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 …

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.

May 27, 2025 · While mainly a villain to the heroes of the Marvel Universe, Galactus is not evil but a natural force of the universe who maintains the delicate cosmic balance of life and death. Galactus …

Jul 29, 2025 · The towering Galactus was the work of Tom DePetrillo, owner of Extreme Costumes. He and his team of three artists spent months bringing the costume to life.

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 …

He is an immortal cosmic being who eats and devours planets and feeds off their energy in order to survive.