Who Is Faust? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Faust (In the Public Domain): Faust is the first character to give his soul to the devil.
Faust is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Johann Faust, with over 37 comic issue appearances. Faust is the first character to give his soul to the devil.
Who is Faust?
Character History Faust is the first literary character to actually sell his own soul to the devil for worldly gains. Originally a character in German folklore he was first written about in Historia von Johann Fausten in 1587. The story was rewritten several times by later authors, including Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and Goethes Faust .
Key facts
Faust is of human origin. The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 37 recorded issue appearances, Faust ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Faust?
Faust is the first character to give his soul to the devil.
What is Faust's real name?
Faust's real identity is Johann Faust.
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