Kraglin is a fictional alien appearing in

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. Created by plotter

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, writer

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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 media set in the

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, including the films ''

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'' (2014), ''

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'' (2017), '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), '' Thor: Love and Thunder'', ''

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'' (both 2022), ''

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'' (2023), and the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021).

Publication history

The character, created by plotter

, writer

Ernie Hart Ernest Huntley Hart
at the L ...

and artist

Don Heck Donald L. HeckDonald L. Heck
at the Social Security Death Index. Retrieved on Septembe ...

, 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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and the Wasp. 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. When they are in

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and

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investigate a monster attacking boats in the ocean where they run into a

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that is being used by Kraglin and his fellow A-Chilitarians in capturing people for their plot to study the captive fishermen and sailors and take over Earth.''Tales to Astonish'' #46. Marvel Comics. 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 appears in the ''

'' episode "Back in Black," voiced by

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. This version has a human appearance like his

counterpart.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Kraglin Obfonteri appears in media set in the

(MCU), portrayed by

. This version is a member of the Ravagers, serves as

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's first mate, and has a human-like appearance. Additionally, ''

'' writer/director

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has stated that Kraglin is

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

''. He 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 ''

''. 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 briefly appears in the live-action film '' Avengers: Endgame''. He leads the Ravagers in helping the Guardians and the

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fight

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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 ''

''. * Kraglin will appear in the upcoming live-action film ''

''.

Video games

The MCU version of Kraglin appears in ''

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''. He appears in the ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' DLC.

References

External links

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