Galactus (/ ɡ ə ˈ l æ k t ə s /) 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, and serves a functional role in the upkeep of the primary Marvel continuity.

Galactus is a survivor from the Sixth Cosmos, the previous Multiverse. Originally, he was a Taa-an named Galan, born in the previous incarnation of the universe of Earth-616 on the planet Taa, a paradise-like world whose civilization was said to have been the most advanced of its time.

Aug 17, 2023 · Known as the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus has become one of the most feared beings in all of existence as he travels from planet to planet, gobbling them up with no care for the inhabitants and only a concern for his own appetites. As such, many questions surround the World-Eater and here are the answers! Where did Galactus come from?

Galactus Related. Galacta. Galactipool. Antithesis. Prime Marvel Universe (Earth-616) Doctor Doomactus. Warp World (Earth-616 Pocket Dimension) Doomactego, the Stranger Planet. Warp World (Earth-616 Pocket Dimension) Mephzoomko-Neg. Warp World (Earth-616 Pocket Dimension) Galactus' Cat. Prime Marvel Universe (Earth-616) Groffon.

Galan, a space explorer, discovered a radiation-plague threatening all of Taa. Though he was initially scoffed at, the truth became clear as the people of surrounding planets perished. Despite the efforts of Taa's greatest scientists, no cure could be found, and the population began to …

Consumer of worlds and destroyer of planets, Galactus roams the cosmos with one goal in mind. This week on Marvel 101, witness the utter destruction wrought by one of the Marvel Universe’s most powerful beings.

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...

Jan 31, 2020 · Today on Variant, we give you the Comic Book History of Galactus, one the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe, and a major player in Donnie Cates new Thor title. ...more.

May 13, 2022 · Galactus is a cosmic being of immense power. Here's an overview of the many abilities he wields that make him such a formidable foe.

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...