Ninjak

Creation & Design

Ninjak was created by writer Mark Moretti and artist Joe Quesada, debuting in the mid-1990s as part of Valiant Comics' superhero lineup. The character was designed to be a blend of a ninja and a spy, reflecting the popular culture of the time.

Early Years

Initially, Ninjak was portrayed as a wealthy British playboy who moonlighted as a ninja and secret agent. His early stories focused on his missions and battles against various villains, establishing him as a skilled fighter and strategist.

Character Development

Over the years, Ninjak has evolved from a straightforward action hero to a more complex character, grappling with his identity, the consequences of his actions, and the moral ambiguities of espionage and assassination.

Cultural Reception

Ninjak has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his unique blend of martial arts and espionage elements, as well as his character depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Colin King
First Appearance:
Bloodshot #6
Aliases:
Ninjak, The Ninja-K
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Unity, MI-6, Ninja-K
Abilities:
Martial arts mastery, Stealth, Espionage, Weapons expert
Equipment:
Ninja gear, High-tech gadgets, Various weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Valiant ⋅ 1993
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1st appearance of Colin King, Ninjak, not in costume

Valiant ⋅ 1993
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1st full appearance of Ninjak, the world's greatest mercenary

Gold ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 1994
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Variant gold logo and title text

Chromium cover

X-O Manowar #5

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Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Reintroduction of Ninjak

Reintroduction of Neville Alcott, a high-ranking MI6 agent

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Cover variant by Patrick Zircher featuring Ninjak

Variant cover of Aric exists forming a single image

1:50 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Ben Templesmith

NYCC ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2017
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Variant photo cover art

New York Comic Con exclusive

Valiant ⋅ 2017
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Origin of Ninjak or Ninja-K as it is revealed, a codename with multiple predecessors

Variant ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Bob Layton

Limited to 500 copies

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Variant cover art by Trevor Hairsine

Limited gold logo edition

Ninja-K #1

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Variant cover art by Tomas Giorello

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Variant brushed metal cover art by Mico Suayan

Extremely rare

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