Summary
Like all the Elders of the Universe, Gilpetperdon's origin is lost in the early history of the universe. It is known that he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe. Like other Elders, he is the survivor of one of the intelligent races that evolved in one of the first galaxies to form after the Big Bang. Although his race became extinct and even his native galaxy died as the ages passed, Gilpetperdon, like the other Elders, lived on, having become virtually immortal. As the relatively few survivors of the earliest period of the universe, the Elders regarded themselves as figuratively being brothers.
Apparently, the Runner found a key to immortality through an obsession for total freedom. He has said that if he was forced to be captive on one planet, he would have died. He lives to become the first entity to see all the universe, having no other interest - which makes him seem frivolous. However, his attitude (probably enhanced with discreet uses of Cosmic Power) allows him to make friends with any person he meets.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 4-B
Name: Gilpetperdon
Origin: Marvel Comics, Defenders #143
Gender: Male
Age: Billions of years old
Classification: Elder of the Universe. The last surviving member of his race, who achieved immortality through single minded pursuit of his passion (running), and manipulation of the "power primordial", leftover radiation from the Big Bang.
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics Flight, Cosmic Energy Manipulation and Energy Projection, Regeneration, Immortality (Type 1 and type 8), Matter Manipulation, Telepathy, Cosmic senses, Psionically Empathic Manipulation, likely others.
Attack Potency: Solar System level (Overpowered and nearly killed the Silver Surfer, and initially had Thanos outmatched due to his speed)
Speed: Massively FTL+ (Outpaced the Silver Surfer, and is one of the swiftest characters in the Marvel Universe)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: Solar System Class
Durability: Solar System level. In addition, he has a pact with Death, so that he won't die, and possibly eventually regenerates from greater damage.
Stamina: Limitless
Range: At least Multi-Planetary
Standard Equipment: None
Intelligence: Above average.
Weaknesses: The Runner tends to play around somewhat, rather than taking fights seriously. This is how Thanos managed to defeat him by using an Infinity Gem.
- Outmatched the Silver Surfer by raw power
- Had Thanos at his mercy, due to a complete speed advantage
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