Galactus (/ ɡəˈlæktəs /) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Formerly a mortal man, he is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force, …

Galactus is a cosmic being that consumes the life energy found in planets for sustenance. In the prior multiversal cycle, the Sixth Cosmos, he was a mortal Taa-an named Galan of the planet Taa.

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Jan 4, 2026 · Galactus seems to have a lot in common with the all-powerful Celestials, but is he actually one of them? Here's the lowdown on the Marvel character.

Jul 25, 2025 · One of Marvel Comics’ most powerful cosmic entities, Galactus was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966). Initially, …

Jul 10, 2025 · Galactus’ origins are a little bit confusing, as they have been retconned so many times. But, currently, Galactus comes from The Sixth Cosmos, which is essentially the previous version of …

Jul 28, 2025 · The veteran character actor talks to GQ about lending his booming voice to 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the wild way he prepared to play a towering supervillain, and why he filmed all his ...

Mar 12, 2025 · Here's a planet-draining primer on Galactus, the new 'Fantastic Four' movie's larger-than-life villain.

Aug 17, 2023 · What do you know about the Devourer of Worlds? Read on to find out everything you’ve ever wondered about Galactus!

Jan 1, 2026 · Ironically, we'd be more likely to see it in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than in the DCU. Dan Jurgens, Art Thibert, and Gregory Wright’s Superman / Fantastic Four #1 (1999) was an epic …