Who is Kang the Conqueror

Kang the Conqueror is a major villain in the Marvel Comics universe and has been a recurring antagonist for many of Marvel's most famous superheroes. Kang is a time traveler who hails from the future and has the ability to manipulate time in order to achieve his goals.

Kang's real name is Nathaniel Richards, and he is said to be a descendant of Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four. Nathaniel was born in the 30th century and became fascinated with time travel and historical conquests from an early age. As a young man, he constructed a time machine and set out to conquer the past.

Kang has clashed with many of Marvel's heroes, including the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. He is a master strategist and tactician and is always several steps ahead of his opponents. He is also a formidable physical opponent, with enhanced strength, agility, and durability.

In one of Kang's most famous storylines, he is revealed to be a future version of a young Avenger named Iron Lad. Iron Lad, who is actually a teenage version of Kang, travels back in time to the present day and seeks out the Avengers to help him stop his future self from becoming a villain. The storyline explores the theme of nature versus nurture and raises the question of whether Kang is destined to become a conqueror, or if he can be redeemed.

Kang's time-traveling abilities have allowed him to visit many different eras and alternate realities in the Marvel Universe, and have made him one of the most powerful and dangerous villains in the Marvel Comics universe. His complex backstory and fascinating character development have made him a fan favorite, and have cemented his place as one of Marvel's greatest villains.