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|fullname = Dark Overlords of the Universe |
|fullname = Dark Overlords of the Universe |
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|alias = Dark Overlords |
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Possession<br> |
Possession<br> |
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Telekinesis |
Telekinesis |
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− | |members = Walter Jenning |
+ | |members = Walter Jenning <small>(possessed host)</small><br> |
Three unnamed Dark Overlords |
Three unnamed Dark Overlords |
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|hobby = Tyrannizing the cosmos.<br> |
|hobby = Tyrannizing the cosmos.<br> |
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Possessing living organisms as their hosts.<br> |
Possessing living organisms as their hosts.<br> |
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Wreaking havoc and terror. |
Wreaking havoc and terror. |
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+ | |goals = Rule the entire universe.(Failed) |
|crimes = Terrorism<br> |
|crimes = Terrorism<br> |
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− | + | Abuse of power<br> |
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− | + | Possession<br> |
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+ | Malefic<br> |
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Wanton destruction<br> |
Wanton destruction<br> |
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Attempted omnicide |
Attempted omnicide |
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− | |type of hostile species = Alien Dark Lords |
+ | |type of hostile species = Alien Dark Lords |
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− | {{Quote|I am not Jenning anymore! I am now one of the Dark Overlords of the Universe!|A Dark Overlord revealing his identity while possessing Dr. Jenning.}} |
+ | {{Quote|I am not Jenning anymore! I am now one of the Dark Overlords of the Universe!|A Dark Overlord revealing his identity while possessing Dr. Jenning.}} |
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{{Quote|There will be no escape!!|One of the Dark Overlords in his true form.}} |
{{Quote|There will be no escape!!|One of the Dark Overlords in his true form.}} |
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− | The '''Dark Overlords''', also known as the '''Dark Overlords of the Universe''', are an ancient evil force and the ultimate villains in the ''Howard the Duck'' series including the 1986 live-action |
+ | The '''Dark Overlords''', also known as the '''Dark Overlords of the Universe''', are an ancient evil force and the ultimate villains in the ''Howard the Duck'' series by ''Marvel Comics'', including the 1986 live-action film ''Howard the Duck''. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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− | The Dark Overlords of the Universe themselves are giant, mawed, scorpion-like creatures as shown in the movie. |
+ | The Dark Overlords of the Universe themselves are giant, mawed, scorpion-like creatures as they're shown in the movie. |
− | In the ''Howard the Duck'' comics, they appeared as shadowy and monstrous humanoids as they |
+ | In the ''Howard the Duck'' comics, they appeared as shadowy and monstrous humanoids as they're seen being trapped in the Nexus of Sominus, a strange netherworld that is a region of demons exists between the planets which they rule with an iron fist. |
==History== |
==History== |
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− | The Dark Overlords of the Universe are an ancient and powerful alien race of immortal, demonic tyrants. The reason why they called themselves the |
+ | The Dark Overlords of the Universe are an ancient and powerful alien race of immortal, demonic tyrants. The reason why they're called themselves the, "Dark Overlords of the Universe", is because they were once feared and even worshiped, and their power was unmatched and unopposed throughout the cosmos. Later they were challenged and defeated by unknown adversaries in the First Cosmic War. Now they're the rulers of an alternate dimension called, "The Nexus of Sominus", a region of demons that exists between the planets, the Dark Overlords seek revenge and wait for the occasion of their dominion to come back. |
− | When Dr. Walter Jenning, an astrophysicist, tries to send Howard T. Duck back on his home planet, something goes wrong |
+ | When Dr. Walter Jenning, an astrophysicist, tries to send Howard T. Duck back on his home planet, something goes wrong, cause one of the Dark Overlords escaped, and was brought to Earth, where he takes the possession of Jenning's body. Then he reveals himself in a diner, just a moment before destroying it, and kidnapping Howard's human friend, Beverly Switzler for having her as a host for another member of his kind. After taking possession of a truck, the Dark Overlord comes back to the lab, however, Howard, with Phil Blumburtt's help, hits him with an experimental neutron disintegrator. The Dark Overlord seems to be destroyed, but in reality, he's just been expelled from Jenning's body, and gaining his original form. After a hard battle, Howard manages to hit him again with the disintegrator, killing him, and then he destroys the laser spectroscope, preventing the other Dark Overlords from coming to Earth (and prevents Howard from ever going back to his homeworld). |
==Powers and Character Traits== |
==Powers and Character Traits== |
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+ | [[File:Power of the Dark Overlords.jpg|thumb|250px|One of the Dark Overlords demonstrates their awesome, supernatural might by unleashing his deadly powers.]]Each Dark Overlord of the Universe's a powerful being, who disposes of many powers: while in a host, the Dark Overlords possess pyrokinesis and telekinesis; in their original form, they're gargantuan monsters with incredible strength, speed, and stamina, able to project plasma beams from their tails, with many prehensile tentacles, sharp teeth, and claws. |
− | The Dark Overlords only |
+ | The Dark Overlords only exists for destruction and domination, eager to establish their dominion over the whole universe once again. |
==Relationships== |
==Relationships== |
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[[Category:Dark Forms]] |
[[Category:Dark Forms]] |
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[[Category:Humanoid]] |
[[Category:Humanoid]] |
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[[Category:Imprisoned]] |
[[Category:Imprisoned]] |
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[[Category:Immortals]] |
[[Category:Immortals]] |
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[[Category:Destroyers]] |
[[Category:Destroyers]] |
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[[Category:Power Hungry]] |
[[Category:Power Hungry]] |
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+ | [[Category:Evil from the Past]] |
[[Category:Partners in Crime]] |
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[[Category:Chaotic Evil]] |
[[Category:Chaotic Evil]] |
Revision as of 22:38, 11 February 2020
“ | I am not Jenning anymore! I am now one of the Dark Overlords of the Universe! | „ |
~ A Dark Overlord revealing his identity while possessing Dr. Jenning. |
“ | There will be no escape!! | „ |
~ One of the Dark Overlords in his true form. |
The Dark Overlords, also known as the Dark Overlords of the Universe, are an ancient evil force and the ultimate villains in the Howard the Duck series by Marvel Comics, including the 1986 live-action film Howard the Duck.
Appearance
The Dark Overlords of the Universe themselves are giant, mawed, scorpion-like creatures as they're shown in the movie.
In the Howard the Duck comics, they appeared as shadowy and monstrous humanoids as they're seen being trapped in the Nexus of Sominus, a strange netherworld that is a region of demons exists between the planets which they rule with an iron fist.
History
The Dark Overlords of the Universe are an ancient and powerful alien race of immortal, demonic tyrants. The reason why they're called themselves the, "Dark Overlords of the Universe", is because they were once feared and even worshiped, and their power was unmatched and unopposed throughout the cosmos. Later they were challenged and defeated by unknown adversaries in the First Cosmic War. Now they're the rulers of an alternate dimension called, "The Nexus of Sominus", a region of demons that exists between the planets, the Dark Overlords seek revenge and wait for the occasion of their dominion to come back.
When Dr. Walter Jenning, an astrophysicist, tries to send Howard T. Duck back on his home planet, something goes wrong, cause one of the Dark Overlords escaped, and was brought to Earth, where he takes the possession of Jenning's body. Then he reveals himself in a diner, just a moment before destroying it, and kidnapping Howard's human friend, Beverly Switzler for having her as a host for another member of his kind. After taking possession of a truck, the Dark Overlord comes back to the lab, however, Howard, with Phil Blumburtt's help, hits him with an experimental neutron disintegrator. The Dark Overlord seems to be destroyed, but in reality, he's just been expelled from Jenning's body, and gaining his original form. After a hard battle, Howard manages to hit him again with the disintegrator, killing him, and then he destroys the laser spectroscope, preventing the other Dark Overlords from coming to Earth (and prevents Howard from ever going back to his homeworld).
Powers and Character Traits
Each Dark Overlord of the Universe's a powerful being, who disposes of many powers: while in a host, the Dark Overlords possess pyrokinesis and telekinesis; in their original form, they're gargantuan monsters with incredible strength, speed, and stamina, able to project plasma beams from their tails, with many prehensile tentacles, sharp teeth, and claws.
The Dark Overlords only exists for destruction and domination, eager to establish their dominion over the whole universe once again.
Relationships
- Howard T. Duck - Enemy.
- Walter Jenning - Host.
- Beverly Switzler - Potential host.
Gallery
Trivia
- The Dark Overlord was never supposed to appear at the end of the movie.
- Stop-motion effects during the climax were designed by Phil Tippett, who began with a clay model before upgrading to more sophisticated pieces.