Who Is Marcus Kang? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Marcus Kang is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Marcus Kang XXIII, with over 42 comic issue appearances. Marcus Kang is the son of the time-travelling world conqueror known as Kang.

Who is Marcus Kang?

For the original Scarlet Centurion: see Kang . Origin Marcus Kang was the 23rd in the long line of sons conceived throughout time by Kang the Conqueror and various women. Each child was born and named Marcus Kang with the hope that he could be the heir to Kang. Kang wound up killing the first 22 Marcus Kangs, deeming them unworthy, however Marcus Kang XXIII was the first to show potential to be a suitable successor. After training under his father for years, Marcus adopted the Scarlet Centurion identity, a guise formerly used by his father. Creation Marcus Kang was created by Kurt Busiek and Alan Davis and first appeared in Avengers #38. Powers and Abilities Marcus Kang trained under Kang and was adept at unarmed combat. He used a energy staff and had access to many of his father's time travelling gadgets.

Key facts

Marcus Kang is of human origin and first appeared in "Above and Beyond". The character is published by Marvel. With 42 recorded issue appearances, Marcus Kang ranks among the most featured characters in comics.