- Garguax
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character_name = Garguax
publisher =DC Comics
debut = "Doom Patrol " v1 #91 (November 1964)
creators =Arnold Drake (script)Bruno Premiani (art)
alter_ego =
full_name =Unknown
species =
homeworld =
alliances =Brotherhood of Evil
aliases =
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powers = NoneGarguax is a fictional
supervillian in theDC Comics universe. He first appeared in "Doom Patrol " v1 #91 (November 1964)Fictional character biography
Garguax is the exiled leader of an unnamed alien planet. Arriving on Earth in "Doom Patrol" #91, he attempts to conquer the planet with his advanced technology. The Doom Patrol defeats him by blowing up his spaceship.
Garguax returns in "Doom Patrol" #96, this time allying himself with the
Brotherhood of Evil . He functions as a member of the group on several occasions, but in #111, May 1967, Garguax turns on them, Zarox-13, his superior from his home planet, having arrived to carry out his invasion plans. An uneasy truce between the Patrol and the Brotherhood leads to the extraterrestrials' defeat in #112, June 1967.Garguax' final appearance (except for a retroactive one in "" #1, July 2000) is in "Doom Patrol" vol. 2, #17-18. During the "Invasion!" storyline Garguax, after his services are rejected by the alien invasion force, joins forces with the Doom Patrol to defend the Earth. After the alien invasion is stopped, Garguax tries to double cross his old foes. The Chief destroys Garguax's spaceship with a laser beam, killing the alien in the process.
Powers and abilities
Garguax has no special powers, and is quite slow in Earth's gravity, due to his large size and obesity. Garguax has access to the advanced technology of his homeworld, including an army of androids known as the Plastic Men.
External links
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=garguax Unofficial Guide to DC Comics entry]
* [http://mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/tommorrow/G/Garguax.htm Garguax at the DC Comics Who's Who]
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