Identity: Secret Identity · Race: Human · Affiliation: None
Baby Kang, a younger version of the infamous Kang the Conqueror, is an ambitious and cunning time traveler determined to shape the future to his liking. As Nathaniel Richards, a genius from the 31st century, he inherits vast technological prowess and seeks to change history through his mastery over time itself. Unlike his older counterpart, Baby Kang seeks redemption and a different path, but his methods often put him at odds with the very heroes he could one day become an ally to.
Despite his youth, Baby Kang possesses a brilliant mind that rivals some of the greatest heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe. His intelligence and strategic thinking often give him an upper hand, but his temper and arrogance sometimes cloud his judgment. Baby Kang is ruthless when pursuing his goals but occasionally shows signs of doubt and vulnerability, especially when confronted with the moral choices he faces as a time traveler. His quest for power is tempered by an unyielding desire to avoid the fate of the older Kang, whom he fears to become.
Baby Kang is an intriguing character that blends the best elements of a young hero and a villain. His genius and manipulation of time give him a sense of inevitability, but it's his internal struggle that really draws fans in. While his early appearances mostly cast him as a villain, his complex motivations hint at a future redemption arc, making him an interesting figure to follow in the Marvel Universe.
"The future is mine to shape."
"I will not become him. I will not."
"Time waits for no one."
Time manipulation experiments, Strategic planning, Studying history
Nathaniel Richards, a genius from the 31st century, discovered the technology of time travel and adopted the persona of Baby Kang, intending to reshape history for his own purposes. Having seen the fate of his future self, Kang the Conqueror, Nathaniel seeks to avoid the same path of corruption, though his actions often mirror those of his future self.
Baby Kang's early appearances saw him join the Young Avengers, initially attempting to oppose them. However, he later realized his own path was intertwined with that of the Avengers, and his experiences with them shaped his future choices as a hero and villain.
Baby Kang struggles with his identity and the fear that he is destined to repeat the mistakes of his future self.
Manifestation: Self-destructive behavior and attempts to change history
Dialect: Future English
Catchphrases: Time waits for no one, The future is mine to shape
Speech Patterns: Formal, with occasional futuristic slang
Iron Lad, another version of himself, who tries to guide him away from the dark path of Kang the Conqueror.
Becoming like his older counterpart, Kang the Conqueror, and losing his humanity in the pursuit of power.
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His Time Platform, which allows him to manipulate the flow of time.
The future remains uncertain, but his journey is one of self-discovery and redemption as he attempts to rewrite his fate.