The Living Tribunal is a fictional cosmic entity that appears in the Marvel Universe. The character first appeared in Strange Tales vol. 1, #157 in June 1967 (cameo - first full appearance next issue). The Tribunal was created by Stan Lee, Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe. This article is about the comic book company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Strange Tales was the name of several comic book anthology series that have been published by Marvel Comics. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... For the fictional character of this name, see Stan Lee (Judge Dredd character). ... Cover to Sub-Mariner #9 . ... The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. ... Omnipotence (literally, all power) is power with no limits or inexhaustible, in other words, unlimited power. ... FicTioNaL is a Gaming Legend. ... In superhero comic books, a cosmic being (also referred to as a cosmic entity) is a fictional character possessing superpowers on a planetary, stellar or even universal level, far beyond those of humans or conventional superheroes. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Strange Tales was the name of several comic book anthology series that have been published by Marvel Comics. ... For the fictional character of this name, see Stan Lee (Judge Dredd character). ... Cover to Sub-Mariner #9 . ... The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. ...

Fictional character biography

The Living Tribunal is a relatively omnipotent entity empowered by the One-Above-All to oversee the realities that constitute the Multiverse, from the mainstream universe (616) to all the alternate realities (e.g., What If) and pocket universes (e.g., Earth X). Omnipotence (literally, all power) is power with no limits or inexhaustible, in other words, unlimited power. ... The One Above All is the fictional leader of all Celestials in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, this in turn is part of a larger multiverse. ... 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. ... What If? Vol. ... Earth X Hardcover (2005), written by Jim Krueger cover by Alex Ross This article is about the Marvel Comics miniseries Earth X and its sequels. ...

The Living Tribunal rarely appears and only then in exceptional circumstances, such as when passing judgment on Earth, ^[1] monitoring the actions of other cosmic deities ^[2] or acting as a referee on matters affecting an entire universe.^[3]

When Thanos of Titan obtained the Infinity Gauntlet and intended to take Eternity's place at the heart of reality, the Living Tribunal refused to interfere, stating that a change of power is in the natural order of things and as such not a matter concerning him. Thanos is a fictional character that appears in the Marvel Universe. ... Thanos wields the Infinity Gauntlet. ... Eternity is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in the Marvel Universe. ...

The Living Tribunal's power is apparently limitless, as the entity is capable of nullifying the combined power of the Infinity Gems.^[3] An incarnation of the entity has only been surpassed once - when Thanos of Titan becomes one with the entire Universe through the use of an artifact called the Heart of the Universe, originally called Heart of the Infinite, and even this incarnation Living Tribunal, with help of others such as Eternity, Infinity and other cosmic powerhouses and heroes, is apparently powerless to stop him.^[4].
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The Magistrati

It has been recently revealed ^[5] that the Living Tribunal has representatives that he calls The Magistrati who dispense judgments by request in various alien worlds. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

She-Hulk was invited to become a Magistratus and accepted by Holden Holliway's advice. Her main "judgment call" turned out to be a trial by combat against the Champion of the Universe. While acting as a Magistratus She-Hulk had the assistance of RT-Z9.
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RT-Z9 or simply "Z9" is She-Hulk's robotic bailiff while she works for the Magistrati. A more complete version of his name is "Rigel Type Zeta 9". He appears to be a variant of the Rigellians' Recorders. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Bailiff (from Late Latin bajulivus, adjectival form of bajulus) is a governor or custodian (cf. ... Tana Nile a female Rigellian. ...

Appearance

The Living Tribunal has three faces, although only one is fully visible, with the other two being partially and completely covered respectively. The three faces represent Equity, Necessity and Vengeance and correspond to the different prime cosmic beings in all universes.

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• Equity - Galactus

• Necessity - Eternity

• Vengeance - Death

The fourth side of the Living Tribunal's head is a void. The Tribunal once stated that it could have represented the cosmic entity the Stranger, but the latter refused.^[6] It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... Eternity is one of the fictional cosmic entities in Marvel Comics universe. ... Death is a fictional character, a personification of death in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... The Stranger is a fictional cosmic entity that appears in the Marvel Universe. ...

The Tribunal revealed the previously completely covered face of Necessity to She-Hulk as a reflection of her own face, stating that the face is a "Cosmic Mirror which reminds us to always judge others as we would have ourselves judged."^[7] She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine. ...

References

1. ^ Strange Tales vol.1, #157 - 163
2. ^ Rom vol. 1, #41
3. ^ ^{a b} Warlock and the Infinity Watch vol. 1, #1
4. ^ Marvel Universe: The End #1 - 6 (2004)
5. ^ She-Hulk vol. 1, #7
6. ^ Silver Surfer vol. 3, #31
7. ^ She-Hulk vol. 2, #12

External links

• Knightmare6.com; Marvel Cosmic Entities
• Doctor Strange; Living Tribunal