Otherworld (Marvel)
Otherworld is a dimension that features in Marvel Comics.
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History
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)
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)
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)
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
- Uncanny X-Force v1:
- Journey into Mystery v1:
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