Myg (comics)
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Myg of the planet Lythyl is a fictional character
, a superhero
in the future of the DC Comics
universe
. He is a master of every form of martial arts
to have been developed by the 30th and 31st centuries. Following in the footsteps of Val Armorr
, he became the second individual to assume the identity Karate Kid, and briefly served as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
.
and Sensei Toshiaki travel to the planet Lythyl. They meet with Lythyl's ruling council – the Three Judges – which includes a teenager named Myg. After engaging the pair in a test of hand-to-hand combat skills, Myg is knocked unconscious by Timber Wolf and Sensei. They smuggle the teen off Lythyl, so that the planet will not corrupt him as it corrupted Val Armorr's father Kirau Nezumi (the Black Dragon). Myg is brought to Val Armorr’s resting place on Shanghalla
. Humbled by the level of respect given to Val even in death, Myg vows to follow in his path. He adopts the Karate Kid name and enrolls in the Legion Academy. Subsequently, he enjoins a brief stint in the Legion of Substitute Heroes
.
. Years later, he becomes Lythyl's representative to the United Planets Council
, and soon advocates the disbanding of the Legion. Ultimately, he is murdered by Radiation Roy during an attack on the U.P. Council by the so-called "Justice League of Earth".
, allowing him to simulate super-strength blows. He can severely damage extremely hard and strong materials — metals, stone, etc. — with a single blow.
Fictional character
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, a superhero
Superhero
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in the future of the DC Comics
DC Comics
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universe
DC Universe
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. He is a master of every form of martial arts
Martial arts
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to have been developed by the 30th and 31st centuries. Following in the footsteps of Val Armorr
Karate Kid (comics)
Karate Kid is a fictional character, a superhero in the future of the DC Comics universe, and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He is a master of every form of martial arts to have been developed by the 31st century...
, he became the second individual to assume the identity Karate Kid, and briefly served as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 30th and 31st centuries of the . The team first appears in Adventure Comics #247 , and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino....
.
Fictional character biography
In accordance with the terms of Val Armorr's will, Timber WolfTimber Wolf (comics)
Timber Wolf is a fictional character, a superhero in the 30th and 31st centuries of the and member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He comes from the planet Zoon . His powers are enhanced strength, speed and agility...
and Sensei Toshiaki travel to the planet Lythyl. They meet with Lythyl's ruling council – the Three Judges – which includes a teenager named Myg. After engaging the pair in a test of hand-to-hand combat skills, Myg is knocked unconscious by Timber Wolf and Sensei. They smuggle the teen off Lythyl, so that the planet will not corrupt him as it corrupted Val Armorr's father Kirau Nezumi (the Black Dragon). Myg is brought to Val Armorr’s resting place on Shanghalla
Shanghalla
Shanghalla is a fictional planetoid in the 30th century . Its name appears to be a portmanteau of Shangri-La and Valhalla.Shanghalla is a memorial planetoid for the greatest heroes of the Galaxy. The deceased former members of the Legion of Super-Heroes are buried there alongside other great...
. Humbled by the level of respect given to Val even in death, Myg vows to follow in his path. He adopts the Karate Kid name and enrolls in the Legion Academy. Subsequently, he enjoins a brief stint in the Legion of Substitute Heroes
Legion of Substitute Heroes
The Legion of Substitute Heroes is a group of fictional characters in the future of the DC Comics universe. The "Subs", as they are often called, are a group of rejected applicants to the Legion of Super-Heroes who banded together, hoping to prove to the Legion that their powers were not as useless...
.
Post-Infinite Crisis
At some point, Myg joins the Legion of Super-Heroes. He later becomes disillusioned by the discord between several of the Legionnaires, particularly Shrinking Violet and Chameleon GirlYera Allon
Yera Allon, also known as Chameleon Girl, is a fictional character, a superheroine and Legion of Super-Heroes member in the DC Universe's 30th and 31st centuries.-Pre-Zero Hour:...
. Years later, he becomes Lythyl's representative to the United Planets Council
United Planets
In the , the United Planets is a fictional governing body, traditionally depicted as active in the 30th and 31st century.-History of the published versions of the United Planets:...
, and soon advocates the disbanding of the Legion. Ultimately, he is murdered by Radiation Roy during an attack on the U.P. Council by the so-called "Justice League of Earth".
Powers and abilities
Like his predecessor Val Armorr, Myg has achieved mastery of every documented form of martial arts to have been developed by the 30th and 31st centuries. He possesses the ability to sense the weakest spot in an object and his skill in hand-to-hand combat is seemingly superhumanSuperhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
, allowing him to simulate super-strength blows. He can severely damage extremely hard and strong materials — metals, stone, etc. — with a single blow.