Who Is Kung? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kung is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Thomas Morita, with over 40 comic issue appearances. A master of martial arts able to shapeshift into any animal.

Who is Kung?

Born in the USA, Thomas Morita blamed the death of his Japanese immigrant parents and his other troubles on the alleged racial prejudice they encountered during the Great Depression. Hating America, Morita went to Japan and trained to be a Samurai. He also underwent a mystical experience that enabled him to transform into animals. Now known as Kung, the Assassin of a Thousand Claws, he was sent by the Japanese government during World War II on various missions in America. There, he clashed with the All-Star Squadron . Pre-Crisis, Kung died in 1943 during a battle with Wonder Woman . Post-Crisis, Kung was killed when he returned to Japan to convince Hirohito to surrender at the behest of the U.S. Army.

Key facts

Kung is of human origin and first appeared in "The Secret Origin of Wonder Woman". The character is published by DC Comics. With 40 recorded issue appearances, Kung ranks among the most featured characters in comics.