Firelord (character)
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Power Cosmic Superhuman strength, reflexes and durability Flight Mastery of the electromagnetic spectrum Total immunity to the rigors of space Capable of travelling faster than the speed of light Wields a flaming staff Energy projection via his eyes and staff |
Firelord (Pyreus Kril) is a
Publication history
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Firelord first appears in
Fictional character biography
Pyreus Kril is a
Pyreus is then transformed into Firelord, and after a period of servitude asked for his freedom. Galactus agrees on the condition that Firelord first find a replacement. Firelord travels to Earth and after an encounter with the Thunder God
Several years later Firelord discovers that Thor has battled a robot replica of the Air-Walker,
Annihilation
Firelord battles the
Powers and abilities
Pyreus Kril was a normal Xandarian man until transformed by Galactus. Given mastery over the cosmic flame, Firelord wields a flaming staff and is capable of energy projection via his eyes and staff. Like all heralds, the Power Cosmic provides Firelord with superhuman strength, reflexes and durability, flight, mastery of the electromagnetic spectrum and total immunity to the rigors of space. Firelord is also capable of travelling faster than the speed of light.
Pyreus Kril graduated from the Xandarian Nova Corps Academy, and in addition to a thorough knowledge of combat has knowledge of advanced alien technology and space navigation.
Other versions
Guardians of the Galaxy
In the 31st century of
Heroes Reborn
Firelord serves Galactus alongside his fellow heralds, with the entire group being worshiped by the Inhumans.[17]
Marvel Zombies 2
Firelord appears as one of the "cosmic zombies' who return to Earth 40 years after the original infection. He has assisted the original space-faring group in eating nearly every sentient being in the galaxy. His jaw is literally broken so he can not speak. The returning zombies eventually regain control over their minds and cravings. The sole exception is the Hulk, who tries to eat the last of the human race. Firelord is destroyed while trying to stop him with his own staff smashing his head off.[18]
In other media
Television
- Firelord appears in the Fantastic Four episode "The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus", voiced by Alan Oppenheimer.[19]
- Firelord makes non-speaking appearances in The Super Hero Squad Show episodes "Last Exit Before Doomsday!" and "This Al Dente Earth!" as a herald of Galactus.[20]
- Firelord makes a non-speaking appearance in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "Avengers Assemble" as one of Galactus' heralds.
- Firelord appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "Planet Hulk", voiced by John DiMaggio.[21] This version is Galactus' latest herald, replacing Terrax.
Video games
- Firelord appears as a boss in Silver Surfer.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Seen in flashback in Thor #306 (April 1981)
- ^ Thor #225-226 (July-Aug. 1974)
- ^ Thor #227-228 (Sept.-Oct. 1974); #232 (Feb. 1975); #246-247 (April–May 1976)
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #105-106 (June-Aug. 1977)
- ^ Thor #305 (March 1981)
- ^ Thor #306 (Apr. 1981)
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #269-270 (Oct.-Nov. 1985)
- ^ War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film, p.283
- ^ The Avengers #258 + 260-261 (Aug.+Oct.-Nov. 1985)
- ^ Silver Surfer vol. 3 #19 (Jan. 1989)
- ^ Silver Surfer vol. 3 #74-75 (Nov.-Dec. 1992)
- ^ Thor vol. 2, #20-25 (Feb.-July 2000)
- ^ The New Warriors #40-42
- ^ Annihilation #1-6 (2006) and Annihilation: Silver Surfer #1-4 (2006)
- ^ Guardians of the Galaxy #4 (Sept. 1990)
- ^ Galactic Guardians #1-4
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 2 #9 (July 1997)
- ^ Marvel Zombies #1-5 (2007-2008)
- ^ "Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus Pt. 2". Fantastic Four.
- ^ "Last Exit Before Doomsday". The Super Hero Squad Show.
- ^ "Planet Hulk: Part 2". Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Season 2. Episode 2. October 12, 2014. Disney XD.
External links
- Firelord (Pyreus Kril) at the Marvel Universe wiki