Warning: contains potential spoilers forGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe#1!
Marvel has resurrected a deep-cut piece ofCelestiallore, but does it mean a future war againstGalactus? The Celestials are some of Marvel’s most powerful cosmic entities,but so much about them remains shrouded in mystery, and a preview forGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe#1 reminds readers of this fact, all while preparing for a showdown with Galactus.
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe#1 is written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Javier Garron. The Mole Man’s latest plan has not only stirred Godzilla, but also unearthed a massive Celestial Egg, buried deep underground. These eggs are at the core of every planet, making Earth (and others) incubators for Celestials.
The Celestials Are Still a Marvel Mystery, Even 50 Years After Their Debut
The Celestials Are Immensely Powerful Beings Who Tamper With Evolution
The Celestials, created by Jack Kirby for hisEternalstitle, have become fixtures of the Marvel Universe, particularly its cosmic side. The Celestials are some of the oldest beings in it as well, having lived through multiple incarnations of the multiverse. The Celestials are tall and imposing, and as noted in the preview, their arrival usually heralds danger.
Earth has a long history with the Celestials. The aliens travel to planets, tampering with the course of their evolution, and return millennia later to judge the results. It is believed that Earth’s vast mutant population may be the result of the Celestials’ genetic manipulations in the planet’s distant past.
Yet for all their great power, there is still agreat deal about the Celestialsthat remains unknown, namely their motivations. They do not communicate with mortals through normal means, leading to a lack of understanding. The origins of the Celestials have varied, but one Marvel series peeled back their layers to make a stunning revelation.
Earth XGave a Potential Origin for the Celestials
Earth XAlso Flipped the Script on Galactus and His Purpose in the Marvel Universe
First published in 1999,Earth X,by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, posited a dark future for the Marvel Universe. Black Bolt, seeking to end thepersecution of his Inhumans, released the Terrigen Mists upon Earth. In the aftermath, everyone on Earth developed superpowers. Rather than become a utopia, matters quickly turned bad.
Earth Xbegan life as a series of sketchesWizardcommissoned Alex Ross to create, depicting a dark future for the Marvel Universe. The sketches were so popular the publisher decided to do a whole book around them, with Ross' involvement.
The Celestials were a major part ofEarth X, and one possible origin for them was put forth.Earth Xrevealed that planets are “eggs” for Celestials, meaning there are a potentially unlimited number of them in the universe. In time, the universe will be overrun by the giant “space gods.”
Earth Xposited that Galactus is a “predator” of baby Celestials, and he helps keep their numbers in check.
Earth Xtook this idea a step further bybringing Galactus into the picture. Marvel has maintained that Galactus and his planet-eating are essential to the “balance” of the universe, but never fully explained it.Earth Xposited that Galactus is a “predator” of baby Celestials, and he helps keep their numbers in check.
Will Galactus Return to Earth to Destroy the Celestial Egg?
If So, There Is No Hope in Stopping Galactus This Time
Now that Earth’s Celestial Egg has come to the surface, it could foreshadow a potential attack by Galactus. The planet-eater has tried to consume Earth several times, despite vows not to do so. IfGalactusknows Earth has aCelestialEgg, then that vow not to return goes out the door, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
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