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When the Atlantean [[barbarian]] [[Attuma]] takes over the city of Atlantis, Orka is pardoned from his exile and joins the Imperial Army. Part of an invasion force that attacks the surface world, Orka battles the Avengers and the [[Fantastic Four]], but is defeated by heroine [[She-Hulk]] and the [[Black Panther (comics)|Black Panther]] and imprisoned.<ref>''Avengers Annual'' #18 (Dec. 1989). Marvel Comics.</ref> |
When the Atlantean [[barbarian]] [[Attuma]] takes over the city of Atlantis, Orka is pardoned from his exile and joins the Imperial Army. Part of an invasion force that attacks the surface world, Orka battles the Avengers and the [[Fantastic Four]], but is defeated by heroine [[She-Hulk]] and the [[Black Panther (comics)|Black Panther]] and imprisoned.<ref>''Avengers Annual'' #18 (Dec. 1989). Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Orka escapes imprisonment<ref>''Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault'' (1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> and joins |
Orka escapes imprisonment<ref>''Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault'' (1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> and joins [[Marine (ocean)|marine]] team [[Deep Six (Marvel Comics)|Deep Six]] (also consisting of Attuma, Nagala, [[Piranha (comics)|Piranha]], [[Sea Urchin (comics)|Sea Urchin]] and Tiger Shark). The group attack the [[United States]] and battles the Avengers and the [[Supreme Soviets|People's Protectorate]] and are eventually defeated.<ref>''Avengers'' #319 - 324 (July - Oct. 1990). Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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After the events of the [[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]],<ref>''Civil War'' #1 - 7 (July 2006 - Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> Orka features in the title [[Heroes for Hire]] and joins the team ( |
Orka features in several other Marvel titles such as ''Fantastic Four''<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #336 (Jan. 1990)</ref> ''[[She-Hulk]]''<ref>''She-Hulk'' vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> and the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]].<ref>''Defenders'' vol. 2, #7 (Sep. 2001) & 11 (Jan. 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> After the events of the [[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]],<ref>''Civil War'' #1 - 7 (July 2006 - Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> Orka features in the title [[Heroes for Hire]] and joins the team (also falling in [[love]] with fellow member [[Misty Knight]]).<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' #4 (Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> He also strikes up a friendship with the Heroes for Hire's invulnerable administrative assistant.<ref>''Daughters of the Dragon'' #3 (Mar. 2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> Orka is killed in combat by a [[Doombot]] (a robotic copy of villain [[Doctor Doom]]) reprogrammed by the [[Headmen]].<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #8 (May 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline, Orka was seen in Erebus gambling for his resurrection. He is later seen on [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]]'s jury at the trial of [[Zeus (Marvel Comics)|Zeus]].<ref>''Incredible Hercules'' #129. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline, Orka was seen in Erebus gambling for his resurrection. He is later seen on [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]]'s jury (alongside [[Abomination (comics)|Abomination]], [[Armless Tiger Man]], Artume, [[Baron Zemo|Baron Heinrich Zemo]], [[Commander Kraken]], [[Iron Monger]], [[Jack O'Lantern (Marvel Comics)|Jack O'Lantern]], Kyknos, Nessus, [[Scourge of the Underworld]], and [[Veranke]]) at the trial of [[Zeus (Marvel Comics)|Zeus]].<ref>''Incredible Hercules'' #129. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Orka turns up alive and is imprisoned in the Cellar by soldiers working for [[Regent (comics)|Regent]]'s company Empire Unlimited.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 4 #13. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
Orka turns up alive and is imprisoned in the Cellar by soldiers working for [[Regent (comics)|Regent]]'s company Empire Unlimited.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 4 #13. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #23 (March 1970) |
Created by | Roy Thomas (writer) Marie Severin (artist) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Orka |
Species | Homo mermanus |
Team affiliations | Heroes for Hire Deep Six Brand Corporation Defenders of the Deep |
Partnerships | Warlord Krang Virago |
Notable aliases | Killer Whale |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, size and durability Superhuman swimming speed Ability to breathe both on land and in water Able to communicate with and summon killer whales via high-pitched whistles Orca-based empowerment Formerly: Land adaptation via belt |
Orka is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Roy Thomas and Marie Severin, and has a killer whale theme. Orka primarily appears as a villain fighting the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and the Defenders, and also appears as a member of Heroes for Hire.
Publication history
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Orka first appears in Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #23 (March 1970) and was created by Roy Thomas and Marie Severin.
Fictional character biography
Orka was originally an Atlantean soldier in the army of Warlord Krang, and aids the renegade Krang when he attempts to usurp the Atlantean throne from Namor. When this attempt fails, Orka goes into exile from Atlantis with Krang. Orka is then chosen to be the test subject of Dr. Dorcas, the marine scientist who created Tiger Shark, one of Namor's arch foes. Courtesy of a belt with a psionic amplifier, Orka is given the power of a killer whale, and aids Krang once more against Namor.[1] The character skirmishes with fellow creation Tiger Shark, and the pair cause an undersea avalanche that buries them for several months.[2]
Orka eventually freed himself and allies with the other-dimensional Virago, and after battling Namor twice is defeated.[3] The Brand Corporation (a subsidiary of Roxxon Energy Corporation) summon Orka with the aid of the Serpent Crown, and in exchange for his aid is augmented: the character's size is increased to 20 feet (6.1 m) tall and his natural abilities are increased, eliminating the need for the psionic belt. Orka is sent on a mission that brings him into conflict with superhero team the Avengers, with Thunder God Thor knocking him unconscious.[4]
When the Atlantean barbarian Attuma takes over the city of Atlantis, Orka is pardoned from his exile and joins the Imperial Army. Part of an invasion force that attacks the surface world, Orka battles the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, but is defeated by heroine She-Hulk and the Black Panther and imprisoned.[5]
Orka escapes imprisonment[6] and joins marine team Deep Six (also consisting of Attuma, Nagala, Piranha, Sea Urchin and Tiger Shark). The group attack the United States and battles the Avengers and the People's Protectorate and are eventually defeated.[7]
Orka features in several other Marvel titles such as Fantastic Four[8] She-Hulk[9] and the Defenders.[10] After the events of the Civil War,[11] Orka features in the title Heroes for Hire and joins the team (also falling in love with fellow member Misty Knight).[12] He also strikes up a friendship with the Heroes for Hire's invulnerable administrative assistant.[13] Orka is killed in combat by a Doombot (a robotic copy of villain Doctor Doom) reprogrammed by the Headmen.[14]
During the "Dark Reign" storyline, Orka was seen in Erebus gambling for his resurrection. He is later seen on Pluto's jury (alongside Abomination, Armless Tiger Man, Artume, Baron Heinrich Zemo, Commander Kraken, Iron Monger, Jack O'Lantern, Kyknos, Nessus, Scourge of the Underworld, and Veranke) at the trial of Zeus.[15]
Orka turns up alive and is imprisoned in the Cellar by soldiers working for Regent's company Empire Unlimited.[16]
Orka appears as a member of Namor's Defenders of the Deep.[17] Orka was shown being attacked by [Hyperion (comics)|Hyperion]] of the Squadron Supreme of America.[18]
Powers and abilities
Orka is an exceptionally strong Atlantean, who courtesy of Doctor Dorcas' enhancements Orka has superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, and agility. Orka originally wore a belt which by psionic means provided the added power of a killer whale to the character's already considerable strength. The belt also allowed Orka to exist for indefinite periods on land although he was not at full strength due to dehydration. Using surgical and electrochemical enhancements, the Brand Corporation augmented Orka's natural abilities, which allowed him to retain his strength without the use of the belt. The experimentation also increased Orka's size, resilience and endurance, but at the cost of reduced intelligence. Orka can communicate with and summon killer whales through high-pitched whistles; so long as there are killers whales in his vicinity Orka's physical abilities increase several time over. He can also swim at superhuman speeds.
References
- ^ Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #23 (Mar. 1970). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #24 (Apr. 1970). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #66 - 67 (Oct. - Nov. 1973). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers #149 (July 1976). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers Annual #18 (Dec. 1989). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault (1991). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers #319 - 324 (July - Oct. 1990). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Fantastic Four #336 (Jan. 1990)
- ^ She-Hulk vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Defenders vol. 2, #7 (Sep. 2001) & 11 (Jan. 2002). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War #1 - 7 (July 2006 - Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Heroes for Hire #4 (Jan. 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Daughters of the Dragon #3 (Mar. 2006). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Heroes for Hire vol. 2 #8 (May 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Incredible Hercules #129. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 4 #13. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers Vol. 8 #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers Vol. 8 #11. Marvel Comics.
External links
- Orka at the Marvel Universe wiki
- Orka at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- The Grand Comics Database entry for the comic containing Orka's debut