Kang the Conqueror is one rad supervillain with a passion for messing with time. He hops around different eras and realities, seeking to dominate whatever world he lands in.
Dude is one of the toughest foes the Avengers and Fantastic Four have ever faced. And this guy has more alter egos than a secret agent – we’re talking Rama-Tut, Immortus, Scarlet Centurion, and more. He’s also got a thing going on with Ravonna RenslayerRavonna Renslayer is a character from Marvel Comics who has ... More, a 40th-century princess.
| Real Name | Nathaniel Richards |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Rama-Tut, Immortus, Iron Lad, Scarlet Centurion, The Master of Time, Victor Timely, Mister Gryphon |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliations | Council of Kangs, Cross-Time Kangs |
| Status | Alive |
| Appearances | The Avengers #8, Fantastic Four #19, Avengers #10, Giant-Size Avengers #3, Fantastic Four #273, What If…? #39, Avengers Forever #1-12, Young Avengers #1-12, Uncanny Avengers #12, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, LokiAbout Loki - Wiki SectionInformationReal NameLoki LaufeysonA... More (TV series) |
| Portrayed By | Jonathan Majors |
Kang’s real identity is Nathaniel Richards, a descendant of Mister Fantastic himself. He was born in a 31st-century utopia, but was bored out of his mind. After discovering a time machine left by Doctor Doom, one of his ancestors, Kang decided to use it to go on some excellent adventures.
He first posed as the Egyptian pharaoh Rama-Tut, but got beat by the Fantastic Four. After that embarrassment, he adopted the Kang title and started battling Avengers and heroes across time.
Kang first appeared in comics in The Avengers #8 (September 1964), created by the legendary Stan Lee''Stan Lee'' (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922 ... More and Jack Kirby''Jack Kirby'' (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – Fe... More. He showed up in classic storylines like Avengers Forever, Young Avengers, and Kang Dynasty. He’s also been in animated shows like Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Kang’s Powers & Abilities
| Power/Ability | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genius-level intellect | Kang is a brilliant scientist, engineer, and inventor, capable of creating and using advanced technology from the future. | Inherited from his ancestor Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards. |
| Master strategist, tactician, and field commander | Kang is an expert in warfare, politics, and diplomacy, having conquered and ruled many worlds and timelines. He is also a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. | Learned from his studies of history and his experiences as a conqueror. |
| Time travel | Kang can travel through time and across dimensions, using his ship or his armor. He can also manipulate the timestream and peer into various timelines. | Acquired from his discovery of the time machine plans left by his ancestor in the citadel. |
| Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability | Kang’s armor enhances his physical attributes, allowing him to lift 5 tons, move faster than the eye can see, and withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. | Developed from his access to advanced technology from the future. |
| Telekinesis | Kang can move objects with his mind, using his armor. He can also levitate himself and others. | Developed from his access to advanced technology from the future. |
| Energy, hologram and force-field projection | Kang can project various forms of energy, such as lasers, plasma, and anti-gravitons, from his gauntlets or his armor. He can also create realistic holograms and force-fields that can shield him from a direct nuclear strike. | Developed from his access to advanced technology from the future. |
| Ability to control other forms of technology | Kang can interface with and control any form of technology, using his armor or his devices. He can also hack, reprogram, or disable any electronic system. | Developed from his access to advanced technology from the future. |
Kang recently made his live-action debut in the MCU film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), played by Jonathan Majors. Majors also portrayed Kang variants like He Who Remains in the Disney+ series LokiAbout Loki - Wiki SectionInformationReal NameLoki LaufeysonA... More. However, Marvel Studios dropped Majors in December 2023, so it’s unclear if Kang will be back. Majors is known for roles in The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020), and got an Emmy nom for Lovecraft Country.
