Dorrek VII

Dorrek VII
Depiction of the character moments before his death in Fantastic Four #209 (August, 1979). Artwork by John Byrne.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Fantastic Four #18 (September, 1963)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) Dick Ayers (inker)
In-story information
Species	Skrull
Abilities	Shapeshifting

Dorrek VII is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a known ruler of the Skrull who is the father of Anelle, the father-in-law of Mar-Vell, and the grandfather of Hulkling.

Dorrek first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 (September, 1963) and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers.

Dorrek VII is a Skrull who is the descendant of Dorrek I. To gain control of the Skrull Empire, Dorrek VII had to murder the current Skrull emperor. He does that and marries his daught R'Kill where they bore a daughter named Anelle.

A Skrull named Krimmon had plans to displace Dorrek VII. This plan failed and he was brought before Dorrek VII where he had Krimmon forced into a small crystalline form.

Dorrek VII ordered his Skrull captain Zankor to investigate Earth in order to determine if it was worthy for the Skrulls to invade it. Zankor sent his intelligence-gatherers to Earth where only one managed to return. Dorrek VII wanted to learn about Earth's secrets and gives orders to Zankor to use the Encephalo-Link which contained the memories of the previously-captive humans so that they can infiltrate Earth's society.

Dorrek VII received word that the planned Skrull invasion on Earth was thwarted by the Fantastic Four (consisting of Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Thing). Wanting revenge on the Fantastic Four, Dorrek VII focused the Skrull homeworld's resources for the creation of the Super-Skrull where it would have the powers of the Fantasic Four.