Mephisto (comics) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Mephisto (short for Mephistopheles) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics' universe. He is an extradimensional demon of unknown origin, though he claims to have been created by the omnipotent being that eventually became the Infinity Gems. He has often claimed to be, or been mistaken for, Biblical Satan or another legendary devil. Mephisto first appeared in Silver Surfer volume 1 #3 (1968). He has since come into conflict with numerous superheroes and mystical heroes. In the 1980s he starred in a miniseries, Mephisto Versus..., in which the battled The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and several other Marvel heroes. He was briefly partnered with Thanos while the latter held the Infinity Gauntlet. He has a demonic son named Blackheart, who once took over the throne of Mephisto's "Hell".
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Mephisto possesses vast supernatural power, which is apparently inherent within him. He can use this magical energy for various effects, among which are the augmentation of his own physical strength, levitation, teleportation, the projection of mystical energy as force blasts, invisibility, matter manipulation, image projection, size transformation of his body or other objects or beings, the creation of temporary interdimensional apertures, and so on. There seems to be no single feat beyond Mephisto's capabilities, with two exceptions: the subjugation of any sentient being's will to his own without that being's deliberate submission, and the reading of a sentient being's thoughts.
Mephisto also possesses certain powers enabling him to capture and detain the astral bodies (sheaths of the soul) of recently deceased human beings. Mephisto does not have jurisdiction over all the souls of humanity's recently deceased. It is not yet known what the prerequisite conditions are for him to be able to manipulate a human soul, nor are the precise means by which he accomplishes the feat known. Apparently these conditions require that the human being in question willingly agree to submit to Mephisto's will. It is not known how a human being may free himself from bondage to Mephisto, nor whether Mephisto will forever retain control of the souls he has obtained. Nor is it known whether or not Mephisto feeds on the psychic energies of such souls as other demons do.
Apparently Mephisto can entrap a living human being within his realm through sheer physical force, even if the person did not submit his or her will to him.
As a demon, Mephisto is functionally immortal and beyond such human needs as food, air, and sleep. His body appears to be composed of some supernatural substance that is more durable and resilient than human flesh and tissue.
Mephisto's power seems to be connected to his extradimensional domain and diminishes over time spent away from it. Therefore he usually sends demonic agents to do his bidding.
Mephisto cannot subjugate the will of another being without the victims submission, it does not matter if the submission is deliberate or not.
Mephisto possesses an almost limitless knowledge of arcane and magical lore. Superhuman Powers
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