KIM KEE

Real Name: Kim Kee

Identity/Class: Normal human (1950s era) (citizen of South Korea)

Occupation: Commando, guerrilla fighter;
   formerly farmer

Group Membership: South Korean irregular army

Affiliations: Fellow soldiers in the irregular army

Enemies: Communist North Korean military

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: South Korea

First Appearance: Battle Action#29/6 (June, 1957)

Powers/Abilities: Kim Kee is a courageous fighter and inspirational leader of a small irregular army. He is resourceful and adapts quickly to different terrains and fighting conditions, welcoming men of different capabilities into his ranks. He is physically very fit and is skilled in stealth, as well as using guns and grenades. He is dedicated to fighting against Communism.

Height: 5'5" (by approximation)
Weight: 135 lbs. (by approximation)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black

History:

(Battle Action#29/6) - On June 25, 1950, Kim Kee and fellow local farmers took up farming equipment like rakes and hoes to defend themselves and their homes against oncoming Communist North Korean military marching for Seoul. The North Koreans easily overwhelmed them. Afterward, the injured Kim Kee led the surviving farmers to sneak past the Red Army outside Seoul and volunteer for military service with South Korea. But Kim Kee, like many others, were rejected because of physical impairments. Kim Kee rallied them to form "an army of rejected men." This irregular army used guerrilla tactics against the North Korean forces; their first raid was to secure weaponry and supplies from the North Korean army. Subsequent months saw the North Korea dedicate a tank platoon against Kim's troop, but they were instead led over a frozen lake and the tanks sank. Senior South Korean military heard of Kim's successes and summoned him for medal awards and to be recognized as South Korea's first commandos.

Comments: Created by uncrediited writer & Bob Forgione.

This profile was completed 09/07/2021, but its publication was delayed as it was intended for the Appendix 20th anniversary's celebratory event.

Profile by Grendel Prime.

CLARIFICATIONS :
Kim Kee has no known connections to:

• KEE KAA KON - giant dragon, fought Fin Fang Foom in the past @ Marvel Holiday Special 2006#1/2
  
• KIM, Sgt. HELEN - Korean police, worked with Black Widow, Daredevil & Punisher to bring down Brothers Grace @ Marvel Knights II#1
  
• KIM, Colonel - Korean CIA, allied with Ross Whittaker and Global Security, INC. @ Marvel Graphic Novel: Punisher: Intruder
• KIM, Mr. - interviewed for job at Nelson & Murdock; not hired due to schedule conflicts @ Daredevil Yellow#2
  
• MASTER KEE - teacher of kung-fu with occult knowledge, held Amulets of the Tiger @ Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu I#1
  
• or any other "Kim" or "Kee" characters

images: (without ads)
Battle Action#29/6, p1, pan1 (main image)
   p2, pan6 (headshot)
   p4, pan5 (guerrilla gear)

Appearances:
Battle Action#29/6 (June, 1957) - uncredited writer, Bob Forgione (pencils & inks), Stan Lee (editor)

First posted: 09/13/2021
Last updated: 09/11/2021

Any Additions/Corrections? please let me know.

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