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Religion: cosmic entity; Inhuman-Deviant hybrid 
Name: Maelstrom
Other Names: Anormaly; Malcolm Strombert; Malcolm Stromberg; Cosmic Assassin
Classification:
villain
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Marvel Two-in-One (vol. 1) #72 (Feb. 1981): "The Might of Maelstrom"
Creators: Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, Ron Wilson, Chic Stone
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 4
Teams/Affiliations: Maelstrom's Minions (leader); Weird Sisters (leader)
Enemy of: Quasar, The Avengers
Occupation: geneticist, would-be conqueror
Gender: male
Note: embodiment of abstract principal of anormaly
Maelstrom appears to be a rare case of a regular mortal being becoming an abstract entity (i.e., a cosmic entity, or at least a pseudo-cosmic entity). Maelstrom is identified as an "Avatar of Oblivion." Although this may seem unusual, one may recall that Galactus himself, who is a far more important and powerful cosmic entity (perhaps on par with Oblivion himself) began as a regular mortal.
Captain America & the Korvac Saga #1 (Feb. 2011): "Strange Days"
GLAMarvel Two-in-One (vol. 1) #72 (Feb. 1981): "The Might of Maelstrom"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/m.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/maemagm.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/wbwei.htm