Galactus (/ ɡəˈlæktəs /) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Formerly a mortal man, he is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain …

Galactus is a cosmic being that consumes the life energy found in planets for sustenance. During the previous multiversal cycle, the Sixth Cosmos, he was a mortal Taa-an named Galan of Taa.

3 days ago · Galactus seems to have a lot in common with the all-powerful Celestials, but is he actually one of them? Here's the lowdown on the Marvel character.

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Jul 22, 2025 · Galactus is a cosmic force of nature and a formidable villain, but whether he is a Celestial is a complicated question that Marvel has addressed.

Jul 25, 2025 · One of Marvel Comics’ most powerful cosmic entities, Galactus was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966). …

Jul 22, 2025 · Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, is one of Marvel’s most iconic cosmic beings, a force of nature who consumes planets to survive. His immense power and complex role in the …

Galactus is the infamous "Devourer of Worlds" in the Marvel Universe. His powers are nearly omnipotent. He has appointed several entities as his Heralds, imbuing them with the Power …

Jul 25, 2025 · Well, Galactus has been in Marvel lore since The Fantastic Four #48 in 1966, and his origin story has pretty much remained the same. Originally an explorer named Galan from …

Jul 10, 2025 · Galactus’ origins are a little bit confusing, as they have been retconned so many times. But, currently, Galactus comes from The Sixth Cosmos, which is essentially the …