Impressed with Rogers' physical abilities and affect on those around him, he decided to take on Rogers' body's form for his next physical incarnation, and became blonde and blue-eyed. Protege tried to copy all of their powers and become the new One Above All. Strange had once done himself, thus proving that the Beyonder, like Strange, had some goodness still inside him. He is the secondary antagonist of the Battleworld arc in Season 4: Secret Wars. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. She was found guilty and sentenced to the Kyln in Creche confinement. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts you may like . The Beyonder has been the source of many retcons and reinventions over the years. On the other hand, the Black Knight's Ebony Blade, and Magik's Soul Sword, which normally can cut through magic, had no effect on him at all. He also saved Elizabeth Twoyoungmen, then known as Talisman, from entrapment in an other-dimensional world. He tried again to convince her to love him (when the ring didn't spark her interest, he just tossed it away). He would fight against problems big and small, from muggers to tidal waves to cosmic forces like those of Mephisto. Thus, he makes a deal with the hero Kanon, the great spirit Reno and the god of creation of the myths Militia and sacrifices . They all traveled to the Crystal. But the Molecule Man had greater power, because of his human potential. He returned to our reality, and specifically to Earth. He leaves them all floating in the ocean in a fit of pique. He teleported to their location and ran into Firelord but Firelord passed out from his injuries during his fight with Nebula and her army. The heros are quickly held captive by Doombots. While his flesh was being peeled away layer by layer, he managed to somehow will his hand to touch his armor (which had been lifted away from him), and activate his "sling," thereby defeating the Beyonder and taking his power. Manga Recommendations (The Illuminati used some very specious logic in trying to argue that he was disrupting the natural order of things. He realized that if the Thing could have doubts about his role, then it was OK for him to have doubts too. Spider-Man is contacted and is informed that the rebels are getting impatient and are in need of assistance while fighting cyber skulls. While Reece was not as strong as the Beyonder, he was able to hold him off until the other heroes regained consciousness. [37], Despite his power, the Beyonder has shown moments of vulnerability. The Beyonder, however, simply teleported Fireheart to Japan. At home, he started to get bored, and made a bunch of his favorite gadgets, then pictures of Dazzler. While watching them, his attention was drawn to Dazzler singing at a mutant battle arena--his first contact with her. He created his own " Battleworld" from several planets and a Denver Suburb. RELATED: When Did the Molecule Man's Personality Change So Dramatically? Additionally, this issue introduces the all-powerful Cosmic Cube, which dominated the MCU. The Beyonder went back to Owen's apartment to talk over all of these recent problems. In fact, they intended to give him an overdose and rob him. Later, he visited Power Man, Iron Fist, and Falcon, who were discussing their building that he had turned to gold. No, Wait, He's an Inhuman! It's time to escape Battleworld and travel to The Beyond where CBR's celestial writers reside. The Beyonder, after sitting and thinking, decided he had been wrong, and went to their apartment to apologize. He drove her to the X-Men's school, since that's what she had been looking for earlier. The Beyonder Vs. From his first appearance as a celestial being to his transition into human form, The Beyonder has starred in some of the most existential and exciting stories Marvel has ever told. Even their assembled power couldn't stop him directly (even though he had already poured a great portion of his power in the cup). He explained that Dr. The Beyonder was about to do it, but then suddenly Kubik and the Shaper of Worlds appeared. Frank became obsessed with Earth gadgets at this time as well, buying or making hordes of Cuisinarts, motorcycles, and the like. [24], In the "Annihilation" crossover story line, the Fallen One, a former Herald of Galactus under the control of Thanos,[25] is sent to investigate the aftermath of the Kyln's destruction by the Annihilation Wave and ascertain the Beyonder's fate. She had a choice--kill him, or save the X-Men, whom he then put in danger, making the Blackbird plummet towards the sea, with Sentinels on the chase and spread throughout the city. [16][10][12], While he was still growing up,[3] the other Beyonders orchestrated the "accident" of Owen Reece, the Molecule Man. She gathered a following of inmates who worshipped her. Not really caring, Beyonder brought them all back to New York, where he and Cage went off for lunch at a soul food restaurant. To explain the events of Secret Wars I and II that seemed to contradict this, Kubik explained that at least some of them had been illusions, created by the other cosmic entities. He joined them on their journey and went into the Land of Couldn't-Be-Shouldn't-Be and then the House of Ideas. He found a nearby seedy hotel and got a room, sleeping on the floor. He couldn't understand how someone could stand up to him, since he was far more powerful than anyone in our dimension. True love was when there was a free and limitless exchange of love between both partners; it couldn't be a "business deal" where there were other obligations. He teleported into Nebula's ship and, thinking he was helping the Avengers, teleported her away from the scene. Once again he used the too-manipulative approach he tried with Dazzler, giving her gifts: making her beautiful, older, without powers. Then he effortlessly erased the armada, as well as all their homeworlds, and every planet that had ever had any contact with any of those worlds. The rest of the energy flowed into the empty Beyond-realm. He then turned it on himself thus becoming a mortal being with no superhuman powers. According to him, he was a kid that was broken and becoming a Cosmic Cube was meant to "fix" him and speedrun through certain larval stages. [53], "Go big or go home: Why Marvel's new 'Secret Wars' could be too much", "New 'Secret Wars' is Marvel Comics' major event of 2015", "Jim Shooter in an Interview for Secret Wars 2", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beyonder&oldid=1142895369, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 22:33. As everyone figures out that they have been teleported several miles away, Johnny Storm asks what Doom will do next. Finally, many of Earth's costumed champions joined forces to stop the Beyonder once and for all, but none succeeded. Still he could not find Havok. However, even in this state, he was capable of easily sending a horde of demons back to hell with a wave of his hand. scientists on Earth. He stood in space, thinking. However, the Dragon was able to take her over anyway, and just took advantage of her extra power. While there an army of superhuman criminals assembled by Mephisto attacked him, but he was saved by the Thing. Boom Boom remarked that they didn't seem to worried about him, and he said they were, they just didn't show it. [43], Upon reaching the House, he hid himself until the Defenders finished their business. He left after fixing the damage from the fight. People needed to be free to learn and take risks, just like the horse race. The heroes argued over what to do: some thought they should kill him, while other could not stomach such a deed. Ultimately Dr. Doom stole his power, and the Beyonder had to reclaim it. They were revealed to be the same race as the "Omegas" previously seen in Defenders (20112012) and briefly appeared in Ultimates 2 (2016) #6. Created by writer Jim Shooter[1] and artist Mike Zeck, the Beyonder first appeared in Secret Wars #1 (May 1984) as an unseen, nigh-omnipotent[2] being from outside the multiverse who kidnapped the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe to have them do battle on Battleworld. Doctor Doom explains when the villains were being transported through space he traced the coordinates of the power being used to transport them from a lab. She left a message for the X-Men and flew towards the west coast. Dr. Meanwhile, we find out that Doctor Octopus has joined forces with the Red Skull since Dr. Doom has taken over Octavia, the kingdom of Doctor Octopus.The Red Skull assures Dr. Octopus that he will have his kingdom once again, but only if he agrees to enhance the Cyber Skull built by Smythe. Reece cryptically replied, "it's a happier ending than you know." Then the Beyonder appeared. By overlapping two people's appearances, even if they are disguised, the Astrologer can determine if whether or not the two are the same person. In his original origin, and in the Cosmic Cube origin, he would in fact he from another universe, and thus "unnatural" in ours. Gladiator learned through Oracle, who had taken some of her madness, who the Maker really was. Fantastic Four #319 (by Steve Englehart, Keith Pollard, Joe Sinnott, and George Roussos) is the definitive origin story for The Beyonder. In shock, she teleported herself and several others away. The Beyonder Vs. [18], Subsequently, the Beyonder gave himself a body identical to that of Captain America. [11] References [ edit] Nonetheless, the Beyonder retained his reality-warping powers, allowing him to control and manipulate matter, energy, and reality at a cosmic level beyond all but the strongest and most powerful of cosmic entities. Thing breifly shows disappointment as he will be stuck in his non-human form. However, his scale of power has been stated as below that of the Living Tribunal and Eternity, the Celestials, or the Molecule Man (when unfettered from his emotional weaknesses). According to the Shaper, they are beneficent in their motives. Macchio shot at the Beyonder, but Muramoto jumped in the way, dying. Dave volunteered, seeing in this act the chance to do something important with his own life, and the Beyonder killed him, resurrecting him as the new avatar of Death. [14] They have also displayed other limitations, as an explosion strong enough to destroy a few thousand universes was sufficient to kill them.[11]. As he matured, he discovered love. The Beyonder left to seek answers elsewhere. He met a Unlimited Class Wrestling promotor at a bar as he downed Heinekens. But, again, the Beyonder used his powers to control the minds of others to do so. They merge and shape themselves into a Cube. Until this be gained we can never know, we can not even prophesy the capacity and power of women for the uplifting of humanity.Susan B. Anthony (18201906). The Maker's madness takes control of several inmates but is finally subdued by Thanos and several of his allies among the prisoners. The original Beyonder was considered to be the most powerful being in the multiverse, having power surpassing Cosmic Entities, such as The Living Tribunal and Eternity. Marvel revealed comic variant covers to promote Marvel's "Edge of Spider-Verse" event, featuring heroes like Thor and Scarlet Witch in Spider-Man costumes.. Doctor Doom Stands Alone Against the Beyonder! He then erased all memory of them from the universe. [11] He was not aware of other Beyonders and misinterpreted his personal universe as everything in existence. Rachel then wanted revenge against the students, but Magneto persuaded her to stop. Allistar Smythe stays behind, Smythe agrees to help Spider-Man. After a fight with the Fantastic Four, he revealed that his mind was actually inhabiting the body of a random stranger, Norm McArthur. He would have to think about all this. He was simply being far too artificial in his approach, and didn't understand. By the event's conclusion, it is undoubtedly clear that no one, save the celestial god himself, can defeat The Beyonder. He claims that through the Beyonder's power he had had attained the only thing he wanted in life, total control. All that Phoenix experienced--the totality of life, in all its forms, in all its infinite glory--is now his." As part of his attempt to help others find peace, he visited the New Mutants. The Shaper developed from a Cube made by Skrull scientists. Since he was still somewhat naive, and often intentionally limited his awareness of the world in order to experience things more like a true human would, they were able to draw him into their tenement, telling him that they could provide him with true happiness through their drug. [51][full citation needed], In Mutant X, the Beyonder allies with Dracula to wage war on Earth's forces and to confront the entity known as the 'Goblyn Queen'. It is possible for the Beyonder to be weakened, albeit by performing such a great feat as destroying a fundamental force of the universe such as Death. [27], The Beyonder continued to experiment with experiencing love affairs with human beings. Later they created Cosmic Cubes. He created a machine called Beyondersbane to kill the Beyonder. He lifted them into the sky and looked through their minds, but couldn't find anything, so he just dropped them to their deaths. The Beyonder told her his story, and they were both glad to be with someone else who shared in their unhappiness. In lack of better options, we consider the Beyonders being killed by an explosion sufficient to destroy 100,000 universes, as well as an Infinity Gauntlet managing to slow down Doctor Doom when he was wielding their powers, as outliers. Based on his experience as a wrestler, Jeff wrote Paper Champion, a comic about cardboard wrestling belts, haunted dreams, and healing from loss. The Molecule Man made a force field around Denver, hoping to protect them, but the Beyonder happened by and laughed as he effortlessly shattered the dome. Storm argued strongly against Rachel's plans, but she was going to do it anyway. As Thundersword, he began to wreck various Hollywood studios and other businesses. Spider-Man continues and informs Doom that these creatures are a result of his troubled mind; the Thing warns Doom that his lack of control over the Beyonder's power will kill him from the inside. The Beyonder was in such a deep depression that he was going to let the Thing kill him, but ultimately the Thing refused to give him the death blow, and let him live. So he tricked the Thing, who was making a movie on a nearby island. Then Owen Reece and Volcana showed up, and he added to Kubik's attack on the Beyonder. He then sent her to "convert" the other New Mutants to his cause of purity and peace. Having learned his lesson, the Beyonder then released the rest of the world from his control. [14] Contents 1 History 1.1 Origins 1.2 Destruction of the Seventh Cosmos This would destroy the universe as well, although a new universe would take it's place. This was surprising, since the Beyonder had chosen to appear in a male form. When she destroyed an entire Shi'ar settlement known as Eru 7, she caught the attention of the Imperial Guard. Extra-dimensional teleportation using his own power. Perhaps simultaneously, he invisibly observed the New Mutants, who had since returned from Limbo. She thought he would be mad, but instead he fixed the bruises her father gave her. The Beyonder is finally defeated by a huge group of superheroes, including the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Avengers, and Spider-Man, after the Molecule Man intervenes and kills him, while he had temporarily transformed into an infant in the midst of a re-birthing process. Contents 1 Biography 2 Background 2.1 In the Comics 3 External Links Biography In one reality, there are two Spider-Men. Kosmos eventually took on a different persona, the Maker, and was imprisoned in the Kyln. At first, he was changed to a gift from the race of Beyonders, a Cosmic Cube, but was flawed due to his shared history with the Molecule Man. The Beyonder appeared again, this time garbed as a super hero, and helped her fight the bikers, whose powers kept increasing. This fact did not please the One from Beyond. Beyonder last edited by But he could tell that soon he would have to make a decision. Galactus was apparently unable to leave, but summoned his worldship, Taa II, to the skies above Battleworld. With this purpose in mind, The Beyonders create the Savage Land to analyze the evolution of mortal beings on Earth. Rachel Summers, meanwhile, had fully accepted the power of the Phoenix and decided to kill the Beyonder so as to keep him from hurting anyone else. Thankfully, with an upcoming Marvel Comic run slated for June, The Beyonder is ready to reintroduce himself to readers. The Beyonder left, saying that he was above such human emotions, and went back to the Beyond-realm. Although the Beyonders were successful in destroying the Multiverse, Doctor Doom used their power to salvage its remnants and created Battleworld. Intent on discovering his true purpose, The Beyonder falls in love, exacts revenge, and chases pleasure, yet every road leads to a dead end. The heroes were subdued, but even Captain America agreed that Reece had done what needed to be done. [15] The Beyonder later meets the blind superhero Daredevil and restores his ability to see, asking for legal representation in return. For instance, they hired the Nuwali to conduct experiments in evolution in the Savage Land. Now he wanted to recreate his original body. Reece left in a fit of pique after saying his piece, and Dave finally understood. There are several meaningful glances and close-ups of Black Bolt's face at several points in the story that could be interpreted in different ways.) The Beyonder took control of Klaw's subconscious mind and thus motivated him to encourage Doom's fears of his superhuman opponents in the "secret war" as well as playing upon Doom's own deep-seated doubts over his ability to control his newly gained powers. Worseit reminds me of someone." Klaw then went out to fight the heroes. These included a A Celestial, Eternity, Order and Chaos, the Living Tribunal, Uatu, the Gardener, the In-Betweener, and others. He explored New York City in a naive fashion, trying to replicate basic human experiences like eating and wearing clothing, but inevitably made innocent mistakes, like eating a soda bottle along with its contents. [29] He explains the history of the Beyonders before reluctantly joining the Defenders on their quest. At first, he manipulated her into loving him, but quickly saw this was not the answer, and released her. This event also features The Beyonder's first-albeit momentary-- defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom. The Beyonder was not in a mood to be trifled with, and was about to destroy Doom, whom he apparently didn't recognize, when Reed Richards stopped him. He allowed the passengers to land softly, then continued on his walk. However, realizing that since the Beyonder had had the power to bring them there, he could also potentially destroy them all, and even kill off the entire human race in a fit of anger, the Professor refrained from following his original plan. He reached inside her, and pulled out her Darkchilde persona for the first time. Rachel was occasionally able to feel his presence, but couldn't get a lock on him. Angry at Kurse, Power Pack dropped a building on him. Spider-Man, Lizard, and the Fantastic Three make their way to Dr. Dooms kingdom. It'sugly! They disappeared after Molecule Man was destroyed by the Void. In the original Secret Wars storyline, he was the be-all and end-all of the Marvel universe that took human form to better understand the nature of human beings. The Beyonder and Doom, are now seperated. When he went to kill him, however, he couldn't go through with it, unable to believe that such an unassuming man was so all-powerful. The living embodiment of The Beyond-Realm, a reality outside of the Marvel multiverse, he utilizes his powers over reality, space, and time to observe the neverending battle between good and evil, serving as both an ally and enemy to Earth's greatest heroes. The experience apparently proved too enlightening in itself, and he ran away. [12], After Doom's plan was foiled, the Beyonder was told that his creation was actually the result of the creation of a faulty Cosmic Cube by the extradimensional Beyonders. When he decided to do this, the other cosmic forces like Mephisto immediately felt great fear at the way this would upset the existing order of the universe. And yet the Beyonder was once again unhurt. A wave of negative energy was sweeping through the Microverse, and would destroy it all unless stopped. Ben points out the machine Spider-Man used to bring the heros to this world, and Doom uses this device to teleport. The Beyonder then left. Then the Avengers attacked, but to no avail--he just lay there, listless, ignoring their attacks. He was now able to use that analysis to change his armor in such a way that would help him defeat the Beyonder. Alarmed by the imminent threat of extinction, Phoenix, a.k.a., Rachel Summers, realizes she must use her powers to destroy the multiverse and protect future generations from The Beyonder's reign. Doom used the Cube to restore his memories but Kubik and the Shaper of Worlds stopped him before he could take its power. [1] The Beyonder later underwent another retcon, briefly becoming a mutant inhuman, and after a last retcon is now considered to be a member of the alien race of the same name and is referred to as a "child unit" by the Beyonders. [8] Upon returning to Earth, he tells his fellow heroes that the Beyonders have killed the Living Tribunal along with all the Celestials, and every abstract entity (including Eternity, Infinity, Lord Chaos, Master Order, and the In-Betweener) as part of an experiment involving the destruction of all life throughout the Marvel Multiverse. They battle, and using his power, the power of the Nexus, and the power of the mystics, Havok defeats her, absorbing her into the fabric of the Nexus itself. This is the first, or Cosmic Cube, retcon. Demons from Limbo attacked. The Beyonders were first mentioned in the team-up comic Marvel Two-in-One #63 (May 1980), by Mark Gruenwald and Jerry Bingham. Reece was annoyed, and didn't want to talk to Uatu, but Marsha did. Richards and the rest of the Fantastic Four were in the midst of a battle against the Hate Monger and Psycho Man when the Beyonder appeared and started asking questions. View full history, The Beyonder was originally from an infinite realm beyond the Marvel Multiverse, called the Beyond-realm, and was the sum of everything outside the multiverse (our multiverse was a drop in the sea compared to the Beyond-realm). Mephisto convinced him to make a wager: if Mephisto won, the Beyonder would wait 24 hours before destroying everything. They argued, and Rachel returned the power he had given her. He then has a sword fight with the Black Knight, during which the Knight stuck him square in the stomach with his sword. [41] The Maker was killed in the attack; her corpse was found by the Fallen One, confirming Thanos' fear that the Beyonder had been freed. Why he would do this is unclear. She flew towards the Beyonder on her flying horse and touched him on the chest, counting coup in the tradition of the Cheyenne warriors from whom she was descended, before he killed her as well. Powers and Abilities; Character Bios. But the Beyonder felt that he had to keep doing something, he needed a role in the universe. However, while he had expected that he could absorb it effortlessly, he could not: he "tries to turn away--only to learn he cannot. In the end he paid the ultimate price, and was killed by the Molecule Man. The Beyonder was puzzled by their actions, and once again took especial note of Rachel. After watching for a while, his interest was picqued, due to Thor's decision to use his belt of strength, thereby negating Kurse's advantage. [4] Finally, he was revealed to be a "child" of the Beyonder race.[5]. Marvel's Most Powerful Cosmic God Did Drugs with Two Forgotten TV Stars - Yes, Really. Meanwhile, Owen Reece, who had been watching events, was glad that he had not needed to step in and take action--or definitively decide not to take action. They view themselves as scientists and see the Marvel multiverse as an experiment, something for them to play with. Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. They then said that this was not true, because he was created by his mutant gene, as if that were not natural. [2] A hole was poked into the Beyonder's universe which caused him to be aware of the Marvel Universe. The Beyonder would often return to their apartment to discuss his recent experiences and philosophical quandries. Doctor Strange 2 Sets the Stage for the MCU's Secret Wars - But Which One? Fantastic was surprised, since he had had sensors targeting the Beyonder's energy signature, and they had not gone off. It hit him, and knocked him back one step. The Beyonder was driven into complete despair, and took to drinking. [10], Ultimately, the Beyonder entered the machine and was transformed by it into a mortal infant and which then began transferring the Beyonder's vast power into this newly created form. The Cubes are immensely powerful and can fulfill the wishes of their owners. First, however, it was time for revenge. Fantastic, inform Spider-Man and the Lizard that they were flying in a hovercraft at low altitudes to avoid being detected. The Beyonder wanted to help so he mimicked the super-hero costumes he had seen, and created a new super-suit for himself. He accelerates the time of this planet 1 year into the future. Vinnie used the Beyonder to increase his success in his criminal enterprises, taking care of the competition, healing prostitutes of their STDs, making more gold, and even curing his son of dyslexia and helping his wife lose weight. [4], They eventually hired the Pegasusian alien race as agents, to tow Counter-Earth to the Beyonders' museum. He physically grew, and grew in power. He tried giving her fame and success in show business, and he faked a fight with the Avengers to make her feel sympathy for him, but none of it worked. [6] One of these energy modicums would later develop sentience and take its name after its creators, the Beyonder.[7]. [11], Intrigued by what he has witnessed during the first Secret Wars, the Beyonder comes to Earth during the Secret Wars II story line to walk among humans and study them and learn of human desire firsthand.
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