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Creation & Design

Cyttorak was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Herb Trimpe, first appearing in The Incredible Hulk #126. He is depicted as a powerful entity from the Crimson Cosmos, often associated with the Juggernaut.

Early Years

Cyttorak's early appearances were primarily in stories involving the Juggernaut, showcasing his role as a source of power and conflict.

Character Development

Over the years, Cyttorak has evolved from a mere source of power for the Juggernaut to a significant player in the Marvel Universe, influencing various characters and storylines.

Cultural Reception

Cyttorak has been well-received as a formidable cosmic entity, often praised for his role in enhancing the complexity of the Juggernaut's character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Cyttorak
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #124
Aliases:
The Crimson Cosmos, The Unconquered
Species:
Elder God
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
The Juggernaut, The X-Men, Doctor Strange
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Immense strength, Invulnerability
Equipment:
Crimson Gem of Cyttorak
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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Strange Tales #124
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #124
 
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Stories featuring The Thing and Human Torch begin

First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange

Uncanny X-Men #12
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Uncanny X-Men #12
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Juggernaut

Origin of Professor X

1st cameo appearance of Cyttorak, as a statue, the demonic elder god whose Crimson Bands and ruby gemstone gave Juggernaut great powers

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #44
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #44
 
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1st full appearance of Cyttorak, the entity whose Crimson Gem gave Juggernaut his powers

Iron Man #22
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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Iron Man #22
 
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1st cameo team appearance and origin of the Octessence: Cyttorak, Balthakk, Ikonn, Raggadorr, Watoomb, Valtoor, and Krakkan

Eight powerful deities who infused a fraction of their power into a totem for a human representative to find and determine which god was most powerful

1st appearance of Carnivore, empowered by Farallah

Uncanny X-Men #542
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Uncanny X-Men #542
 
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Colossus becomes the Juggernaut

Uncanny X-Men #543
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Uncanny X-Men #543
 
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Cover appearance of Colossus with the powers of Juggernaut, blessed by Cyttorak

Death of Doctor Strange: Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Death of Doctor Strange: Avengers #1
 
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1st appearance of the Survivor, the daughter of Cyttorak

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