| Grandmaster | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Thunderbolts_Vol_1_102_Textless.jpg) Grandmaster (back left) on a textless variant cover of Thunderbolts #102 (July 2006). Art by Tom Grummett. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Avengers #69 (Oct. 1969)[1] |
| Created by | Roy Thomas (writer) Sal Buscema (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | En Dwi Gast |
| Species | Elder of the Universe |
| Team affiliations | Squadron Sinister Elders of the Universe |
| Notable aliases | The Master of Games |
| Abilities | User of the Power Primordial: Immortality Master of all games Master strategist and tactician Energy control Size and matter manipulation Ability to "will" the death and resurrection of another |
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Avengers #69.[2] The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother.
Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series What If...? (2021).
- ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
- ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 270. ISBN 978-1605490557.