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Who Is Zoltar? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zoltar (Company-Licensed): Zoltar leads the Alien forces to invade earth, but failed the attempt in the battle with Earth's heroes, The G- Force

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Zoltar is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 55 comic issue appearances. Zoltar leads the Alien forces to invade earth, but failed the attempt in the battle with Earth's heroes, The G- Force

Who is Zoltar?

Zoltar was the main villain of the series "Battle of the Planets", an American loose adaptation of the Japanese "Gatchaman". He was based on Berg Katse, a Gatchaman villain. However the two characters have significant differences. Berg was a high-ranking member of terrorist group Galactor, trying to take over the natural resources of Earth. He appeared to be a normal human but was the result of genetic engineering, fusing together two fraternal twins while in the womb of their mother. As a result Berg was born with both male and female components. His body switched genders numerous times in his life. The process was involuntary in his childhood and teenage years.

Key facts

Zoltar is of alien origin and first appeared in "G Force to the Rescue!". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 55 recorded issue appearances, Zoltar ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zoltar?

Zoltar leads the Alien forces to invade earth, but failed the attempt in the battle with Earth's heroes, The G- Force

When did Zoltar first appear?

Zoltar first appeared in "G Force to the Rescue!".

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