.[18]
Gorgon's superhuman powers are a result of exposure to the mutagenic Terrigen Mist. Gorgon has bull-like legs and hooves and can create intense shockwaves equivalent to a powerful earthquake. He also possesses enhanced strength and durability, although like all Inhumans he has a weaker immune system than that of an average human.
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