DRUIG

Real Name: Druig

Identity/Class: Eternal

Occupation: Explorer, secret agent, power-hungry madman

Group Membership: Polar Eternals

Affiliations: Valkin, Ajak, Sigmar

Enemies: Ikaris, Dromedan

Known Relatives: Valkin (father), Ikaris (cousin), Virako, (uncle), Tulayn (aunt, deceased)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: The Desecration Annex; formerly, Polaria, Ural Mountains; K.G.B. offices in the U.S.S.R.

First Appearance: Eternals#11 (May, 1977)

Powers: Druig possesses the conventional abilities of an Eternal; he can manipulate all forms of matter and energy, including the atoms of his own body. He can teleport, manipulate gravitons in order to fly, control the minds of others, and project energy from his body, usually from the hands or eyes

History: (Thor Annual#7 (fb))- One thousand years ago, Druig, alongside his fellow Polar Eternals Valkin, Virako, and Ajak, encountered the Asgardian Thor. Druig devised a Neutralizer Helmet with which he intended to subjugate Dromedan. However, he underestimated Dromedan's power, and fell under his thrall instead. His father Valkin never learned that he was responsible for setting Dromedan free.

(Eternals I#11)- In modern times, during the visit of the Fourth Host, Druig had adopted the identity of an officer in the K.G.B. With his fellow Polar Eternals, he answered Zuras' summons to a Uni-Mind at Olympia, although he confessed then that he was no hero.

(Eternals I#17-19)- As the Celestial Ziran the Tester strode nearby Polaria, Druig came upon the idea to kill him, using the Celestials' weapon. He learned from torturing Sigmar that his own cousin Ikaris possessed the knowledge of the weapon's location, and after severely torturing Ikaris, learned it was found in the Pyramid of the Winds. Druig found the Weapon there, but as he prepared to fire it, Ikaris disintigrated him, killing him. The Weapon had already been set off, but fortunately, Ziran contained the Weapon's power, sparing the Earth from destruction.

(Captain Marvel IV#5)- Within the Desecration Annex (a compound for those who have challenged the Celestials' authority), its servant, Godstalker, embroiled in a fight with Captain Marvel. Godstalker revealed that Druig was among those contained. Druig's energies are now used to empower the Godstalker to prevent anyone from releasing him.

Comments: Created by Jack "King" Kirby

Just think of Druig as the Loki of the Eternals' world. Oh, and why not visit Sersi's Loft?

by Prime Eternal

Clarifications: Druig should not be confused with:

• Dr. Druid, who has an OHOTMU entry, @ Amazing Adventures#1
• Or anyone else named "Druid".