Katko

KATKO

Real Name: Katko

Class: Human technology-user

Occupation: Would-be chieftain

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: South America

First Appearance: Sea Devils #4 (March-April, 1962)

Powers: Like all Condor Indians Katko was adapted to life at high altitudes, and could hold his breathe underwater for extraordinary amounts of time. Katko wore a condor costume that allowed him to glide, and commanded a giant condor steed.

History: (Sea Devils #4) - Katko vied with his rival Takal for leadership of their people, the Condor Indians of South America. They both had supporters, with Takal preaching peace, and Katko insisting that they invade and conquer their peaceful neighbors. Custom held that neither could hold sway until one was defeated in combat, but Katko refused to offer a challenge, hoping to kill Takal by treachery. He captured Takal, tied him to a stake in the ocean, and set piranha on him. The Sea Devils and a scientific expedition were searching for the lost Condor Temple, discovered Takal, and rescued him. Takal paraded the Devils before his people to gain their support; the Devils technology appeared to be magic to the Condors. Takal agreed to lead them to the Condor Temple, which was underwater in a volcano crater. Katko tried to kill the Devils, and ambushed them in the temple. He challenged Sea Devil leader Dane Dorrance to personal combat after severing his air hose. He was sure his natural ability to hold his breathe would let him easily defeat Dane and claim rule over the Condors. Against all odds Dane defeated him, and the Condors chose to side with the peaceful Takal.

Comments: Created by Bob Haney & Russ Heath.