Who Is Desak? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Desak is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Desak Sterixian, with over 22 comic issue appearances. Known as the slayer of gods, Desak was once a simple man, but was transformed into a being capable of defeating any god by the Spirit of the Jewel, the Designate.

Who is Desak?

History The Godslayer Desak originates from an unknown world where the inhabitants pray to a god named Kronnitt. Kronnitt orders the holy sacrifice of Desak's beloved daughter, and it was whilst the sacrifice was going on, that a spirit visits Desak and offers him a magical gem, that will rescue his daughter. Desak thinks he is seeing illusions, and he initially refuses. When Kronnitt damns Desak's people, the spirit once again comes back and this time Desak takes the gem. Given great powers by the gem, as well as wielding a mighty sword, axe, dagger and shield, Desak confronts and murders Kronnitt. His path of action cleared, Desak travels from realm to realm and kills numerous gods. Whilst on a hunt for two mighty gods called Pennsu and Tae, Desak comes across Thor , Beta Ray Bill and Hercules . Pennsu and Tae try and fail to destroy their own people, as the team of heroes quickly stop them, in which Desak seizes the opportunity to destroy the gods.

Key facts

Desak is of alien origin and first appeared in "When Fall the Gods!". The character is published by Marvel. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Desak ranks among the most featured characters in comics.