Who Is Tempus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tempus is a Marvel comic book character, with over 29 comic issue appearances. Tempus is a servant of Immortus, in his land of Limbo. Tempus is incapable of being killed as his body is constructed from Limbo Ice and will always reform no matter how many times it is destroyed.

Who is Tempus?

Tempus is an agent of Immortus. He first appeared in "Giant-Size Fantastic Four" #2 (August, 1974). He claims to have existed in his own dimension since the "beginning of eternity", unchanging. The ennui of his existence has given a desire for his own death. Immortus claims to have created Tempus himself, fashioning him from "the very ether of Limbo". Tempo has superhuman strength but this is not his key ability. His touch or blasts can rapidly age other beings. He needs to maintain contact for the effect to continue, loss of contact reverses the effect with the beings resuming their natural age and appearance.

Key facts

Tempus is of other origin and first appeared in "Cataclysm!". The character is published by Marvel. With 29 recorded issue appearances, Tempus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.