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Randac

Randac

5 appearances · Silver Age · 1967–2009
Who is Randac?

Randac was an ancient Inhuman scientist who discovered the mutagenic properties of the Terrigen Mists, making him the father of Terrigenesis — the process by which Inhumans expose themselves to Terrigen Crystals to unlock their latent superhuman abilities.

Few characters can claim the distinction of being present at the very birth of one of Marvel's most beloved civilizations — but Randac holds that rare honor, debuting in the pages of Thor #146 in 1967, conjured into existence by the legendary partnership of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby at the height of the Silver Age. As a figure tied to the Inhumans, Randac shares the rich, otherworldly company of iconic characters like Medusalith Amaquelin Boltagon, Gorgon, Triton, and Crystal, placing him squarely within one of Marvel's most imaginative corners. His affiliations span a fascinatingly eclectic range — the Asgardian Gods, the Inhumans, and even the Circus of Crime — hinting at a character whose presence touched wildly different pockets of the Marvel Universe across four decades. With only a handful of catalog appearances, Randac is a true deep-cut gem: the kind of discovery that makes longtime collectors lean forward and newer fans reach eagerly for the back-issue bins.

Teams & affiliations
Asgardian GodsCircus of CrimeInhumans
★ First appearance
Thor #146
Nov 1967

Top series

Covers through the years — 1967–2009

Thor #146 1967
Thor #146
Amazing Adventures #10 1972
Amazing Adventures #10
Marvel Masterworks: The Inhumans #1 2009
Marvel Masterworks: The Inhumans #1

Appearances

Thor (1966)
Amazing Adventures (1970)
#10
Spider-Man Comic (1979)
Marvel Masterworks: The Inhumans (2009)
#1