Who Is Maegog? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Maegog is a Marvel comic book character, with over 6 comic issue appearances. Otherworld troll and servant of Necromon.

Who is Maegog?

Origin Maegog, the "Devil's Child", was a huge troll, who, alongside his brother Gog, served as a lieutenant to Necromon , leading hordes of lesser trolls in battle at the start of the siege of Camelot . Creation Maegog was created by Steve Parkhouse and Paul Neary , and both debuted and died during their Otherworld Saga in Incredible Hulk Weekly . Gog and Maegog were named for mythical giants said to protect the city of London . Character Development When Necromon and his fellow Nether Gods elected to attack Otherworld, they first had to destroy Camelot, which stood on the edge of the abyss that linked the Netherworld to Otherworld, guarding the border between the realms. Towering over their fellow trolls, Maegog and Gog led the first wave of Necromon's forces in the attack, arriving to assault the citadel as Merlyn and his elf allies were just reaching the gates. The tireless Gafael , who stood sentry on the bridge leading to Camelot's gates, narrowly failed to slay Maegog with a thrown spear, but succeeded in distracting the troll long enough for the elves to reach safety. When the lesser trolls proved unable to fight their way past Gafael, even en masse, Gog and Maegog jointly .

Key facts

Maegog is of other origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Maegog ranks among the most featured characters in comics.