Who Is Rune? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Rune is a Malibu comic book character, the alter ego of Huizilopochtli, with over 80 comic issue appearances. Rune is a mysterious vampire-like being who in order to survive the effects of an Alien Cancer must feed off the life-force of other super-humans.

Who is Rune?

Origin Rune with Star Stones Before obtaining magical artifacts known as the Star Stones, that for all intents and purposes made him an immortal, Rune began his life as an anthropomorphic-like alien in the Ultraverse . The effects of the Star Stones did more than grant him everlasting life, they damned him to live in a horrific and grotesque body as well instilling in him a craving for blood and the life-force of others that the Star Stones require, and those in turn grant him his various abilities and powers. Creation Rune was created by Barry Windsor-Smith and Chris Ulm and first appeared in a backup-feature in Sludge #1 . Character Evolution After finding himself stranded on Earth , Rune went through various phases, from being worshiped as a god by the earliest tribes of humans, to being thought of as a demonic entity. When he was integrated with the Marvel Universe following Black September, he learned of the Infinity Gems and desired nothing but their power. Major Story Arcs Infinity Gem Crossover Following the events of Godwheel , as Thor opens a portal to leave, Rune jumps into it at the last second and is transported along with Thor back to Marvel Earth-616. After exiting t.

Key facts

Rune is of alien origin and first appeared in "Showdown". The character is published by Malibu. With 80 recorded issue appearances, Rune ranks among the most featured characters in comics.