The Origin

A mysterious cosmic entity who appeared in Marvel's early-1990s Quasar series, The Origin operated in the outer reaches of the universe alongside figures like Quasar, Makkari, and the Caregiver, though the full nature of their purpose and identity remains enigmatic.

A mysterious figure who stepped out of the cosmic corners of Marvel's early '90s, The Origin made their debut in Quasar #18, brought to life by the legendary Mark Gruenwald and a then-rising Greg Capullo. Emerging during the Copper/Modern Age, this enigmatic character carved out a niche in one of Marvel's most ambitious cosmic titles, sharing the page with heavy-hitters like Quasar, Makkari, and the enigmatic Caregiver. With only a handful of appearances across a short but memorable window from 1991 to 1993, The Origin remains one of those tantalizing deep-cut discoveries that reminds dedicated collectors just how richly strange and inventive Marvel's cosmic landscape could be.