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?

2 days ago · Galactus would be an important figure in the Marvel universe ever since, returning several more times to battle the Fantastic Four under various circumstances, and also having encounters with Thor, where Galactus’ backstory was first revealed. He’s also not really “evil” in the traditional sense, instead being a morally ambiguous figure ...

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.

3 days ago · In case you’re not familiar with Galactus, let’s go over his history in the comics. Galactus is a cosmic entity in the Marvel mythos first created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #48.

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.

Gali, better known as Galacta, is the "daughter" of Galactus. She began as a parasitic entity, similar to a tapeworm, that had spontaneously generated within Galactus and grew to be a cosmic being that was similar to him.

May 12, 2024 · Galactus, the first being in the Marvel Universe, will be the villain in the upcoming Fantastic Four film, with Ralph Ineson cast in the role.