Early Life[]

Arkon hails from noble lineage on the extradimensional world of Polemachus. In this society that glorifies warfare, Arkon rose to prominence as the greatest warrior of his people. His prowess and leadership earned him the title of Imperion, making him the ruler of the largest nation on Polemachus. As Imperion, Arkon launched military campaigns aimed at unifying the world under his rule. However, his ambitions were disrupted by a catastrophic event: the disintegration of the planetary rings that provided light and heat to Polemachus. Faced with this crisis, Arkon turned to his scientists for a solution. Led by Grand Vizier Graybeard, the scientists discovered that atomic explosions on Earth somehow transmitted energy through dimensions, temporarily revitalizing Polemachus's energy rings. Despite lacking their own nuclear technology, the scientists concluded that a full-scale atomic detonation on Earth could permanently restore the energy rings of Polemachus. This dire solution set Arkon on a collision course with Earth, as he sought to save his world at any cost.^[1]

The Avengers[]

In pursuit of his goal, Arkon manipulated the hero known as the Scarlet Witch into reciting a magical spell from a Polemachian book, enabling him to transport himself to Earth. Drawn to Scarlet Witch, Arkon kidnapped her with the intention of making her his queen. Additionally, he abducted a group of atomic scientists to construct a nuclear device.^[1] Before Arkon could detonate the bomb on Earth, the Scarlet Witch's superhero team, the Avengers, arrived on Polemachus. They defeated Arkon's army and forced him to retreat to New York City, where he was pursued by some of the Avengers. A battle ensued at the Empire State Building, while on Polemachus, Thor and Iron Man managed to artificially restore the planet's energy rings without causing harm to Earth. Upon receiving this news from his Vizier, Arkon ceased hostilities with Earth and released the Scarlet Witch, abandoning his plans to keep her as his bride.^[2]

The Avengers returned to Arkon's world when their comrade, Black Knight, was captured by Arkon while seeking the Well at the Center of Time. Initially hostile, Arkon ceased his aggression upon realizing that he was being deceived by the Asgardian Enchantress.^[3]

Nuclear Conflagration[]

Although Polemachus had developed the capability for atomic power, Arkon grew impatient with the lengthy process of constructing a nuclear arsenal. In response, he devised a scheme to incite a conflict among three extra-dimensional worlds, including Earth. Arkon hoped that the nuclear energy generated by the ensuing war would be absorbed by his world, revitalizing its energy needs. However, his intricate plans were thwarted by the efforts of the super-team, the Fantastic Four.^[4]

Storm[]

Arkon was forced to return to Earth yet again when the machine that Iron Man had once built to rekindle Polemachus' rings failed due to Arkon's tinkering with it. Arkon traveled to Earth to recruit Thor to recharge the machine, but he settled for the mutant known as Storm, who also had the ability to summon lightning. Storm agreed to help and Arkon returned Storm and her allies to Earth. Another time, the Fantastic Four helped Arkon drive off an extra-dimensional invasion of Polemachus by the alien race of Badoon.^[5]

Thundra[]

Some time later, Arkon traveled to Earth to employ the Avengers and Fantastic Four as pawns in his war with rival otherworldly monarch Thundra, until he made peace with Thundra after realizing they shared a strong mutual attraction.^[6] Later, with consort Thundra, Arkon sought the Avengers' aid in repairing Polemachus's energy ring and protecting the maiden Astra from becoming a human sacrifice to Polemachus' religious zealots led by the high priest Anskar.^[7]

Arkon also had a rival in his Grand Vizier, who, over time, convinced Arkon to return Polemachus to a more barbaric lifestyle rather than rely on its science. The Grand Vizier then abducted the superhero and Avenger Photon along with the supervillains battling her at the time, the Wrecking Crew. The Grand Vizier used the Wrecking Crew to depose Arkon and Thundra, until the Avengers arrived to rescue their teammate and restore Arkon to the throne. Polemachus then returned to its hybrid barbaric/scientific lifestyle.^[8]

Battleworld[]

Arkon found himself on the Battleworld domain of Weirdworld.^[9]

All-New, All-Different[]

Arkon kept searching for Polemachus and came across the survivors of the airplane that crash landed onto Weirdworld upon going through the Bermuda Triangle. He saved them and told them that they needed to get away from the plane wreck.^[10]

When Arkon was sighted on Earth, Thundra and Tyndall arrived to look for help in finding him. Their search for Arkon was interrupted by the arrival of Warbow and his Crystal Warriors, the Magma Men, and the Elves of Klarn as Thundra told Tyndall to find the Squadron Supreme. When the Squadron, Tyndall, and Thundra ended up on Weirdworld, they were ambushed by Arkon who had been possessed by an evil madness as he assisted Modred and Warrior Woman in taking down Nighthawk, Blur, and Tyndall. When the three of them brought Nighthawk, Blur, and Tyndall to a specific castle, they found it inhabited by a revived Doctor Druid.^[11]

Arkon possesses superhuman physical attributes among his race, though his is the most developed.

Superhuman Strength: Arkon has superhuman strength enabling him to lift 2 tons.^[12]

Superhuman Speed: Arkon is able to run and move at speeds superior to that of the finest human athletes. He is capable of running at 100 mph.^[12]

Superhuman Stamina: Arkon's advanced musculature generates considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of a human. He can physically exert himself for about 24 hours before the build up of fatigue toxins in his blood begin to impair him.^[12]

Superhuman Durability: Arkon's bodily tissues is five times denser than the bodily tissue of a human being, contributing to his superhuman strength and weight. Arkon's body is also much harder and more resistant to physical injury than the body of a human being. Arkon can withstand powerful impact forces, high caliber bullets, falls from great heights, powerful energy blasts, and exposure to temperature and pressure extremes without sustaining physical injury.^[12]

Regenerative Healing Factor: Despite his great resilience, Arkon can be injured. However, he can regenerate damaged tissue with much greater speed and efficiency than a human. However, he isn't capable of regenerating missing limbs, organs, or brain cells.^[12]

Superhuman Agility: Arkon's natural agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to levels beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete.^[12]

Superhuman Reflexes: Arkon's reaction time is similarly enhanced and is superior to that of the finest human athlete.

Arkon is a cunning military strategist and an excellent hand to hand combatant. He is also a skilled swordsman and is skilled in the use of throwing weapons, such as spears and javelins.^[12]

Arkon wields two other types of energy bolts that are used as weapons. Each of them are shaped like a stylized lightning bolt, and are solid until they hit their target. At that point, the bolts convert to pure energy. They are each thrown like a short javelin and are carried in a quiver. The specific nature of the energy that creates these dimensional rifts is not yet known. His scarlet bolts are weapons of destruction, creating a force equivalent to 10 pounds of TNT. His black bolts, sometimes called D-Bolts, are his most powerful energy weapons, capable of exerting a force equivalent to 20 tons of TNT, sufficient power to shatter a medium-sized mountain.

Arkon's golden bolts are designed to open temporary portals between dimensions, permitting him access to alternate worlds. His more conventional means of transportation includes the use of reptilian, dinosaur-like, steeds, such as Karia.

• Arkon's appearances on Earth inspired a series of popular sword-and-sorcery action movies starring Arnold Schwarzburger, one of which starred Simon Williams (Wonder Man), who got his first big break as the villain in Arkon IV.^[13][14]