Ashok Desai (New Earth)

Kalki
Mainstream Universe‎, 1986‎-2011‎
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Real Name	Ashok Desai
Main Alias	Kalki
Relatives	Arani Desai (daughter), Niles Caulder (son-in-law)
Base Of Operations	Himalayas
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	Indian
Marital Status	Widowed
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	5' 9"
Weight	147 lbs (67 kg)
Eyes	Black
Hair	Black
Origin
Universe	New Earth
Creators	Paul Kupperberg · Steve Lightle
First Appearance	Doom Patrol Vol 2 #1 (October, 1987)
Appearance of Death	Doom Patrol Vol 2 #3 (December, 1987)

Kalki is an aging mad scientist who sought immortality and employed a young Niles Caulder in his experiments.

History

Driven insane, he was abusive to his daughter Arani Desai and eventually met his end in a conflict with the Doom Patrol.

Paraphernalia

Transportation

Hover Chair

Related

• 6 Appearances of Ashok Desai (New Earth)
• 2 Images featuring Ashok Desai (New Earth)
• Quotations by or about Ashok Desai (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Ashok Desai (New Earth)

Footnotes

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