Khund
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| Khund | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966) |
The Khunds are a fictional alien race in the DC Universe, notable for extreme violence. They first appeared in Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966), as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century.[1]
Fictional history
[edit]The Khunds control a vast galactic empire and have an uneasy relationship with the United Planets (UP) that varies between uneasy détente and open warfare.[2]
The Khunds oppose the U.P. and the Legion on numerous occasions. They and the Dark Circle invade Earth during "Earthwar". Mordru is manipulating both sides and almost conquers Earth before the Legion stops him.[3]
Khundian Legionnaires
[edit]During the "Five Years Later" arc, Mordru begins invading planets throughout the galaxy, leading the Khunds to ally with the Legion. Four superpowered Khunds join the Legion: Firefist, a cyborg; his wife Veilmist, a teleporter; Blood Claw, who possesses indestructible claws; and Flederweb, a winged bounty hunter.[4] Blood Claw and Veilmist are later killed in battle, while Flederweb joins the Heroes of Lallor.[5][6]
Following the Zero Hour: Crisis in Time! reboot, the Khundian Legionnaires make a minor appearance in Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds.[7]
20th and 21st centuries
[edit]During the 20th and 21st centuries, the Khunds are enemies of the Thanagarians because of their planetary proximity.[8][9] They are among the aliens who attack Earth in Invasion!.[10] In Wonder Woman (vol. 3), #19 the Khund homeworld is devastated by Ichor aliens. With the assistance of Etta Candy and Wonder Woman, the Khund homeworld is saved and they gain their own Green Lantern protector.
In other media
[edit]Television
[edit]- The 21st-century Khunds appear in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Shadow of the Hawk".
- An unnamed Khund appears in the Supergirl episode "Falling".
Film
[edit]The Khunds appear in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.
Miscellaneous
[edit]The Khunds appear in Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century #3.
References
[edit]- ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
- ^ Adventure Comics #346-347 (July–August 1966)
- ^ Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241-245 (July–November 1978)
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #44 (June 1993)
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #46 - 48 (August - October 1993)
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #57 - #59 (May - July 1994)
- ^ Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #5 (September 2009)
- ^ Legends
- ^ Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966)
- ^ Invasion! #1-3 (January–March 1989)
External links
[edit]- More info on Khunds (be warned this site links Larry Niven's Kzin into Khund history)
