Phastos

Phastos first appeared in The Eternals (vol. 2) #1 (October 1985), created by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Sal Buscema. ==Fictional character biography==

Phastos's history is very murky. He is a third or fourth generation Eternal who chose to remain on Earth because of his obsessive search for an unidentified item or person. He continues to serve as the master technologist of the Eternal race, and it was his genius which allowed Virako to return from apparent death. Although he despises war, Phastos chose to follow Ikaris into battle against the minions of Apocalypse. Phastos is shown living under the name Phillip Stoss, before having his real identity revealed to him. ==Powers and abilities==

As an Eternal, Phastos has superhuman speed, strength, durability, and is immortal. He can project "Cosmic Energy" in the form of beams from his eyes and hands. Phastos carries a special hammer capable of firing bolts of an unknown energy and is a brilliant engineer, technologist and inventor. ==Other versions==

Earth-90559 On Earth-90559 in the year 2115 AD, Phastos and Ajak were trapped in the Uni-Mind. Marvel 2099 In the unified Marvel 2099 reality of Earth-2099, Phastos is a member of the Avengers until he is killed by the Masters of Evil. ==In other media==

• Phastos appears in Eternals, portrayed by Brian Tyree Henry. This version is gay and was sent to Earth in 5,000 BC to progress the planet's societal development and protect it from the Deviants. He guided and progressed many technological revolutions throughout the course of human history, but fell into a state of dejection after realizing that his actions contributed to the creation of the atomic bomb. In the present day, Phastos settled and started a family with his husband Ben and they raised a son named Jack. Phastos and the Eternals later learn that they were intended to aid in the birth of Tiamut, which would destroy Earth. The Eternals are divided, with Phastos choosing to protect Earth and prevent the Emergence. For his actions, Phastos is abducted by Arishem. • Phastos appears in Marvel Snap. ==Notes==