Warning: Contains spoilers forConquest 2099 #5!
On his worst day,Galactusis one of themost powerful, fearsome beings in the Marvel Universe. His appetite is already the stuff of legend, but his apparent fusion with the vampire lord Dracula in Marvel’s 2099 timeline will take that hunger to epic proportions. A cosmic planet-eating being, combined with one of the most voracious blood-drinkers in history, is the stuff of literal nightmares.
Conquest 2099#5 – written by Steven Orlando, art by José Luis Soares Pinto – concluded the high-octane, futuristic Marvel miniseries with a potentially gamechanging turn of events, asthe final panel showed Dracula in Galactus' clutches, as the cosmic giant seemingly prepares to consume him.
Galactus and Dracula already share an insatiable hunger, with Galactus staking out planets for his next meal while Dracula makes lunch out of anything with flowing blood. However, the vampire lord is truly gluttonous, and Galactus' adopting that quality would spell doom.
By Consuming Dracula, Galactus 2099 Could Become His Most Terrifying Incarnation In Marvel Lore
Conquest 2099#5 – Written By Steve Orlando; Art By José Luis Soares Pinto; Color By Andrew Dalhouse; Lettering By Cory Petit
As one of Marvel’s strongest beings,Galactus already possesses god-like powers. His ability to absorb energy is nearly unparalleled, and he possesses many other abilities as a consequence. A sliver of his Power Cosmic is enough to create his incredible Heralds, and he is tapped into the very fabric of the universe. There’s little he isn’t capable of in his natural, unaltered state, which makes the idea of absorbing a creature like Dracula even more alarming. Dracula is not the first powerful being he’s drained, butthe vampire lord’s insatiable appetite and gluttony may spark the same urges in Galactus.
By absorbing even an iota of Dracula’s bloodlust, Galactus would…turn into a monster of unimaginable proportions
Typically, Galactus seeks only enoughworlds to sustain himself and his ever-present hunger. The destruction he causes is not out of malevolence or purposeful evil. This is not the case for Dracula, who often revels in the bloodshed he causes. In the 2099 timeline, the vampire lord never intended to be satisfied by freeing his people, and was instead plotting a universal conquest. By absorbing even an iota of Dracula’s bloodlust, Galactus would no longer exist outside the traditional boxes of “good” and “evil” and instead turn into a monster of unimaginable proportions – with the power to back it up.
The Marvel Universe Isn’t Prepared For “Galactula”
2099’s heroes are fresh off a bloody war between vampires and Araneons, and their victory wasn’t an easy one. Even with the combined forces of the last Nova, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Cyclops, Phoenix, and Red Hulk, they only achieved a full victory over Dracula and the Araneons due to Silver Surfer’s aid, while 2099’s Starlord failed to stop the vampire overlord entirely. They’ve struggled to handle the foes thrown their way, and stopping even “standard” World Devourer is no easy feat.IfGalactusabsorbsDracula’shunger, his appetite will be practically unstoppable, and the 2099 universe isn’t preparedto face him.
Galactus' First Appearance Is Getting a Brand-New Adaptation As He Prepares For a MCU Debut
One of the most important Marvel Comics ever, Galacus' debut is getting a new adaptation ahead of the Fantastic Four’s arrival in the MCU.
Fantastic Four
TheFantastic Fouris a superhero franchise centered on Marvel Comics' first family of superheroes. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the team made its comic book debut in 1961 and quickly became a cornerstone of Marvel’s success. The franchise follows four astronauts—Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Over the years,Fantastic Fourhas been adapted into several live-action films, animated series, and video games. The films have seen multiple reboots, with varying levels of success, and are now set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with a new film slated for release in 2025.
