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Marcus Kang XXIII

Marcus Kang XXIII

5 appearances · Copper/Modern Age · 1992–2014
Who is Marcus Kang XXIII?

A descendant from the far future, Marcus Kang XXIII carries the legacy of the Kang dynasty — bearing the conqueror's lineage across deep time. He emerged in a story alongside Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Nathaniel Richards, suggesting ties to the Kang the Conqueror bloodline.

A figure from the far future stepping into Marvel's present, Marcus Kang XXIII made his entrance in Captain America Annual #11 in 1992, brought to life by Roy Thomas and Larry Alexander during the Copper Age. With a name that evokes dynasty and deep time, this character carries the weight of legacy in every appearance — sharing pages with titans like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor Odinson, Nathaniel Richards, and Hank Pym, which is rarefied company by any measure. His handful of appearances across Avengers and beyond, stretching all the way to 2014, make him a rare and intriguing footnote in Marvel's sprawling tapestry — the kind of obscure gem that rewards the dedicated reader who loves digging into the corners of the timeline.

★ First appearance
Captain America Annual #11
Jan 1992

Top series

Covers through the years — 1992–2014

Captain America Annual #11 1992
Captain America Annual #11
Avengers #40 2001
Avengers #40
Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Captain America Reloaded #[nn] 2014
Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Captain America Reloaded #[nn]

Appearances

Captain America Annual (1971)
#11
Avengers (1998)
Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Captain America Reloaded (2014)