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.

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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.

5 days ago · Galactus finally made his MCU debut in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but new art has given us a very different look at him.

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). …

Jun 13, 2019 · A God-like being from the beginning of creation, Galactus has always loomed over the rest of the Marvel universe. Known for his appetite of consuming worlds, he is one of 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 …

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the …

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 …