Prester John (comics)

Prester John
Prester John as depicted in All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #8 (August 2006). Art by Patrick Zircher.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceFantastic Four #54 (September 1966)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Team affiliationsProvidence
AbilitiesConcussive energy blasts and force fields via Stellar Rod (formerly Evil Eye of Avalon)
Superhuman strength and durability via Stone of Power

Prester John is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based loosely on the legendary Christian king Prester John.

Prester John first appeared in Fantastic Four Vol.1 #54 (September 1966). He has mostly appeared as a villain, opposing Thor and Deadpool as well as the Fantastic Four.