Who Is Deathurge? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Deathurge is a Marvel comic book character, with over 39 comic issue appearances. The herald of Oblivion.

Who is Deathurge?

Origin Very little is known about Deathurge's origins. He acts as Oblivion 's herald in action if not in title. In some cases he acts very much as an Angel of Death, guiding souls into whatever afterlife awaits them, seeming almost benevolent at times. In others he furthers the goals of Oblivion across the universe, snuffing the lifeforce of any who oppose them. Mayor Story Arcs Maelstrom He is first encountered under the employ of the villain Maelstrom as he is dispatched to slay the cloned bodies of his minions, later slaying the clone of Maelstrom himself after his defeat by the Avengers . Later it was revealed that Deathurge never really served Maelstrom at all, he merely was made to assist Maelstrom at Oblivion's behest because Oblivion foresaw Maelstrom's potential to upset the balance in Oblivion's favor. Quasar Later, Deathurge encountered Quasar on the surface of Uranus. Noting Quasar's dissatisfaction with his life, Deathurge attempted to assist Quasar in ending it, most likely because Oblivion also foresees Quasar's potential to upset the balance in life's favor.

Key facts

Deathurge is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Sinister Secret of Maelstrom!". The character is published by Marvel. With 39 recorded issue appearances, Deathurge ranks among the most featured characters in comics.