History
8th century
Abdul Alhazred was born in the 8th century in Saudi Arabia.[1][6]
The same century,[7] he created the legendary Necronomicon, a powerful black magic tome patterned after the Darkhold,[1] or inspired by it,[8] though it was theorized that the Darkhold, like the Necronomicon, the Oracles of Zoroaster, and other mystic scrolls and books, was in fact simply a collection of imperfect copies of the ancient writings etched on the walls of R'llyeh by ancient beings.[9]
Pellucidar
At some point, Alhazred's spirit became trapped in the realm Pellucidar, a pocket dimension formerly accessed within subterranean Earth. It has been hypothesized that he died in Pellucidar or that his spirit was transported there by the Great Race of Yith. Alhazred's spirit was stored within the crystal of the reptilian Mahars of Pellucidar.[1]
Wolverine
While trying to take over Tyger Tiger's syndicate in Madripoor, Abdul hired a group of various mercenaries to kidnap Tyger Tiger and Archie Corrigan, which included: Stump, Sheik, Scarface, Dumas, Rhys, and Barrett (aka Chief).[10] When Abdul encountered Wolverine, he sent demons against him. His plan backfired and Abdul was banished to the realm of his demons.[11]
Attributes
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Powers
Abdul was considered a superhuman,[6] has a number of magical abilities. He can teleport (usually appearing and disappearing in a cloud of green smoke) and mesmerize others. He has superhuman strength and durability, but this may be only a reflection of his ability to control the perceptions of others. His also able to summon demons from another realm.[1]
He was shown to withstand a direct gun shot at the head without suffering any damage (as if the bullet was swallowed by the shade under his hood),[12] or take a punch from Logan in the gut without even moving.[13]
Weaknesses
If anybody can mentally resist psychic attack by the demons he summons generates a powerful feedback that banishes him to the realm of his demons.[1]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
His powers are presumably magnified with the possession of the Necronomicon.[1]
Notes
- Abdul Alhazred was created by H. P. Lovecraft in "The Nameless City" (1921), and was introduced in Marvel Comics in a mention in Monsters Unleashed #3 (November, 1973), before first appearing in Tarzan #15 (August, 1978).
- "The Nameless City" was inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs in "At the Earth's Core" (1914).[14] Marvel Comics tied the works of the two authors in a story cycle going from Tarzan #15 (August, 1978) to #23 (April, 1979), whose featured protagonist Tarzan was also created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
See Also
- 12 appearance(s) of Abd-el-Hazred (Earth-616)
- 2 mention(s) of Abd-el-Hazred (Earth-616)
- 3 image(s) of Abd-el-Hazred (Earth-616)
- 1 item(s) used/owned by Abd-el-Hazred (Earth-616)
Links and References
- Abdul Alhazred at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Alhazred, Abdul at Marvel.com
- Abdul Alhazred at the H.P. Lovecraft Wiki
- List of Cthulhu Mythos characters, Alhazred, Abdul, at Wikipedia.org
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Mystic Arcana: The Book of Marvel Magic #1; Abdul Alhazred's entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tarzan #15
- ↑ Monsters Unleashed #3; The Death-Dealing Mannikin
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tarzan #18
- ↑ Tarzan #22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Marvel Atlas #2; Saudi Arabia's entry
- ↑ Marvel Zombies: The Book of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities #1; Marvel Zombies' entry
- ↑ Marvel Zombies: The Book of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities #1; Darkhold's entry
- ↑ Namor: The First Mutant #3
- ↑ Marvel Comics Presents #62-63
- ↑ Marvel Comics Presents #152-155
- ↑ Tarzan #19
- ↑ Marvel Comics Presents #152
- ↑ The Nameless City at Wikipedia.org
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #1
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 1