GILGAMESH

 

GILGAMESH

Real Name: Unknown

First Appearance: Eternals (Vol. 1) #13, July 1977

Powers: Gilgamesh is a member of the Earth-born Eternals (Homo Sapiens Immortalis), an evolutionary offshoot of humanity created by the extraterrestrial cosmic beings known as the Celestials. Eternals possess long lifespans and vast physical and cosmic energy-manipulation powers.

Since his life-force and molecular structure are both reinforced by cosmic energy, Gilgamesh is virtually immortal and indestructible, capable of withstanding nearly anything. With complete control of his body’s molecular structure (even when he is asleep or unconscious), he is immune to disease, aging, and extreme temperatures. There are only two known means by which Earth Eternals can die: One is through an injury that disperses a significant portion of the Eternal's body molecules; the other involves overwhelming and breaking the Eternal's mental hold over his or her own body. Once this hold is broken, then the Eternal can be injured or killed through conventional means. So, Gilgamesh’s control over his body allows him to appear at whatever age he wishes. Hence, although he has lived for at least several thousand years, he appears to be in his thirties.

He has Class 100 strength and superhuman endurance. He possesses a number of powers including illusion casting and the projection of cosmic energy as light, heat, or concussive force. He levitates by manipulating gravitons to propel himself and others at speeds up to 600 miles per hour. He has the ability to rearrange the molecular structure of matter and the ability, but seldom uses it, leaving it a minor skill. He handcrafts his own battle armor, and Sprite created space armor enabling him to function in a vacuum.