Aged Genghis
The Aged Genghis is a male comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
The Aged Genghis
It is believed that some time shortly after the dawn of humanity, Genghis was given great power by the Vishanti. In return for this power, Genghis agreed to summon together the greatest mystics in the world for a tournament to discover the Sorcerer Supreme. It cannot be proved he received his power in this way, no one has memory of that time and Genghis himself has long since lost his mind. His mind clears for one day every century to allow him to preside over a new contest. It is in this way that Doctor Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme.
Years ago, he was approached by a young Victor von Doom who wanted an instructor in the arts of magic. The Aged Genghis had refused him as he had done so to many that had come to him. This only angered Doom at being refused and his fury only grew when the Aged Genghis commented about his disfigurement being a minor one. Despite the man's anger, the Aged Genghis once again refused but directed him to an order of holy men in High Tibet thus sending him on the path to him adopting the name of Doctor Doom. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
Strange has sought assistance from Genghis on numerous occasions but seldom is he of any help. By gifting Strange with an ancient scroll purporting to contain a means to reach Eternity, Strange was instead stranded in the Netherworld of Eternal Doom.[1] Later, Strange sought out the help of the Aged Genghis against Baron Mordo and Dormammu.[2] Aside from his centennial duties, Genghis is of little use and is often a danger. Nevertheless he has long been cared for as a guest of Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum.
As well as being mentally fragile, Genghis is physically frail as well. No longer able to walk any distance Genghis levitates nearly all of the time.
Overview
Personality and attributes
It was said that his real name was lost to the eons. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
Long ago, his mind was consumed by the mysterious mystical forces that swirled through reality. It was said that his notice of the material world was all but gone. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
He claimed that he did not teach and he had refused many that had sought to become his apprentice. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
Powers and abilities
He was regarded as the world's oldest living sorcerer. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
The sorcerer was noted to have attendants that cared for him and mad sure that his physical body was maintained. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
At some point long ago, he made his home by the foothills of the Himalayas. (Marvel Graphic Novel v1 #49)
Notes
- The Aged Genghis was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko where he made his first appearance in Strange Tales v1 #136 (September, 1965).
Appearances
- Strange Tales v1: (1965)
- Marvel Graphic Novel v1:
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