- Akhenaten (comics)
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caption = "Akhenaten", as depicted on the cover of "" #2 (May 2003). Art byJim Starlin .
comic_color = background:#ff8081
character_name = Akhenaten
real_name = Amenhotep IV
publisher =Marvel Comics
debut = "Incredible Hulk " #457 (vol. 2, October 1997)
creators =Peter David David Brewer
alliance_color = background:#ffc0c0
alliances = Celestial Order
aliases =
powers = VirtualOmnipotence Akhenaten is a
fictional character that appears incomic books published byMarvel Comics . Based on the real life Pharaoh of theEighteenth dynasty of Egypt , circa1351 -1334 BC , the character first appeared in the "Incredible Hulk " #457 (vol. 2, October 1997), and was created by writerPeter David and artistDavid Brewer .Fictional character biography
Akhenaten first appears in the
Marvel Universe asking the GodAten for aid, who in actuality is the ancient mutant Apocalypse. ["Incredible Hulk" #457 (vol. 2, October 1997)] Akhenaten is later abducted by the cosmic alien race known as the Celestial Order, whom imbues Akhenaten with the power of the Heart of the Infinite. After amillennia of grasping the power, Akhenaten returns to rule Earth and destroys its heroes including mythological Gods. However, the TitanThanos usurps the power of the Heart of the Infinite and goes back in time to stop Akhenaten from attackingDoctor Doom , allowing the latter to destroy Akhenaten's past self before being empowered by the Celestial Order. ["" (2003) #1-4]References
External links
* [http://www.marvel.com/universe/Akhenaten Akhenaten bio on marvel.com]
* [http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/akhenaton.htm Marvel Universe Appendix entry]
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