Necrom

Not to be confused with Necron.

Necrom
Necrom as depicted in Excalibur #46 (January 1992).
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Excalibur #46 (January 1992)
Created by	Alan Davis
In-story information
Alter ego	Necrom
Notable aliases	The Anti-Phoenix (host)
Abilities	Vast magical abilities Agelessness Energy manipulation Astral projection Necromancy Teleportation Shapeshifting

Necrom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of the British superhero group Excalibur. Created by writer/artist Alan Davis, the character first appeared in Excalibur #46 (January 1992), which depicted him as a powerful sorcerer who sought the power of the cosmic entity known as the Phoenix Force, with which he threatened the entire multiverse.

Fictional character biography

Necrom is the Sorcerer Supreme of another dimension. After traveling to Earth-616 to claim a portion of the Phoenix Force, he imbues it with part of his life force, transforming it into the Anti-Phoenix. However, the Anti-Phoenix is defeated and buried underground. Necrom then moves to Earth-148, and his former student Merlyn forms the Captain Britain Corps to prepare for his return.

The conquest of Ee'rath

After traveling to Earth-148 (also known as Ee'rath), Necrom conquered it and created magical monks to be his agents. He was only opposed by Kylun and his lover Sat'neen. After a long battle, Necrom killed Sat'neen and turned her into an undead slave. Furious, Kylun attacked Necrom, scarring his face. Necrom fled to Earth-616 and Kylun followed him, but they arrived months apart.

Excalibur and the Anti-Phoenix

Necrom then goes into hiding and becomes the Anti-Phoenix's host. He attempts to drain the full Phoenix Force from Rachel Summers, only to be overpowered and killed by her energy.

Powers and abilities

As a Sorcerer Supreme, Necrom possessed vast magical abilities. He could raise the dead to act as his servants, drain the life energy of others, transform his own body, and teleport. Additionally, he did not age, though he could still be injured and killed.