Otherworld (Marvel)
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | One account held that it was established when [[Merlyn (Marvel)|Merlyn]] had mastered a Multiversal energy matrix that was being studied by his comrade [[Feron]] and their master [[Necrom]]. However, Necrom sought ultimate power and in the skirmish with his students it was Merlyn who claimed it and after years of mastering it he created made his home on Otherworld. Necrom had also long eluded him leading to Merlyn establishing the [[Captain Britain Corps]] to patrol the Multiverse. (Excalibur v1 #50) | ||
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During his travels, [[Prester John (Marvel)|Prester John]] discovered the hidden isle of Avalon where he was amazed by its great accomplishments and was given the [[Evil Eye of Avalon]]. In fabled Avalon, great wizards had created great machines that had harnessed the powers of the universe but these same forces destroyed them causing them to be lost to the sight of men. Prior to their disappearance, Prester John was kept within the Chair of Survival where he remained asleep for centuries undisturbed. (Fantastic Four v1 #54) | During his travels, [[Prester John (Marvel)|Prester John]] discovered the hidden isle of Avalon where he was amazed by its great accomplishments and was given the [[Evil Eye of Avalon]]. In fabled Avalon, great wizards had created great machines that had harnessed the powers of the universe but these same forces destroyed them causing them to be lost to the sight of men. Prior to their disappearance, Prester John was kept within the Chair of Survival where he remained asleep for centuries undisturbed. (Fantastic Four v1 #54) | ||
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| + | The reborn Mastermind artificial intelligence plotted in the shadows to usurp control of Otherworld from the Captain Britain Corps. (Excalibur v2 #4) | ||
A new threat came to this realm when the [[Manchester Gods]] manifested and waged a war with the Tuatha de Danaan. As a result, they dispatched one of their number to Asgardia to enlist the aid of the Asgardians. However, the All-Mother refused as they cited the pact of non-interference of the [[Council of Godheads]] which prevented a pantheon in interfering in the internal affairs of another. Though officially refusing, the All-Mother recognized the importance of the Tuatha de Danaan as an ally and secretly dispatched [[Loki (Marvel)|Loki]] to aid them against the threat of the Manchester Gods. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639) | A new threat came to this realm when the [[Manchester Gods]] manifested and waged a war with the Tuatha de Danaan. As a result, they dispatched one of their number to Asgardia to enlist the aid of the Asgardians. However, the All-Mother refused as they cited the pact of non-interference of the [[Council of Godheads]] which prevented a pantheon in interfering in the internal affairs of another. Though officially refusing, the All-Mother recognized the importance of the Tuatha de Danaan as an ally and secretly dispatched [[Loki (Marvel)|Loki]] to aid them against the threat of the Manchester Gods. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Otherworld was held as being a reflection of the British Isles which meant that places of power served as a means of access between both realms. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639) | + | Otherworld was held as being a reflection of the British Isles which meant that places of power served as a means of access between both realms. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639) The Enchanted Lands of Avalon was alleged by some to be British collective unconscious and England's Dreaming. (Wisdom v1 #1) |
Inside the hidden realm of Avalon was a land of wizards and kindly wondrous men with it being filled with miracles. The fabled isle contained mighty machines that harnessed the natural powers of the universe and were built by wizards. (Fantastic Four v1 #54) | Inside the hidden realm of Avalon was a land of wizards and kindly wondrous men with it being filled with miracles. The fabled isle contained mighty machines that harnessed the natural powers of the universe and were built by wizards. (Fantastic Four v1 #54) | ||
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| + | There were many races with territories that inhabited Otherworld. (Wisdom v1 #1) These inhabitants include: | ||
| + | *'''Fairies''' : (Wisdom v1 #1) | ||
| + | *'''Manchester Gods''' : | ||
| + | *'''Fomorians''' : | ||
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| + | It was ruled by some sort of pantheon though Otherworld was said to never taken responsibility for its nationals. (Wisdom v1 #1) | ||
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| + | ==Inhabitants== | ||
| + | *'''Froud''' : | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| + | *''Excalibur v1'': | ||
| + | *''Wisdom v1'': | ||
| + | *''Thor: Blood Oath v1'': | ||
*''Uncanny X-Force v1'': | *''Uncanny X-Force v1'': | ||
*''Journey into Mystery v1'': | *''Journey into Mystery v1'': | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 24 February 2019
Otherworld is a dimension that features in Marvel Comics.
Contents |
History
One account held that it was established when Merlyn had mastered a Multiversal energy matrix that was being studied by his comrade Feron and their master Necrom. However, Necrom sought ultimate power and in the skirmish with his students it was Merlyn who claimed it and after years of mastering it he created made his home on Otherworld. Necrom had also long eluded him leading to Merlyn establishing the Captain Britain Corps to patrol the Multiverse. (Excalibur v1 #50)
During his travels, Prester John discovered the hidden isle of Avalon where he was amazed by its great accomplishments and was given the Evil Eye of Avalon. In fabled Avalon, great wizards had created great machines that had harnessed the powers of the universe but these same forces destroyed them causing them to be lost to the sight of men. Prior to their disappearance, Prester John was kept within the Chair of Survival where he remained asleep for centuries undisturbed. (Fantastic Four v1 #54)
The reborn Mastermind artificial intelligence plotted in the shadows to usurp control of Otherworld from the Captain Britain Corps. (Excalibur v2 #4)
A new threat came to this realm when the Manchester Gods manifested and waged a war with the Tuatha de Danaan. As a result, they dispatched one of their number to Asgardia to enlist the aid of the Asgardians. However, the All-Mother refused as they cited the pact of non-interference of the Council of Godheads which prevented a pantheon in interfering in the internal affairs of another. Though officially refusing, the All-Mother recognized the importance of the Tuatha de Danaan as an ally and secretly dispatched Loki to aid them against the threat of the Manchester Gods. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639)
Overview
Otherworld was held as being a reflection of the British Isles which meant that places of power served as a means of access between both realms. (Journey into Mystery v1 #639) The Enchanted Lands of Avalon was alleged by some to be British collective unconscious and England's Dreaming. (Wisdom v1 #1)
Inside the hidden realm of Avalon was a land of wizards and kindly wondrous men with it being filled with miracles. The fabled isle contained mighty machines that harnessed the natural powers of the universe and were built by wizards. (Fantastic Four v1 #54)
There were many races with territories that inhabited Otherworld. (Wisdom v1 #1) These inhabitants include:
- Fairies : (Wisdom v1 #1)
- Manchester Gods :
- Fomorians :
It was ruled by some sort of pantheon though Otherworld was said to never taken responsibility for its nationals. (Wisdom v1 #1)
Inhabitants
- Froud :
Notes
- Avalon was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby where it made its first appearance in Fantastic Four v1 #54 (September, 1966).
- It was based on the mythical Avalon of Arthurian Legend.
- Otherworld was created by Chris Claremont, Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida with it first appearing in Captain Britain v1
- It was based on the mythical Otherworld of Celtic Myth.
Appearances
- Excalibur v1:
- Wisdom v1:
- Thor: Blood Oath v1:
- Uncanny X-Force v1:
- Journey into Mystery v1:
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