Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
| Grandmaster | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Avengers #69 (October 1969) |
| Created by |
Roy Thomas (writer) Sal Buscema (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | En Dwi Gast |
| Team affiliations |
Squadron Sinister Elders of the Universe |
| Notable aliases | The Master of Games |
| Abilities | User of the Power Primordial: Immortality Master of all games Master strategist and tactician Energy control Size and matter manipulation Ability to "will" the death and resurrection of another |
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Avengers #69.
The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. The character will be portrayed by Jeff Goldblum in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok.
The Grandmaster first appeared in The Avengers #69 (October 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema.
Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve after the Big Bang. He once possessed the Mind Gem, one of the six Infinity Gems, but he lost it to Thanos. He is a cosmic game player whose preferred game is pitting two opposing teams against each other. He has used the Squadron Sinister, Daredevil, the Defenders, the East and West Coast Avengers, Malibu Comics's Ultraforce, and DC Comics' Justice League of America.
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