Who Is Yellow Claw? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Yellow Claw is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Plan Tzu, with over 150 comic issue appearances. A crime lord who wants total world domination. He sure deserves his reputation as the Master of Terror.

Who is Yellow Claw?

Origin Yellow Claw The mastermind known as the Yellow Claw was born over one hundred and fifty years ago in mainland China . He was the 19th Century descendant of Genghis Khan . A genius in biochemistry, the Yellow Claw has formulated elixirs that have prolonged his life span, enabling him to retain his physical vitality over the century and a half of his existence. For decades the Yellow Claw has dedicated himself to achieving world domination. He claimed that he had the birthright to rule Atlas Foundation, a foundation which was trying to make the ancient Mongol Empire continue forever. As Plan Tzu grew older, he didn't care about the pursuits of the Atlas Foundation and he hoped his successor as the ruler would use its secret power for the good of humanity. Yellow Claw chose Woo Yen Jet as their successor. This successor moved to America, as Woo Yen Jet's parents did not want any part of Khan's legacy.

Key facts

Yellow Claw is of human origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 150 recorded issue appearances, Yellow Claw ranks among the most featured characters in comics.