Abraxas is a character appearing in

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s published by

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. Created by Rafael Marin and

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, the character first appeared in '' Fantastic Four Annual'' #2001 (July 2001). Abraxas symbolizes the destruction of the

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. He emerged from the heart of his father

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following

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' apparent death in the limited series ''Galactus: The Devourer'' (1999–2000).

Publication history

Abraxas debuted in '' Fantastic Four Annual'' #2001 (July 2001), and was created by Rafael Marin and

Fictional character biography

Abraxas is a cosmic entity who seeks to destroy the

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using a weapon of universal destructive power called the

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. He is the embodiment of destruction, and is only kept sealed by the continued existence of

. The location of the Ultimate Nullifier is unknown except to the

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, a member of the

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. To attract the Fantastic Four's attention, Abraxas kills another universe's Galactus and sends his skull to Earth-616, using it as a homing beacon. This disturbs the space-time continuum, allowing people from other universes to come through the gap left by the head, including another

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. When the Fantastic Four seeks the counsel of the Watcher, they find that he has sustained amnesia and become

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tose. Eternity informs

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of the Fantastic Four that this was caused by Abraxas. After

gathers a selection of superheroes to fight the minions of Abraxas on the Moon (the home of the Watcher), the

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is killed by microorganisms as he attempts to defend the Watcher from them. The minions seemingly seek the Human Torch, and after some investigation it is discovered that he and three of his multiversal counterparts possess the location of the Ultimate Nullifier location within their subconscious. The Fantastic Four locate the Human Torches and find the Ultimate Nullifier, but are betrayed by Nova, who is serving Abraxas. Abraxas then seemingly destroys

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, the protector of

. After Nova gives Abraxas the Ultimate Nullifier, a battle commences and the Fantastic Four seem hopelessly outmatched. However, Franklin Richards and

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reconstitute Galactus, who helps battle Abraxas. Mister Fantastic retrieves the Ultimate Nullifier and uses it to destroy and recreate the multiverse. In the aftermath, the Silver Surfer is resurrected, the Watcher returned to normal, Franklin Richards depowered, and Valeria reincarnated as an infant.

Powers and abilities

Abraxas has the ability to alter space-time, manipulate matter, and harness limitless cosmic energy.

References

External links

Abraxas Official Marvel Bio

Alternity

Abraxas at Marvel Database Wikia
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