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Annihilus

Annihilus
Annihilus as depicted in Annihilation #1 (October 2006). Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceFantastic Four Annual #6 (November 1968)[1]
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
SpeciesArthrosian
Place of originThe planet Arthros, in Sector 17A of the Negative Zone
Team affiliationsAnnihilation Wave
PartnershipsBlastaar
Notable aliasesLord of the Negative Zone, the Living Death that Walks, Ahmyor
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility and reflexes
Chitinous exoskeleton grants increased durability
Flight
Wields Cosmic Control Rod:
  • Molecular manipulation
  • Energy blasts
  • Slowed aging process

Annihilus (/əˈnaɪ.ələs/) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as an adversary to the Fantastic Four. The character debuted in Fantastic Four Annual #6, which was published in November 1968. Annihilus was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and was notably featured in the "Annihilation" event.

Annihilus has at various times been the ruler of the Negative Zone, controlling its inhabitants via his powerful Cosmic Control Rod.[2] He first encountered the Fantastic Four after Reed Richards discovered how to travel to the Negative Zone from Earth.[3] Over the years he clashed with the Fantastic Four on many occasions, often with the group foiling his plans to invade Earth. He is often the partner of Blastaar, who started out as a rival to Annihilus' rule of the Negative Zone before becoming an ally.[4]

Annihilus has appeared in a number of Marvel media, including several Fantastic Four shows, as well as The Super Hero Squad Show, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and Ultimate Spider-Man. In 2009, Annihilus was ranked as IGN's 94th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.[5]

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  2. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 6. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]
  3. ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 198. ISBN 978-1605490557.
  4. ^ Allan, Scoot (March 1, 2019). "Annihilus: 10 Things To Know About Marvel's Cosmic Villain". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Annihilus is number 94 Archived 2009-05-09 at the Wayback Machine IGN. Retrieved 10-05-09.

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