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 franchise.

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. While in Greece, Ant-Man and Wasp encounter Kraglin, who is capturing people in a plot to 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 Xandarian member of the Ravagers and Yondu Udonta's first mate.[10]

Video games

The MCU incarnation 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: Kraglin Voices (Guardians of the Galaxy) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190903102855/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Kraglin/ . September 3, 2019 . September 3, 2019 . Behind The Voice Actors . . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information..
  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. 9 May 2019 .
  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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