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Kang the Conqueror #1
| Writer | Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing |
| Artist | Carlos Magno |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
THE ORIGIN OF KANG!
The man called Kang the Conqueror has been a pharaoh, a villain, a warlord of the space ways and even, on rare occasions, a hero. Across all timelines, one fact seemed absolute: Time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror.
But the truth is more complex. Kang is caught in an endless cycle of creation and destruction dictated by time and previously unseen by any but the Conqueror himself. A cycle that could finally explain the enigma that is Kang. And a cycle that begins and ends with an old and broken Kang sending his younger self down a dark path...
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.8
Multiversity Comics - Matthew Blair
Aug 20, 2021Its a great introduction to a classic Marvel villain for new readers and presents an incredibly powerful villain in a deep and meaningful way. Read Full Review
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9.4
Comic Crusaders - M.R. Jafri
Aug 18, 2021In the end, Kang cannot stop his own stubborn will, and in this the cycle which creates the flawed villain is renewed. This book is a unique examination of not only what forms Kang, but what prevents humanity from breaking from past mistakes and forming what could be a better version of ourselves. Read Full Review
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9.3
Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope
Aug 18, 2021Sharp writing and brilliant art make this beginning into a miniseries that you don't want to miss. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Dan Spinelli
Aug 16, 2021Kang the Conqueror's first ongoing series pairs young Nathaniel Richards with Kang, one of his grizzled alternate selves, on a journey through the character's epic history.It reads like some crazy, cosmic version of "A Christmas Carol." Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Aug 18, 2021Kang the Conqueror #1 offers an introspective look at the time-traveling tyrant's life and promises to unravel his complicated history. If you are a fan of character-driven high-concept science fiction, or you want to learn more about Kang following the Season 1 finale of Loki, I'd suggest giving this book a read. With Jonathan Majors set to portray Kang in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania, the timing for this series couldn't be more perfect. Read Full Review
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BGCP - Andy MacGregor
Aug 22, 2021Kang the Conqueror #1 is a fascinating look back at the early beginnings of Nathaniel Richards in the 31st Century. And given his introduction (in some guise) in the MCU, it's only fitting that Marvel have released this series. The creative pairing of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing combine to great effect to bring us what is a complex character, with the potential to explore multiple storyline possibilities. This is certainly a book that I can see Marvel fans thoroughly enjoying. And given the success of LOKI, I'm sure some fans will be desperate to read more about the character. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerdly - Dean Fuller
Aug 26, 2021Then again, time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror you Fool! Read Full Review
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8.7
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Aug 16, 2021KANG THE CONQUEROR #1 not only provides some backstory into this intriguing new villain (new to the MCU that is) but procures a deeper dive into the ethical humanity of a young would-be villain who now witnessed and seen the horror and missteps of his future self. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Brett
Aug 18, 2021Kang the Conqueror #1 is a solid debut. It takes a rather complicated history and streamlines it in some ways. Add in some actual emotional ups and downs and you get a comic that's a solid ride and entertaining. Where the series goes will be intriguing but right now even if it's a comic version of "this is your life", it's a series that'll be worth picking up just to understand Kang's history. Read Full Review
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8.0
Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
Aug 18, 2021If you're ready to know more about Kang (to the degree that anyone can be said to know Kang), this issue is a fine place to start. It is a ripping yarn in the fine tradition of the Mighty Marvel Mythos. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comics Bookcase - Zack Quaintance
Aug 18, 2021Kang The Conqueror #1 delivers reader possibly intrigued by the characters appearance on the Loki TV show a portrait of the conqueror as a young man, who has his first infatuation. Its an odd thematic pairing, but the talented creators behind this book make it work, mostly. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comics: The Gathering - Charles Martin
Aug 18, 2021Kang The Conqueror #1 is a puzzle box of a comic that balances great intricacy in its words and art with ample servings of plot and character development. It can be read casually and it will not disappoint. All of the good creative work poured into the captions and the panels deserves closer attention, though. This is a comic built to savour. And if future issues continue to show this level of care with the complexities of Kang, this may be the start of something great. Read Full Review
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7.7
Sequential Planet - Ethan Maddux
Aug 18, 2021Kang The Conqueror #1 starts off shaky, but ultimately delivers on it's promise. Kelly and Lanzing show a fundamental understanding of one of my favorite characters and, though it's not perfect, the future of this book appears bright. Carlos Magno shows a side of himself I've never seen before and proves himself to be the right choice for this book. Let's cheers to Immortus, and Nathaniel, and Rama-tut, and whatever other version of Kang lovingly graces our eyeballs. Read Full Review
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7.5
Bleeding Cool - Hannibal Tabu
Aug 29, 2021If the last page is to be believed, and this is all set up a tour of various variants, it's less engaging. Likewise, if you're looking for Jonathan Majors, you will be sorely disappointed. However, the central character's struggle is very effective as a character study, which gives you an era-spanning yarn that keeps your attention. Read Full Review
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7.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Aug 18, 2021Although the story itself reads as equal parts retrospective, summary, and character thesis, it is dramatically more entertaining than the many internet explainers appearing in the wake of Kang's live action adaptation. Read Full Review
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6.5
Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
Aug 18, 2021Despite the potentially confusing nature of this series, I do think it'll make for a pretty sturdy collected edition when it's done, and a good "official" introduction to the character's comicbook counterpart when audiences finally get to meet him on the big screen. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.5
When I saw there was going to be a Kang mini-series I knew I was going to pick it up because I was very intrigued. I couldn't be happier that I did this is a tremendous first issue. Both the writing and art are fantastic! I'm really looking forward to the next issue this has the potential to be a fantastic series
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9.5
I really dug this. It was very wordy, to be sure, but it was incredibly well written, and the art was outstanding. I'm generally not the biggest fan of characters going back in time and meeting their younger selves...but if it makes sense for anyone to do it, it would be Kang. This was a super solid start and I'm hungry for more. Looking forward to seeing how this young Kang grows into the villain. Also... Mike del Mundo covers? *chef's kiss*
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9.0
Very well done. Not familiar with Kelly and Lanzing but from this one issue they knock it out of the park. Very well done story about can one really escape his nature even if he got another chance again and again? We'll see! Magno's art is truly amazing here and the time it must've took him to make some of those details has to be a lot. No shortcuts or scribbled small panels. Everything was on point from Magno. Great DelMundo cover and beautiful colors from Grundetjern!
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9.0
Much more than I expected!
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9.0
I thought this was great. There really isn't anything too new here but it's a nice dive into Kang for people who don't know much about Kang. It's extremely well written and the art is fantastic. I'm not normally a fan of these writers, much like Merlyn, they've never really done anything that I've enjoyed but this was fantastic. Carlos Magno and Espen's colors make a wonderful combination. The art is really good. Definitely worth the price of admission.
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8.5
I'm not a fan of Lanzing&Kelly at all, none of their work so far has ever done anything for me so I went into this with very low expectations. I'm glad to say I was surprised. Very good characterization of Kang and I can't stress enough how great Magno's art is. He draws Kang perfectly, a lot of artists that draw him make him look like a caricature, here he is very imposable. Looking forward to see what's next.
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8.5
I ended up liking this a lot more than I thought I would. Kang has never been my favorite villain, because he's... complicated, but I mean, they have a chance to streamline him a bit here, and make him more accessible, so I hope they do it. This was well-paced and well-written, I'm glad this team is finally doing something else. I don't believe I've read anything of theirs after their short Green Arrow run, which was also really good.
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8.5
I liked this. It had some great ideas and I just felt interested throughout. Curious to how this series plays out. Its got a lot of potential.
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8.0
The art is great. Story is intriguing. I will definitely check out issue #2.
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8.0
Young Nathaniel Richards of the 31st century enters the tutelage of Kang the Conqueror, then eventually rebels against his older self. I hate Kang. This comic, with its finely-crafted melodramatic narration, its intricate art, its self-defeating wheels-within-wheels schemes, and its paradoxes galore, helps me hate Kang for all the right reasons. A glorious portrait of a contemptible figure.
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7.5
Would you like to see Kang bitch-slap his younger self for wanting to save a new love? Look no further.
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7.0
Kang was in a show. Kang gets a comic book.
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