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Creation & Design

Ego was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in Thor #132. The character was designed as a sentient planet with a consciousness and the ability to manipulate its environment.

Early Years

Ego's early appearances involved confrontations with Thor and other cosmic entities, showcasing its immense power and unique nature as a living planet.

Character Development

Over the years, Ego has evolved from a simple antagonist to a more complex character with motivations and relationships, particularly with the Guardians of the Galaxy, showcasing its dual nature as both a villain and a protector.

Cultural Reception

Ego has been received with mixed reviews, often praised for its unique concept but criticized for its portrayal in some storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ego
First Appearance:
Thor #132
Aliases:
Ego the Living Planet, The Living Planet
Species:
Sentient Planet
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Galactic Council, The Elders of the Universe
Abilities:
Planetary Manipulation, Telepathy, Energy Projection
Weight:
Varies
Height:
83' 4"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Thor #132
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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1st cameo appearance of Ego the Living Planet

Thor #133
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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1st full appearance of Ego the Living Planet

1st appearance of Count Tagar

2nd appearance of Hela

Cameo appearance of multiple unnamed Valkyries

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First mention of the High Evolutionary

Thor #228
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Thor #228
 
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Origin of Ego the Living Planet

Astonishing Thor #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Astonishing Thor #1
 
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Origin of Ego the Living Planet, created by The Stranger

Thor #700
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Thor #700
 
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1st appearance of Black Galactus, Butcher of Worlds (the aftermath of being stabbed with the Necrosword in Thor: God of Thunder #23)

1st appearance of Throg in the mainstream Marvel Universe

Ego the Living Planet becomes Necroworld

Guardians of the Galaxy #15
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Dormammu consumes Ego the Living Planet and takes on his planetary form

Guardians of the Galaxy #17
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Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Guardians of the Galaxy #17
 
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Dormammu merged with Ego the Living Planet

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