Abraxas is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Rafael Marin and Carlos Pacheco, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #2001 (July 2001). Abraxas serves as the antithesis of Eternity and symbolizes the destruction of the Multiverse.[1] He emerged from the heart of Eternity following Galactus' apparent death in the limited series Galactus: The Devourer (1999–2000).[2]
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four Annual #2001 (July 2001) |
| Created by | Rafael Marin Carlos Pacheco |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Cosmic entity |
| Notable aliases | Dark Man |
Publication history
editAbraxas debuted in Fantastic Four Annual #2001 (July 2001),[3] and was created by Rafael Marin and Carlos Pacheco.
Fictional character biography
editAbraxas is a cosmic entity who seeks to destroy the multiverse using a weapon of universal destructive power called the Ultimate Nullifier. He is the embodiment of destruction, and is only kept sealed by the continued existence of Galactus.[4]
The location of the Ultimate Nullifier is unknown except to the Human Torch, a member of the Fantastic Four. To attract the Fantastic Four's attention, Abraxas kills another universe's Galactus and sends his skull to Earth-616,[5] using it as a homing beacon. This disturbs the space-time continuum, allowing people from other universes to come through the gap left by the head, including another Nova. When the Fantastic Four seeks the counsel of the Watcher, they find that he has sustained amnesia and become comatose. Eternity informs Mister Fantastic of the Fantastic Four that this was caused by Abraxas.
After Mister Fantastic gathers a selection of superheroes to fight the minions of Abraxas on the Moon (the home of the Watcher), the Silver Surfer is killed by microorganisms as he attempts to defend the Watcher from them.[6] The minions seemingly seek the Human Torch, and after some investigation it is discovered that he and three of his multiversal counterparts possess the location of the Ultimate Nullifier location within their subconscious.
The Fantastic Four locate the Human Torches and find the Ultimate Nullifier, but are betrayed by Nova, who is serving Abraxas. Abraxas then seemingly destroys Roma, the protector of Eternity.[7]
After Nova gives Abraxas the Ultimate Nullifier, a battle commences and the Fantastic Four seem hopelessly outmatched. However, Franklin Richards and Valeria von Doom reconstitute Galactus, who helps battle Abraxas.[8] Mister Fantastic retrieves the Ultimate Nullifier and uses it to destroy and recreate the multiverse. In the aftermath, the Silver Surfer is resurrected, the Watcher returned to normal, Franklin Richards depowered, and Valeria reincarnated as an infant.[9]
Powers and abilities
editAbraxas has the ability to alter space-time, manipulate matter, and harness limitless cosmic energy.[10]
References
edit- ^ Christie, Charlotte (June 25, 2022). "10 Marvel Gods The MCU Still Has To Introduce". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ Marnell, Blair (August 20, 2020). "How Thor #6 Rocks the Marvel Universe to Its Core". Marvel.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Khanna, Aryan (December 13, 2023). "Will Abraxas Be in the Upcoming Fantastic Four 2025? Explained". Sportskeeda. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Prom, Bradley (November 18, 2022). "10 Best Cosmic Villains Not Yet In The MCU". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Fantastic Four Annual 2001
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #46 (2001)
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #48
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #49
- ^ Gibbs, Trevon (March 15, 2021). "10 Obscure Cosmic Marvel Characters You've Never Heard Of". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Dunphey, Charles (July 8, 2020). "Ranking The 19 Most Powerful Marvel Cosmic Characters". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 17, 2024.