TALOK VIII	ATLAS
Created by Jim Shooter and Curt Swan

PLANETARY INFORMATION

Name: Talok VIII
Location: Eighth planet in the Talok system
Space Sector: 3500
Sun(s): Talok
Environment: Mostly desert
Atmosphere: Oxygen/Nitrogen (Earth-like)
Dominant Lifeform: Talokians
Capital City: Darvish, later Lydea
Affiliations: United Planets (31st Century)
Known Cities: Talok City, Baldwen
Prominent Inhabitants: Shadow Lass, Shadow Kid, Lyrissa Mallor, Lydea Mallor, Lady Memory
First Appearance: Adventure Comics #365 (February 1968): "Escape of the Fatal Five!"
Creators: Jim Shooter and Curt Swan

HISTORY

The desert world of Talok VIII is inhabited by a nomadic race of dark blue skinned humanoids. Throughout Talok VIII's history, its populace has been protected by the Shadow Champions. With rare exception, once in a generation, each member of a genetic lineage have had their powers activated by exposure to an unusual cloud within a cave on Talok VIII. The Shadow Champions are able to create an impenetrable darkness that can black out both biological and technological sight.