Who Is Amenhotep? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Amenhotep is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Khufor, with over 8 comic issue appearances. Amenhotep was an Egyptian Pharaoh who was dethroned and replaced by Rama-Tut (aka Kang the Conqueror).

Who is Amenhotep?

Origin Amenhotep ruled over Egypt until a time-travelling Kang the Conqueror arrived and used technology from the future to overthrow Amenhotep and replace him as Pharaoh. Amenhotep was imprisoned in the depths of a pyramid and forced to survive by drinking the blood of the undead. Creation Khufor first appeared in Daring Mystery Comics #6 in 1940 as a Pharaoh ruling over Ancient Egypt, but was reintroduced with backstory involving Kang in The Avengers #129. Major Story Arcs Celestial Madonna Saga After being trapped within the tombs of Rama-Tut's pyramid for over 5,000, Amenhotep had became a monstrous vampire creature from years of using blood as sustenance When the Avengers were trying to track Kang, the team journeyed to Ancient Eygpt where they discovered Rama-Tut's pyramid. Swordsman encountered Amenhotep and a battle ensued between the Avenger and the vampire. Amidst the battle, Amenhotep wound up outside and exposed to sunlight which killed him. Fear the Reaper Some time later, Grim Reaper formed a new Legion of the Unliving and among them was Amenhotep. The reborn villain fought against the Vision before returning to his afterlife at the conclusion of the battle.

Key facts

Amenhotep is of infection origin and first appeared in "Introducing Marvel Boy". The character is published by Marvel. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Amenhotep ranks among the most featured characters in comics.