Ozymandias (Marvel Comics)

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Ozymandias

Ozymandias drawn by Joe Madueira.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Uncanny X-Men #332
Created by Tim Townsend
Joe Madueira
In story information
Alter ego Ozymandias
Team affiliations Clan Akkaba
Abilities Psychic powers
Immortaliy
Superhuman durability

Ozymandias is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #332, and was created by writer Tim Townsend and artist Joe Madueira.

[edit] Fictional character biography

Ozymandias was once a warlord in Ancient Egypt. He kept plotting against Rama-Tut, who dispossessed him of his royal right to be pharaoh. In a moment of turmoil, he entered the Sphinx, which was actually Tut's time traveling ship, and seized the opportunity to unlock its secrets to dominate the nation. However, an explosion transformed him into his current state, and Apocalypse turned him into his eternal slave, oracle and scribe. Ozymandias would for centuries remain behind the scenes and chronicle his master's journies and battles, including other future events.

The relationship between Apocalypse and Ozymandias was always reluctant, with Ozymandias prone to try deceptions against Apocalypse. His plan almost succeeded when Apocalypse, willing to reform his Four Horsemen, pitted Gazer against an archaeologist for the right of being the Horseman of War. Ozymandias saved his life, in exchange for his loyalty, but a brainwashed Gazer sided with Apocalypse, forcing him to flee.

Albeit he managed to avoid the wrath of Apocalypse, vanished with the Celestials, he returned to the Clan Akkaba, a clan of superpowered descendants of the supervillain, and, posing as Apocalypse himself, has given Chamber possible omega-level powers similar to his ancestor's. He's confident that he can force Apocalypse into resurfacing.

[edit] Powers and abilities

The extent of Ozymandias' powers are largely unrevealed. He possesses minor precognitive powers, and has on occasions demonstrated the ability to telekinetically animate stone. His precognition and ability to animate stone are usually channeled via stone statues and sculptures of his own creation. His body is made of living stone, granting him superhuman durability and longevity. Ozymandias also appears to be virtually indestructible; he was once completely destroyed, but commented on that Apocalypse would simply rebuild him.

[edit] Bibliography

  • Cable #34, 53, 64-68, 73, 78
  • Cable & Deadpool #26-27
  • Gambit v3, #3, 14
  • Incredible Hulk v2, #456-457
  • New Excalibur #9
  • Ororo: Before the Storm #2-4
  • Rise of Apocalypse #1-4
  • Uncanny X-Men #332, 335, 338
  • Wolverine v2, #101
  • X-Force #67, 70
  • X-Men v2, #55, 182-186
  • X-Men: Apocalypse vs. Dracula #1-4
  • X-Men: The Search For Cyclops #1-2, 4
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