Beyonder
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The Beyonder (/biˈɒndər/) is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jim Shooter[2] and artist Mike Zeck, the Beyonder first appeared in Secret Wars #1 (May 1984) as an unseen, nigh-omnipotent[3] being from outside the multiverse who kidnapped the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe to have them do battle on Battleworld, a fictional planet created by the Beyonder. The character plays a more antagonistic role in the 1985 sequel, Secret Wars II, in which he takes human form to learn about desire but threatens to destroy the multiverse out of increasing frustration.
The Beyonder | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Cameo appearance: Secret Wars #1 (May 1984)[1] Full appearance: Secret Wars II #2 (May 1985) |
Created by | Jim Shooter Mike Zeck |
In-story information | |
Species | Beyonders |
Place of origin | Beyond-Realm |
Team affiliations | Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation Beyonders Omega Council |
Notable aliases | Frank Kosmos The Maker The One from Beyond |
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Following Secret Wars and Secret Wars II, the Beyonder experienced many notable retcons. At first, he was changed to a Cosmic Cube that was incomplete because of the Molecule Man.[4] The Illuminati suggested he was a mutant Inhuman.[5] Finally, he is revealed to be a "child" of the Beyonder race.[6]