Who Is Pharaoh Rakses The Necromancer? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pharaoh Rakses The Necromancer is a Marvel comic book character, with over 1 comic issue appearances. Rakses is an undead Egyptian sorcerer, long ago mummified.

Who is Pharaoh Rakses The Necromancer?

Rakses was reportedly a powerful necromancer who managed to seize the throne of ancient Egypt (at some point within or following the 11th century BC). However he was defeated by N'Kantu and sealed within a tomb. (Unrecorded adventure). In the 21st century, Fazil and Dr. Minkly used the Orb of Ra to resurrect Rakses. They wanted to use his power to kick the United States forces out of the Middle East. The duo used a spell to place the necromancer under their control. To Rakses' amusement, the spell was useless because they mispronounced his name.

Key facts

Pharaoh Rakses The Necromancer is of other origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 1 recorded issue appearances, Pharaoh Rakses The Necromancer ranks among the most featured characters in comics.