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| Mephisto | |
| Aliases: | Lucifer [1] Mephistopheles |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Demon |
| Location: | Hell |
| Associations: | Six-Fingered Hand |
| Known relatives: | Blackheart Mephista Malevolence |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Silver Surfer, Vol. 1 #3 |
| Actor: | Peter Fonda [2] Ciaran Hinds [3] |
Mephisto is a fictional devil and a major antagonist featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is often regarded as Marvel's version of Satan, though there are varying accounts as to whether he is the one true devil or not. He first appeared in Silver Surfer, Volume 1 #3 in December, 1968 and has been propagating his wickedness across the Marvel Universe ever since.
Overview[]
Mephisto is an arch-demon of Hell. He has often been regarded as the one true Satan and holds the highest authoritative rank amongst all demons. Mephisto brokered a deal with motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze to save the life of his mentor Crash Simpson in exchange for servitude. As a result, Blaze was forced to become the demonic agent known as Ghost Rider. Mephisto tendered a similar bargain to Peter Parker in order to save the life of Peter's aunt, May Parker. To save May, Peter's marriage to Mary Jane Watson was erased from reality.
Biography[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Mephisto was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Sal Buscema.
Appearances[]
- Amazing Spider-Man 545 ("One More Day")
- Daredevil 270
- Ghost Rider Vol 2 81 (Flashback to Centurious' origin)
- Marvel Spotlight 5 (As the Devil)
- Thor 432
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References[]
- ↑ Marvel Spotlight 5; Johnny Blaze believed he was summoning Lucifer, but got Mephisto instead.
- ↑ Actor Peter Fonda portrayed a human-looking Mephisto in Ghost Rider (2007).
- ↑ Ciaran Hinds portrayed Mephisto in the film Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance