KING GREGZORThis is a partial profile that I will expand and complete as I go through the Dreadstar issues
KING GREGZOR
This is a partial profile that I will expand and complete as I go through the Dreadstar issues
Real Name: Gregzor
Identity/Class: Alternate Reality (Reality-8116) extraterrestrial (unidentified but grossly human race);
lived and died approximately 1 million A.D.
Occupation: King;
former Prince
Group Membership: Monarchy
Affiliations: Royal Cyborg Guardians, Entrance Guards (Mach 7), unidentified corporate powers;
forced alliance with "Dreadstar and Company" (Syzygy Darklock, Vanth Dreadstar, Oedi, Skeevo Phlatus, Willow);
formerly Z;
Enemies: The Instrumentality (notably the Lord Papal), Z;
Known Relatives: Nellor (uncle, deceased)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Unrevealed;
formerly the Royal Palace, Jewelcity, Jewelworld, Empirical Galaxy, Reality-8116;
First Appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar
(1982)
Powers/Abilities:
Gregzor had minimal experience in maintaining an immense interstellar
empire, but he followed Vanth Dreadstar's plans to help bring about a
peaceful resolution to the war.
Although a coward, and easily manipulated, he did wish to do the right things for his people.
History:
(Marvel
Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar (fb) -
BTS) - Presumably concerned that his nephew, Prince Gregzor, who was
next in line for the throne, might be tempted to kill him if he knew to
much, Nellor never shared with Gregzor what was going on or how he ran
the Monarchy.
(Marvel
Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar -
BTS) - Vanth
Dreadstar vengefully slew King Nellor for his ordering the slaughter of
the People, which led to the murder of his wife, Delilah.
(Marvel Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar (fb) - BTS) - Gregzor inherited the role of king.
(Marvel Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar (fb) - BTS) - Later that evening, via his ally Syzygy Darklock's spell of molecular transport, Dreadstar accessed Gregzor's chambers.
(Marvel Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar) - Gregzor ranted out loud, cursing his uncle as an old fool for getting himself killed without ever preparing him to take on the mantle of Monarchy. He further commented that his uncle never realized what a coward he (Gregzor) was. Pouring himself a drink, he discussed that the poor Monarchy was in for a bit of rough sailing, as it was saddled with a spineless king with no previous experience who...
...and Dreadstar interrupted, noting "talks to himself." The surprised Gregzor exclaimed, "Who?!" and Dreadstar told him, "Your uncle knew me as death! I can be the same for you, or I can be a friend, and peace for your empire. The choice is yours."
Dreadstar continued that he would aid the inept
Gregzor in his task of ruling the realm, and that they would start by
putting an end to the Monarchy's was with the Instrumentality.
Dreadstar then shared the plans he and Syzygy had drawn up, a
step-by-step program for putting an end to hostilities and getting
their economics in order.
First, by placing their forces in the manner
described, they could consolidate their position, set up impregnable
defenses, and put an end to the continual senseless slaughter that was
currently taking place. The Monarchy would be surrendering some
unimportant planets, but those that they retained would be safe from
invasion and able to supply the realm's every need.
Secondly, Dreadstar noted his plans for a
government-run work and training program which Gregzor was to
immediately institute. While this plan would severely deplete the royal
coffers, it would allow a switch from a wartime to peacetime economy
with none suffering any drastic effects like starvation or heavy
unemployment.
Gregzor argued that the corporate powers would
kill him if he tried to put this plan to operation, but Dreadstar
assured Gregzor that he would protect him. Dreadstar further informed
Gregzor that he would be visiting a number of the most important
corporate leaders of the realm over the next few nights and that he
would see to it that they understand that under their plan they would
suffer a couple years of reduced profits, but that after that, business
would start booming for them like never before. And not only would they
gain in the long run, but so would the workers.
However, Dreadstar warned that any who opposed
their plans would die. Gregzor confirmed that Dreadstar had made
himself clear, after which Dreadstar made his last point, that he did
not officially exist and wished it to remain so; as far as the rest of
world was concerned, Gregzor would be the king and would be in charge.
As Dreadstar teleported away via Syzygy's spell, he advised Gregzor
that he would be nearby if needed, keeping an eye on things and
offering suggestions every so often. Not really having any choice,
Gregzor accepted his terms, but he told Dreadstar that he wanted to do
what was right and he considered that with Dreadstar's aid, maybe he
could...however, he then realized that Dreadstar was gone, although his
plans and papers remained. Dropping to his knees, Gregzor knew that
Dreadstar would return and that there was nothing he could do to
prevent it.
Comments: Created by Jim Starlin.
Dreadstar / Reality-8116 primer
We know that Syzygy Darklock used a spell
of molecular transport to help Dreadstar get out of the palace without getting
shot, but I think it is likely that Syzygy also facilitated Dreadstar's
traveling from Nellor's quarters to Gregzor's.
Profile by Snood.
CLARIFICATIONS:
Gregzor should be distinguished from:
Appearances:
Marvel Graphic Novel#3: The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book Three: Dreadstar
(1982) - Jim Starlin (writer/artist), Archie Goodwin & Jo Duffy
(editor)
First started 02/19/2024
First posted 02/19/2024
Last updated: 02/20/2024
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