Dark Gods (comics)
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The Dark Gods are fictional characters that exist within the Marvel Comics Universe and are the evil opposites of the Asgardians. The Asgardians first came into contact with the Dark Gods many millennia ago, when Odin sends a scout to explore the universe. This scout discovers Narcisson - the city of the Dark Gods - and is drawn in conflict with Tserron, wife of the prince Perrikus. The scout kills Tserron and escapes, not realising that Perrikus has allowed him to escape so as to determine where the scout originated from. Once Perrikus learns of Asgard, the Dark Gods attack and after a long and bloody war defeat the Asgardians. Just as Odin was about to be killed by the Dark Gods, an infant Thor aids Odin, who then banishes the Dark Gods. [1]
Perrikus and the surviving Dark Gods return over a millennium later, and once again confront Odin and a now adult Thor. In addition to Perrikus, the core group of Dark Gods [2] consists of:
- Majeston Zelia - the leader
- Adva - god of Portals and Knowledge
- D'Chel - god of Deceit
- Slototh - god of Filth
- Tokkots - god of Corruption
After a spectacular battle the Asgardians are again defeated. A low point for Thor was witnessing Perrikus cleave his hammer Mjolnir in two with a magical jet-black scythe. Despite this setback, however, Thor regroups, and with the aid of fellow immortal Hercules and the Destroyer defeats the Dark Gods. [3]
The god slayer Desak later hunts down the Dark Gods and slaughters them all - with the exception of Perrikus and Adva. [4] They escape and later team to battle Thor at the behest of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man. The encounter, however, goes badly for Perrikus as Thor severs his right arm with the enchanted Bloodaxe. Perrikus and Adva subsequently and their current whereabouts are unknown. [5]
