Necrom

Necrom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of the British superhero group Excalibur. Created by writer/artist Alan Davis, the character first appeared in Excalibur #46 (January 1992), which depicted him as a powerful sorcerer who sought the power of the cosmic entity known as the Phoenix Force, with which he threatened the entire multiverse.

Fictional character biography

Necrom is the Sorcerer Supreme of another dimension. After traveling to Earth-616 to claim a portion of the Phoenix Force, he imbues it with part of his life force, transforming it into the Anti-Phoenix. However, the Anti-Phoenix is defeated and buried underground. Necrom then moves to Earth-148, and his former student Merlyn forms the Captain Britain Corps to prepare for his return.Template:Volume needed

The conquest of Ee'rath

After traveling to Earth-148 (also known as Ee'rath), Necrom conquers it and creates magical monks to be his agents. He is only opposed by Kylun and his lover Sat'neen. After a long battle, Necrom kills Sat'neen and turns her into an undead slave. Furious, Kylun attacks Necrom, scarring his face. Necrom flees to Earth-616 and Kylun follows him, but they arrive months apart.Template:Volume needed

Excalibur and the Anti-Phoenix

Necrom then goes into hiding and becomes the Anti-Phoenix's host. He attempts to drain the full Phoenix Force from Rachel Summers, only to be overpowered and killed by her energy.

Powers and abilities

As a Sorcerer Supreme, Necrom possessed vast magical abilities. He could raise the dead to act as his servants, drain the life energy of others, transform his own body, and teleport. Additionally, he did not age, though he could still be injured and killed.