Who Is Myg? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Myg is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Myg hails from the planet of Lythyl and became the second Karate Kid. He was a member of the Legion Academy, the Legion of Substitute Heroes, and eventually the Legion of Superheroes.

Who is Myg?

Origin Myg grew up on the lawless world of Lythyl, where one is either a slave or a master, depending on his or her ability to fight. Myg learned quickly, and by his early teens had become a martial arts master. He was then asked to become one of Lythyl's ruling council known as the Three Judges. Creation Karate Kid II was created by Paul Levitz , Steve Lightle , and Larry Mahlstedt Character Evolution Bronze Age Karate Kid II (Bronze Age) After Val Armorr , the first Karate Kid, died, Timber Wolf and Sensei Toshiaki, who was one of Val Armorr's teachers traveled to Lythyl to fulfill a stipulation in Karate Kid's will. Intrigued by this honorable concept, Myg became their guide to Lythyl and learned about their way of life. After sparring with Myg, Sensei Toshiaki saw the potential for good in Myg, and decided to get him away from Lythyl. Timber Wolf and Sensei Toshiaki then knocked Myg unconscious, and brought him to Val Armorr's grave on Shanghalla . There they told him of Karate Kid's legend.

Key facts

Myg is of human origin and first appeared in "If You Think the Khunds are Cuddly, You'll Love the Lythyls". The character is published by DC Comics. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Myg ranks among the most featured characters in comics.