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Publication history

Commander Kraken first appeared in '' Sub-Mariner #27'' (July 1970), and was created by

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. The character was later killed by the

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'' #319 (July 1986).

Fictional character biography

Commander Kraken is a self-styled modern-day pirate and enemy

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, Kraken later reappears with a heavily modified look, undergoing plastic surgery and acquiring a rocket-powered peg leg and an electrified sword. In '' Daredevil'' #121, which takes place after the character's appearance in ''The Cat'' and before his revamped look and appearance in ''Iron Man'', it is revealed that Commander Kraken is a member of Hydra and the head of its naval division. Later, Commander Kraken is invited to a meeting at the Bar With No Name to discuss counter-measures against the

, only for the Scourge to kill him and those attending. Following his death, Commander Kraken makes minor appearances in ''

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'' #129 (July 2009)

Powers and abilities

Commander Kraken had a hook on his left hand that was capable of emitting an electrical shock, this was later replaced with a functional bionic hand. His left leg was also bionic, and allowed him to fly. His electro-sword was capable of firing electricity and could reflect force and energy attacks. Commander Kraken originally used squid-shaped submarines called "Squid Ships" for his piratical conquests. When he revamped his look in 1976, his vehicle of choice was a

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called "The Albatross". This old style pirate ship could transform into a golden, high-powered submarine.

References

External links

* Commander Kraken at Marvel Wiki
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