Who Is Prester John? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Prester John is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Johann, with over 104 comic issue appearances. Prester John was a former crusader, chronicler of Avalon, and served as Cable's director of security on Providence during the events of Cable/Deadpool.

Who is Prester John?

Origin Prester John, or Johann as his real name is, was a time-traveling villain whom met and fought with the Fantastic Four on one occasion. He dressed and spoke as they did in the Middle Ages and had a few more run-ins with other heroes such as Iron Man and Thor. Later on, the warrior rethought his ways and instead of being a villain, he wanted to become a force of good. Creation Prester John was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Fantastic Four Vol.1 issue 54 (1966). Major Story Arcs Cable and Providence He got his opportunity when the X-man Cable invited him to join him on his own private island known as Providence, on witch Cable wanted to start a new community and a new way of life. John happily accepted and became the director of security. A job he very much liked an did well. However, even John's tight security could not help an invasion of Mr.

Key facts

Prester John is of human origin and first appeared in "Whosoever Finds the Evil Eye". The character is published by Marvel. With 104 recorded issue appearances, Prester John ranks among the most featured characters in comics.