Choloh

Lord Choloh is a character mentioned in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline, based on a line uttered in the 1982 DC Comic From Eternia -- With Death!. He was known for his impressive facial hair.

History
Lord Choloh was ruler of the Vine Jungle and precided over it's gladiatorial arena fifty years prior to the birth of Prince Adam. Choloh's champion, Vykron was ripped in half by the great gorilla Gygor. After this victory, Gygor claimed not only the arena championship but rule of the Jungle itself, forcing Choloh to abdicate his throne.

Years later, "Choloh's Beard" was an expression used by Beastman when he first laid eyes on the Kryptonian known as Superman.

Trivia

 * Choloh was first mentioned by Beastman in the 1982 DC Comic From Eternia -- With Death! when he exclaimed "Choloh's Beard!"
 * Writer Paul Kupperberg had created a character of the same name earlier that same year in DC's New Earth comic Warlord #55.
 * The character's background was elaborated upon by Scott Neitlich in the bio written for the Comic Con Exclusive action figure of Vykron.