Who Is Sauron? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sauron is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Karl Lykos, with over 625 comic issue appearances. Bitten at a young age by a mutant Pteranodon, Karl Lykos is an energy vampire forced to absorb the life out of victims to survive. If he absorbs the life of a mutant, he transforms into the insidious were-pterodactyl Sauron.

Who is Sauron?

Origin Years ago, a wealthy man called Dr. Anderssen hired Karl Lykos' father as a guide to a trip in Tierra del Fuego, during that, Henderssen's young daughter Tanya disappeared, and it was Karl (also a child) who found her inside a cave full of pterodactyls. While defending Tanya from mutant pterodactyls, Karl was bitten by one of the creatures. During his recovery, he discovered that he could now drain the life-force of other organisms, when he touched his dog and drain his force for himself and recover instantly. He found himself repeatedly tempted to use his new power, feeling that he needed to drain life energy from other humans or animals to survive. When Karl's father died, Mr. Anderssen took Karl into his home in thanks for rescuing Tanya. As the years passed, Karl and Tanya fell in love.

Key facts

Sauron is of human origin and first appeared in "Do or Die, Baby!". The character is published by Marvel. With 625 recorded issue appearances, Sauron ranks among the most featured characters in comics.