Ikonn
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Ikonn is a fictional character
appearing in the Marvel Comics
universe
. It is a powerful mystical extra-dimensional entity (possibly a demon
) whom Doctor Strange
and other sorcerer
s have invoked
.
Ikonn first appeared as a character in Doctor Strange (Vol. 2) #47 (June 1981), by Roger Stern
and Gene Colan
. The character also appeared in issue #49 of the series (October 1981), and his name has continued to be the subject of invocations.
Ikonn and his Exemplar, Bedlam (Olisa Kabaki), were later involved in the storyline of the Octessence, featuring in Thor #17 (November 1999) and Iron Man #322 (November 1999).
, titled the "Lord of Illusions." Capable of effortlessly levitating, Ikonn, bearing a form of immortality due to its surviving for at least thousands of years, can disrupt reality, and if it gains control over a world Ikonn can make its illusions real, even to the point of disrupting the very fabric of time and space, bound with matter and reality itself.
Meeting with the Octessence to establish the terms of the Wager, it appeared as a greyish insectoid/humanoid adorned with dark greenish spikes and pupil-less grey-green eyes. Each limb ended in four radially-arranged claws. It had a proboscis where the mouth would normally be. As with any being so powerful, and especially one versed in illusion, one can only speculate as to Ikonn's real form. For the Wager, it invested power into the Ivory Idol of Ikonn, a token that granted Olisa Kabaki powerful telepathic and mind control abilities as the Exemplar Bedlam.
Mr. Rasputin, a descendant of the original Rasputin, was the first known to entreat Ikonn, gaining a certain mastery at least nearing that of the Sorcerer Supreme
's. However, Rasputin was able to entreat Ikonn for malevolent purposes. Over the years the entreating of Ikonn has progressed from a “forbidden ritual” to a not uncommon practice.
with shades of his victims at a weakened level as Strange aided the Fantastic Four repelling the latter when he attempted to devour Earth once again.
Fictional character
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appearing in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. It is a powerful mystical extra-dimensional entity (possibly a demon
Demons (Marvel Comics)
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) whom Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
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and other sorcerer
Magic (paranormal)
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s have invoked
Invocation
An invocation may take the form of:*Supplication or prayer.*A form of possession.*Command or conjuration.*Self-identification with certain spirits....
.
Publication history
Ikonn's name was invoked several times before his actual appearance; these include Strange Tales #145 (June 1966), Doctor Strange Vol. 1 #174 (November 1968), #176 (January 1969), #183 (November 1969), and Marvel Premiere #8 (May 1973)Ikonn first appeared as a character in Doctor Strange (Vol. 2) #47 (June 1981), by Roger Stern
Roger Stern
Roger Stern is an American comic book author and novelist.-Early career:In the early 1970s, Stern and Bob Layton published the fanzine CPL , one of the first platforms for the work of John Byrne...
and Gene Colan
Gene Colan
Eugene Jules "Gene" Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series, Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series...
. The character also appeared in issue #49 of the series (October 1981), and his name has continued to be the subject of invocations.
Ikonn and his Exemplar, Bedlam (Olisa Kabaki), were later involved in the storyline of the Octessence, featuring in Thor #17 (November 1999) and Iron Man #322 (November 1999).
Fictional character biography
Ikonn is most often invoked to produce a powerful spell of illusion-crafting called "The Images of Ikonn," and to banish illusions as well. Ikonn can create extremely believable illusions of a near-infinite variety, from merely perfect duplicate copies of the sorcerer to imitating powerful cosmic entities as GalactusGalactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
, titled the "Lord of Illusions." Capable of effortlessly levitating, Ikonn, bearing a form of immortality due to its surviving for at least thousands of years, can disrupt reality, and if it gains control over a world Ikonn can make its illusions real, even to the point of disrupting the very fabric of time and space, bound with matter and reality itself.
Meeting with the Octessence to establish the terms of the Wager, it appeared as a greyish insectoid/humanoid adorned with dark greenish spikes and pupil-less grey-green eyes. Each limb ended in four radially-arranged claws. It had a proboscis where the mouth would normally be. As with any being so powerful, and especially one versed in illusion, one can only speculate as to Ikonn's real form. For the Wager, it invested power into the Ivory Idol of Ikonn, a token that granted Olisa Kabaki powerful telepathic and mind control abilities as the Exemplar Bedlam.
Mr. Rasputin, a descendant of the original Rasputin, was the first known to entreat Ikonn, gaining a certain mastery at least nearing that of the Sorcerer Supreme
Sorcerer Supreme
Sorcerer Supreme or Sorceress Supreme is a title granted in the fictional Marvel Universe to the "practitioner of the mystic or magic arts who has greater skills than all others or commands a greater portion of the ambient magical energies than any other organism on a given world or dimension". By...
's. However, Rasputin was able to entreat Ikonn for malevolent purposes. Over the years the entreating of Ikonn has progressed from a “forbidden ritual” to a not uncommon practice.
Powers and abilities
Ikonn's illusions are strong enough to affect even powerful cosmic beings as GalactusGalactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
with shades of his victims at a weakened level as Strange aided the Fantastic Four repelling the latter when he attempted to devour Earth once again.