Orkais a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics.The character was created byRoy ThomasandMarie Severin,and has akiller whaletheme. Orka primarily appears as a villain fighting theAvengers,theFantastic Four,She-Hulk,and theDefenders,and also appears as a member ofHeroes for Hire.
| Orka | |
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 Orka's debut appearance inSub-Mariner#23 (March 1970). Art byMarie Severin. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Prince Namor, theSub-Mariner#23 (March 1970)[1] |
| Created by | Roy Thomas(writer) Marie Severin(artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Orka |
| Species | Homo mermanus |
| Team affiliations | Heroes for Hire Deep Six Brand Corporation Defenders of the Deep |
| Partnerships | Warlord Krang Virago |
| Notable aliases | Killer Whale |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, size and durability Superhuman swimming speed Ability to breathe both on land and in water Able to communicate with and summon killer whales via high-pitched whistles Orca-based empowerment Formerly: Land adaptation via belt |
Publication history
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Orka first appears inPrince Namor, the Sub-Mariner#23 (March 1970) and was created byRoy ThomasandMarie Severin.[2]
Fictional character biography
editOrka is an Atlantean soldier who servesKrangand aids him in an attempt to usurp the Atlantean throne fromNamor.When this attempt fails, Orka goes into exile and is givenorca-based abilities by scientistLemuel Dorcas.[3]However, he battles Dorcas' other creationTiger Shark,causing an undersea avalanche that buries them for several months.[4]
Orka eventually escapes and allies with the other-dimensional Virago, and after battling Namor twice is defeated.[5]The Brand Corporation (a subsidiary ofRoxxon Energy Corporation) summon Orka with the aid of theSerpent Crownand augment his abilities. Orka is sent on a mission that brings him into conflict with superhero team theAvengers,withThorknocking him unconscious.[6]
When the AtlanteanbarbarianAttumatakes over Atlantis, Orka is pardoned from his exile and joins the Imperial Army. Part of an invasion force that attacks the surface world, Orka battles the Avengers and theFantastic Four,but is defeated by heroineShe-Hulkand theBlack Pantherand imprisoned.[7]
Orka escapes imprisonment[8]and joins marine teamDeep Six(also consisting of Attuma, Nagala,Piranha,Sea Urchinand Tiger Shark). The group attack theUnited Statesand battles the Avengers and thePeople's Protectorateand are eventually defeated.[9]
Orka features in several other Marvel titles such asFantastic Four,[10]She-Hulk[11]and theDefenders.[12]After the events of theCivil War,[13]Orka features in the titleHeroes for Hireand joins the team before being killed by aDoombot.[14][15][16]
During the "Dark Reign"storyline, Orka appears in Erebus gambling to be resurrected. He is later seen onPluto's jury duringZeus' trial.[17]
Orka turns up alive and is imprisoned in the Cellar by soldiers working forRegent's company Empire Unlimited.[18]
Orka later appears as a member of Namor's Defenders of the Deep.[19][20]
Powers and abilities
editOrka possesses superhuman physical abilities, and wields a belt that allows him to remain on land indefinitely. He can communicate with and summon orcas through high-pitched whistles, and gains further strength in their presence.
In other media
editOrka appears in theAvengers Assembleepisode "King Breaker", voiced byRoger Craig Smith.[21]
References
edit- ^Rovin, Jeff(1987).The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains.New York: Facts on File. p. 254.ISBN0-8160-1356-X.[1]
- ^Grant, John (1998).Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters(2nd ed.). Hyperion. p. 254.ISBN978-0786863365.
- ^Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner#23 (Mar. 1970). Marvel Comics.
- ^Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner#24 (Apr. 1970). Marvel Comics.
- ^Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner#66 - 67 (Oct. - Nov. 1973). Marvel Comics.
- ^Avengers#149 (July 1976). Marvel Comics.
- ^Avengers Annual#18 (Dec. 1989). Marvel Comics.
- ^Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault(1991). Marvel Comics.
- ^Avengers#319 - 324 (July - Oct. 1990). Marvel Comics.
- ^Fantastic Four#336 (Jan. 1990)
- ^She-Hulkvol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006). Marvel Comics.
- ^Defendersvol. 2, #7 (Sep. 2001) & 11 (Jan. 2002). Marvel Comics.
- ^Civil War#1 - 7 (July 2006 - Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^Heroes for Hire#4 (Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^Daughters of the Dragon#3 (Mar. 2006). Marvel Comics.
- ^Heroes for Hirevol. 2 #8 (May 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^Incredible Hercules#129. Marvel Comics.
- ^Amazing Spider-ManVol. 4 #13. Marvel Comics.
- ^AvengersVol. 8 #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^AvengersVol. 8 #11. Marvel Comics.
- ^"Commander Orka Voice -Avengers Assemble(TV Show) ".Behind The Voice Actors.RetrievedAugust 26,2024.A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
External links
edit- OrkaatMarvel.com
- Orkaat The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- The Grand Comics Databaseentry for the comic containing Orka's debut