| Formor | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Avengers vol. 1, #225 (November 1982) |
| Created by | Steven Grant Greg LaRocque |
| Characteristics | |
| Pantheon | Celtic |
| Notable members | Balor Bres Cethlann Dulb Elathan Indech Tethra |
The Fomor are fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. They are loosely based on the Fomorians of Celtic mythology.
The Fomor are a race of extra-dimensional beings. They have the ability to tap into and manipulate mystical and elemental powers, and many have superhuman strength and endurance.
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The Fomor first appeared in Avengers #225-226 (November-December 1982), and were created by Steven Grant and Greg LaRocque.
The characters subsequently appear in Marvel Comics Presents #30 (October 1989), Black Knight #3-4 (August-September 1990), and Avengers vol. 3 #1 (February 1998).
In ancient times, the Fomor were cast into the Dark Realm, a dimension beyond Otherworld/Avalon. In the 12th century, the Fomor finally returned to Otherworld and laid siege to it. Hearing tales of the 20th century Avengers from the time-travelling Black Knight, the wizard Amergin brought them to Avalon to help defeat the Fomor.[1]
The Fomor continued to trouble the people of Avalon in a number of subsequent plots in the 20th century. Members of the Fomor aided Mordred the Evil and Morgan le Fay in a plot to take over and reshape Earth.[2] The Fomor laid siege once more to Avalon, but were this time dispelled by Leir and Caber.[3] Morgan Le Fay again recruited the Fomor to delay the Avengers in her pursuit of the Twilight Sword.[4]
Known Fomor include: