Darkoth (aka Darkoth the Death Demon) is a fictional character, supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. His first appearance was in Fantastic Four series 1 #142, (January 1974), and he was created by Gerry Conway and Rich Buckler. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Gerard F. Gerry Conway (September 10, 1952 - ) is an American writer of comic books and television shows. ... Cover to Daredevil #131. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Gerard F. Gerry Conway (September 10, 1952 - ) is an American writer of comic books and television shows. ... Cover to Daredevil #131. ...

Fictional character biography

Major Desmond Pitt of the United States Air Force, was from the (fictional) city of St. Louis, Montana. He had a degree in aeronautical engineering and was a friend of, then test pilot, Ben Grimm. Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering concerning aircraft, spacecraft and related topics. ... thing, see Thing. ...

Later, Pitt discovered that agents of Doctor Doom, had infiltrated a solar shuttle project he was assigned to. Pitt passed himself off as a willing accomplice in order to discover the extent of their infiltration into NASA. He was so convincing that Doom himself took an interest. However, due to the recent death of his wife, Pitt made an error of judgment, and was discovered to be a double agent. Doom's operatives had Desmond denounced as a traitor, and kidnapped. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ...

Doom made an example of Desmond by using genetic surgery and mutagenic compounds to radically alter his body until he resembled a legendary Latverian mountain demon and codenamed him Darkoth the Death Demon. Doom wiped his memories, and implanted the hypnotic suggestion that Darkoth was really a demon that had been rescued from the Netherworld. Darkoth was then enhanced by Diablo and fought both Doom and the Thing. Upon his memory's returned he became Doom's nemesis, and the Thing's ally. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Diablo (Esteban Corazon de Ablo) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who is an enemy of the Fantastic Four. ...

Later, Darkoth was killed in a battle with Thor<Fantastic Four #194</ref>, and ended up in Belasco's Realm, the dimension known as Otherplace. There he fought Belasco's servant S'ym for possession of the Soulsword. Darkoth killed S'ym and took control over the Soulsword, thereby becoming the embodiment of Otherplace, which he transformed into a realm of peace. It has been suggested that Ultimate Thor be merged into this article or section. ... Belasco is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Sym is a fictional demon in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... The Soulsword is a mystical item in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Powers and abilities

• As Darkoth, Pitt had superhuman strength, a demonic appearance, the ability to fly and alter his density. He was also able to fire energy blasts.
• Due to Diablo mutating him he gained the ability to fly, and become intangible.
• After his resurrection in Otherplace he gained the ability to shapeshift.

Brief bibliography

• Excalibur, volume 1; #38-39
• Fantastic Four, volume 1; #142-144, 193-194
• Thor, volume 1; #325

Notes

External links

• Rapsheet: Darkoth profile
• Darkoth at ImmortalThor.net
• Darkoth at marvunapp.com