- Takron-Galtos
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sortkey=PAGENAMETakron-Galtos is a fictional
planet in theDC Comics universe. It first appeared in "Adventure Comics " #359 (August, 1967).History
Takron-Galtos is a planet-sized
prison built to house the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy. It exists in the 20th Century, as shown in "Justice League of America" #247, February 1986. It is featured in "JLA" #21, August 1998, whenAdam Strange , along with the League, tricks an invading force of aliens, the En'teran Slavemasters. The aliens end up teleported to the surface of Takron-Galtos.Takron Galtos is currently in continuity as an off-world holding area for many of the DCU's supervillains, who've recently been captured by
Amanda Waller 'sSuicide Squad .Future timeline
It is still in use in the 30th Century. Most of the prison functions are automated, and the administrative staff consists of a warden and a small group of Science Police.
In Takron-Galtos' first appearance, members of the
Legion of Super-Heroes are imprisoned there after the new President of Earth, Kandro Boltax, outlaws the Legion. The young superheroes are released after Boltax is revealed to be the supervillainUniverso , who had turned the population of Earth against the Legion by putting a mind control chemical in the water.The Legion would eventually send many of their deadliest foes to Takron-Galtos, including members of the
Fatal Five , theTime Trapper , various members of theLegion of Super-Villains , andMordru .The prison proves to be imperfect. In "Legion Worlds" #5, Oct. 2001, an escapee from Takron provides much trouble for
Karate Kid andFerro Lad .In "Legion of Super-Heroes" vol. 3, #18 (January 1986), Takron-Galtos is destroyed by a wave of
anti-matter during the "Crisis on Infinite Earths ". The planet Labyrinth becomes the new prison planet in its place.In the miniseries ,
Superboy-Prime launches an attack on Takron-Galtos and frees every inmate. He then proceeds to scorch the planet's surface and brand it with the Superman insignia.Appearances in other media
Takron-Galtos has appeared or been mentioned in several episodes of the "Legion of Super Heroes" animated television series. As in the comic books, Takron-Galtos is used as a prison planet for the galaxy's worst criminals.
ee also
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List of correctional facilities in comics
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