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Abraxas

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Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Fantastic Four 2001 (2001)
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Abraxas, sometimes called the Dark Man, is a fictional cosmic entity in the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in Fantastic Four 2001 Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ...


Abraxas emerged from within the heart of Eternity after Galactus apparently died in the Galactus: The Devourer limited series (1999-2000). Galactus, also created at the start of the universe, was revealed as necessary to keep Abraxas at bay. Eternity is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in the Marvel Universe. ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ...


Fictional character biography

Abraxas, as the antithesis of Eternity and the abstract embodiment of destruction, sought to destroy not only the main Marvel Comics universe, known as Earth-616, but all parallel realities as well using a weapon of unlimited power called the Ultimate Nullifier. The location of the Ultimate Nullifier was unknown except to the Human Torch, a member of the super hero team the Fantastic Four. With the intention of attracting the attention of the Fantastic Four, Abraxas killed another universe's Galactus, and sent his skull to Earth-616,[1] also using the skull as a homing beacon. This caused some sort of disturbance in the space-time continuum, allowing people from other universes to come through the gap left by the head, including another Nova (Frankie Raye). When the Fantastic Four sought the counsel of the Watcher, they found that he had forgotten who he was, and then he became comatose. Eternity told Mister Fantastic of the Fantastic Four that this was caused by Abraxas. In the fictional Marvel Universe, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place. ... Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, this in turn is part of a larger multiverse. ... The Ultimate Nullifier is a fictional item of immense power in the Marvel Universe. ... This article is about the Silver/Modern Age Human Torch, Johnny Storm. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... Nova (real name Frankie Raye) is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Uatu is the member of the extraterrestrial species known as the Watchers assigned to observe Earth and its solar system. ... In medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep) is a profound state of unconsciousness, which may result from a variety of conditions including intoxication (drug, alcohol or toxins), metabolic abnormalities (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, ketoacidosis, etc. ... Mr. ...


After Mister Fantastic gathered a selection of superheroes to fight the minions of Abraxas on the moon (the home of the Watcher), the Silver Surfer was killed by a red burning mist of micro-organisms as he attempted to defend the Watcher from them.[2] The minions seemed to seek the Human Torch, and after investigation it was discovered that he possessed the co-ordinates of the Ultimate Nullifier. However they were not only within the mind of their Human Torch, but split between the minds of three other Human Torches in alternate universes. Mr. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Uatu is the member of the extraterrestrial species known as the Watchers assigned to observe Earth and its solar system. ... The Silver Surfer is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. ... This article is about the Silver/Modern Age Human Torch, Johnny Storm. ...


After finding these alternate Human Torches, and passing on the information to the Human Torch of Earth-616, the Fantastic Four found the Ultimate Nullifier. However they were betrayed by the alternate version of Nova, who worked for Abraxas (because her world had been destroyed by Galactus thus making her loyal to Abraxas). Abraxas then seemingly destroyed Roma,[3] the protector of Eternity. In the fictional Marvel Universe, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Nova (real name Frankie Raye) is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Roma is a fictional character featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles. ... Eternity is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in the Marvel Universe. ...


After Nova gave Abraxas the Ultimate Nullifier, a battle commenced which the Fantastic Four were close to losing. However Franklin Richards, Mister Fantastic's son who possessed powers that enabled him to warp reality, and Valeria Von Doom revealed that Galactus was not dead, but being incubated within the heart of Eternity. The siblings restored Galactus at the cost of forever burning out their powers. The newly reformed Galactus then recalled the Ultimate Nullifier from Abraxas' grasp. Galactus revealed to all present that the Ultimate Nullifier was actually part of his being. Due to interference from Nova the Ultimate Nullifier fell to Mister Fantastic, who realised that the only way to destroy Abraxas was to destroy the whole of reality and recreate all universes using the Nullifier.[4] After he did so, those who had died, including the Silver Surfer, were brought back to life, Franklin Richards was left without any power, Valeria Von Doom was replaced with a new baby inside the womb of the Invisible Woman, and the Watcher was returned to normal. Nova (real name Frankie Raye) is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Franklin Richards is a fictional character in Marvel Comics universe. ... In Marvel Comics, Valeria Richards is the daughter of Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) and the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), husband and wife and two members of the superhero team the Fantastic Four. ... Eternity is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in the Marvel Universe. ... Mr. ... The Silver Surfer is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. ... Franklin Richards is a fictional character in Marvel Comics universe. ... In Marvel Comics, Valeria Richards is the daughter of Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) and the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), husband and wife and two members of the superhero team the Fantastic Four. ... Susan Storm Richards is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Uatu is the member of the extraterrestrial species known as the Watchers assigned to observe Earth and its solar system. ...


References

  1. ^ Fantastic Four Annual 2001
  2. ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #46 (2001)
  3. ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #48
  4. ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3, #49

External links

  • Abraxas Official Marvel Bio
  • Alternity

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