Who Is Caduceus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Caduceus is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Mark Cadmon, with over 16 comic issue appearances. Mark Cadmon was a 30-year-old physician from 1919 Chicago who became a Young God.

Who is Caduceus?

Origin Mark Cadmon was born in Chicago in the United States in the early 20th century. Street smart and book smart, he would go on to become a physician. Cadmon would be selected for his expertise in providing and giving healthcare, contacted by the Olympian god Hermes on behalf of the female goddesses of various Earth pantheons including Gaea. He would be be put in a peaceful slumber watched over by the goddesses. When the Fourth Host of the Celestials visited the planet Odin and several other godheads attempted to use force to stop the Celestials judgment of the planet. They would ultimately fail. Gaea however would intercede and offer the mysterious Celestials the Young Gods, examples of humanity's potential for greatness, examples of why the Celestials should favor the planet and its inhabitants. Arishem the Judge would find favor in Earth and the Celestials would depart taking the Young Gods with them, enhancing them further.

Key facts

Caduceus is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Twilight of the Gods!". The character is published by Marvel. With 16 recorded issue appearances, Caduceus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.