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Demon Gate
 
Demon Gate
 
Personal Info:
 
Real Name: Kimon Tanaka
Also Known As:
Place Of Birth: Japan
First Appearance: Aquaman Vol. 5 26
Known Associates:
Group Affiliation: None
Base Of Operations: Unspecified desert island
Grudges: Aquaman
Creators: Peter David and Marty Egeland
Gallery: Click
 
Powers:
 
Enhanced Abilities: Demon Gate has enhanced strength and endurance.
Body Armour: Demon Gate’s cyborg body gives him some protection from physical and energy attacks.
Flame Thrower: Demon Gate has a flame thrower attached to his arm.
Trident: Demon Gate carries a trident.
Tracking: Demon Gate can track homing beacons placed on people.
Air Supply: Demon Gate briefly possessed Black Manta’s helmet and could breathe under water.
Energy Blasts: Demon Gate could project energy blasts from his eyes when he possessed Black Manta’s helmet.
 
Origins:
 
Kimon Tanaka was a sea captain who hunted dolphins for a living. He captured several dolphins for the Shinobi research centre, one of whom was Porm (Aquaman’s Dolphin Mother). When Kimon’s boat was destroyed he was left by Aquaman to be eaten by sharks. However, Kimon was rescued by his brother Tanaka, head of Raiden Industries. Tanaka rebuilt his brother’s body, turning him into a cyborg.
Dubbing himself Demon Gate Kimon set out for vengeance against Aquaman.
 
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