Pterons

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Name

Pterons

Identity

Secret

Universe

Earth-616

Base Of Operations

Caverns of Athmeth beneath Pangea; Savage Land

Body Type

Semi-humanoid pterodactyls

Skin

Yellow

Number of Limbs

4

Number of Fingers

4

Number of Toes

3

Special Adaptations

Pterons can fly using their underarm wings

Unusual Features

Pterons have pterodactyl-like heads, underarm wings and lonmg tails.

Origin

Star System Of Origin

Sol

Home Planet

Earth

Place of Birth

Pangea

First appearance

Ka-Zar Vol 3 #2
(May, 1981)

History

The Pterons are a pterodactyl-like humanoid that resides in the Pangea region of the Savage Land. There exact origin is a mystery as they could be a product of Atlantean scientists genetic engineering or via the same manner Karl Lykos became the pterodactyl-like Sauron.

The race is a look time enemy of the Aerians and also a foe of Ka-Zar. The Pterons launched a war against the Aerians, which ended when much of the Pteron race was killed in a cave-in.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Wings: The Pterons possesses the superhuman ability to fly by means of his natural wings, which spanned sixteen feet from wingtip to wingtip.

Aerial Adaptation: The Pterons entire anatomy is naturally adapted to flying. Their bones are hollow like a pterodactyl, making them weigh far less than usual than humans. Their bodies is virtually devoid of fat and possesses greater proportionate muscle mass than an ordinary human does. Their eyes are specially adapted to withstand high-speed winds which would hurt the average human eye. The Pterons possess a special membrane in their respiratory system enabling them to extract oxygen from the air at high velocities or altitudes.

Abilities

Skilled winged warriors

Average Strength level

Peak Human Strength: The Pterons possesses greater physical strength than an ordinary human equal to their body weight and can lift about 500 lbs.

Weaknesses

Vunerable to attack if their wings are damaged.

Habitat

Habitat: Habitat of this race is unknown.
Gravity: Gravity of this race is unknown.
Atmosphere: Atmosphere of this race is unknown.
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: Low
Cultural Traits: Winged-Warriors
Representatives: Khalf; Phangor;

Notes

• No special notes.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Pterons on the forums
• Appearances of Pterons
• Race Gallery: Pterons

Links and References

• Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 #19