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.

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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.

Feb 4, 2025 · It’s past time the Marvel icon Galactus got the movie adaptation he deserves, and it looks like The Fantastic Four: First Steps might finally pull it off.

In the comics, Galactus is a cosmic being who consumes life energy throughout the universe, primarily from planets. He has had many heralds, with one being Silver Surfer. He was originally a mortal from the sixth incarnation of the universe, who survived the end of time and was reborn in the seventh incarnation of the universe.

Feb 5, 2025 · 5 reasons why Galactus is the most powerful being in the Marvel Universe. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, defies the normal definition of an evil-doer in the comics. In that sense, he is different from all other villains that the Marvel heroes have encountered.

2 days ago · Galactus was born in the pages of "Fantastic Four #48" from March of 1966 due to the flagship series’ extreme popularity of the era and the need to keeping building out that fictional world.