Who Is Kip Hölm? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kip Hölm is a Marvel comic book character, with over 5 comic issue appearances. A psychic of the Scantia of Windhölme, Kip was rescued from slavery by Starlord and would become the adopted heir of the Spartoi Empire

Who is Kip Hölm?

Kip is of the Scantia race, a sea faring people originally from Jaeger IV who had settled on the planet Windhölme. Kip is the son of Gunnar Hölm, a member of the planetary council, and is known as a 'windrunner' by his people as he has a psychic talent that leads his people in battle with the sea creatures known as the Kraken and their endless hunts of one another. His race was nearly exterminated by the Ariguans , a reptilian like race, who enslaved Kip and the younger population of his species. Aboard the slave ship, Kip rebelled, which nearly cost him his life. He escaped with the help of another slave named Sandy . Together they joined Starlord and the slaves were freed. But Kip demanded justice for the deaths of his parents and they joined Starlord to the planet Cinnabar to face the man behind the killings - Kyras Shakati . After defeating Shakati, Kip and Sandy went to Sparta, capital of the Spartoi Empire , and were captured by rebellious uncle of Emperor Jason , Gareth .

Key facts

Kip Hölm is of human origin and first appeared in "Windhölme". The character is published by Marvel. With 5 recorded issue appearances, Kip Hölm ranks among the most featured characters in comics.