10 Times Galactus Was Destroyed
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VOICE OVER: Adrian Sousa
WRITTEN BY: Thomas O'Connor
Who said you couldn't bring the Devourer of Worlds down a peg or two? For this list we'll be looking at which Comic Book characters were able to bring down the Mighty Galactus, such as Squirrel Girl, Tyrant and the Fantastic Four. Who do you think could take down Galactus? Let us know in the comments!
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Top 10 Characters Who Have Destroyed Galactus
It turns out that the Devourer of Worlds has a bit of a glass jaw. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Characters Who Have Destroyed Galactus.
For this list, we’re looking at characters who have defeated the supposedly all-powerful Galactus, a supervillain from before the dawn of time who wields vast cosmic powers. But judging from this list, his power might not be as vast as previously believed.
You might just know this Italian astronomer for reshaping our understanding of the universe, but you probably DIDN’T know that he also helped save the Earth itself, at least in the pages of Marvel comics. The scientific powerhouse was actually a member of The Brotherhood of the Shield, an ancient secret society of super-geniuses that included Archimedes, Michaelangelo and a number of other historic big-brains. When Galactus attempted to devour Earth during the 16th Century, this historic figure led the charge against him before being murdered by the underhanded Isaac Newton. Who says history is boring?
Galactus and the DC universe have met a few times, but few such events are bigger than 2003’s JLA/Avengers. In the course of this universe-shattering brawl, the great Galactus had a nasty run-in with this powerful DC villain, an ancient being obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the universe. The fight did not go well for the big G, who was literally torn apart by the DC baddie only to have his armor repurposed into an imposing fortress. It’s sort of like having a bear-skin rug, only instead of a bear, it’s an ancient, world-devouring demi-God. Same thing, right?
Galactus is far from the only ancient being on the block, even if his existence actually pre-dates the universe itself. In the early days of the Marvel Universe, as in right after the big bang, a number of celestial entities presided over the young universe. These two were among those ancient gods, and both were corrupted and turned to evil. Galactus, seeking to restore cosmic order, defeated the two fallen Gods and imprisoned them in the Kyln, a massive prison surrounding the center of the universe. The two eventually escaped and got their revenge, beating Galactus into a bloody pulp. It’s true what they say about payback….
The Marvel Universe’s squirrelliest hero has some impressive victories to her name, having taken down both Doctor Doom and Thanos himself. But her biggest win is without a doubt her defeat of Galactus, though defeat might not be the best word. When the Great Devourer set his sights on Earth, for like the millionth time, this furry firebrand was the only hero on-hand to stop him. But rather than defeating him the conventional way, she took a different route by befriending Galactus and convincing him not to eat Earth. It just goes to show that sometimes friendship can be just as powerful as a super-powered punch.
This trans-dimensional being makes a habit out of using his shapeshifting powers to make life difficult for the heroes of the Marvel Universe, and maybe even beyond. Thanks to his ability to rearrange his body on a molecular level, this old enemy of the Fantastic Four can transform into any object. His body basically violates every known law of physics, and this trait came back to bite Galactus big time. After the impish alien tricked Galactus into devouring his home planet of Poppup, the unstable matter of the native Popuppians caused Galactus to seemingly perish in a bout of cosmic indigestion. Galactus later returned, but he probably still regrets that particular meal.
These days even low-level Marvel heroes can get their shot at the big leagues. A relatively unknown hero with gravity-based powers, as you may have guessed, young Greg Willis got a major upgrade after being brought back from the dead by the entity known as Epoch. Now empowered as the Protector of the Universe, the previously small-time hero was able to avert disaster by hitting Galactus with a massive blast of cosmic energy. This didn’t defeat Galactus in the conventional sense but did satiate his legendary hunger enough that he left Earth to keep on spinning for another day. Not too bad for a kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Everyone gets lonely sometimes, even incredibly powerful cosmic demi-gods. Once, Galactus created this robotic entity to stand alongside him, but as robots are known to do, it turned against its creator. The two clashed in an epic battle that left entire galaxies in ruin, but Galactus eventually prevailed and exiled his creation. Years later it returned to get revenge, leading to a climactic second round. Further empowered after years of exile, it appeared as though Galactus was about to meet his end until the timely intervention of Morg, a former Herald of Galactus who used a weapon called the Ultimate Nullifier to seemingly destroy both. So we’ll call it a draw then?
Marvel’s First Family were the very first heroes to learn of the existence of Galactus, and the first ones to send him packing when he arrived on Earth for a meal. In their first encounter, the FF managed to convince the World Eater to pack his bags by threatening to use the Ultimate Nullifier, a weapon so powerful it would destroy both Galactus and Earth if it were activated. This was basically the equivalent of holding a gun to the entire planet’s head, and it’s unclear if Reed was willing to really pull the trigger. Bluff or not, it worked in the end and Galactus beat a hasty retreat.
You’d think that with Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman as his parents, this young superhuman would receive a similar set of powers. And yet, Reed and Sue’s child can do way more than just stretch and turn invisible. Capable of reshaping reality at a whim, he’s one of the most powerful humans in existence, and he once used this power to not only defeat Galactus but turn the Titanic being into his very own herald! And really, what could be a greater defeat for the mighty Galactus than being made subservient to a mere human? A human with near endless psionic powers, but still!
Galactus isn’t exactly the heroic type, but it turns out he at least has the best intentions. It was eventually revealed that in addition to his own hunger, Galactus devoured worlds to keep this ultra-powerful being from destroying the universe itself. Dating back to the origins of the multiverse, this deadly entity was only kept from destroying all of creation by the presence of the various Galatuses (or should that be Galacti?) that inhabit each reality. When the original Galactus was killed, it unleashed his ancient foe to numerous other realities, where he was able to defeat the resident Galactus. This character doesn’t have just one Galactus defeat to his name, he’s killed several!
It turns out that the Devourer of Worlds has a bit of a glass jaw. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Characters Who Have Destroyed Galactus.
For this list, we’re looking at characters who have defeated the supposedly all-powerful Galactus, a supervillain from before the dawn of time who wields vast cosmic powers. But judging from this list, his power might not be as vast as previously believed.
#10: Galileo
You might just know this Italian astronomer for reshaping our understanding of the universe, but you probably DIDN’T know that he also helped save the Earth itself, at least in the pages of Marvel comics. The scientific powerhouse was actually a member of The Brotherhood of the Shield, an ancient secret society of super-geniuses that included Archimedes, Michaelangelo and a number of other historic big-brains. When Galactus attempted to devour Earth during the 16th Century, this historic figure led the charge against him before being murdered by the underhanded Isaac Newton. Who says history is boring?
#9: Krona
Galactus and the DC universe have met a few times, but few such events are bigger than 2003’s JLA/Avengers. In the course of this universe-shattering brawl, the great Galactus had a nasty run-in with this powerful DC villain, an ancient being obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the universe. The fight did not go well for the big G, who was literally torn apart by the DC baddie only to have his armor repurposed into an imposing fortress. It’s sort of like having a bear-skin rug, only instead of a bear, it’s an ancient, world-devouring demi-God. Same thing, right?
#8: Tenebrous & Aegis
Galactus is far from the only ancient being on the block, even if his existence actually pre-dates the universe itself. In the early days of the Marvel Universe, as in right after the big bang, a number of celestial entities presided over the young universe. These two were among those ancient gods, and both were corrupted and turned to evil. Galactus, seeking to restore cosmic order, defeated the two fallen Gods and imprisoned them in the Kyln, a massive prison surrounding the center of the universe. The two eventually escaped and got their revenge, beating Galactus into a bloody pulp. It’s true what they say about payback….
#7: Squirrel Girl
The Marvel Universe’s squirrelliest hero has some impressive victories to her name, having taken down both Doctor Doom and Thanos himself. But her biggest win is without a doubt her defeat of Galactus, though defeat might not be the best word. When the Great Devourer set his sights on Earth, for like the millionth time, this furry firebrand was the only hero on-hand to stop him. But rather than defeating him the conventional way, she took a different route by befriending Galactus and convincing him not to eat Earth. It just goes to show that sometimes friendship can be just as powerful as a super-powered punch.
#6: The Impossible Man
This trans-dimensional being makes a habit out of using his shapeshifting powers to make life difficult for the heroes of the Marvel Universe, and maybe even beyond. Thanks to his ability to rearrange his body on a molecular level, this old enemy of the Fantastic Four can transform into any object. His body basically violates every known law of physics, and this trait came back to bite Galactus big time. After the impish alien tricked Galactus into devouring his home planet of Poppup, the unstable matter of the native Popuppians caused Galactus to seemingly perish in a bout of cosmic indigestion. Galactus later returned, but he probably still regrets that particular meal.
#5: Gravity
These days even low-level Marvel heroes can get their shot at the big leagues. A relatively unknown hero with gravity-based powers, as you may have guessed, young Greg Willis got a major upgrade after being brought back from the dead by the entity known as Epoch. Now empowered as the Protector of the Universe, the previously small-time hero was able to avert disaster by hitting Galactus with a massive blast of cosmic energy. This didn’t defeat Galactus in the conventional sense but did satiate his legendary hunger enough that he left Earth to keep on spinning for another day. Not too bad for a kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
#4: Tyrant
Everyone gets lonely sometimes, even incredibly powerful cosmic demi-gods. Once, Galactus created this robotic entity to stand alongside him, but as robots are known to do, it turned against its creator. The two clashed in an epic battle that left entire galaxies in ruin, but Galactus eventually prevailed and exiled his creation. Years later it returned to get revenge, leading to a climactic second round. Further empowered after years of exile, it appeared as though Galactus was about to meet his end until the timely intervention of Morg, a former Herald of Galactus who used a weapon called the Ultimate Nullifier to seemingly destroy both. So we’ll call it a draw then?
#3: The Fantastic Four
Marvel’s First Family were the very first heroes to learn of the existence of Galactus, and the first ones to send him packing when he arrived on Earth for a meal. In their first encounter, the FF managed to convince the World Eater to pack his bags by threatening to use the Ultimate Nullifier, a weapon so powerful it would destroy both Galactus and Earth if it were activated. This was basically the equivalent of holding a gun to the entire planet’s head, and it’s unclear if Reed was willing to really pull the trigger. Bluff or not, it worked in the end and Galactus beat a hasty retreat.
#2: Franklin Richards
You’d think that with Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman as his parents, this young superhuman would receive a similar set of powers. And yet, Reed and Sue’s child can do way more than just stretch and turn invisible. Capable of reshaping reality at a whim, he’s one of the most powerful humans in existence, and he once used this power to not only defeat Galactus but turn the Titanic being into his very own herald! And really, what could be a greater defeat for the mighty Galactus than being made subservient to a mere human? A human with near endless psionic powers, but still!
#1: Abraxas
Galactus isn’t exactly the heroic type, but it turns out he at least has the best intentions. It was eventually revealed that in addition to his own hunger, Galactus devoured worlds to keep this ultra-powerful being from destroying the universe itself. Dating back to the origins of the multiverse, this deadly entity was only kept from destroying all of creation by the presence of the various Galatuses (or should that be Galacti?) that inhabit each reality. When the original Galactus was killed, it unleashed his ancient foe to numerous other realities, where he was able to defeat the resident Galactus. This character doesn’t have just one Galactus defeat to his name, he’s killed several!
