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The character is first encountered by [[Doctor Strange]], announcing its intent to destroy Earth due to its potential for evil. After a series of trials Strange is able to convince the Living Tribunal that good also exists, and Earth is spared.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #157 - 163 (Jun. - Dec. 1967)</ref> The Tribunal reappears to the [[Galador]]ian spaceknight [[Rom (comics)|Rom]];<ref>''Rom'' #41 (April 1983)</ref> appears briefly with the rest of the cosmic hierarchy when in discussion with the entity the [[Beyonder (comics)|Beyonder]];<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #6 (Dec. 1985)</ref> and reveals to the former [[Herald of Galactus]] (the [[Silver Surfer]]) that its three faces represent "Equity"; "Vengeance" and "Necessity" respectively. The fourth side of the Living Tribunal's head is a void, with the entity claiming that it could have represented the face of the [[Cosmic entities (Marvel Comics)|cosmic entity]] the [[Stranger (comics)|Stranger]].<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3, #31 (Dec. 1989)</ref> The character also witnesses the triumph of the hero [[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]] - acting as the [[Incarnation|avatar]] of cosmic entity [[Infinity (comics)|Infinity]] - over the villain [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]], who acts for the entity [[Oblivion (comics)|Oblivion]].<ref>''Quasar'' #26 (Sep. 1991)</ref> |
The character is first encountered by [[Doctor Strange]], announcing its intent to destroy Earth due to its potential for evil. After a series of trials Strange is able to convince the Living Tribunal that good also exists, and Earth is spared.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #157 - 163 (Jun. - Dec. 1967)</ref> The Tribunal reappears to the [[Galador]]ian spaceknight [[Rom (comics)|Rom]];<ref>''Rom'' #41 (April 1983)</ref> appears briefly with the rest of the cosmic hierarchy when in discussion with the entity the [[Beyonder (comics)|Beyonder]];<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #6 (Dec. 1985)</ref> and reveals to the former [[Herald of Galactus]] (the [[Silver Surfer]]) that its three faces represent "Equity"; "Vengeance" and "Necessity" respectively. The fourth side of the Living Tribunal's head is a void, with the entity claiming that it could have represented the face of the [[Cosmic entities (Marvel Comics)|cosmic entity]] the [[Stranger (comics)|Stranger]].<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3, #31 (Dec. 1989)</ref> The character also witnesses the triumph of the hero [[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]] - acting as the [[Incarnation|avatar]] of cosmic entity [[Infinity (comics)|Infinity]] - over the villain [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]], who acts for the entity [[Oblivion (comics)|Oblivion]].<ref>''Quasar'' #26 (Sep. 1991)</ref> |
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The Living Tribunal's power is apparently limitless, as the entity prevents the [[Infinity Gems]] from being used in unison,<ref>''Warlock and the Infinity Watch'' #1 (Feb. 1992)</ref> though is inferior to the even higher entity, whom it represents and serves, known as the One-Above-All.<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z'' Hardcover Vol. 6</ref> The entity has representatives called ''The Magistrati'' who dispense judgments by request on alien worlds, and chose to reveal the previously covered face of "Necessity" to [[She-Hulk]] as a reflection of her own face, stating that the face is a "Cosmic Mirror which reminds us to always judge others as we would have ourselves judged."<ref>''She-Hulk'' vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006)</ref> |
The Living Tribunal's power is apparently limitless, as the entity prevents the [[Infinity Gems]] from being used in unison,<ref>''Warlock and the Infinity Watch'' #1 (Feb. 1992)</ref> though there is a vague reference that even he is inferior to the even higher entity, whom it represents and serves, mistakenly known as the One-Above-All.<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z'' Hardcover Vol. 6</ref> The entity has representatives called ''The Magistrati'' who dispense judgments by request on alien worlds, and chose to reveal the previously covered face of "Necessity" to [[She-Hulk]] as a reflection of her own face, stating that the face is a "Cosmic Mirror which reminds us to always judge others as we would have ourselves judged."<ref>''She-Hulk'' vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006)</ref> |
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[[Special:Contributions/99.6.4.126|99.6.4.126]] ([[User talk:99.6.4.126|talk]]) 19:11, 26 May 2013 (UTC) |
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== Powers and abilities == |
== Powers and abilities == |
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Revision as of 19:11, 26 May 2013
| Living Tribunal | |
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 The Living Tribunal. Art by Jim Starlin. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | (Cameo) Strange Tales #157 (June, 1967) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Marie Severin Herb Trimpe |
| In-story information | |
| Abilities | Nigh-omnipotence, Omniscience, Omnipresence |
The Living Tribunal is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #157 June 1967 (cameo - first full appearance next issue) and was created by Stan Lee, Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe.
Publication history
The Living Tribunal debuted in a storyline called "The Sands of Death" in Strange Tales #157 - 163 (June - Dec. 1967), giving mystic hero Doctor Strange a limited time to prove Earth is worth saving. Established as apparently the supreme power in the Marvel Universe, the character made several sporadic appearances over the years, including What If #32 (April 1982); Rom #41 (April 1983) and Secret Wars II #6 (Dec. 1985). The Living Tribunal revealed clues as to its true purpose and nature in Silver Surfer vol. 3, #31 (Dec. 1989).
After brief appearances in the role of observer in Guardians of the Galaxy #16 (Sep. 1991) and Quasar #26 (Sep. 1991), the character had a significant role in the limited series Infinity Gauntlet #1 - 6 (July - Dec. 1991) and Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1 (Feb. 1992). The Living Tribunal's role was eventually expanded on in She-Hulk vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006).
Fictional character biography
The Living Tribunal is a virtually omnipotent entity that oversees and maintains balance in the realities that constitute the Marvel Comics Multiverse, including the mainstream universe and all alternate universes.
The character is first encountered by Doctor Strange, announcing its intent to destroy Earth due to its potential for evil. After a series of trials Strange is able to convince the Living Tribunal that good also exists, and Earth is spared.[1] The Tribunal reappears to the Galadorian spaceknight Rom;[2] appears briefly with the rest of the cosmic hierarchy when in discussion with the entity the Beyonder;[3] and reveals to the former Herald of Galactus (the Silver Surfer) that its three faces represent "Equity"; "Vengeance" and "Necessity" respectively. The fourth side of the Living Tribunal's head is a void, with the entity claiming that it could have represented the face of the cosmic entity the Stranger.[4] The character also witnesses the triumph of the hero Quasar - acting as the avatar of cosmic entity Infinity - over the villain Maelstrom, who acts for the entity Oblivion.[5]
The Living Tribunal's power is apparently limitless, as the entity prevents the Infinity Gems from being used in unison,[6] though there is a vague reference that even he is inferior to the even higher entity, whom it represents and serves, mistakenly known as the One-Above-All.[7] The entity has representatives called The Magistrati who dispense judgments by request on alien worlds, and chose to reveal the previously covered face of "Necessity" to She-Hulk as a reflection of her own face, stating that the face is a "Cosmic Mirror which reminds us to always judge others as we would have ourselves judged."[8] 99.6.4.126 (talk) 19:11, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
Powers and abilities
The Living Tribunal possesses virtually unlimited power and absolute control over the Marvel Multiverse, and is only weaker than the The One-Above-All[9] (not to be confused with the similarly named leader of the Celestials).
Footnotes
- ^ Strange Tales #157 - 163 (Jun. - Dec. 1967)
- ^ Rom #41 (April 1983)
- ^ Secret Wars II #6 (Dec. 1985)
- ^ Silver Surfer vol. 3, #31 (Dec. 1989)
- ^ Quasar #26 (Sep. 1991)
- ^ Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1 (Feb. 1992)
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z Hardcover Vol. 6
- ^ She-Hulk vol. 2, #12 (Nov. 2006)
- ^ Infinity War #1-6 (June-Nov. 1992)
External links
- Living Tribunal at Marvel.com