| Firelord | |
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 Firelord as depicted inAvengers #258 (August 1985). Art byJohn Buscema. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Thor #225 (July 1974) |
| Created by | Gerry Conway (writer) John Buscema (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Pyreus Kril |
| Species | Xandarian |
| Team affiliations | Heralds of Galactus Nova Corps United Front |
| Notable aliases | Nova Centurion |
| Abilities | Use ofPower 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 character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.
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Firelord first appears inThor #225 (July 1974) and was created by writerGerry Conway andpencilerJohn Buscema.
Pyreus Kril is aXandarian who was born on the planetXandar, in the Andromeda Galaxy. He is a graduate of theNova Corps Academy, the military and exploratory force of the planet Xandar. During his commission, he served aboard a Xandarian ship under the command of Gabriel Lan. Gabriel and Pyreus became friends, until Gabriel was abducted by the cosmic entityGalactus and transformed into his herald, theAir-Walker. Pyreus assumes command as captain and begins an obsessive search for Gabriel. Pyreus eventually locates Galactus' vessel and confronts the entity, only to discover that Gabriel was killed in combat. Galactus tells this to Pyreus only after he agrees to serve him as his latest herald.[1]
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 bothThor andHercules, is freed when Thor presents Galactus with the armor of the AsgardianDestroyer to animate and use as a herald.[2] After aiding Thor on several occasions,[3] Firelord returns to deep space. He returns months later with theShi'ar agentErik the Red, who tricks Firelord into battling theX-Men.[4]
Several years later Firelord discovers that Thor has battled a robot replica of the Air-Walker,[5] and after revealing the origin of the two heralds to Thor, returns to space with the remains of the android.[6] Firelord later encountersSpider-Man in a fight - albeit one provoked by humans who drove Firelord into a temper because they believed that he was a mutant - but he was defeated due to Spider-Man's hit-and-run approach serving as an effective counter to Firelord's raw power.[7][8] Firelord also meets theAvengers, and assists them against the space-pirateNebula.[9] Firelord has since aided his fellow heraldSilver Surfer on a number of occasions,[10] particularly againstMorg.[11] Firelord assisted Thor in his battle againstThanos and his thrallMangog.[12] Firelord and Air-Walker also helped Nova and the New Warriors fight the Xandarian villainSupernova.[13]
Firelord battles the Annihilation Wave alongside his fellow heralds, including Red Shift andStardust. Although wounded at one point, Firelord recovers and seeks vengeance against the remnants of the forces ofAnnihilus for destroying Xandar.[14]
Pyreus Kril was a normal Xandarian man until transformed by Galactus. Given mastery over the cosmic flame, Firelord wields a flaming staff and can project energy from 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 thespeed 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.
In the 31st century ofEarth-691, Firelord is an ally of theGuardians of the Galaxy. He is known as "Protector of the Universe", but does not wear the Quantum Bands traditionally assigned to the role.[15] He soon joins the sub-group, theGalactic Guardians.[16]
Firelord serves Galactus alongside his fellow heralds, with the entire group being worshipped by theInhumans.[17]
A zombified alternate universe variant of Firelord from Earth-2149 appears inMarvel Zombies 2.[18]
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