History
On Earth-616, the Necronomicon was derived from a small part of lore from the Shiatra Book of the Damned (The Darkhold).[1] The book was created by Abdul Alhazred, a sorcerer skilled in summoning demons, before the time he was trapped in Pellucidar.[2]
The book has been banned for centuries. In Providence, Rhode Island, a copy was kept in the church used by the Starry Wisdom cult which remained when they were driven out in the 1880s. Robert Blake recognized it when he explored the church[3] as he had earlier learned about the book from correspondence with a reclusive scholar native to Providence.[4]
When Silver Dagger was denied the papacy, he extensively studied a part of the Vatican Library which housed the most complete collection of books on the dark arts, including the Necronomicon.[5] The Scarlet Witch considered the book an abomination and mistakenly believed all copies long destroyed. What appeared to be Agatha Harkness at the time, however, stated that it would be really useful to helping with Wanda's demon problems.[6]
According to some sources Doctor Strange posessed a copy.[7] It may also have been owned by Ralph Halley.[8]
Earth-818793 / Earth-2149[]
The 818793 Necronomicon creating a time portal.
Notes
- The Necronomicon is the mystical equivalent of Marvel's Darkhold.
See Also
Links and References
References
- ↑ Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 76
- ↑ needs verification, possibly the Mystic Arcana Handbook
- ↑ Journey into Mystery Vol 2 4
- ↑ Journey into Mystery Vol 2 3 (mentioned only)
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 5
- ↑ Scarlet Witch Vol 1 1
- ↑ Marvel Novel Series - Doctor Strange: Nightmare; The Appendix to the Handbook cites this as a source.
- ↑ Amazing Detective Cases Vol 1 12: "The Cat's Meow!"; there is a book whose cover appears to say Nec--- before being obscured by an object in front of it
- ↑ Marvel Zombies Vs. Army of Darkness Vol 1