Der Beobachter

Der Beobachter is the German-language edition name for the Watcher (Uatu), a member of an ancient alien race sworn to observe but never interfere with the universe's events. He silently monitors Earth and its heroes from his home on the Moon.

A Silver Age creation born from the legendary partnership of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Der Beobachter made their debut in Hit Comics #8 in 1967 and has been a presence in the catalog across an impressive span stretching toward 2026. Appearing most frequently in Marvel Origins, Hit Comics, and Captain America, this character keeps remarkable company — sharing pages with the likes of Ben Grimm, Reed Richards, and Mr. Fantastic across 22 catalog appearances. With at least one collector-recognized key issue to their name and nearly six decades of publication history under the Hachette DE banner, Der Beobachter is a fascinating piece of the German-language Marvel comics landscape well worth seeking out.