Kraglin Explained

Character Name:Kraglin
Publisher:Marvel Comics
Debut:Tales to Astonish #46 (August 1963)
Species:A-Chilitarian
Creators:Stan Lee (writer)
Don Heck
Ernie Hart (artists)
Alliances:Ravagers
Powers:Can see in several directions at the same time

Kraglin is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by plotter Stan Lee, writer Ernie Hart and artist Don Heck, he first appeared in Tales to Astonish #46 (August 1963).[1] He is a member of the Ravagers.

A version of the character named Kraglin Obfonteri, portrayed by Sean Gunn, appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), (2019), and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (both 2022), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), and the animated series What If...? (2021).

Publication history

The character, created by plotter Stan Lee, writer Ernie Hart and artist Don Heck, debuted in Tales to Astonish #46 (cover-dated Aug. 1963). Kraglin is a A-Chilitarian, an alien humanoid and was introduced as a one-off villain that was defeated by Ant-Man and the Wasp.[2] [3]

After that single appearance, Kraglin returned in All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (Aug. 2017), by Chad Bowers, Chris Sims and Danilo Beyruth.[4] [5]

Fictional character biography

Kraglin is an A-Chilitarian from the planet A-Chiltar III and has the appearance of a furry, purple being with multi-faceted eyes. When they are in Greece, Ant-Man and Wasp investigate a monster attacking boats in the ocean where they run into a Cyclops that is being used by Kraglin and his fellow A-Chilitarians in capturing people for their plot to study the captive fishermen and sailors and take over Earth.[6]

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Kraglin resurfaces as a member of Yondu's Ravagers.[7]

Powers and abilities

Kraglin's multi-faceted eyes enable him to see in multiple directions at once.

In other media

Television

Kraglin, based on the MCU incarnation (see below), appears in the Guardians of the Galaxy episode "Back in Black," voiced by James Arnold Taylor.[8]

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Kraglin Obfonteri appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Sean Gunn.[9] This version is a member of the Ravagers, serves as Yondu Udonta's first mate, and has a human-like appearance. Additionally, Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn has stated that Kraglin is Xandarian.[10]

Video games

The MCU version of Kraglin appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 via the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 DLC pack.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 82: Tales to Astonish (1958) #46 " ...When Cyclops Walks the Earth ". 2020-09-12. cmro.travis-starnes.com.
  2. Web site: All 5 Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2 Post-Credits Scenes Explained. Carlisle. William. Geekfeed. April 30, 2017. September 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606031822/http://www.geekfeed.com/guardians-galaxy-2-post-credits. June 6, 2017. live.
  3. Web site: What the 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Characters Are Supposed to Look Like. Bleznak. Becca. Cheatsheet. August 17, 2017. September 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20170720213222/http://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-marvel-movie-characters-vs-the-comics.html/. July 20, 2017. live.
  4. Web site: ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 Review: Return of the Ravagers. Berkowitz . Aaron. ComicsVerse. June 28, 2017. September 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190903112348/https://comicsverse.com/new-guardians-galaxy-annual-1-review/. September 3, 2019. live.
  5. Web site: All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 Review. Brooke. David. Adventures in Poor Taste. June 28, 2017. September 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224054943/http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2017/06/28/all-new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-annual-1-review/. December 24, 2018. live.
  6. Tales to Astonish #46. Marvel Comics.
  7. All-New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1. Marvel Comics.
  8. Web site: Voice Of Kraglin - Guardians of the Galaxy. Behind The Voice Actors. September 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190903102855/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Kraglin/. September 3, 2019. live. . Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  9. Web site: James Gunn Reveals His Brother's Roles in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' . Dietsch . TJ . . June 26, 2014 . June 26, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190903103136/https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-reveals-his-brothers-roles-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy/. September 3, 2019. live. mdy-all .
  10. JamesGunn. 672198009082396672. Kraglin is Xandarian. Twitter. December 2, 2015. April 26, 2018. April 26, 2018. https://archive.today/20180426234304/https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/672198009082396672. live.
  11. Web site: James Gunn Says Marvel Will be Absent from Comic-Con . Evry . Mark . . March 9, 2015 . March 9, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150311150014/http://www.superherohype.com/news/332793-james-gunn-says-marvel-will-be-absent-from-comiccon . March 11, 2015 . live .
  12. Web site: Kraglin Has An Expanded Role In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 . Ridgely . Charlie . Comicbook.com . December 18, 2016 . December 18, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190820153453/http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/12/19/kraglin-has-an-expanded-role-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/. August 20, 2019. live .
  13. Web site: Avengers Endgame . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210201131448/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/5d1f7a24a98a1 . February 1, 2021 . February 1, 2021 . British Film Institute.
  14. Web site: Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Kraglin's Unseen Appearance in New Avengers: Endgame Photo . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190509091804/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/05/08/avengers-endgame-spoilers-kraglin-sean-gunn-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ . May 9, 2019 . May 12, 2019 . ComicBook.com.
  15. Web site: Marvel's 'What If?' Announces Massive Voice Cast of MCU Stars & Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher. Mancuso. Vinnie. Collider. July 20, 2019. July 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190721032300/http://collider.com/marvels-what-if-announces-massive-voice-cast-of-mcu-stars-jeffrey-wright-as-the-watcher/. July 21, 2019. live.
  16. Web site: Gallagher . Simon . August 18, 2021 . What If…? Episode 2 Cast Guide: Every New & Returning MCU Character . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210818162954/https://screenrant.com/what-if-episode-2-cast-mcu-character-guide-new-returning/ . August 18, 2021 . August 18, 2021 . Screen Rant.
  17. Web site: Moss . Ethan . February 1, 2021 . Thor: Love and Thunder Photos Reveal Yondu's Influence on a GotG Character . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202032204/https://www.cbr.com/thor-4-yondu-fin-sean-gunn/ . February 2, 2021 . February 1, 2021 . Comic Book Resources.
  18. Web site: Anderton . Joe . May 18, 2022 . Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special won't feature the whole team . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220621060045/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a40034845/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-characters/ . June 21, 2022 . September 14, 2022 . Digital Spy.
  19. Web site: 2020-03-19. Sean Gunn's 'Kraglin' Will Return In 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. 2020-09-12. Chip and Company. en-US.
  20. Web site: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 DLC adds Guardians Vol. 2 characters. Spencer. Perry. 19 December 2017. ComingSoon.net. 19 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180618192248/http://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/910433-lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-dlc-adds-guardians-vol-2-characters. June 18, 2018. live.

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