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 his life force, …

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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2 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.

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 the planet …

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). Initially, …

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 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 previous version of …

Aug 16, 2024 · From his cosmic origins in the Silver Age – a fertile period for comic book creativity – to his upcoming appearance in the MCU, the evolution of Galactus has been a journey of epic …

Mar 12, 2025 · Here's a planet-draining primer on Galactus, the new 'Fantastic Four' movie's larger-than-life villain.