Who Is Korvac? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Korvac is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Michael Korvac, with over 153 comic issue appearances. A denizen of the 31st century, Korvac betrayed humanity to Badoon invaders and became the enemy of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Gaining untold power from the Worldship of Galactus, he then traveled back in time to become an enemy of the Avengers as well as a threat to the entire universe.

Who is Korvac?

Origin In the 31st fcntury, Michael Korvac had been a highly skilled computer technician. The home reality of this alternate future is designated Earth-691. Korvac offered his services in the year 3007 to the Badoon when they invaded Earth’s solar system. Korvac’s abilities were recognized by the alien conquerors and he supervised analytical computer systems regulating entire planets. The Badoon made Korvac work until he was exhausted and he collapsed one day while on the job. After he collapsed, the Badoon amputated Korvac’s extremities below the waist and grafted his lower torso to a computerized, hovering special systems module. The Badoon sent Korvac back to work as a cyborg as punishment for the failure in his duties and to make him a more efficient slave. Creation Korvac was created by Steve Gerber and Jim Starlin in his first appearance in Giant-Size Defenders #3 (1/1975).

Key facts

Korvac is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Games Godlings Play; The World Destroyers; The House of Shadows". The character is published by Marvel. With 153 recorded issue appearances, Korvac ranks among the most featured characters in comics.