Eshu (Earth-616)
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History
The Master of the World is over four thousand years old, preserved by the alien Plodex ship. Before that he was a great hunter, but incredibly anti-social. After he was rejected by his tribe, he was lured northward where he was captured by the Plodex ship. It was supposed to diagnose him, but somehow he was able to implant his mind into the computers. He eventually took control of the ship, but was unable to leave. He sent out a signal to Marrina, herself a member of the Plodex race, which brought her and Alpha Flight behind her. It seems that he knew of Alpha's existence and used them to escape from the ship.
It is the Master's intention to one day rule the world and he will so anyway possible. His most recent attempts have involved creating genetically superior people to rule the land. He has particular interest in Marrina, as he believes her genetic structure is the most useful to him. He once almost took control of the Canadian government under the guise of Joshua Lord in an attempt to start his dominion of the world there. Aiding him in this was the Antiguard, which was really James Hudson. Hudson's love for his wife Heather allowed him to stop the Master. When the Master realized that he would be going to prison, he faked his own death.
He appeared again, in a plot to rid the earth of 70% of its population. His primary plan was to release a compound into the atmosphere that would render all people sterile so that he could choose who would be the next generation. He also planned to release a global electromagnetic pulse to disarm all conventional weaponry to prevent retaliation and warfare. To deal with superhumans, he cloned a group of superhumans from samples gleaned from the group Heroes For Hire. The Hereos were able to defeat him and destroyed his commandeered base, Hydra Island.
The Master next appeared when Kang attempted to seize control of the Earth. The Master used his technology to protect major North American cities. His "Plodex wolves" captured leaders across North America and he explained his plan to them. The Avengers infiltrated the Master's lair in an attempt to rescue the leaders and seize control of the the Plodex technology. Warbird, in battle with the Master, stabbed him with a piece of metal, apparently killin him. Once the Master apparently died, the Plodex technology powering his base began to disintegrate.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
The Master can mentally control the living ship which is his base. Its advanced technology has protected him from the ravages of age and disease.
He has also injected himself with a serum he derived from the tissue of Scramble.
This has given him above-human strength, endurance, and regenerative powers, but the extent of these is unknown.Abilities
The Master is a highly proficent engineer and scientist, specializing in the use of an alien technology of undetermined origin. Wether he himself is a genius, or wether his ship contains devices that translate his ideas into useable equipment is unknown.Strength level
The Master posseses the strength of a man who engages in intensive regular exersize. It may also be superhuman.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
The Master of The World wears a suit of armor that he designed. It grants him superhuman strength and resistance to injury and the elements.
Its gauntles can absorbe, store and channel energy.Transportation
The Master's ship posseses laboratory, engineering, and manufacturing technology far more advanced than anything known to the general populace of Earth. It is also intelligent to a limited degree but does not seem to posess self-consciousness or will. The ship a Plodex design and is presumed capable of trans-galactic flight.Weapons
The Master of the World often carries a metal staff which can project energy beams.
Notes
- The Master of the World is not to be confused with Voodoo practicioner, James Sinoda (also called the Master), from Monsters Unleashed #6.
- The Master has a 'perfect' body.
Trivia
- Master of the World is also the name of a 1904 Science Fiction novel written by Jules Verne.
Links
- Appearances of Eshu (Earth-616)
- Character Gallery: Eshu (Earth-616)
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- Fan-Art Gallery: Eshu (Earth-616)
- Quotations by Eshu (Earth-616)
- Master of the World article at the Marvel Directory
- Master of the World article at Alphanex
- Villains of Marvel Comics: The Master of the World]
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