Ego the Living Planet
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
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
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1966
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Ego the Living Planet
Thor #133
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Ego the Living Planet
1st appearance of Count Tagar
2nd appearance of Hela
Cameo appearance of multiple unnamed Valkyries
First mention of the High Evolutionary
1st full appearance of Ego the Living Planet
1st appearance of Count Tagar
2nd appearance of Hela
Cameo appearance of multiple unnamed Valkyries
First mention of the High Evolutionary
Thor #228
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Origin of Ego the Living Planet
Astonishing Thor #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
Origin of Ego the Living Planet, created by The Stranger
Thor #700
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
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
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
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2021
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Vol. 6
Dormammu consumes Ego the Living Planet and takes on his planetary form
Dormammu consumes Ego the Living Planet and takes on his planetary form
Guardians of the Galaxy #17
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Dormammu merged with Ego the Living Planet
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