Karkas
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Karkas is a fictional
superhuman
from the Marvel Comics
universe
. Karkas is a member of the Deviants, a monstrous off-shoot of humanity created by the Celestials
. Karkas was created by writer/artist Jack Kirby
, in 1977.
, who ironically was considered hideous by the Deviants due to his normal human appearance (also interpretable as because he looked too much like an Eternal
). Karkas and the Reject were pitted against each other, in a bout viewed by the Eternal Thena
, in which Ransak bested Karkas. When Eson
the Celestial attacked, Karkas begged Thena for sanctuary with the Deviants' enemies, the Eternals. Thena teleported both Karkas and Ransak away to Olympia
. With Thena and Ransak, Karkas battled Zakka and Tutinax
. Since then the two have become friends and reside primarily with the Eternals. Karkas became a scholar.
Later, Karkas fought Thor
, and then became his ally. He participated in a battle between the Olympian gods and Eternals.
Later, Karkas captured Warlord Kro
. Karkas attempted to save Margo Damian
's life by tricking Ghaur
. Karkas helped fight Ghaur's army, and was present at Margo's burial.
Karkas later battled the Eternal Ajak
, who had been transformed into a monster. He witnessed the apparent demise of Ajak and Dr. Daniel Damian.
. Karkas possesses a wrinkled elephant-like red hide that is exceptionally thick and rough, making him highly resistant to injury. He has claw-like fingers on each hand, pointed teeth and an oversized head. Karkas has been described as having six digits on each limb, but has been depicted with four http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/k/karkas.htm or five http://www.immortalthor.net/bio-karkas.html.
Karkas wears body armor of unknown composition, designed by Eternal armorers and technicians.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
superhuman
Superhuman
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from the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. Karkas is a member of the Deviants, a monstrous off-shoot of humanity created by the Celestials
Celestial (comics)
The Celestials are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters first appear in Eternals #1 and were created by writer-artist Jack Kirby....
. Karkas was created by writer/artist Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
, in 1977.
Fictional character biography
Karkas was born in Deviant Lemuria, too monstrous in appearance even by Deviant standards. He was made a slave, pitted in gladiatorial contests against others considered grotesque. Another gladiator was Ransak the RejectRansak the Reject
Ransak the Reject is a fictional superhuman from the Marvel Comics universe. He is a member of the race known as the Deviants. Ransak was created by writer/artist Jack Kirby in 1977. He first appeared in Eternals #8.-Fictional character biography:...
, who ironically was considered hideous by the Deviants due to his normal human appearance (also interpretable as because he looked too much like an Eternal
Eternals (comics)
The Eternals are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. They are described as an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth. The original instigators of this process, the alien Celestials, intended the Eternals to be the defenders of Earth which...
). Karkas and the Reject were pitted against each other, in a bout viewed by the Eternal Thena
Thena
Thena is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a member of the Eternals.- Fictional character biography :Thena was born in the city of Olympia in ancient Greece, and is thus one of the Eternals of Olympia...
, in which Ransak bested Karkas. When Eson
Eson the Searcher
Eson the Searcher is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Eson is the seeker and quester among the cosmic entities the Celestials. Eson arrives on Earth with the rest of the Fourth Celestial Host....
the Celestial attacked, Karkas begged Thena for sanctuary with the Deviants' enemies, the Eternals. Thena teleported both Karkas and Ransak away to Olympia
Olympia (comics)
Olympia is a fictional city in the Marvel Universe. It first appeared in Eternals #5 and was created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional history:...
. With Thena and Ransak, Karkas battled Zakka and Tutinax
Tutinax
Tutinax is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Tutinax is a mutate who was created by the Deviants....
. Since then the two have become friends and reside primarily with the Eternals. Karkas became a scholar.
Later, Karkas fought Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
, and then became his ally. He participated in a battle between the Olympian gods and Eternals.
Later, Karkas captured Warlord Kro
Kro (comics)
Kro is a Marvel Comics supervillain.-Publication history:Created by Jack Kirby, Kro first appeared in Eternals vol. 1 #1 ....
. Karkas attempted to save Margo Damian
Margo Damian
Margo Damian is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Margo Damian first appeared in Eternals Vol. 1 #1 , and was created by Jack Kirby....
's life by tricking Ghaur
Ghaur
Ghaur is a Marvel Comics supervillain. Created by Peter B. Gillis and Sal Buscema, he first appeared in Eternals vol. 2, #2 .In the Marvel Universe, he is the head of the Deviant race's priesthood.-Fictional character biography:...
. Karkas helped fight Ghaur's army, and was present at Margo's burial.
Karkas later battled the Eternal Ajak
Ajak
Ajak is a fictional character, a member of the Eternals, a race in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Ajak first appeared in Eternals vol. 1 #2 , and was created by Jack Kirby...
, who had been transformed into a monster. He witnessed the apparent demise of Ajak and Dr. Daniel Damian.
Powers and abilities
Karkas is an adolescent, and quite intelligent and artistic despite his appearance. Karkas has superhuman strength, stamina, and durability. He has great learning abilities and a high aptitude in philosophy, and has been described as having an eidetic memoryEidetic memory
Eidetic , commonly referred to as photographic memory, is a medical term, popularly defined as the ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme precision and in abundant volume. The word eidetic, referring to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall not limited to, but...
. Karkas possesses a wrinkled elephant-like red hide that is exceptionally thick and rough, making him highly resistant to injury. He has claw-like fingers on each hand, pointed teeth and an oversized head. Karkas has been described as having six digits on each limb, but has been depicted with four http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/k/karkas.htm or five http://www.immortalthor.net/bio-karkas.html.
Karkas wears body armor of unknown composition, designed by Eternal armorers and technicians.