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The Kkallakku is a extra-dimensional being known as demon, that gains his powers from the fear of other lifeforms. He spawned the Kkallakki, better known as the Fear Eaters.[1]

Kkallakku became a member of a team of demons called the Fear Lords The Dweller In Darkness was the leader of the Fear Lords summoned the other members to join him in causing 'The Great Fear' to take over Earth.[2]

Kkallakku summoned his children, the Fear Eaters, to help with the attack on the planet. The Fear Lords first area of attack was New York City, feeding off their fears. Doctor Strange intervened and absorbed as much fear from the population as possible. The Fear Eaters were unable to resist Doctor Strange since he had a city's-worth of fear inside, despite the commands of Kkallakku. Doctor Strange opens a mystical portal to another dimension jumped through it, luring the Fear Lords behind him. He jumped back through the portal back to Earth, trapping the Demons in an unnamed dimension.[3]

Alternate Reality Versions[]

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Kkallakki from Marvel Action Avengers Vol 1 8
In Earth-18157 the Fear Eaters are an alien race instead of a magical one. Rarely travelling in packs, they stalk their prey alone, forcing their victims to see their worst nightmare before their eyes. Feeding on their terror unless their victims become lifeless shells, the Fear Eaters have been a major intergalactic problem for decades.[4]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

  • Generating fear[4]
  • Merging with the victim[5]
  • Phasing through solid surfaces[6]

Weaknesses

Habitat

Population

Well into the millions

Miscellaneous

Type of Government

Hive

Level of Technology

Primitive

Cultural Traits

The Fear-Eaters are predatory and parasitic in nature. Their abilities may stem from magic.

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Trivia

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