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Ego the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .'''

Publication history
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Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

Marvel Universe =Ego= Profile

Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of BirthAugust 20.makes him a Leo.You what they say.All leos have Egos the Size of Planets. The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

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Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

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Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the

Elders of the Universe

'Education' Inapplicable,but spent a few semesters at Yale and transfered to Community College

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None-hello-whats two things,he see's while.You write stupid shit repasted all over the net.

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

EGO

bio-ego.jpg (71430 bytes)First Appearance: Thor #132 Origin Issue: (alleged) Fantastic Four #235

Real Name: Ego Aliases: none,but often pretends to be Bob,the  Barfing Planet at Galactic Parties.Once pretended to be the Death Star  and Solaris for tax purposes.

Diameter: 4165 miles Mass: Unrevealed Eyes: none Hair: none Distinguishing Features: Ego is a planet-sized entity

Occupation: Inapplicable.A wandering evil,planet might considered an Occupations to other Living Planets,like that Steve Ditko story,abour a star system of Living Planets. Citizenship: Inapplicable Place of Creation/Birth: The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives: Ego-Prime (clonal scion),Death Star I and Death Star II,Solaris, Known Allies: The Elders of the Universe Known Enemies: Thor, the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four, Galactus

Intelligence: Immeasurable (10/10) Strength: Incalculable (12/12) Flight Speed: Warp speed (12/12) Stamina: Godlike (9/10) Durability: Godlike (13/14) Agility: Inapplicable Reflexes: Metahuman (7/7) Fighting Skills: none Special Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of sophisticated alien technology far in advance of present-day Earth Superhuman physical powers: Ego is a "living planet" with total control over its entire mass down to the molecular level. It is able to use its own substance to extrude tentacles, organic sensors, plant-like growth and to create humanoid vessels for its consciousness. It can shape its surface into the appearance of a gigantic face, to appear as a dead inhospitable world, or into an idyllic paradise to lure unwary space travelers to it surface, which it then absorbs. Ego possesses various internal features analogous to a living organism, such as gigantic tunnels which have been compared to arteries, and a gigantic brain-like organ deep below its surface, Ego possess both digestive organs which it uses when absorbing living beings, and an immune system which creates powerful antibodies to destroy beings which resist absorption. Superhuman Mental Powers: Ego possesses vast psionic powers, which enable it tap energy sources such as stars or to absorb the life energies of living beings, and channel that energy for its own uses. Ego has vast telepathic powers, which appear to be effective over interstellar distances. Source of Superhuman Powers: Unrevealed Personal Weaponry: none Other Accessories: none

History: When the universe first came into existence, one planet developed differently from all others, gradually evolving over millions of years to possess intelligence and consciousness. This planet became known as Ego, the Living Planet (an account that Ego was once a mortal whose essence was bonded with an entire planet has been proven false). The entire sector of space within which Ego dwelt was a "bio-verse," teeming with life, but Ego was the only sentient creature known to exist. This area was dubbed the "Black Galaxy" by the Colonizers of Rigel, who lost several ships in attempts to explore the region.

Fearful that Ego would emerge from the Black Galaxy and devour their nearby planet, the Rigellians attempted to colonize Earth. They were opposed by Thor, and explained their dilemma to him. Thor journeyed into the Black Galaxy to meet Ego, who was fascinated to meet a being from outside his space, and engaged Thor in battle so that it could test itself against other powers with its "anti-body" creations. Ego intended to send its anti-bodies out to conquer other worlds, but Thor summoned power from his father Odin and generated a powerful storm that stunned Ego. Forced to surrender to Thor, Ego vowed it would not leave the Black Galaxy.

Months later, the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus invaded Ego's space, seeking to replenish his own energy by consuming Ego, who drove Galactus off with the aid of Thor. In gratitude toward Thor, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, surviving members of the Archeopian extraterrestrial race whose planet had been the first devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

The Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile took a sample of Ego and bonded it to the planet "Blackworld", hoping that it might aid the Rigellians in terraforming new worlds. Instead, Blackworld spawned Ego-Prime, who bore some of the power of Ego itself, and could dramatically accelerate evolution. Ego-Prime sought to transform Earth to resemble Ego so that it could become a part of the bio-verse, but its energies were stolen by Jason Kimball, Carter Dyam, and Chi Lo, three of the mortals chosen to serve in the Young Gods. Ego-Prime's energy allowed their latent abilities to manifest, and the weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing that Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. While those three battled Ego, Galactus constructed a thruster and attached it to Ego's south pole, forcing the planet to be constantly driven through space, unable to threaten inhabited worlds.

As Ego was propelled through space, it began to decay from lack of sunlight, but gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego headed for Earth, which Galactus had recently visited. Ego's arrival in the Solar system caused massive upheaval on Earth as tremors shook the world, but a man possessing the near-infinite reality-altering power named L.R. "Skip" Collins exhausted his abilities to repair the damage Ego had done. The Fantastic Four confronted Ego in space, and Mr Fantastic had the Thing remove an engine from Ego's thruster. The Thing descended within Ego and hurled the engine into Ego's brain, but it had little effect. Angered, Ego tried to fire the thruster again in an attempt to destroy Earth. Ego was thrown off course by the missing engine, caught in the sun's gravitation pull, and torn apart.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself, and exposure to the sun's energy helped revive it. Ego gradually rebuilt itself and reclaimed and repaired the thruster. Seeking new energy for itself, Ego would disguise itself as an idyllic paradise-like sphere to lure space travelers into landing upon it. A party of Dire Wraiths fell for Ego's trap and set up a base on its surface. When they fought the Spaceknights Seeker and Scanner, Ego pulled them all beneath its surface to being digestion. however, Rom the Spaceknight came to his comrades' rescue and force Ego to release them by threatening to fire his Neutralizer into Ego's brain. The Dire Wraiths were sent to Limbo by Rom before Ego could consume them.

Ego became an ally of the Elders of the Universe, who accepted Ego into their ranks because it was the only creature of its kind, just as the Elders were each the last survivor of their species. Ego served as the Elders' mobile base of operations, and fought the Silver Surfer on their behalf, attempting to consume the Surfer's energies, but the Surfer seized control of Ego's thruster and threatened to steer it into a sun, forcing Ego to release him. Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroyer the thruster. In gratitude, Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinite would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego," speculated that Ego might actually be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

As part of a complicated ploy to reestablish the Kree Empire, the Supreme Intelligence took control of Ego and sent it out to assault other worlds, attempting to "awaken" them with its energies so that those worlds would become sentient. Ego destroyed the homeworld of the Krylorains in its rampage, and the incident heightened tensions among the extraterrestrial races making up the Intergalactic Council. The Silver Surfer, Professor X, and Cadre K prevented it from destroying the Shi'ar throneworld, but the Supreme Intelligence arranged Ego's seeming destruction before they could discern its purpose.

The Supreme Intelligence had his agents compact Ego's essence and send it to Earth, as the Intergalactic Council determined to make Earth a penal colony, and were in the process of sending many of their worst offenders there. Ego's essence was found within a crashed rocket by a pair of senile farmers from Nebraska who thought they had saved a "space baby." Ego began to spread itself across Earth, and manifestations of it engaged many of Earth's heroes. As Ego began to consume the planet, the Supreme Intelligence tapped into Ego's power with conduits, and siphoned it to the Kree so that they could use Ego's power. The Silver Surfer attempted to halt Ego's infestation, but could not meet the challenge fully. Quasar (Wendell Vaughn) finally halted Ego by absorbing it into the Quantum Zone from which he drew his power. Ego was contained, but was in danger of escaping containment at any time. Quasar exiled himself into space to prevent Ego from infecting Earth again.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped the Quantum Zone has not been chronicled.

Antibody

Significant Issues:

* Thor #132-133: planned interstellar conquest; battled Thor and the Recorder * Thor #161: joined Thor in battle against Galactus * Thor #227-228: went insane; battled Thor, Firelord, Hercules, and Galactus; sidereal propulsion unit attached to south pole by Galactus to propel Ego away from the populated sections of the universe * Fantastic Four #234-235: returned to Earth seeking vengeance on Galactus; sidereal propulsion unit sabotaged by Fantastic Four; Ego's substance broken apart by sun's gravitational pull when sidereal unit malfunctioned * Rom #69: re-formed and repaired propulsion unit; digested Dire Wraiths to replenish energy reserves; battled Rom * Silver Surfer vol 3 #4: joined with the Elders of the Universe in plot against Galactus; battled Silver Surfer * Silver Surfer vol 3 #22: captures and attempted to consume energies of Silver Surfer

Appearances: Fantastic Four 234-235 Quasar 14-15 Rom 69 Silver Surfer (3) 4, 22 Thor 132-133, 155, 160-161, 199, 201, 226-228, 448-450 Thor Annual 16



Within the Black Galaxy, one mass developed differently from the others. Evolving over millions of years, it grew to the size of a planet and developed intelligence and consciousness along with the ability to move its planet-sized mass by its own will. This planet became known as "Ego, the Living Planet". In its evolution, Ego developed organ-like masses under its surface, one of which is similar to a brain. As all sentient beings, Ego began to plan what its role in the universe would be.Ego’s first plot involved an interstellar conquest, which only led him to a confrontation with [ Thor], the God of Thunder, and the Recorder. Fleeing Ego, the Rigellians attempted to colonize Earth. Opposed by Thor, they explained their dilemma to him. Thor journeyed into the Black Galaxy to meet Ego. Ego, fascinated to meet a being from outside his space, engaged Thor in battle so that it could test its "anti-body" creations. Thor ravaged Ego’s surface with severe storms that caused the massive entity to be stunned. After Ego was defeated, it abandoned its plans for interstellar attack and vowed not to leave the Black Galaxy.

The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

A portion of Ego’s mass was taken by the Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile who hoped that it could transform other uninhabitable worlds into worlds where life could flourish. In an unforeseen event, the piece of Ego gained its own consciousness and called itself Ego-Prime. Ego-Prime eventually made its way to Earth, which it sought to transform to resemble itself. In combat with Thor, Ego-Prime's energies were stolen and used to empower three mortals that would become members of the Young Gods. The weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego"Ego the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

] Universe Marvel Universe

Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009) Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

Real Name Ego

Aliases Nu-Xandar, The Living Planet

Identity Known

Occupation Inapplicable

Citizenship Inapplicable

Place of Birth The Black Galaxy

Known Relatives Ego-Prime (clonal scion)

Group Affiliation Unofficial member of the Elders of the Universe

Education Inapplicable

Height 4165 miles in diameter

Weight Unrevealed

Eyes None

Hair None

Powers Ego is a planet sized entity that has immeasurable intelligence, and incalculable strength. Its stamina and durability are god-like, and it can fly through space at warp speed. Since Ego is essentially a "living planet", it has total control over its total mass down to the molecular level. It can shift its surface to appear as if it had a giant face, or grow enormous tentacles. It can make itself look like either a paradise, to lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, or a barren world and can use its mass to create plant-like growths or humanoid bodies to carry it consciousness. Ego has an internal organ system that has giant tunnels, or arteries, a brain-like organ that is buried deep within its surface, and digestive organs to digest the living beings it absorbs into its body. Ego also has an immune system that will attack an entity that resists being absorbed.

Ego has vast mental powers that allow it to tap into energy sources such as the stars or absorbing other living entities and use that power for itself. It also has extreme telepathic abilities that are effective over interstellar distances.

Abilities Ego possesses knowledge over alien technology that is far more advanced than that of the Earth's

Weapons None

Paraphernalia A powerful sidereal propulsion unit attached to his south pole by Galactus

First Appearance Thor #132 (1966)

Origin (alleged) Fantastic Four #235 (1981)

Significant Issues Thor #132-133, Thor #161, Thor #227-228, Fantastic Four #234-235, Rom #69, Silver Surfer #4, Silver Surfer #22, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet 1-shot, Maximum Security limited series #1-3, Became new HQ for the Nova Corps (Nova #20-21, 2009); Expelled Nova Corps from its being and seeks revenge (Nova #29-30, 2009)

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Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

Marvel Universe

Ego is dating Mogo.Well,no surprise since Gaylactus-Galactus is gay.Marvel wants a big gay character,well Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created on back in the 1960's.Big guy in purple costume,big G on his chest,has an eating addiction.Keeps going on about some naked guy on a surf board he used to hang out with.The Silver Surfer.Dosen't notice the female companions,he's with.Nova ?.Sound very gay to me.Ever see a Mrs Galactus ?No.see.Ah Ya.I bet he likes Judy Garlan.

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The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

A portion of Ego’s mass was taken by the Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile who hoped that it could transform other uninhabitable worlds into worlds where life could flourish. In an unforeseen event, the piece of Ego gained its own consciousness and called itself Ego-Prime. Ego-Prime eventually made its way to Earth, which it sought to transform to resemble itself. In combat with Thor, Ego-Prime's energies were stolen and used to empower three mortals that would become members of the Young Gods. The weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego"Ego the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

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The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

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Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego" ==Powers and abilities==

Ego is exceptionally intelligent, although as its name suggests, it harbors an extreme superiority complex and can be emotional if thwarted. Ego is propelled through space via the engine Galactus implanted on it and can travel at faster than light speeds (for unknown reasons, Ego is unable to remove the powerful propulsion unit placed at its south pole). Ego has total control over its entire mass down to the molecular level; it often shapes its surface into the appearance of a gigantic face to address powerful beings, and can also shape its terrain to suit the circumstances. It is able to use its own substance to extrude tentacles, organic sensors, plant-like growth, and to create humanoid vessels for its consciousness. It can shape its surface to appear as a dead inhospitable world, or into an idyllic, lush green paradise to lure unaware space travelers to its surface, which it promptly consumes. Ego possesses various internal features analogous to a living organism, such as gigantic tunnels that have been compared to arteries, and a gigantic brain-like organ deep below its surface. Ego possesses both digestive organs, which it uses when absorbing living beings, and an immune system with which to create powerful antibodies to destroy beings which resist absorption. It also possesses vast psionic abilities, and can project blasts powerful enough to destroy other worlds.

Alternate versions
AlternateParallel universe (fiction)Parallel universe or alternative reality is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a multiverse, although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute physical reality... versions of Ego have appeared in a number of titles. A version of Ego, Oa the Living PlanetOa the Living PlanetOa the Living Planet is a character from Amalgam Comics and ally of Iron Lantern.Oa himself is represented as a giant blue face, similar to an elderly man, and is situated in a section of the Universe not yet explored by man... , was featured under the Amalgam ComicsAmalgam ComicsAmalgam Comics was an American comic book publisher of metafiction; it was a collaboration between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters to create new ones... imprint, in Iron Lantern #1 (June 1997). Ego has also appeared in alternate versions of the Marvel Universe, in ''Exiles'Exiles (Marvel Comics)'The Exiles are a group of fictional characters that feature in two Marvel Comics series, Exiles and New Exiles. The Exiles consists of characters from different dimensions, or realities, which have been removed from time and space in order to correct problems in various alternate worlds and...  #53 (December 2004), Marvel Zombies 2'Marvel Zombies 2'Marvel Zombies 2 is a five-issue limited series published from October 2007 - February 2008 by comics publisher Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with art by Sean Phillips and Arthur Suydam...  #1 (December 2007), and Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #12 (June 2007), for younger readers.

Television
'' episode "To Battle the Living Planet" voiced by Kay E. KuterKay E. KuterKay Edwin Emmert Kuter was an American actor who starred on television and in film. Kay was born in Los Angeles, California.... . '' animated series voiced by Roy Lewis.
 * The character has appeared the Fantastic Four'Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)'Fantastic Four is the third animated television series based on Marvel's comic book series of the same name. Airing began in September 24, 1994, until ending on February 24, 1996...''
 * Ego also appeared in the Silver Surfer'Silver Surfer (TV series)'The Silver Surfer is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero which aired on the Fox Kids Network in 1998.-Overview:...''

Music
released a song titled "Ego, the Living Planet" on the 1995 album Dopes to InfinityDopes to InfinityDopes to Infinity is the third album by New Jersey rock band Monster Magnet. It was released on March 21, 1995. Its song "Negasonic Teenage Warhead" became the band's first hit single, after having appeared the previous year in different form in S.F.W., an American movie... .
 * Monster MagnetMonster MagnetMonster Magnet is an American hard rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain , Tom Diello , and Tim Cronin...

Reception and impact
Roger Lewis argues that Ego the Living Planet reflected risks to civilization, humans and planet EarthRisks to civilization, humans and planet EarthRisks to civilization, humans, and planet Earth are existential risks that could threaten humankind as a whole, have adverse consequences for the course of human civilization, or even cause the end of planet Earth. The concept is expressed in various phrases such as "End of the World", "Doomsday",... that people were contemplating in the 1960s, when he was initially conceived.

A 2007 issue of Marvel Adventures: The Avengers featuring Ego entitled "Ego the Loving Planet" met with critical praise for its simultaneous inventiveness and logical sense.

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

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The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

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Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego"Ego the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

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Within the Black Galaxy, one mass developed differently from the others. Evolving over millions of years, it grew to the size of a planet and developed intelligence and consciousness along with the ability to move its planet-sized mass by its own will. This planet became known as "Ego, the Living Planet". In its evolution, Ego developed organ-like masses under its surface, one of which is similar to a brain. As all sentient beings, Ego began to plan what its role in the universe would be.Ego’s first plot involved an interstellar conquest, which only led him to a confrontation with Thor, the God of Thunder, and the Recorder. Fleeing Ego, the Rigellians attempted to colonize Earth. Opposed by Thor, they explained their dilemma to him. Thor journeyed into the Black Galaxy to meet Ego. Ego, fascinated to meet a being from outside his space, engaged Thor in battle so that it could test its "anti-body" creations. Thor ravaged Ego’s surface with severe storms that caused the massive entity to be stunned. After Ego was defeated, it abandoned its plans for interstellar attack and vowed not to leave the Black Galaxy.

The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

A portion of Ego’s mass was taken by the Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile who hoped that it could transform other uninhabitable worlds into worlds where life could flourish. In an unforeseen event, the piece of Ego gained its own consciousness and called itself Ego-Prime. Ego-Prime eventually made its way to Earth, which it sought to transform to resemble itself. In combat with Thor, Ego-Prime's energies were stolen and used to empower three mortals that would become members of the Young Gods. The weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego" Discussion{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);" width="100%" EncyclopediaEgo the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .
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Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

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Within the Black Galaxy, one mass developed differently from the others. Evolving over millions of years, it grew to the size of a planet and developed intelligence and consciousness along with the ability to move its planet-sized mass by its own will. This planet became known as "Ego, the Living Planet". In its evolution, Ego developed organ-like masses under its surface, one of which is similar to a brain. As all sentient beings, Ego began to plan what its role in the universe would be.Ego’s first plot involved an interstellar conquest, which only led him to a confrontation with Thor, the God of Thunder, and the Recorder. Fleeing Ego, the Rigellians attempted to colonize Earth. Opposed by Thor, they explained their dilemma to him. Thor journeyed into the Black Galaxy to meet Ego. Ego, fascinated to meet a being from outside his space, engaged Thor in battle so that it could test its "anti-body" creations. Thor ravaged Ego’s surface with severe storms that caused the massive entity to be stunned. After Ego was defeated, it abandoned its plans for interstellar attack and vowed not to leave the Black Galaxy.

The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

A portion of Ego’s mass was taken by the Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile who hoped that it could transform other uninhabitable worlds into worlds where life could flourish. In an unforeseen event, the piece of Ego gained its own consciousness and called itself Ego-Prime. Ego-Prime eventually made its way to Earth, which it sought to transform to resemble itself. In combat with Thor, Ego-Prime's energies were stolen and used to empower three mortals that would become members of the Young Gods. The weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego"Ego the Living Planet is a fictional extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial life in popular cultureIn popular cultures, life forms —especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin, i.e. not coming from the Earth are referred to collectively as aliens.... being that appears in comic books published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.... The character ,if thats what he or it can classified as first appeared in ''Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' #132 (Oct. 1966) and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... .

Development
Ego was created by Jack Kirby during a phase of creativity where he was fascinated with the universe and the cosmos. After he had created GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... , he followed up with Ego, the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... , and The ColonizersRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... . These all contributed to a phase of space ageSpace AgeThe Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events... mythologyMythologyMythology is the study of myths and or of a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story;...at Marvel comics.

Jeff Parker, who wrote an issue in which Ego attempts to mate with the Earth, described how the idea came to him, saying that "it was so clear to me that I called Nate Cosby and just told it to him, describing things like seeing the Moon by itself in space while Ego assumed Earth was a single mother with a shortie - and he's cool with that." Parker also revealed a deleted scene from this issue, dealing with a joke about Ego and premature ejaculationPremature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation.... .

Publication history
Ego the Living Planet was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''The Mighty Thor'Thor (Marvel Comics)'Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... '' issue #132 (September 1966), and was created by writer Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.... and artist Jack KirbyJack KirbyJacob Kurtzberg, better known by the pen name Jack Kirby, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on Jack Kirby... . He appeared sporadically in the title throughout the 60s, and made further appearances in various titles through the 80s and 90s.

Ego also played a prominent role in the Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001...''  storyline, appearing in Avengers'Avengers (comics)'The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team of superheroes that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The Avengers #1 The Avengers are a team...  #35 (Dec. 2000); Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (Oct. 2000); Iron Man'Iron Man'Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39, and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby.Born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, he...  #34 - 35 (Nov. - Dec. 2000); X-Men Unlimited'X-Men Unlimited'-Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and was more of a collection of short stories...  #29 (Dec. 2000); Gambit'Gambit (comics)'Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...  #23 (Dec. 2000) and Maximum Security'Maximum Security'"Maximum Security" is a comic book story line and company-wide crossover that ran through a three-issue, self-titled limited series and individual issues of the other titles published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of either December 2000 or January 2001... '' #1 - 3 (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001).

Ego the Living Planet also appeared in the ''Oni Press'Oni Press'Oni Press is an American independent comic book publisher based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1997 by Bob Schreck and Joe Nozemack.The company name derives from oni, the Japanese word for the devils or demons popular in Japanese folklore.... Color Special.''

Fictional character biography
Like all celestial bodies, Ego condensed from gas and dust in the "Black Galaxy" to become a planet. For reasons unknown, however, this particular planet achieved sentience and the ability to move of its own volition. Ego then began absorbing space vessels and even other worlds to survive, planning interstellar conquest. It was this behavior that attracts the attention of the RigellianRigellians (Marvel Comics)The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy... Colonizers, who fear that the nearby Ego will consume their home-world.

The Rigellians discovered Earth, and promised to leave it unmolested if the Thunder God ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee; scripter Larry Lieber and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... would defeat Ego. Accompanied by a Rigellian RecorderAnalyzer (comics)Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel... , Thor encounters Ego and after an epic battle defeats it. As a result, Ego vows to never leave the Black Galaxy and renounced its plans of conquest. Several months later, a weakened GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first part of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus Trilogy."-"The... invades Ego's space and seeks to replenish his energy by consuming Ego. Thor aids Ego in battling Galactus, and generates a massive God Blast that drives Galactus off. In gratitude Ego allows its surface to become the new home of the Wanderers, a race whose planet had been the very first to be devoured by Galactus billions of years ago.

A well-meaning Rigellian took a sample of Ego's form, in the hope that this could be used to fertilize sterile worlds being considered for habitation. This act drives Ego insane, and it soon gives in to its primordial urges and absorbs the Wanderers, which causes Thor to side with a returning Galactus. Assisted by ally HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... and Galactus' herald, FirelordFirelordFirelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:... , Thor holds Ego off until Galactus attaches a massive starship engine to Ego's south pole, which drives the planet constantly through space and thereby prevents it from being a threat to other planets and populated sections of the universe.

Years later, Ego eventually gains control of the engine and tracks Galactus to Earth seeking vengeance, but is unable to locate him. Ego began attacking Earth until finally stopped by the Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1, which helped to usher in a new naturalism in the medium... and an unknown mutant known as L.R "Skip" Collins. It was on this occasion that Ego was destroyed — the ThingThing (comics)The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1... removes the attached propulsion engine and threw it into Ego's "brain", causing an angered Ego to activate it, which unintentionally drives the planet into the Sun. Ego's substance is then broken apart by the Sun's gravitational pull.

Ego, however, slowly reforms from a few surviving particles and repairs the propulsion unit. Ego then digested a number of Dire WraithDire WraithThe Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics. The Dire Wraiths first appeared in Rom #1, and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight.... s to replenish its' energy reserves, and battles the Spaceknight Rom.

Ego later joined the Elders of the UniverseElders of the UniverseThe Elders of the Universe are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Grandmaster was the first Elder to appear, and featured in Avengers #69 - 71... , as like them it is the only one of its kind in existence. The Elders planned to destroy Galactus, although Ego was sidelined before the confrontation when defeated by the Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48, the first of a three-issue arc that fans and historians call "The Galactus Trilogy".... . Ego later captured the Silver Surfer, and attempts to consume his energies. After being used as a pawn by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... in a bid to reestablish the KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud... Empire, Ego threatened Earth one final time before being absorbed by the cosmic hero QuasarQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions... .

Ego later attacks a Korbinite fleet and fights the hero Beta Ray BillBeta Ray BillBeta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Thor #337 Beta Ray Bill is a... . Ego reveals to Bill that Galactus' propulsion unit is driving Ego mad, and the fleet subsequently destroy the propulsion unit. A sentient bio-verse, initially described as "Super-Ego", then begins to consume Ego, but Ego eventually escapes. Driven mad again by the Supreme IntelligenceSupreme IntelligenceThe Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories.-Fictional character biography:The Supreme Intelligence, also known by the honorific title Supremor, was created more than a million years ago on the planet Kree-Lar by the extraterrestrial race known... , Ego battles Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... and Cadre K. Ego is subsequently captured and sent to Earth as an "infant" in spore form. Ego begins to consume the Earth as it grows, and is absorbed into Quasar to prevent this.

The threat of Ego appears to have ended, however with Quasar's death during Annihilation, Ego was released in the Universe, only to be approached by the Worldmind to join the new Nova Corps. Richard confronts Worldmind about Ego, which reveals that Ego's consciousness has been supplanted, effectively making Ego the new host of Worldmind. Calling itself Nu Xandar, Worldmind tells Richard that he must download the Nova Force into Nu Xandar's power reserves so that it may be spread out throughout the Nova Corps. After some initial hesitation Richard agrees but backs out at the last minute which ended with Worldmind forcefully removing the Nova Force from Richard and returns him to Earth without his powers.

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Within the Black Galaxy, one mass developed differently from the others. Evolving over millions of years, it grew to the size of a planet and developed intelligence and consciousness along with the ability to move its planet-sized mass by its own will. This planet became known as "Ego, the Living Planet". In its evolution, Ego developed organ-like masses under its surface, one of which is similar to a brain. As all sentient beings, Ego began to plan what its role in the universe would be.Ego’s first plot involved an interstellar conquest, which only led him to a confrontation with Thor, the God of Thunder, and the Recorder. Fleeing Ego, the Rigellians attempted to colonize Earth. Opposed by Thor, they explained their dilemma to him. Thor journeyed into the Black Galaxy to meet Ego. Ego, fascinated to meet a being from outside his space, engaged Thor in battle so that it could test its "anti-body" creations. Thor ravaged Ego’s surface with severe storms that caused the massive entity to be stunned. After Ego was defeated, it abandoned its plans for interstellar attack and vowed not to leave the Black Galaxy.

The next time Ego encountered the mighty Thor was during a battle with Galactus. Galactus had just recently consumed a world that had been home to the Wanderers, surviving members of an Archeopian extraterrestrial race. Thor decided that Galactus was the bigger threat and he took Ego’s side against the world devourer. In gratitude, Ego allowed its surface to become the new home of Wanderers.

A portion of Ego’s mass was taken by the Rigellian colonizer Tana Nile who hoped that it could transform other uninhabitable worlds into worlds where life could flourish. In an unforeseen event, the piece of Ego gained its own consciousness and called itself Ego-Prime. Ego-Prime eventually made its way to Earth, which it sought to transform to resemble itself. In combat with Thor, Ego-Prime's energies were stolen and used to empower three mortals that would become members of the Young Gods. The weakened Ego-Prime was taken prisoner by the Stranger, who stored it within his laboratory world.

Driven insane by the removal of Tana Nile's sample, Ego devoured the Wanderers. Desperate for energy, Galactus again tried to devour Ego, but was outmatched and forced to flee. Recognizing the Ego had gone insane, Galactus dispatched his herald Firelord, Thor, and Hercules against Ego. To win the fight, Galactus attached a self-designed sidereal propulsion unit to the south pole of Ego, forcing the planet to be driven through space, away from the populated areas of the universe. However, Ego gained control over the thruster. Seeking revenge on Galactus, Ego traveled to Earth, but instead found opposition in the Fantastic Four. Mister Fantastic directed the Thing to sabotage Ego's sidereal propulsion unit, which Ego could not seem to remove from its body. Ego was broken apart by the gravitational pull of the sun when the engine failed.

However, Ego's consciousness still existed in every remaining portion of itself. Ego gradually reformed itself and repaired the damage done to the propulsion unit. Ego expended much of its energy in doing so and had to bring its energy reserves back up. Disguising itself as an idyllic, paradise-like sphere, it lured a party of Dire Wraiths to establish a base on its surface. Ego then absorbed them into his being in order to replenish his energy. But, ROM landed on Ego, seeking fellow Space Knights trapped within the planet along with the Dire Wraiths, and battled the living planet. Rom saved his fellow Space Knights and sent the Dire Wraiths to Limbo before Ego could consume them.

Ego then allied himself with the Elders of the Universe claiming to be one himself. He allowed the Elders to even meet on its surface to discuss their plans. However, Ego is not the sole survivor of a particular race that was dedicated to one specific pursuit, so he did not qualify for membership. Still, it joined in their plot against Galactus and battled the Silver Surfer, eventually capturing and attempting to absorb the power cosmic of the former herald. But, the Surfer seized control of the thruster and threatened to steer Ego into the sun, ensuring his release.

Ego later encountered the Korbinite fleet, led by Beta Ray Bill, and attacked them, destroying several ships. When Ego revealed to Bill that it was being driven mad by Galactus' thruster, Bill had the fleet destroy the thruster. Ego offered to make itself the Korbinites' new home, but Bill refused, suspicious of Ego and knowing that the Korbinites would resent Ego for having killed some of them. Bill left Ego deserted.

The enigmatic Celestials had transformed the Black Galaxy into a new member of their race, and this Celestial made contact with Ego. The High Evolutionary investigated this, and as Ego was being consumed by an immense "Super-Ego", speculated that Ego might be a single manifestation of a larger being, and that more than one Ego may exist. More Celestials came to examine Ego's dilemma, but how Ego escaped the Super-Ego is unknown.

Ego began searching for worlds that he could "wake up," so it would not be alone in the universe. If Ego could not wake a planet, it would deem it unworthy and destroy it regardless of the life forms that may have lived on the surface. Charles Xavier led a group of Skrulls to Ego in order to stop its actions, and with the assistance of the Silver Surfer, they almost succeeded in halting its insane plan. Xavier looked into the mind of Ego and found madness, which immediately told him that Ego could not be reasoned with. He decided that he would have to shut Ego's mind down, and as he began the process, a starship belonging to the alien race, the Ruul, intervened and shocked Ego into unconsciousness. This was going on at a time when an interplanetary council was deciding the fate of the Earth and ultimately declared it a prison planet for all alien criminals, including Ego.

The Ruul somehow managed to manipulate Ego's mass into a human sized vessel, but once on Earth, Ego started to expand. The heroes of Earth knew they only had a small amount of time to get Ego off the planet before it absorbed everything into itself. During the course of an investigation, U.S.Agent discovered that the Ruul were actually evolved members of the Kree race and had manipulated the interplanetary council for their own purposes. They had placed power conduits all over the Earth, so that once Ego expanded fully (which they knew would happen) and absorbed the Earth, they would take control of Ego and use its massive power for universal conquest. The Ruul, along with Ronan the Accuser, freed the Supreme Intelligence from captivity so that they would have a leader once more. Unfortunately for the Ruul, their plans would fail as Reed Richards created a device that enabled Quasar to absorb Ego into himself. With Ego gone and the council now aware of how they were tricked, the decision to make Earth a prison planet was reversed and the Ruul were defeated. Quasar, not wanting to endanger the Earth in case Ego escaped, decided that he would go into exile.

Recently, Ego was among the beings who assaulted Thanos while he possessed the Heart of the Infinite. How Ego escaped from within Quasar has not been chronicled. Ego demands retribution for having been violated by the Nova CorpsRecently, the Xandarian Worldmind implemented its control over Ego's consciousness and took it for the new headquarters of the Nova Corps. Ego has been dubbed Nu-Xandar, and is currently occupying the same orbit as Earth with a gravimetric field around it as to not cause major destruction upon the planet. When the war between the Kree and Shi'ar broke out, Worldmind took Ego away from Earth in an attempt to stop the conflict, but not before stripping Nova of his powers. Quasar helped the de-powered Nova reach Nu-Xandar with the use of his Quantum Bands. Upon reaching his destination, Nova discovered it was actually Ego who was taking control of Worldmind, so Nova lobotomized the Living Planet, leaving Worldmind free of its influence. The Nova Corps continued to use the catatonic Ego as their base until the Inhumans unwittingly created a massive hole in the universe with a bomb meant to obliterate their Shi'ar enemies. A spacecraft, the Resolute Duty, emerged after an absence of thirty-five years, and it brought with it the means to free Ego. A bounty hunter called Monark Starstalker damaged Worldmind's systems, enabling Ego to repair himself quicker and reassert control over his body. The Nova Corps needed to evacuate fast, but aboard the Resolute Duty there was another battle raging. Mindless Ones had followed the ship through The Fault with the intention of liberating their captured leader. Nova had Worldmind create a portal to transport the Mindless Ones and their leader inside Ego's brain, giving him a more immediate threat than the Corps to attend to. Ego was forced to flee when Zan Philo, captain of the Resolute Duty, turned the ship's massive energy cannon's on him. Even though the Nova Corps triumphed that day, Worldmind was certain they'd cross paths with Ego again.Retrieved from "http://marvel.com/universe/Ego" ==Powers and abilities==

Ego is exceptionally intelligent, although as its name suggests, it harbors an extreme superiority complex and can be emotional if thwarted. Ego is propelled through space via the engine Galactus implanted on it and can travel at faster than light speeds (for unknown reasons, Ego is unable to remove the powerful propulsion unit placed at its south pole). Ego has total control over its entire mass down to the molecular level; it often shapes its surface into the appearance of a gigantic face to address powerful beings, and can also shape its terrain to suit the circumstances. It is able to use its own substance to extrude tentacles, organic sensors, plant-like growth, and to create humanoid vessels for its consciousness. It can shape its surface to appear as a dead inhospitable world, or into an idyllic, lush green paradise to lure unaware space travelers to its surface, which it promptly consumes. Ego possesses various internal features analogous to a living organism, such as gigantic tunnels that have been compared to arteries, and a gigantic brain-like organ deep below its surface. Ego possesses both digestive organs, which it uses when absorbing living beings, and an immune system with which to create powerful antibodies to destroy beings which resist absorption. It also possesses vast psionic abilities, and can project blasts powerful enough to destroy other worlds.

Alternate versions
AlternateParallel universe (fiction)Parallel universe or alternative reality is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a multiverse, although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute physical reality... versions of Ego have appeared in a number of titles. A version of Ego, Oa the Living PlanetOa the Living PlanetOa the Living Planet is a character from Amalgam Comics and ally of Iron Lantern.Oa himself is represented as a giant blue face, similar to an elderly man, and is situated in a section of the Universe not yet explored by man... , was featured under the Amalgam ComicsAmalgam ComicsAmalgam Comics was an American comic book publisher of metafiction; it was a collaboration between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters to create new ones... imprint, in Iron Lantern #1 (June 1997). Ego has also appeared in alternate versions of the Marvel Universe, in ''Exiles'Exiles (Marvel Comics)'The Exiles are a group of fictional characters that feature in two Marvel Comics series, Exiles and New Exiles. The Exiles consists of characters from different dimensions, or realities, which have been removed from time and space in order to correct problems in various alternate worlds and...  #53 (December 2004), Marvel Zombies 2'Marvel Zombies 2'Marvel Zombies 2 is a five-issue limited series published from October 2007 - February 2008 by comics publisher Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with art by Sean Phillips and Arthur Suydam...  #1 (December 2007), and Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #12 (June 2007), for younger readers.

Television
'' episode "To Battle the Living Planet" voiced by Kay E. KuterKay E. KuterKay Edwin Emmert Kuter was an American actor who starred on television and in film. Kay was born in Los Angeles, California.... . '' animated series voiced by Roy Lewis.
 * The character has appeared the Fantastic Four'Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)'Fantastic Four is the third animated television series based on Marvel's comic book series of the same name. Airing began in September 24, 1994, until ending on February 24, 1996...''
 * Ego also appeared in the Silver Surfer'Silver Surfer (TV series)'The Silver Surfer is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero which aired on the Fox Kids Network in 1998.-Overview:...''

Music
released a song titled "Ego, the Living Planet" on the 1995 album Dopes to InfinityDopes to InfinityDopes to Infinity is the third album by New Jersey rock band Monster Magnet. It was released on March 21, 1995. Its song "Negasonic Teenage Warhead" became the band's first hit single, after having appeared the previous year in different form in S.F.W., an American movie... .
 * Monster MagnetMonster MagnetMonster Magnet is an American hard rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain , Tom Diello , and Tim Cronin...

Reception and impact
Roger Lewis argues that Ego the Living Planet reflected risks to civilization, humans and planet EarthRisks to civilization, humans and planet EarthRisks to civilization, humans, and planet Earth are existential risks that could threaten humankind as a whole, have adverse consequences for the course of human civilization, or even cause the end of planet Earth. The concept is expressed in various phrases such as "End of the World", "Doomsday",...that people were contemplating in the 1960s, when he was initially conceived.

A 2007 issue of Marvel Adventures: The Avengers featuring Ego entitled "Ego the Loving Planet" met with critical praise for its simultaneous inventiveness and logical sense.

Ego is dating Mogo.Well,no surprise since Gaylactus-Galactus is gay.Marvel wants a big gay character,well Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created on back in the 1960's.Big guy in purple costume,big G on his chest,has an eating addiction.Keeps going on about some naked guy on a surf board he used to hang out with.The Silver Surfer.Dosen't notice the female companions,he's with.Nova ?.Sound very gay to me. Ever see a Mrs. Galactus ?No.see.Ah Ya.I bet he likes Judy Garland. Lisa Malelli, Barbara Streisand.

Now Marvel read this come a Mrs. Galactus