Kang the Conqueror

Kang the Conqueror (Nathaniel Richards) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Avengers #8 (September 1964). Kang the Conqueror is most frequently depicted as an opponent of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. A time-traveler, several alternate versions of Kang have appeared throughout Marvel Comics titles over the years, such as Rama-Tut, Immortus, Scarlet Centurion, Victor Timely, Iron Lad, and Mister Gryphon.

Not to be confused with Nathaniel Richards (Marvel Comics).
For the 2021 self-titled comic series, see Kang the Conqueror (comic book).

Kang the Conqueror
Textless cover of The Uncanny Avengers #12 (September 2013).
Art by John Cassaday.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearance
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter egoNathaniel Richards
SpeciesHuman
Place of originOther Earth, 31st Century
Team affiliationsCouncil of Kangs
Cross-Time Kangs
PartnershipsRavonna Renslayer (wife)
Ahura Boltagon
Abilities
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Master strategist, tactician, and field commander
  • Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
  • Access to advanced technology
  • Highly advanced battle armor that grants:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
    • Time travel
    • Telekinesis
    • Energy, hologram and force-field projection
    • Ability to control other forms of technology

Kang the Conqueror has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful villains. Kang has made media appearances in animated television and video games. He made his feature film debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), portrayed by Jonathan Majors, who also played alternate versions of the character in the Loki series.

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