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Kanto

Kanto was an inhabitant of Apokolips and a loyal servant of Darkseid.

History

Arriving to Earth

Kanto intro

When Darkseid first set his sights on Earth, he sent Kanto to supply Bruno Mannheim with Apokoliptian technology. Mannheim, meanwhile, had failed to commit a great crime; robbing a gold reserve with a tank, as Superman had thwarted it. Mannheim was having a meeting with his lieutenants, grousing about how Superman ruins it for them, when Kanto appeared out of the blue. Intergang turned their pistols on him, believing Kanto to be an intruder, but Kanto calmly used a staff to break apart their pistols, claiming to be sent by "his boss", who was impressed with Mannheim and displayed some weaponry. The Intergang members were impressed, as one of Kanto's weapons was a laser so powerful that it turned tempered steel into melted goop. Mannheim wanted the goods, and was willing to pay dearly for them, only to be told by Kanto they were free. Still somewhat skeptical, Mannheim remarked that "free can be very expensive", but now was confident to lead Intergang on another heist. This time Intergang committed a train robbery, which the weapons were capable of beating back Superman. Kanto reappeared, saying he was pleased with Intergang's performance, and allowed them access to more advanced items.

The alliance between Kanto and Mannheim was uncovered by Dan Turpin, who put an end to it with Superman's help. Disappointed with Mannheim's failure to kill Superman, Kanto left Earth and returned to Apokolips. Mannheim saw his underlings apprehended by the Metropolis police, and Turpin was coming to arrest him as well. In desperation, Mannheim jumped into the boom tube just before Kanto closed it. Mannheim then found himself on Apokolips where he would experience a different loss of liberty than being under arrest on Earth; now being bonded into slavery to Darkseid.[1]

Darkseid's return

A few years later, with Darkseid missing after his last encounter with Superman,[3] Apokolips was caught in a civil war.[4] During the war, Kanto sided with Virman Vundabar against Granny Goodness's faction. When Darkseid was resurrected, Kanto quickly showed his loyalty to him. As Darkseid expressed his wish to invade Earth, though, Kanto respectfully reminded him that the treaty with New Genesis was still in place. Darkseid smiled at Kanto and asked him: "Where do you think I'm going next?"[2]

Appearances

Superman: The Animated Series

Justice League Unlimited

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Evanier, Mark (writer) & Geda, Curt (director) (February 1, 1997). "Tools of the Trade". Superman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 12 (airdate). Episode 12 (production). Kids WB!.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wayne, Matt (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (May 6, 2006). "Alive!". Justice League Unlimited. Season 2. Episode 12 (airdate). Episode 38 (production). Cartoon Network.
  3. ↑ Fogel, Rich (writer) & Timm, Bruce (story) & Lukic, Butch (director) (July 5, 2003). "Twilight, Part II". Justice League. Season 2. Episode 2 (airdate). Episode 32 (production). Cartoon Network.
  4. ↑ Steranko, Jim (story) & DeMatteis, J.M. (teleplay) & Riba, Dan (director) (February 12, 2005). "The Ties That Bind". Justice League Unlimited. Season 1. Episode 15 (airdate). Episode 15 (production). Cartoon Network.

External links


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Apokolips
Bernadeth • Darkseid • Desaad • Granny Goodness • Kalibak • Kanto • Lashina • Mad Harriet • Mantis • Steppenwolf • Stompa • Virman Vundabar
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