Who Is Ego? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ego is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Egros, with over 237 comic issue appearances. Ego is an intelligent, living planet that is millions of years old and devours anything in its path.

Who is Ego?

Origin Much like other planets, Ego formed from gas and dust. A gargantuan bacteria-like space-faring life form known as The Super-Ego came and infused Ego with its life-giving energies, granting the planet the ability to talk and move. Creation Ego was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Thor #132 in 1966. He was created during a time when Kirby was very fascinated with the universe. Ego, along with The Colonizers and Kree, were created right after Galactus , establishing the space age mythology in Marvel at the time. Major Story Arcs Against Galactus Ego's absorption of planets did not go unnoticed, the Rigellians feared their planet would get absorbed by Ego. In order to save their planet, they made a deal with Thor . If Thor prevented the Rigellians planet from absorption, then the Rigellians would leave Earth alone.

Key facts

Ego is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread". The character is published by Marvel. With 237 recorded issue appearances, Ego ranks among the most featured characters in comics.