Galactus (/ ɡəˈlæktəs /) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Formerly a mortal man, he is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force, …

Galactus is a cosmic being that consumes the life energy found in planets for sustenance. In the prior multiversal cycle, the Sixth Cosmos, he was a mortal Taa-an named Galan of the planet Taa.

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Jul 25, 2025 · One of Marvel Comics’ most powerful cosmic entities, Galactus was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966). Initially, …

Aug 16, 2024 · From his cosmic origins in the Silver Age – a fertile period for comic book creativity – to his upcoming appearance in the MCU, the evolution of Galactus has been a journey of epic …

Jan 10, 2025 · Galactus is a cosmic Marvel character who feeds on entire planets. Here's a look at his incredible powers and abilities.

Galactus is the infamous "Devourer of Worlds" in the Marvel Universe. His powers are nearly omnipotent. He has appointed several entities as his Heralds, imbuing them with the Power Cosmic.

Galan is a Taa-an widely known as Galactus, who predates the universe and is cursed with an insatiable hunger for planets. Galactus sought to consume Earth, and dispatched Silver Surfer to herald his …

Jul 30, 2024 · Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, is one of the greatest antagonists in Marvel Comics history. We say antagonist and not villain, because Galactus is a character whose motivations hold …

Feb 6, 2025 · OK, so that was a bit dramatic - but so is the history of Galactus, one of Marvel's most distinctive and destructive villains, who will make it to the big screen in something close to his pure,...