History
The Black Presbyter was one of several eldritch gods of darkness and destruction spawned from the shards of the Anti-All, which scattered across the nascent Multiverse at the dawn of the Third Cosmos,[1] and was destined to help bring about the destruction of the Multiverse in preparation for its renewal in the cosmic cycle.
The Scarlet Witch of Earth-616 was shown a vision by Nightmare of a world in which the Children of the Anti-All had been unleashed to destroy the Eighth Cosmos. In it, the Black Presbyter destroyed New York City, killing the Avengers and the Tiger God when they tried to stand against it.[2] When interrogated as to why he'd done so, Nightmare revealed that the purpose of the vision was to warn them, as he was afraid that the Black Presbyter and its other siblings would awaken and destroy Earth-616 as well.[3]Personality
While an incarnation of primordial darkness and destruction, the Black Presbyter does so without malice--though it is more than willing to fight and kill those who seek to impede its task.[2]
Attributes
Powers
- Reality Corrosion: The Black Presbyter's very presence erodes the fabric of reality in its vicinity.
- Superhuman Strength: The Black Presbyter was strong enough to kill powerful gods like the Tiger God and Thor, as well as shatter the nigh-indestructible hammer Mjolnir, with a single swipe of its claws.[2]
- Superhuman Durability: The Black Presbyter's exoskeleton is durable enough to withstand full-force blows from Mjolnir, and Ms. Marvel attacking it with the power of a star only managed to damage the buckle of its waist armor.[2]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Armor: The Black Presbyter wore an armored purple waistcloth, the buckle of which was damaged by Ms. Marvel.[2]
Weapons
- Claws
- Fangs
See Also
- 1 minor appearance(s) of Black Presbyter (Earth-24117)
- 1 image(s) of Black Presbyter (Earth-24117)
- 6 victim(s) killed by Black Presbyter (Earth-24117)