Ajak

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Ajak
Publication information
God Squad
Notable aliasesThe Legendary Inca Hero
Tecumotzin Lord of Flight
Abilities
  • Superhuman speed, strength, and durability
  • Cosmic energy manipulation
  • Accelerated
    healing factor
  • Near-immortality
  • Energy blasts
  • Teleportation
  • Flight

Ajak is a fictional character appearing in

God Squad
.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals featured Ajak portrayed by actress Salma Hayek.

Publication history

Ajak first appeared in The Eternals #2 (August 1976), and was created by Jack Kirby.[1]

Fictional character biography

Ajak is a member of the Polar Eternals, a band of the near-immortal Eternals whose outpost lay within the Ural Mountains of Russia.

Inca Ruins high in the Andes Mountains alongside a team of Eternals who were his assistants within the City of the Space Gods, which had been constructed in Perú for the Celestials’ use.[4]

In his first appearance The Eternals #2 (Aug. 1976), Ajak and his men were awakened from their slumber by fellow Eternal Ikaris just in time to greet the Fourth Host of the Celestials.[4] Ajak once again served as communicator and befriended the human archaeologist Dr. Daniel Damian, revealing many of the secrets of the City of the Space Gods to him. Ajak was sealed with Doctor Damian behind the force barrier surrounding the site of the Fourth Host's arrival.[5] Ajak was attacked by agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., who were converted to stored atoms by the Celestials after their failed escape attempt,[6] and was known for battling an Incan wrestler.[7] The Celestials ultimately judged in Earth’s favor and departed. Soon after, Ajak was among the party of Eternals who assumed the form of the psychic Uni-Mind entity to explore other worlds. Ajak eventually returned to the City of the Space Gods, but while he was away Damian’s daughter Margo had been slain by the Deviants. Blaming the Eternals and Deviants for her death, Damian used Celestial technology to transform Ajak into a monster and sent him to slay Deborah y Thomas Ritter, the offspring of Kro and Thena.[4] Although the children were saved and Ajak was returned to normal, he had killed other children in his hunt and was haunted by their deaths and the betrayal of Damian. Ajak chose to disintegrate himself, destroying Damian in the process.[2][3]

"Secret Invasion"

In the 2008 "

God Squad"[8] to battle the Skrull gods, not only to defend Earth, but to gain a greater understanding of the Skrulls, in light of their being Deviants whose native people were also transformed by the Celestials, and to acquire a means to communicate with the Dreaming Celestial, whom only Makkari can communicate with.[9] Thinking Hercules to be a bad leader, Ajak takes command of the God Squad from him just before they battle the Skrull Gods. Ajak is subsequently killed in the confrontation with the Skrull God Kly'bn.[10][3]

Revenge against Makkari

Later, a revived Ajak and the other Eternals, continues the mission of awakening Eternals who no longer remember who they are and are living human lives, thanks to Sprite. During this time Ajak breeds resentment towards Makkari for being the Dreaming Celestial's chosen communicator, warning the other Eternals that the Dreaming Celestial is broken. While Ikaris and Druig's opposing forces race to awaken and convert as many "sleeping" Eternals as they can to their respective sides, Ajak locates the Eternal known as Gilgamesh, "The Forgotten One", in Peru, manipulating them into believing Ikaris' Eternals are Deviants. Ajak does not do this out of loyalty to Druig, but out of resentment towards Makkari. Gilgamesh ends up brutally killing Makkari, which Druig and Legba witness. Ajak then goes to Makkari's side and signals Sersi, telling her that it was Druig and his forces that killed Makkari. Ajak then continues to monitor the Dreaming Celestial while Ikaris and Druig's forces go to battle.[11]

Sometime during these events, Ajak helps the Eternals battle the Young Gods, who have returned from the Celestial's ship. Ajak mainly watches the battle from Olympia, reveling in the Young Gods' defeat of Makkari, but when Makkari is about to be killed, Ajak chooses to intervene, believing even an Eternal such as Makkari deserves better than death at the hands of "these blasphemers." It is assumed Ajak has gone back to monitoring the Dreaming Celestial.[12]

Death

Later, when the Celestials' Final Host arrived on Earth, Ajak, along with all the Eternals, killed themselves after realizing the true purpose for which they were created.[13]

Powers and abilities

Ajak possesses the standard Eternal abilities of cosmic energy manipulation and complete control of one's own cellular makeup.[14] The physical control granted gives Eternals an indefinitely prolonged lifespan and cellular regeneration along with superhuman strength and durability, in addition to cosmic powers granting them flight, teleportation and the ability to fire energy bolts.[15][2][16] Ajak also possesses the ability to directly communicate with the Celestials when they are nearby.[3]

Reception

Accolades

  • In 2021,
    CBR.com ranked Ajak 3rd in their "15 Most Powerful Eternals" list.[17]

In other media

Television

Film

  • A female version of Ajak appears in
    Sersi
    replaces her as the new bridge to Arishem.
  • In November 2021, Salma Hayek stated she had signed on for multiple MCU films, possibly returning as Ajak in future productions.[20][21][22]

References

  1. .
  2. ^ a b c Bruce, Amanda (2021-12-14). "Eternals: 8 Things Only Comic Book Fans Know About Ajak". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  3. ^ a b c d Chrysostomou, George (2021-08-24). "Eternals: 10 Things Only Comic Fans Know About Ajak". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  4. ^ a b c d Pisapia, Tyler (2020-08-28). "Your Guide To Understanding Marvel's Ajak - Looper". Looper.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  5. ^ The Eternals #3
  6. ^ The Eternals #7
  7. ^ The Eternals #12
  8. ^ Harn, Darby (2022-07-19). "Thor: Love And Thunder — 10 Most Iconic Hercules Marvel Comics Panels Ever". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  9. ^ The Incredible Hercules #117 (July 2008). Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ The Incredible Hercules #120 (Aug. 2008). Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ Eternals vol. 4 #1-9. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ Eternals vol. 4 Annual #1. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ The Avengers vol. 8 #4. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ Rubio, Roxette (2022-03-15). "10 Eternals Who Could Have Beat Thanos If They Wanted To". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  15. ^ Harn, Darby (2021-05-27). "10 Things Only Comic Book Fans Know About The Eternals". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  16. ^ Harn, Darby (2021-11-11). "10 Biggest Differences Between The Eternals Movie And The Comics". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  17. ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (2019-07-27). "The 15 Most Powerful Eternals, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  18. ^ "Voice Of Ajak - Marvel Universe". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved July 22, 2019. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  19. ^ Coggan, Devan (July 20, 2019). "Marvel introduces 'The Eternals' at Comic-Con with Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and more". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  20. ^ Kruse, Kyle (2021-11-07). "Eternals' Salma Hayek Signed Deal For Multiple Marvel Movies". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  21. ^ Leston, Ryan (2021-11-09). "Eternals' Salma Hayek Has Signed on For Multiple MCU Movies". IGN Africa. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  22. ^ Scott, Ryan (2021-11-08). "Eternals Star Salma Hayek Reveals She's Signed On For Multiple Marvel Movies - /Film". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

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