Krang

Origin

Originally from the planet Utrominon in Dimension X, where he was raised in a war-torn area as the son of Emperor Quanin, Krang rose to power as a dictator, commanding an army of Rock Soldiers with the fanatical General Traag directly below him. He built the Technodrome with Von Drakus, but banished Drakus to Earth soon after. At some point an unknown incident occurred, and he was stripped of his body and exiled to Earth, bringing the Technodrome along with him. There, he found an ally in Shredder, and enemies in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Creation

Krang was originally created for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated television series, first broadcast in 1987, based on the Utroms. He was created by David Wise and Patti Howeth. He made his first appearance in comics in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1, written and illustrated by Michael Dooney.

Major Story Arcs

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Upon arriving on Earth, Krang forms an alliance with Shredder. Shredder and his Foot Clan are allowed use of the Technodrome and in return, Shredder creates an exo-suit to act as Krang’s new body, largely due to his need for Krang’s assistance in defeating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The pair continue to work together in pursuit of defeating the Turtles and taking over the Earth for some time. Krang usually does not get personally involved in the fighting itself, preferring to organize others and to rely on his Technodrome.

After several years on Earth, he and Shredder were trapped in Dimension X for some time. A man called Lord Dregg offered to return them to Earth, but betrayed them, draining Krang’s intelligence in the process. Shredder was able to restore him, but the pair is ultimately returned to Dimension X.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures

Krang, a sadistic warlord, is responsible for the genocide of several alien races.

Powers and Abilities

Krang is extremely intelligent, and a skilled tactician; he is also gifted at creating weapons and gadgetry. He is a ruthless and powerful leader. He has access to all of the various weapons and gadgets he has created, as well as the Technodrome, a vast mobile fortress. He often resides in a large android body, which is very physically powerful.

Alternate Versions

Shredderville

In a world in which the Turtles never existed, Krang is abandoned by Shredder shortly after he manages to conquer the world. He is left without a body, and with a badly damaged Technodrome.

General Krang

Krang is an alien general who is engaged in invasions of the Neutrino planet. He bankrolls Baxter Stockman, supporting his genetic research with the aim of producing mutant soldiers

Other Media

Animation

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)

Krang was originally created for the 1987 animated series. He makes his first appearance in the second episode of the first series, “Enter the Shredder” and remains a fairly regular antagonist throughout the remainder of the show’s run. He is voiced by Pat Fraley.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)

A character based on Krang makes a brief cameo appearance in the 2003 series, in the episode “Secret Origins Part 3“. He is a non-evil Utrom. He is voiced by Wayne Grayson.

Turtles Forever

Krang appears alongside other characters from the 1987 series in this crossover with the 2003 series. He attempts to locate his 2003 counterpart, but is unable to do so. He is voiced by Bradford Cameron.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

Krang appears as the leader of the Kraang (a faction of Utroms) known as Kraang Prime one of the main villains of the series.

Film

Casey Jones

Krang makes a quick appearance in this short fan film. He is voiced by Chris Frasier.

Video Games

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Krang appears in the arcade game as the penultimate boss.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan

Krang appears as the final boss.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From the Sewers

Krang appears at the end of the third level and as the final boss.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

Krang is the penultimate boss.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

Krang appears in the opening, and later features in two fights.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist

Krang appears in the final stage as a mid-level boss.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters

Krang appears as a boss.