Master Khan
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Master Khan is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
.
Within the shared universe of that company's publications, Master Khan is a sinister sorcerer "god" of K'un-L'un
who demands human blood sacrifices from his worshippers.
#77 (October 1960), and was created by Stan Lee
and Steve Ditko
.
The character subsequently appears in Marvel Premiere #22 (June 1975), #24 (September 1975), Iron Fist #1-2 (November-December 1975), #5-7 (June-September 1976), Power Man and Iron Fist #66 (December 1980), #73-75 (September-November 1981), #97-100 (September-December 1983), #111-113 (November 1984-January 1985), #117 (May 1985), #119 (September 1985), #121-123 (January-May 1986), #125 (September 1986), and Namor, the Sub-Mariner #20 (November 1991), #22 (January 1992), #24-24 (March-April 1992), #27-28 (June-July 1992), and #32-33 (November-December 1992).
Master Khan received an entry in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #7 (2006).
, Colleen Wing
, and Misty Knight
on numerous occasions as well as sending his agent Scimitar
against them. When Khan stole the Sons of the Tiger
's tiger talismans, he badly injured Bob Diamond
.
Later, when Iron Fist contracted radiation poisoning, Luke Cage took him to K'un-L'un for treatment. While there, Iron Fist was secretly replaced by a doppelgänger of the plantlike H'ylthri race, K'un-Lun's ancient enemies. Soon after their return to the outside world, the doppelgänger is destroyed, pummeled by the alien Super-Skrull
, as a result of a bizarre scheme engineered by Master Khan. Cage is blamed for the apparent murder of Iron Fist.
Namor traveled to K'un-L'un, where he found Iron Fist, who had been presumed dead for many months. While in stasis with the H'ylthri, Rand managed to focus his chi, curing the cancer. Returning to Earth and investigating the apparent invasion of Earth by the H'ylthri, Namor was forced to fight their captive, Wolverine
. The battle was interrupted by Master Khan, who wiped Namor's memory and dumped him in the American Midwest.
Namor was missing for almost a year, until Namorita tracked him down using a psychic link to him she had recently discovered. Namor did not regain his memory until sometime afterward, when he was captured by Doctor Doom
. The ship Doom had used to do so was then magically imprisoned in a bottle by Master Khan, who then assumed Namor's form and sold off much of Oracle's holdings. Namor soon broke the bottle and the spell, and killed Khan.
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...
.
Within the shared universe of that company's publications, Master Khan is a sinister sorcerer "god" of K'un-L'un
K'un-L'un
K'un-L'un is a fictional location in the Marvel Comics Universe usually associated with Iron Fist.-Publication history:K'un-L'un first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15 , and was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane....
who demands human blood sacrifices from his worshippers.
Publication history
Master Khan first appeared in Strange TalesStrange Tales
Strange Tales is the name of several comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics. It introduced the features "Doctor Strange" and "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and was a showcase for the science fiction/suspense stories of artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and for the...
#77 (October 1960), and was created by Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko
Stephen J. "Steve" Ditko is an American comic book artist and writer best known as the artist co-creator, with Stan Lee, of the Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange....
.
The character subsequently appears in Marvel Premiere #22 (June 1975), #24 (September 1975), Iron Fist #1-2 (November-December 1975), #5-7 (June-September 1976), Power Man and Iron Fist #66 (December 1980), #73-75 (September-November 1981), #97-100 (September-December 1983), #111-113 (November 1984-January 1985), #117 (May 1985), #119 (September 1985), #121-123 (January-May 1986), #125 (September 1986), and Namor, the Sub-Mariner #20 (November 1991), #22 (January 1992), #24-24 (March-April 1992), #27-28 (June-July 1992), and #32-33 (November-December 1992).
Master Khan received an entry in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #7 (2006).
Fictional character biography
Khan was a notable adversary early in Iron Fist's career, fighting Iron Fist, Luke CageLuke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
, Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Colleen Wing first appeared in Marvel Premiere #19 , and was created by Doug Moench and Larry Hama.-Fictional character biography:...
, and Misty Knight
Misty Knight
Misty Knight is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. She was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 and appeared in the next issue. She normally appears with Colleen Wing.-Publication history:...
on numerous occasions as well as sending his agent Scimitar
Scimitar (Marvel Comics)
Scimitar is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics.Scimitar is a master of bladed weapons who serves Master Khan.-Fictional character biography:...
against them. When Khan stole the Sons of the Tiger
Sons of the Tiger
The Sons of the Tiger were three martial arts heroes featured in comic books published by Curtis Magazines called the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu...
's tiger talismans, he badly injured Bob Diamond
Bob Diamond (comics)
Robert "Bob" Diamond is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Bob Diamond first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin....
.
Later, when Iron Fist contracted radiation poisoning, Luke Cage took him to K'un-L'un for treatment. While there, Iron Fist was secretly replaced by a doppelgänger of the plantlike H'ylthri race, K'un-Lun's ancient enemies. Soon after their return to the outside world, the doppelgänger is destroyed, pummeled by the alien Super-Skrull
Super-Skrull
The Super-Skrull is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 The Super-Skrull (Kl'rt) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The...
, as a result of a bizarre scheme engineered by Master Khan. Cage is blamed for the apparent murder of Iron Fist.
Namor traveled to K'un-L'un, where he found Iron Fist, who had been presumed dead for many months. While in stasis with the H'ylthri, Rand managed to focus his chi, curing the cancer. Returning to Earth and investigating the apparent invasion of Earth by the H'ylthri, Namor was forced to fight their captive, Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
. The battle was interrupted by Master Khan, who wiped Namor's memory and dumped him in the American Midwest.
Namor was missing for almost a year, until Namorita tracked him down using a psychic link to him she had recently discovered. Namor did not regain his memory until sometime afterward, when he was captured by Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom
Victor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
. The ship Doom had used to do so was then magically imprisoned in a bottle by Master Khan, who then assumed Namor's form and sold off much of Oracle's holdings. Namor soon broke the bottle and the spell, and killed Khan.