Best Galactus Battles?

[joe_collector]

Just so I don't get too immersed the Crash Psychology, here's an actual comic book post:

 

In terms of one-on-one kick-butt Galactus fights, this one from Fantastic Four 213 is one of my faves. It's got Byrne art (natch), but also shows Galactus getting into some serious hand-to-hand combat with the "just became uber powerful" Sphinx, a being who rivaled his power.

 

You just don't see Galactus laying the smack down too often, so this issue was a real treat.

 

For your viewing pleasure, I present Galactus opening up a can of whoop-hass on The Sphinx:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[supapimp]

thanks for the great thread and pics! galactus eats frickin planets for pete's sake! WTF does this sphinx dude do?

[joe_collector]

Well, the Sphinx was a pretty powerful immortal dude who was looking for the "key" to end his life. Nova had this key, and once the Sphinx extracted it and drained a super-computer, he become ultra powerful and decided to destroy the Earth.

 

Naturally Reed determined that the only being powerful enough to destroy old Sphinx-y was Galactus and he procured his aid. The rest you can see for yourself.

[DoubleCovaBrotha]

I remember that story arc, it was pretty good. That was when Reed had to release Galactus from his promise to not attack the Earth again just so Galactus would fight the Sphinx.

 

That crazy Reed Richards....what will he think of next??

[s-man]

FF 213 is a great issue!! And Galactus is my favorite villian, combine that with my all time fav artist (J.B.) and I love the fact that J.B. did not just ONE but a couple story lines in his FF run. I always loved 243 though, where the big G. man falls and Reed looks almost stunned at himself for having to utter those immortal words: WE HAVE TO SAVE GALACTUS! Doesnt get any better then that!! And then of course Frankie Raye becomes the new herald in the next issue, much to Johnny's dismay!

[FFB]

 

I love that comic. Byrne's run on FF was awesome.

[blowout]

Good stuff JC, and it was nice to see that Galactus finally picked on someone his own size for a change.

[BronzeBruce13]

Well, the Sphinx was a pretty powerful immortal dude who was looking for the "key" to end his life. Nova had this key, and once the Sphinx extracted it and drained a super-computer, he become ultra powerful and decided to destroy the Earth.

 

Naturally Reed determined that the only being powerful enough to destroy old Sphinx-y was Galactus and he procured his aid. The rest you can see for yourself.

 

Whatever happened to all those other nutty Nova villains

(some that were obvious Spidey Villain rips)?

 

Diamondhead (Hammerhad?)

Condor (Vulture?)

Powerhouse (need help on this?)

 

I though Blackout.. maybe had some potential

Who was the Fu-manchu guy?

 

I went to check the guide and none of these villains 1st. apps. were even noted and I'm pretty sure most were within the original Nova run. Wasn't Sphinx too?

 

Another oddity is that Overstreet credits #19 as a Wally West ,Kid Flash appearance

 

[deathlok]

This was one of the greatest battles for Galactus IMO.

 

[deathlok]

Another oddity is that Overstreet credits #19 as a Wally West ,Kid Flash appearance

 

 

Let me help you out BB13. From Nova #19, middle of the page.

 

[BronzeBruce13]

Thanks!... that must have slipped by me way back. Flash who? I guess Infantino was having some fun.

[tilleycs]

Thanks for the scans, JC, that WAS a great story/arc, and I still remember some of their dialog to this day. Thanks for bringing back a great memory!

[Foolkiller]

This is probably more modern than many collectors on this board, but one of the hands down best Galactus battles was from Silver Surfer vol. 3 #18. Galactus v. In-Betweener in one of the best cosmic battles ever. Sported some amazing Ron Lim artwork and a pretty darn good story. I've found it's not an easy book to track down anymore either.

[BronzeBruce13]

Look up a couple of posts Brian

[uclapeterg]

I liked the Galactus vs. roller coasters that happened in Fantastic Four 122.

[Foolkiller]

bruce,

i'm not very smart.

 

 

anyway... my computer was having trouble loading scans at work so I didn't see it.

[Aces]

This was one of the greatest battles for Galactus IMO.

 

Galactus vs The In-Betweener!?

 

I think I dated an In-Betweener once...

[uclapeterg]

 

 

Do tell!!!

 

This was one of the greatest battles for Galactus IMO.

 

Galactus vs The In-Betweener!?

 

I think I dated an In-Betweener once...

[Aces]

 

I'm not one to kiss and tell..

 

 

 

Do tell!!!

 

This was one of the greatest battles for Galactus IMO.

 

Galactus vs The In-Betweener!?

 

I think I dated an In-Betweener once...

[alwaysbronze]

 

I love that comic. Byrne's run on FF was awesome.

 

 

I totally agree! that storyline was awesome! That battle between galactus and sphinx is one of my all-time favorites!