Trader (comics)
| Trader | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Silver Surfer vol. 3 #5 (Nov 1987) |
| Created by |
Steve Englehart (writer) Marshall Rogers (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Elders of the Universe |
Trader is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first is a member of the Elders of the Universe, and the second is a Mutant. The second Trader first appeared in Morlocks #1, created by Geoff Johns and Shawn Martinbrough.
The Trader (Cort Zo Tinnus) is a master negotiator, taking great pride in the "art of the deal." He is at his best when he is trying to buy or sell something, whether it is a planet or a personal service. A true victory for the Trader involves not only convincing his opponent to trade, but to do so at an exchange favorable to the Trader and for the opponent to be convinced that he got the better end of the deal.
At some point, the Trader somehow joined the group known as the Elders of the Universe. He then appeared during the Elders' scheme to slay the planet-devouring Galactus and thus destroy the Universe in a bid to attain expanded powers. Their plan failed due to the involvement of Galactus' former Herald, the Silver Surfer, and his ally, Mantis.
This conflict causes him to confront the In-Betweener, who apparently compels Death to slay the Trader (along with the Astronomer and Possessor), despite the previously held agreements. Whether or not the Trader has really perished remains to be seen.
Like all Elders of the Universe, the Trader is connected to the energy of the universe due to his single-minded devotion to his "hobby," giving him cosmic awareness of the universe. Presumably, the Trader can also tap into this Power Primordial to manipulate cosmic energies, including gravitational and electro-magnetic, the full extent of which remains to be revealed. Also, as with the Grandmaster's pact with Death, all Elders are unaffected by aging, disease, or toxins.
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