Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created Ego, the Living Planet. His first (cameo) appearance was in Thor No. 132 in September 1966, followed by his first full appearance in No. 133 a month later. It was around this time that Marvel started to really establish their cosmic universe with Galactus and the Kree Empire, who were also created around this time period. Ego was created in the Black Galaxy and he grew different, as compared to other matter in the galaxy. His mass soon grew to the size of a planet and became highly intelligent as well as gaining abilities.
In order to survive, Ego must absorb other planets. This led to Ego’s first encounter with Thor, due to colonizers fearing The Living Planet as a threat. However, when Thor encounters Ego, and defeats him, Ego agrees to stay within his galaxy. Ego’s second encounter with Thor was when Galactus tried to devour The Living Planet. However, with the help of Thor, Ego was able to drive Galactus off.
Ego's costume, aka Star-Lord's dad, played by Kurt Russell, in #GuardiansoftheGalaxy Vol 2, via @AgentM. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/lvzJ49cQE9— DailySuperHero.com (@DailySuperHero) July 24, 2016
Although Ego has had many run-ins with the Marvel universe, including Beta Ray Bill, the Fantastic Four, X-Men and the Nova Corps, the Living Planet has not had much interaction with the Guardians of the Galaxy. The only interaction he had with a team member was when Rocket Raccoon was briefly hired to exterminate insect creatures that had infested his planet. Seeing the Guardians of the Galaxy and the living planet together will be new territory and it will be interesting to watch how the team reacts to a god-like figure on the big screen.
Yet, Ego in the movie will differ from the comics. For example, it is assumed Ego will stay in human form rather than appearing as a planet. Either way, Ego will be a compelling and bold addition to the MCU in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2.
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Yet, Ego in the movie will differ from the comics. For example, it is assumed Ego will stay in human form rather than appearing as a planet. Either way, Ego will be a compelling and bold addition to the MCU in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2.
Written by James Philbrick, Character Profiles -- Click to read James' posts
James' Previous Marvel Profiles:
THOR: RAGNAROK Profile - HELA
DOCTOR STRANGE: Get to Know the Sorcerer Supreme
IRON FIST: Get to Know Danny Rand and His Mystical Ability
Profile: Get to Know CABLE, His Origin and Connections to the X-MEN, DEADPOOL and Apocalypse