Possessor (comics)
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The Possessor is a fictional character appearing in publications from Marvel Comics
. The character is one of the Elders of the Universe
. His name comes from his self-given title Possessor of the Runestaff, a powerful alien artifact.
The Runestaff was once stolen by the goddess Sif, and used by the Vizier of Asgard to save the life of the dying mortal Jane Foster
by infusing the life force of Sif into her. Sif's life force subsequently overwhelmed Foster's, which entered the pocket dimension accessible through the staff and thereafter the Possessor's own body. The Possessor later battled Hercules and the Champions of Los Angeles
. The Runestaff was used by Darkstar
to destroy the Stranger
's anti-life bomb. The Possessor was later rescued from alien invaders by Thor
, Sif, and Keith Kincaid, who returned the spirits within the Possessor, including Foster's, to normal existence.
As one of the Elders of the Universe
, the Possessor participated in ten other Elders' plot to kill Galactus
. He attended a meeting of the Elders on Ego
's surface. The Possessor battled Galactus and the Silver Surfer
, but was converted to energy and consumed by Galactus. Alongside the Astronomer
and the Trader
, he entered a dimension within a black hole. There, they encountered the Silver Surfer, Mister Fantastic
, and the Invisible Woman
in search of the Infinity Gems
. Along with the other Elders devoured by Galactus, the Possessor caused Galactus "cosmic indigestion" from within, and escaped from Galactus. The Possessor took possession of an Infinity Gem, and witnessed a battle between Galactus and the In-Betweener
. He aided the Silver Surfer and Nova and the other Elders in helping Galactus defeat the In-Betweener, but fled to escape the wrath of Galactus.
The Possessor wields the Runestaff, an alien artifact of unknown origin capable of manipulating the life force of living beings. The staff contains a pocket dimension that has in the past housed the life forces of hundreds of thousands of sentient. It can also allow Tharnn to travel across dimensions and/or vast distances, control emotions of others, and heal others.
Due to machinations with the other Elders against Death, the Possessor could not die by any means; whether this still applies is unrevealed.
The Possessor has vast knowledge of virtually any type in the known universe. He once accumulated the largest known store of all knowledge in the universe in his master computer.
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Marvel Comics
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. The character is one of the Elders of the Universe
Elders of the Universe
The Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Collector was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #28...
. His name comes from his self-given title Possessor of the Runestaff, a powerful alien artifact.
Fictional character biography
Kamo Tharnn, the Possessor, was a librarian, scholar, and seeker of knowledge on the planet Rus, in the Scion system in the Andromeda Galaxy. He considers the mystic Runestaff the "key" to all knowledge in the universe. Tharnn acquired the power object by killing its previous owner; his first attempt to use it drew the inhabitants of the library-planet on which he lived into the staff itself, blinded him, and drove him mad.The Runestaff was once stolen by the goddess Sif, and used by the Vizier of Asgard to save the life of the dying mortal Jane Foster
Jane Foster (comics)
Jane Foster is a Marvel Comics supporting character who for many years was the nurse employed by Dr. Donald Blake, the secret identity of the Norse god superhero Thor.-Publication history:...
by infusing the life force of Sif into her. Sif's life force subsequently overwhelmed Foster's, which entered the pocket dimension accessible through the staff and thereafter the Possessor's own body. The Possessor later battled Hercules and the Champions of Los Angeles
Champions (comics)
The Champions are a team of superheroes that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team first appears in The Champions #1 The Champions are a team of superheroes that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team first appears in The Champions #1 The Champions are a...
. The Runestaff was used by Darkstar
Darkstar (comics)
Darkstar is a fictional character, a mutant superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. She has been a member of various super-teams in her career, including X-Corporation and Champions of Los Angeles.-Fictional character biography:...
to destroy the Stranger
Stranger (comics)
The Stranger is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.The Stranger first appeared in X-Men #11 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
's anti-life bomb. The Possessor was later rescued from alien invaders by Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
, Sif, and Keith Kincaid, who returned the spirits within the Possessor, including Foster's, to normal existence.
As one of the Elders of the Universe
Elders of the Universe
The Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Collector was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #28...
, the Possessor participated in ten other Elders' plot to kill Galactus
Galactus
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...
. He attended a meeting of the Elders on Ego
Ego the Living Planet
Ego the Living Planet is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character first appeared in Thor #132 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
's surface. The Possessor battled Galactus and the Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
, but was converted to energy and consumed by Galactus. Alongside the Astronomer
Astronomer (comics)
The Astronomer is a fictional character, an ancient alien appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is one of the Elders of the Universe. His first appearance was in Silver Surfer #4.-Fictional character biography:...
and the Trader
Trader (comics)
Trader is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. The first is a member of the Elders of the Universe, and the second is a Mutant...
, he entered a dimension within a black hole. There, they encountered the Silver Surfer, Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic
Mr. Fantastic is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 ....
, and the Invisible Woman
Invisible Woman
Susan "Sue" Storm Richards is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 in November 1961, and was the first female superhero created by Marvel in the Silver Age of Comics...
in search of the Infinity Gems
Infinity Gems
Infinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
. Along with the other Elders devoured by Galactus, the Possessor caused Galactus "cosmic indigestion" from within, and escaped from Galactus. The Possessor took possession of an Infinity Gem, and witnessed a battle between Galactus and the In-Betweener
In-Betweener
The In-Betweener is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Warlock #10 The In-Betweener is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Warlock #10 The...
. He aided the Silver Surfer and Nova and the other Elders in helping Galactus defeat the In-Betweener, but fled to escape the wrath of Galactus.
Powers and abilities
The Possessor gains vast superhuman powers through manipulation of cosmic energy, including superhuman strength, durability, and genius intelligence. The Possessor has the ability to manipulate cosmic energy for a variety of effects, including the projection of concussive force blasts and increasing his size and mass (and hence physical strength). The Possessor does not age and is virtually immortal. He also has telepathic abilities that enable him to make limited contact with the minds of other Elders, and as he is totally blind he had unrevealed extrasensory perceptions which take the place of his sight.The Possessor wields the Runestaff, an alien artifact of unknown origin capable of manipulating the life force of living beings. The staff contains a pocket dimension that has in the past housed the life forces of hundreds of thousands of sentient. It can also allow Tharnn to travel across dimensions and/or vast distances, control emotions of others, and heal others.
Due to machinations with the other Elders against Death, the Possessor could not die by any means; whether this still applies is unrevealed.
The Possessor has vast knowledge of virtually any type in the known universe. He once accumulated the largest known store of all knowledge in the universe in his master computer.
Other characters named Possessor
The Possessor is not to be confused with the criminal mentalist of the same name who fought Daimon HellstromDaimon Hellstrom
Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:He first appeared in Ghost Rider Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics...
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External links
- Possessor at ImmortalThor.net
- Possessor at Norse-Man.net
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Possessor_(Kamo_Tharnn)