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Who Is Magus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Magus (Marvel): The evil doppleganger of Adam Warlock, Magus believes Good and Evil are tools to chain sentient beings. His goal is to give all lifeforms a purpose: T

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Magus is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Adam Magus, with over 169 comic issue appearances. The evil doppleganger of Adam Warlock, Magus believes Good and Evil are tools to chain sentient beings. His goal is to give all lifeforms a purpose: To Worship him or Die.

Who is Magus?

Origin The Original Magus The Magus was originally a future version of Adam Warlock created by the In-Betweener who came to believe that he was a god, leading his fanatical followers on a crusade to conquer the galaxy and eliminate all who were considered "impure". All non-humanoids and certain 'undesirables' such as trolls were to be exterminated and all others are to worship him or die. He formed the Universal Church of Truth to attain his whims by converting billions across the galaxy to his twisted beliefs. His Black Knights protected the Church and his Grand Inquisitors hunted those who would oppose the Church and terminate them. Adam Warlock learned that the Magus was actually his darker self and it was his own responsibility to stop this madness. He was trapped by the Church and they attempted to convert him to their faith but his will proved too strong. Warlock gained the assistance of Gamora and Pip the Troll . He was also aided by an unlikely ally, Thanos .

Key facts

Magus is of other origin and first appeared in "Who is Adam Warlock?". The character is published by Marvel. With 169 recorded issue appearances, Magus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Magus?

The evil doppleganger of Adam Warlock, Magus believes Good and Evil are tools to chain sentient beings. His goal is to give all lifeforms a purpose: To Worship him or Die.

What is Magus's real name?

Magus's real identity is Adam Magus.

When did Magus first appear?

Magus first appeared in "Who is Adam Warlock?".

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