
Talok VIII was the eighth planet in the Talok system, and the homeworld of the Talokite race, who colonized the world after or before their native Talok III was destroyed.
It was a world of windswept plains of sand, which were broken only by scattered fortress-like cities an eroded mountain ridges. The planet nonetheless, possessed a certain grandeur in its bleakness.
This world was also part of the United Planets, although local politics remained a mystery to the rest of the U.P. during the 30th century. The ruling class lived in technologically advanced cities on the plateaus and valleys, while an "untouchable" class of "mountain men" struggled to survive in the surrounding peaks.
Unrest during that century centered around an attempt by the mountain men to capture the cities and enjoy wealth and luxury that was denied them.
During that same century, the mantle of planetary champion fell into the hands of two beings for the first time in that world's history. Grev Mallor and his sister, Tasmia, both have shadow powers granted to the champion by the shadow spirits of Talok. While Grev remained on the planet, to serve as the superhero Shadow Lad, his sister serves the whole galaxy as Shadow Lass in the Legion of Super-Heroes.[2]
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Talok VIII made its' first appearance in Adventure Comics # 365 (February 1968).[3]
References[]
- ↑ As seen in Darkseid's Golden Trap (Part One).
- ↑ As seen in The Atlas of the DC Universe.
- ↑ For more information about that DC comic book, click here.
External Link[]
- Talok VIII at the DC Database