Sphinx (Marvel Comics)
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The Sphinx (right) battles the Thing on the cover of The Thing #34 (Apr. 1986). Art by Kim DeMulder.
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Nova #6 (Feb. 1977) |
| Created by | Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Anath-Na Mut |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Notable aliases | The Dreaded One |
| Abilities |
Via Ka Stone: |
The Sphinx is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The first version of the Sphinx first appeared in Nova #6 (Feb. 1977) and was created by Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema.
The second version first appears in New Warriors #4 and was created by Fabian Nicieza.
Via Ka Stone:
Superhuman strength and durability
Energy projection
Reality manipulation
Anath-Na Mut is a magician in the court of Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II. Defeated in a duel of magic by the prophet Moses, the magician is exiled into the desert for his failure. The title Nova recounts in flashback how Anath-Na discovers the alien Ka Stone, which grants him immortality and a host of other powers. Using the alias the Sphinx, Anath-Na wanders the Earth for thousands of years, and eventually becomes bored with his immortality. After learning the origins of the hero Nova, a human empowered by the aliens of the planet Xandar and possessing the subconscious knowledge of Xandar's Living Computer, the Sphinx theorized that the machine may be able to find a way to end his immortal life.
In a Fantastic Four annual, the Sphinx empowers a pawn called Thraxon to help subdue the Inhumans, as he plans to use the power of ruler Black Bolt to amplify a scanning device and read the minds of all mankind for knowledge of how to finally die. Superhero team the Fantastic Four defeat Thraxon and in a final confrontation Black Bolt blasts the Sphinx into deep space. The character reappears in the title Nova, taking mental control of Nova and with his temporary allies (Comet; Crimebuster; Diamondhead; Powerhouse and Doctor Sun), they travel back to Xandar to join a war against the invading Skrulls.
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