Beyonder
The Beyonder (/biˈɒndər/) is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Mike Zeck, the Beyonder first appeared in Secret Wars #1 (May 1984) as an unseen, nigh-omnipotent being from outside the multiverse who kidnapped the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe to have them do battle on Battleworld, a fictional planet created by the Beyonder. The character plays a more antagonistic role in the 1985 sequel, Secret Wars II, in which he takes human form to learn about desire but threatens to destroy the multiverse out of increasing frustration.
| The Beyonder | |
|---|---|
The Beyonder from Secret Wars II #3 Art by Al Milgrom | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Cameo appearance: Secret Wars #1 (May 1984) Full appearance: Secret Wars II #2 (May 1985) |
| Created by | Jim Shooter Mike Zeck |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Beyonders |
| Place of origin | Beyond-Realm |
| Team affiliations | Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation Beyonders Omega Council |
| Notable aliases | Frank Kosmos The Maker The One from Beyond |
| Abilities |
|
Following Secret Wars and Secret Wars II, the Beyonder experienced many notable retcons. At first, he was changed to a Cosmic Cube that was incomplete because of the Molecule Man. The Illuminati suggested he was a mutant Inhuman. Finally, he is revealed to be a "child" of the Beyonder race.