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Encyclopedia > Aged Genghis
Aged Genghis
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Strange Tales #136 (1965)
Created by
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Alter ego Unknown
Affiliations Immortal Nine
Previous affiliations None
Notable aliases All-Knowing Genghis, Exalted One
Notable powers One of the most powerful mystics though his insanity prevents him being lucid enough to use any magic

Aged Genghis is a fictional character featured in publications produced by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Strange Tales was the name of several comic book anthology series that have been published by Marvel Comics. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Alter Ego has multiple meanings: Alter Ego is a game for the Commodore 64 computer. ... Look up magic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ...


It is believed that some time shortly after the dawn of humanity, Genghis was given great power by the Vishanti. In return for this power, Genghis agreed to summon together the greatest mystics in the world for a tournament to discover the Sorcerer Supreme. It cannot be proved he received his power in this way, no one has memory of that time and Genghis himself has long since lost his mind. His mind clears for one day every century to allow him to preside over a new contest. It is in this way that Doctor Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme. The Vishanti are a fictional trinity of powerful beings appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Doctor Strange is a fictional comic-book sorcerer and superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ...


Strange has sought assistance from Genghis on numerous occasions but seldom is he of any help. By gifting Strange with an ancient scroll purporting to contain a means to reach Eternity, Strange was instead stranded in the Netherworld of Eternal Doom. Aside from his centennial duties, Genghis of little use and is often a danger. Nevertheless he has long been cared for as a guest of Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum. Eternity is one of the fictional cosmic entities in Marvel Comics universe. ... The sanctum sanctorum is the area inside a Hindu temple complex where the main deity is installed. ...


As well as being mentally fragile, Genghis is physically frail as well. No longer able to walk any distance Genghis levitates nearly all the time. A cubical magnet levitating over a superconductive material. ...



 
 

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