KGBeast

KGBeast (Anatoli Knyazev) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Jim Starlin and Jim Aparo, the character first appeared as an adversary of Batman.

KGBeast
KGBeast as depicted in Who's Who in the DC Universe #4 (November 1990). Art by Jim Aparo.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceBatman #417 (March 1988)
Created byJim Starlin (writer)
Jim Aparo (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoAnatoli Knyazev
SpeciesHuman Cyborg
Team affiliationsKGB
Black Lantern Corps
Suicide Squad
USSR
Notable aliasesThe Beast
Abilities
  • Cybernetic augmentations grant:
    • Enhanced strength, speed, stamina, agility, and durability
    • Enhanced senses
  • Expert martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
  • Weapon proficiency
  • Explosives expert
  • Prosthetic gun in place of left hand
  • Highly skilled spy
  • Proficient tactician and strategist

KGBeast has appeared in numerous series and films. Anatoli appeared in his first live adaptation as a recurring cast member on The CW Arrowverse television series Arrow played by David Nykl. Anatoli also appeared as a secondary antagonist and a henchman for Lex Luthor in the DC Extended Universe film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice played by Callan Mulvey.

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