Who Is Living Monolith? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Living Monolith is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ahmet Abdol, with over 238 comic issue appearances. Ahmet Abdol is an Egyptian mutant with the power to absorb cosmic energy, which allows him to increase his size, strength and power to potentially unlimited levels.

Who is Living Monolith?

Brief History Ahmet Abdol was born in Cairo, Egypt. He was a professor of Egyptology and archeologist who discovered he had the ability to manipulate cosmic energy, mainly by absorbing it and projecting it as energy blasts. Deciding to use his powers for his own personal gain, Abdol created a cult around himself, as messiah the Cult of the Living Pharaoh, became a terrorist and set about his plan to rule the world. Abdol discovered that another mutant, Havok could absorb and project cosmic energy more easily than Abdol could. Abdol kidnapped Havok and used him to increase his power, and battled the X-Men . He then first became the Living Monolith, and battled the X-Men in this form. He was then captured by the Sentinels, but escaped. Abdol later stole the ruby scarab and battled the Living Mummy.

Key facts

Living Monolith is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Wanted: Dead or Alive...Cyclops!; The Million Dollar Angel". The character is published by Marvel. With 238 recorded issue appearances, Living Monolith ranks among the most featured characters in comics.