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Creation & Design

Magus was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in 'Fantastic Four #67' as a result of the experiments conducted by the Enclave, a group of scientists.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a being of great power, Magus later became a significant character in the cosmic Marvel Universe, particularly in relation to Adam Warlock.

Character Development

Over the years, Magus has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with deep ties to Adam Warlock, exploring themes of duality and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Magus has been well-received in the comic community, often praised for his intricate connection to Adam Warlock and the cosmic Marvel lore.

Character Details

Real Name:
Adam Warlock
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #178
Aliases:
Magus, Him
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Infinity Watch, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Energy manipulation, Flight, Regeneration
Equipment:
Soul Gem, Cosmic Cube
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
golden

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Strange Tales #178
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Strange Tales #178
 
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Ongoing stories featuring Adam Warlock begin

1st appearance of Magus, an evil version of Adam Warlock from the future

1st team appearance of The Universal Church of Truth

1st appearance of The Matriarch, a leader of The Universal Church of Truth

Strange Tales #179
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Strange Tales #179
 
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1st appearance of Pip the Troll

Strange Tales #180
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Strange Tales #180
 
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1st appearance of Gamora

2nd appearance of Pip the Troll

3rd appearance of Magus

Debut of new Adam Warlock costume

Warlock #9
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Warlock #9
 
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Origin of Magus, the future dark version of Warlock

1st cameo appearance of the In-Betweener

First meeting of Thanos and Adam Warlock

Warlock #10
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Warlock #10
 
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Origin of Thanos and Gamora

Battle of Thanos vs Magus

2nd cameo appearance of the In-Betweener

Introduction of Sanctuary, Thanos' Citadel

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Recap of Thanos, an interlude hosted by Captain Marvel that explains the character

Warlock #11
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Warlock #11
 
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1st full appearance of the In-Betweener

Death of Magus

Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7
 
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Reintroduction of Magus

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