Who Is Orka? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Orka is a Marvel comic book character, with over 107 comic issue appearances. Orka is an Atlantean who was augmented by Dr. Dorcas to fight Namor the Sub-Mariner.

Who is Orka?

Origin Orka was originally an Atlantean soldier and loyal follower to Warlord Krang . Orka continued to follow Krang after his exile from Atlantis by Namor . Krang would discover the hidden fortress of Doctor Dorcas as they searched for wealth and treasures from sunken frigates. They agreed to become allies but Dorcas needed a subject for one of his experiments, one with limited intelligence. Orka would be that test subject and be placed inside a chamber attached to various tubes and wires. Dorcas would transfer the power and abilities of the killer whale into Orka where he began to grow in strength and stature. Orka could also breathe indefinitely out of water, communicate with killer whales and was given a belt that formed a connection with the machine that sustained his powers. Namor would discover the hidden fortress when he followed a horde of killer whales to the base and found out that Lady Dorma was being held captive by Dorcas and was in cahoots with Krang.

Key facts

Orka is of other origin and first appeared in "The Coming of Orka!". The character is published by Marvel. With 107 recorded issue appearances, Orka ranks among the most featured characters in comics.