Shanzar

Shanzar is the Sorcerer Supreme of the Strange Matter dimension, a mystical realm adjacent to the Marvel universe. This powerful interdimensional sorcerer first crossed paths with the Hulk, operating in the cosmic and magical spheres that place him among Marvel's more formidable otherworldly threats.

Emerging from the fertile imagination of Peter David and Dale Keown in 1990, Shanzar is one of those compelling Copper Age discoveries who rewards the curious collector willing to dig into Marvel's deeper catalog. A member of the Defenders, this character inhabits a corner of the Marvel universe populated by genuine heavyweights — sharing pages with the Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Namor, no less — which speaks to the serious cosmic and mystical territory Shanzar occupies. Most of their appearances are concentrated in Peter David's celebrated Incredible Hulk run, a landmark stretch of storytelling preserved in the beloved Hulk Visionaries and Peter David Omnibus collections. With a modest ten appearances across three decades, Shanzar is a rare find for fans who love the idea of a hidden gem tucked inside one of Marvel's most acclaimed creative eras.