Who Is Kaluu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kaluu is a Marvel comic book character, with over 62 comic issue appearances. A powerful black magician and peer of the Ancient One, Kaluu is also a sometimes-ally of Dr. Strange.

Who is Kaluu?

Origin Kamar-Taj, a hidden land high in the Himalayas , was populated by a race of people who, though not outwardly advance, had developed the arts of joyous living to a degree undreamed of by more complex civilizations. It was the birthplace of both Kaluu and the Ancient One . They grew to manhood there, among gentle folk who knew not the meaning of war, whose lives were as free and bright as the laughter of their children. They tilled the Earth, and took their pleasure in the eternal pageantry of nature. Yet, Kaluu and the Ancient One did not choose to live as their brothers. Together, they plumbed the secrets of the supernatural. And together they discovered the means of harnessing mystic energies for their own use. They stood on the threshold of ultimate power.

Key facts

Kaluu is of human origin and first appeared in "The Enemy Within!; From the Nameless Nowhere Comes... Kaluu!". The character is published by Marvel. With 62 recorded issue appearances, Kaluu ranks among the most featured characters in comics.