Classic Cover of the Day - THORsday Edition

Classic Cover of the Day (THORsday Edition)

the Mighty Thor Vol. 1 #148

MARVEL (January 1968)

Saturday Showcase: Super-Skrull

Super Skrull Vs the Illuminati 

    With all the talk about the release of Captain Marvel this week, I figured now would be a great time to showcase one of my favorite villains from back in the day.  We all know the skrulls will make their debut in the film about Carol Danvers, but their is one Skrull in particular that I am a fan of.  That Skrull's name is Kl'rt, but you may also know him as the Super-Skrull.

    Kl'rt is from Tarnax IV (in the Tarnax system of the Andromeda Galaxy) and was given the combined powers of the Fantastic Four so that he could destroy them once and for all so that the Skrulls could conquer Earth.  Although he was a powerful villain, he has always been conquered only to return to reek havoc on other heroes in his conquest of the Earth.  He has stood toe to toe with the Hulk and Thor and has still lived to talk about it.  He is very powerful, don't get me wrong, he just hasn't gotten the edge on the heroes...yet.

    Kl'rt is a character created by the late Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.  He was first introduced to the world back in September of 1963 in issue #18 of the Fantastic Four.  He has been giving Marvel hell ever since.

Super-Skrull first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

   Some of Kl'rt's powers and abilities include: shape-shifting (like all Skrulls) but, thanks to his re-engineering by Skrull scientists, he has versions of the Fantastic Four's superpowers. These include greater malleability; superhuman strength, stamina and durability; flight, heat manipulation and energy projection (in the forms of plasma, concussive force and anti-matter blasts); invisibility and the creation of invisible force fields. He has developed his expertise over time. The Super-Skrull also has a unique power: the ability to control the minds of others or paralyze them by emitting hypnotic force from his eyes. 

   Kl'rt may be an impressive specimen, but he isn't the only Super-Skrull as we would later find out in the Secret Invasion story-line from Marvel Comics (2008-2009).  Some of these skrulls included versions of  Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, Elektra, Spider-Woman, Colossus, and Giant Man to name a few.

Secret Invasion: the new breed of Super-Skrulls 

    Although we know that Kl'rt is no longer the only Super-Skrull, we also know that he was the original.  That is why I will always think of him as the one and only Super-Skrull.  He was the one that I watched battle my favorite heroes as a child so he holds that place in my heart.  I just hoe you can find room in your heart to learn more about Kl'rt, the Super-Skrull.  

Kl'rt Vs The Ultimates

    As I wrap up this week's showcase, I can only think to myself about how the Captain Marvel movie should at least mention him as he was known in the Skrull army, and that is as General Kl'rt.  I can understand if he wasn't super yet since Disney just recently bought back the Fantastic Four rights from Sony.  So there is always the possibility of an F4 film to take on the Skrulls (one can dream).  

Until next time, get your READ on!

Super-Skrull Victorious?

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Hawkman episode #2 (1960's)

A Visit to Venus -

Octo-armed aliens capture a manned space probe and use it to lure Hawkman to a trap.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Atom