Kraglin is a fictional character appearing in

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s published by

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. Created by plotter

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, writer Ernie Hart and artist

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, he first appeared in ''

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'' #46 (August 1963). He is a member of the Ravagers. A version of the character named Kraglin Obfonteri, portrayed by

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, appears in the

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franchise.

Publication history

The character, created by plotter

, writer Ernie Hart and artist

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, debuted in ''

'' #46 (

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d Aug. 1963). Kraglin is a A-Chilitarian, an alien humanoid and was introduced as a one-off villain that was defeated by

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. 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.

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

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and

encounter Kraglin, who is capturing people in a plot to take over Earth.''Tales to Astonish'' #46 (August 1963) During the " Secret Empire" storyline, Kraglin resurfaces as a member of

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's Ravagers.

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 ''

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'' episode "Back in Black", voiced by

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Marvel Cinematic Universe

Kraglin Obfonteri appears in media set in the

(MCU), portrayed by

. This version is a

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member of the Ravagers and Yondu Udonta's first mate. * First appearing in the live-action film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', Kraglin and the Ravagers track down

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for betraying them before joining him and the

to save Xandar from

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. * Kraglin appears in the live-action film ''

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''. After inadvertently inciting some of the other Ravagers to launch a mutiny against Yondu, Kraglin helps Yondu kill them before rescuing the Guardians from Ego. Following Yondu's funeral, Kraglin inherits his yaka arrow controller. * Kraglin makes a cameo appearance in the live-action film '' Avengers: Endgame'', in which he leads the Ravagers in helping the Guardians and the

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. * An alternate timeline version of Kraglin appears in the

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animated series '' What If...?'' episode " What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?", with Sean Gunn reprising the role. * Kraglin appears in the live-action film '' Thor: Love and Thunder''. As of this film, he has become a member of the Guardians. * Kraglin appears in the live-action television special ''

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''. * Kraglin appears in the live-action film '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3''. Throughout the film, he struggles to use the yaka arrow controller until the

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attacks

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, after which he leads their forces in helping the Guardians defeat him and successfully operates the yaka arrow controller.

Video games

The MCU incarnation of Kraglin appears in ''

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'' via the ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' DLC pack.

References

External links

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