Dreaming Celestial
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In the Marvel Comics
' universe
, the Dreaming Celestial is a renegade member of the race of god-like Celestials
.
.
The character subsequently appears in Eternals Vol. 2 #9 (June 1986), #11-12 (August–September 1986), Silver Surfer Annual #2 (1989), Fantastic Four #340 (May 1990), Fantastic Four #25 (January 2000), Heroes Reborn: Ashema #1 (January 2000), Heroes Reborn: Doom #1 (January 2000), The Eternals #6 (January 2007), The Uncanny X-Men #496 (May 2008), and Incredible Hercules #116 (June 2008).
The Dreaming Celestial received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89
#2.
At the time, the Deviants were the dominant force on Earth, and the Dreaming Celestial was ready to call the Horde for harvesting of the planet. However, Arishem
had that order cancelled, and had many of the Deviants culled, while not touching the other species. As this was a violation of their protocol, the Dreaming Celestial tried to assume command, and attacked Arishem. The Dreaming Celestial then found himself attacked by the other Celestials, and he was imprisoned underneath the mountains. Why they did this though, is still not truly clear, and mention must be made of the fact that this account of events was given by the Dreaming Celestial itself and has not yet been rebutted or verified.
The other Celestials ripped his spirit from his body and placed in a device known as "The Vial," with a fraction of the Dreaming Celestial's soul used to make a key that could unlock the Vial. The Celestials then sealed the Dreaming Celestial's body in a vault under the Diablo Mountains in California. For millennia, the Celestial slept. Eventually, the Deviant Priestlord Ghaur
remade the key and drank the essence of the Dreaming Celestial, thus giving the Priestlord the height and power of a Celestial. Soon thereafter, the Dreaming Celestial took advantage of this and mentally controlled Ghaur to free the Dreamer from his never-ending sleep. This plan was thwarted by the Avengers
and the Eternals, and the Vial was sealed once more.
After the events of Heroes Reborn
the Dreaming Celestial found a loophole out of his prison, a gateway into the Heroes Reborn Universe. The Dreaming Celestial learned that one of his star-spawned kin was the guardian of the pocket universe. He concluded that the only way out of that pocket universe was through her, the Celestial known as Ashema
. The Dreaming Celestial plotted her demise, and was soon opposed by Doctor Doom
, Lancer, Technarx, and several other heroes. The Dreaming Celestial captured Ashema and escaped to the Marvel 616 Universe, where he was thwarted by Doom and the Fantastic Four
.
In an alternate future, the Dreaming Celestial awoke and turned the world-devourer Galactus
into a weapon that would consume the entire universe, leaving the Dreamer to become the nucleus and founder of a new, darker reality. The Fantastic Four, Thor
, Iron Man
and Gladiator of the Shi'ar
thwarted his plans, resulting in Galactus consuming the Renegade.
The Deviants eventually re-awoke the Dreaming Celestial, who turned from black to gold when the rising sun's rays hit him. However, for reasons as yet unrevealed, the Dreaming Celestial decided against destroying the Earth as he had originally intended, at least for the moment. The Dreaming Celestial decided to wait and judge humanity for himself by his unknown standards. In the interim, he informed Makkari that a devastating force called The Horde ("...the locusts of the Universe.."), drawn to the planet by the Celestial's awakening, is heading for the Earth.
The Dreaming Celestial silently stands in place, towering above San Francisco, with Makkari
as his prophet -in this capacity, the Eternal is an object of veneration to the Deviants, who call him the Skadraach ("avatar").
He speaks to Makkari, although to the latter's apparent detriment, and once even spoke through him; on that occasion, he referred to himself as Tiamut the Communicator.
After creating a diversion by having Magneto
attack San Francisco, the High Evolutionary
removed a specific item from the Dreaming Celestial's head through a process Magneto refers to as a lobotomy
. The object is used in an experiment on Magneto which appears to restore his mutant gene.
After X-Club returned from their trip to 1906, they found the Dreaming Celestial standing right on top of the spot where they buried the blood samples regarding the origins of mutantkind they were meant to study.
In the final issue of Eternals (vol.4), the Dreaming Celestial goes to confront the Fulcrum
, hinted at as being Marvel's supreme being, the One Above All, as the Fulcrum assumes the form of "Jack" (an homage to Jack Kirby) as was the case in The One Above All's only previous appearance (in Fantastic Four #511). The Dreaming Celestial questioned his own purpose and in the process, removes his helmet, revealing a human-like, but shining face. The Fulcrum declared that it had sought a Celestial who would rise above its purpose since before time began, and asked the Dreamer to become his companion; he accepted. The Dreaming Celestial becomes a tourist attraction in San Francisco.
During the "Dark Angel Saga" seen in Uncanny X-Force, the Dreaming Celestial is used by the corrupted Archangel to retrieve a Celestial device known as a Life Seed in order to remake the world. In Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 1, Mr. Sinister manages to gain entry into the Dreaming Celestial and use it to battle Cyclops's Extinction Team.
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' universe
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, the Dreaming Celestial is a renegade member of the race of god-like Celestials
Celestial (comics)
The Celestials are a group of fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters first appear in Eternals #1 and were created by writer-artist Jack Kirby....
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Publication history
The Dreaming Celestial first appeared in Eternals Vol. 1, #18 (December 1977), and was created by Jack KirbyJack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
.
The character subsequently appears in Eternals Vol. 2 #9 (June 1986), #11-12 (August–September 1986), Silver Surfer Annual #2 (1989), Fantastic Four #340 (May 1990), Fantastic Four #25 (January 2000), Heroes Reborn: Ashema #1 (January 2000), Heroes Reborn: Doom #1 (January 2000), The Eternals #6 (January 2007), The Uncanny X-Men #496 (May 2008), and Incredible Hercules #116 (June 2008).
The Dreaming Celestial received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#2.
Fictional character biography
During the Second Celestial Host, the Dreaming Celestial committed a crime "against life itself" and was exiled by his brethren.At the time, the Deviants were the dominant force on Earth, and the Dreaming Celestial was ready to call the Horde for harvesting of the planet. However, Arishem
Arishem the Judge
Arishem the Judge is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Arishem is one of two Celestials who have the right and ability to judge which planet's civilization will live and which will die...
had that order cancelled, and had many of the Deviants culled, while not touching the other species. As this was a violation of their protocol, the Dreaming Celestial tried to assume command, and attacked Arishem. The Dreaming Celestial then found himself attacked by the other Celestials, and he was imprisoned underneath the mountains. Why they did this though, is still not truly clear, and mention must be made of the fact that this account of events was given by the Dreaming Celestial itself and has not yet been rebutted or verified.
The other Celestials ripped his spirit from his body and placed in a device known as "The Vial," with a fraction of the Dreaming Celestial's soul used to make a key that could unlock the Vial. The Celestials then sealed the Dreaming Celestial's body in a vault under the Diablo Mountains in California. For millennia, the Celestial slept. Eventually, the Deviant Priestlord Ghaur
Ghaur
Ghaur is a Marvel Comics supervillain. Created by Peter B. Gillis and Sal Buscema, he first appeared in Eternals vol. 2, #2 .In the Marvel Universe, he is the head of the Deviant race's priesthood.-Fictional character biography:...
remade the key and drank the essence of the Dreaming Celestial, thus giving the Priestlord the height and power of a Celestial. Soon thereafter, the Dreaming Celestial took advantage of this and mentally controlled Ghaur to free the Dreamer from his never-ending sleep. This plan was thwarted by the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
and the Eternals, and the Vial was sealed once more.
After the events of Heroes Reborn
Heroes Reborn
"Heroes Reborn" was a 1996-1997 crossover story arc among comic-book series published by the American company Marvel Comics. During this one-year, multi-title story arc, Marvel temporarily outsourced the production of several of its most famous comic books to the studios of its popular former...
the Dreaming Celestial found a loophole out of his prison, a gateway into the Heroes Reborn Universe. The Dreaming Celestial learned that one of his star-spawned kin was the guardian of the pocket universe. He concluded that the only way out of that pocket universe was through her, the Celestial known as Ashema
Ashema the Listener
In the fictional Marvel Comics' universe, Ashema the Listener is a member of the cosmically powerful Celestials.-Fictional character biography:...
. The Dreaming Celestial plotted her demise, and was soon opposed by Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom
Victor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
, Lancer, Technarx, and several other heroes. The Dreaming Celestial captured Ashema and escaped to the Marvel 616 Universe, where he was thwarted by Doom and the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
.
In an alternate future, the Dreaming Celestial awoke and turned the world-devourer Galactus
Galactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
into a weapon that would consume the entire universe, leaving the Dreamer to become the nucleus and founder of a new, darker reality. The Fantastic Four, Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
, Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
and Gladiator of the Shi'ar
Shi'ar
The Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires...
thwarted his plans, resulting in Galactus consuming the Renegade.
The Deviants eventually re-awoke the Dreaming Celestial, who turned from black to gold when the rising sun's rays hit him. However, for reasons as yet unrevealed, the Dreaming Celestial decided against destroying the Earth as he had originally intended, at least for the moment. The Dreaming Celestial decided to wait and judge humanity for himself by his unknown standards. In the interim, he informed Makkari that a devastating force called The Horde ("...the locusts of the Universe.."), drawn to the planet by the Celestial's awakening, is heading for the Earth.
The Dreaming Celestial silently stands in place, towering above San Francisco, with Makkari
Makkari (comics)
Makkari, formerly known as Hurricane and Mercury, is a member of the Eternals, a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe...
as his prophet -in this capacity, the Eternal is an object of veneration to the Deviants, who call him the Skadraach ("avatar").
He speaks to Makkari, although to the latter's apparent detriment, and once even spoke through him; on that occasion, he referred to himself as Tiamut the Communicator.
After creating a diversion by having Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
attack San Francisco, the High Evolutionary
High Evolutionary
The High Evolutionary is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The High Evolutionary was first mentioned in The Mighty Thor vol. 1 #133 , and first appears in The Mighty Thor vol. 1 #134 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
removed a specific item from the Dreaming Celestial's head through a process Magneto refers to as a lobotomy
Lobotomy
Lobotomy "; τομή – tomē: "cut/slice") is a neurosurgical procedure, a form of psychosurgery, also known as a leukotomy or leucotomy . It consists of cutting the connections to and from the prefrontal cortex, the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain...
. The object is used in an experiment on Magneto which appears to restore his mutant gene.
After X-Club returned from their trip to 1906, they found the Dreaming Celestial standing right on top of the spot where they buried the blood samples regarding the origins of mutantkind they were meant to study.
In the final issue of Eternals (vol.4), the Dreaming Celestial goes to confront the Fulcrum
The Fulcrum (comics)
The Fulcrum is a cosmic entity in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:The Fulcrum is served by the Celestials, the Watchers, and the Horde. The Dreaming Celestial has conversed with it. He goes by the name "Jack" and runs a bar where the Eternals hang out...
, hinted at as being Marvel's supreme being, the One Above All, as the Fulcrum assumes the form of "Jack" (an homage to Jack Kirby) as was the case in The One Above All's only previous appearance (in Fantastic Four #511). The Dreaming Celestial questioned his own purpose and in the process, removes his helmet, revealing a human-like, but shining face. The Fulcrum declared that it had sought a Celestial who would rise above its purpose since before time began, and asked the Dreamer to become his companion; he accepted. The Dreaming Celestial becomes a tourist attraction in San Francisco.
During the "Dark Angel Saga" seen in Uncanny X-Force, the Dreaming Celestial is used by the corrupted Archangel to retrieve a Celestial device known as a Life Seed in order to remake the world. In Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 1, Mr. Sinister manages to gain entry into the Dreaming Celestial and use it to battle Cyclops's Extinction Team.