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Creation & Design

Kratos was created by David Jaffe and first appeared in the video game 'God of War' in 2005. His design was influenced by Greek mythology and the desire to create a character that embodied rage and vengeance.

Early Years

Kratos was a Spartan warrior who became a servant of the gods after being tricked into killing his family. His quest for redemption and revenge against the gods forms the basis of his character arc.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Kratos evolves from a vengeful warrior to a more complex character who grapples with his past and seeks to protect his son, showcasing themes of redemption and fatherhood.

Cultural Reception

Kratos has been widely praised as one of the most iconic video game characters, known for his brutal combat style and deep narrative.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kratos
First Appearance:
God of War #1
Aliases:
Ghost of Sparta, God of War
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Olympian Gods, Spartan Army, Titans
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Combat skills, Magic
Equipment:
Blades of Chaos, Leviathan Axe, Shield
Weight:
240lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
white

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God of War #1
WildStorm ⋅ 2010
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God of War #1
 
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1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise

First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840

[May 2022 - Sony officially announced a God of War TV series for Amazon as reported in March 2022]

God of War #2
WildStorm ⋅ 2010
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God of War #2
 
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Origin of Kratos

God of War #3
WildStorm ⋅ 2010
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God of War #3
 
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Third issue that explores the back story of Kratos from the God of War video game

God of War #4
WildStorm ⋅ 2010
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Origin of Kratos

God of War #5
WildStorm ⋅ 2011
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Fifth issue that explores the back story of Kratos from the God of War video game

God of War #6
WildStorm ⋅ 2011
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God of War #6
 
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Final issue that explores the back story of Kratos from the God of War video game

God of War #1
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Dark Horse ⋅ 2018
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The second God of War series based on the video game of the same name

DC/Wildstorm produced the first six-issue God of War series in 2010

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