Savage Dragon's origin was finally revealed on November 30, 2005 with the release of the Image Comics 10th Anniversary hardcover book. Our protective Savage Dragon is actually Emperor Kurr. He was the leader of a nomadic race of aliens who were looking for a new planet to inhabit. They had searched space in their starship for thousandss of years, until, finally, Earth was discovered. Kurr saw the planet and its inhabitants, and decided to go against his races peaceful ways and eradicate the humans. He had no desire to share his new home with another race. Two of the emperor's scientists, Rech and Weiko, discovered Kurr's plan and conspired against him. The scientists caused brain damage which erased Kurr's memories These erased memories were replaced with several days worth of Earth's satellite television programming, making him up to date on current events, but completely unaware of who or what he was. Kurr was left to live on Earth as his race continued their search for a new home.
Dragon was discovered in a burning field by Lt. Frank Darling of the Chicago Police Department. Darling thought that Dragon would be able to help the police force battle against the Superhumans. Dragon turned the offer down and then went to work at Darling's cousin's warehouse. Hoping to compel Dragon to join, Darlingpaid two criminals to threaten his cousin. His ploy worked but at a cost. Darling's cousin was killed by the toughs. Frank was now under the thumb of the criminal gang Vicious Cycle, and would be used by the group to make Dragon avoid their business. He was partnered with a young female officer Alex Wilde .
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