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Who Is Stranger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Stranger (Marvel): Well suited to his name, the only time the Stranger's agenda was clear was when he joined forces against Thanos during the interstellar struggle for t

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Stranger is a Marvel comic book character, with over 267 comic issue appearances. Well suited to his name, the only time the Stranger's agenda was clear was when he joined forces against Thanos during the interstellar struggle for the Infinity Gauntlet.

Who is Stranger?

Origin The Stranger was born with the accumulated energy and intelligence from a race of beings who lived in the Andromeda Galaxy from the planet Gigantus. This race was soon conquered by the Eternians. As the planet fell, the Stranger became very surprised and wanted to seek more knowledge about living things. This though maybe only what the Stranger wants us to believe, His origin maybe a mystery even to himself. It has been stated by the Living Tribunal that he offered the Stranger the fourth face of his existence to represent the Stranger, but uninterested or not ready, the Stranger refused. The reason this position was offered to the Stranger is still a mystery. Creation The Stranger is a Marvel comic book character that was created by legendary comic creative duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby . The character first appears in Uncanny X-Men #11 released in 1965.

Key facts

Stranger is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Triumph of Magneto!". The character is published by Marvel. With 267 recorded issue appearances, Stranger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stranger?

Well suited to his name, the only time the Stranger's agenda was clear was when he joined forces against Thanos during the interstellar struggle for the Infinity Gauntlet.

When did Stranger first appear?

Stranger first appeared in "The Triumph of Magneto!".

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