Cosmic entity (DC Comics)
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In comic books published by DC Comics, a cosmic entity (also referred to as a cosmic being) is a fictional character possessing superpowers on a universal, multiversal or even omniversal level, powers far beyond those of humans or conventional superheroes, and usually serving some natural function in the fictional universe in which the entity exists.
Overview[]
In DC Comics cosmic entities are cosmic beings and they are characterized as more godlike. They do not interfere as much in reality as their Marvel Comics counterparts. They also change in power and were rare in the Golden Age of comics where superheroes in the future and past were vastly more powerful ("planet-moving" superheroes were superior to man and depicted as gods). The usually consists of beings from other dimensions and the spiritual realm consists of ghostly beings, legends and deities, usually of the past, of whom are already dead. There are also stronger Heaven- and Hell-related beings from the religious virtues of the DC Universe, most common in the Vertigo imprint, which have god-like or demigod-like powers and are directly connected with Greek mythology. Wonder Woman also follows a similar character base.
In Books of Magic it is particularly noted that the cosmic entities like Phantom Stranger and Spectre both appear in the DC Universe and the Vertigo Universe. The spatial realm consists of highly advanced alien races and entities of extreme power who evolved within the cosmos. Because the DC Universe is more centralized, supernatural beings usually take any shape size or form on Earth. Other entities can be considered as powerful and similar to Marvel cosmic beings, such as Kismet, Imperiex and beings from Jack Kirby's Fourth World series.
Notable entities by realm[]
DC cosmic entities are divided into the spiritual, spatial and the magical realms. This differs them from Marvel entities, who regularly take on both spatial and magical roles (e.g. Marvel's Death is a member of the Cosmic Compass, but also grants temporary immortality to Earth's Sorcerer Supreme).
Spatial realm[]
- Agamemno
- Anti-Monitor
- Auctioneer
- Black Racer
- The Controllers
- Darkseid
- Dominus
- Guardians of the Universe
- Highfather
- Imperiex
- Krona
- Mageddon
- Metron
- Onimar Synn
- Overmaster
- Rao
- Raven
- Solaris
- Starbreaker
- Starro
- Takion
- Triarch
- Trigon
- Vext
- Zamarons
Timestream[]
- Destiny
- Time Trapper
Emotional Manifestations[]
Dreamtime[]
Magical realm[]
- Black Alice
- Blaze and Satanus
- Cain and Abel
- Circe
- Dream of the Endless
- Enchantress
- Kid Eternity
- Neron
- Phantom Stranger
- Queen of Fables
- Rama
- Shazam
- Uncle Sam
- Wotan
Fifth Dimension and similar realms[]
- Bat-Mite (not actually from the Fifth Dimension)
- Thunderbolt
- Mister Mxyzptlk
- Qwsp
Sixth Dimensional[]
- Batman Who Laughs (Dark multiverse)
- Monitor
Spiritual Realm[]
- Eclipso
- The Endless
- H'ronmeer
- Isis
- Lords of Chaos and Order
- Nekron
- The Presence
- Shango
- The Source
- Spectre
- Titans of Myth
Elementals[]
- Corona (fire)
- Firestorm (fire)
- Hyathis (plant)
- Naiad (water)
- Red Tornado (air)
- Swamp Thing (plant, earth)
- Tefé Holland (plant, earth)
Parliaments[]
- Parliament of Trees
Unknown Realms[]
See also[]
- Gods (DC Comics)
- List of DC Comics cosmic entities
- DC Comics deities
- DC Comics cosmic entities
- Fictional doomsday devices