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Who Is Metallus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Metallus (Marvel): Metallus is a merchant from the Messantian city of Argos. He was shipwrecked on an unnamed island in the Western Sea. Here he encounters the beautiful

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Metallus is a Marvel comic book character, with over 6 comic issue appearances. Metallus is a merchant from the Messantian city of Argos. He was shipwrecked on an unnamed island in the Western Sea. Here he encounters the beautiful she-pirate Valeria and becomes her ally against a crew of vicious pirates.

Who is Metallus?

Metallus is the chronicler of the tale recounted in "The Island of Pirate's Doom" which is serialized in six parts in Savage Sword of Conan issues 73, 74, 76-79. In this story he encounters Valeria of the Red Brotherhood on an unnamed island in the Wsetern Sea. He joins her in evading the rest of her angry crew who desire to kill her. Metallus proves to be a very capable swordsman able to hold his own and more against seasoned pirates. Eventually he begins to fall for Valeria as he sees that she is indeed a good person despite being an infamous pirate.

Key facts

Metallus is of human origin and first appeared in "The Changeling Quest". The character is published by Marvel. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Metallus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Metallus?

Metallus is a merchant from the Messantian city of Argos. He was shipwrecked on an unnamed island in the Western Sea. Here he encounters the beautiful she-pirate Valeria and becomes her ally against a crew of vicious pirates.

When did Metallus first appear?

Metallus first appeared in "The Changeling Quest".

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