Editing Dreaming Celestial

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|character_name=Tiamut<br />{{small|The Dreaming Celestial}}
|real_name=Tiamut
|species=[[Celestial (comics)|Celestial]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|debut=''Eternals'' #18<br>(December 1977)
|creators=[[Jack Kirby]]
|aliases=The Communicator<br>Great Renegade<br>Golden Celestial<br>Black Celestial
|powers=*Nigh-invulnerability
*Nigh-omnipotence
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'''Tiamut''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book|American comic books]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by artist [[Jack Kirby]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''Eternals'' vol. 1 #18 (December 1977). He is a renegade member of the race of god-like [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newby |first=Richard |date=2021-11-07 |title=Nine Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed in Eternals |url=https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/nine-easter-eggs-you-might-have-missed-in-eternals.html |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |language=en}}</ref> He rebelled against [[Arishem the Judge]] after believing that his fellow Celestial had violated protocol. In response, the other Celestials of the Fourth Host subdued him, leading to his exile deep within the Earth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheeda |first=Saim |date=May 14, 2019 |title=Marvel's 30 Most Powerful Celestials, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/ranking-marvel-strongest-celestials-mcu/ |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> In modern times, the Dreaming Celestial awakened and selected the [[Eternals (comics)|Eternal]] [[Makkari (comics)|Makkari]] as his prophet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Marvel's New Eternals Tease Potential MCU Conflict With X-Men |url=https://screenrant.com/eternals-xmen-mcu-conflict-dreaming-celestial-marvel-comics/ |access-date=February 28, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> The character is known under the [[Code name|codenames]] '''The Communicator''' and '''The Dreaming Celestial'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erdmann |first=Kevin |date=November 19, 2021 |title=''Eternals'' Secretly Revealed The Avengers' New HQ - MCU Theory Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/eternals-avengers-base-celestial-tiamut-frozen-marvel-theory/ |access-date=February 28, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> 

==Publication history==
The Dreaming Celestial debuted in ''Eternals'' vol. 1 #18 (December 1977),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milheim |first=Russ |date=November 6, 2021 |title=''Eternals'' Movie Ending Teases Major ''Black Panther 2'' Connection |url=https://thedirect.com/article/eternals-movie-black-panther-2-ending-plot |access-date=February 28, 2025 |website=The Direct |language=en}}</ref> and was created by artist [[Jack Kirby]]. He later appeared in ''Eternals'' vol. 2 #9 (June 1986), #11-12 (August–September 1986), ''[[Silver Surfer (comic book)|Silver Surfer]] Annual'' #2 (1989), ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #340 (May 1990), ''Fantastic Four'' #25 (January 2000), ''Heroes Reborn: Ashema'' #1 (January 2000), ''Heroes Reborn: Doom'' #1 (January 2000),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=February 3, 2021 |title=''Heroes Reborn'': How Marvel's Reboot World Changed WITHOUT the Avengers |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-reborn-doctor-doom-avengers/ |access-date=February 28, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> ''The Eternals'' (2006—2007),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petrella |first=Todd |date=August 3, 2022 |title=This Avengers Art Is the Only Way to Understand the Celestials' True Size |url=https://screenrant.com/celestials-eternals-how-big-marvel-comics-avengers/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #496 (May 2008), and ''[[The Incredible Hercules]]'' #116 (June 2008).

Furthermore, the Dreaming Celestial received an entry in the ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89]]'' #2.

==Fictional character biography==
The Dreaming Celestial is a renegade Celestial named Tiamut. He claims that during the Second Host to visit Earth, he resisted the Host's decision to not turn the Earth over to the [[Horde (species)|Horde]] and was exiled and his spirit trapped in the "Vial".<ref>{{Cite comic |date=October 2006 |title=Eternals |story=Chapter Three: Hostage Situation |issue=3 |volume=3 |writer=[[Neil Gaiman]] |penciller=[[John Romita, Jr.]] |inker=[[Danny Miki]] |coinkers=[[Tom Palmer (comics)|Tom Palmer]]}}</ref> Tiamut is sealed under the [[Diablo Range]] in [[California]] until he is discovered by [[Ghaur]], who temporarily releases his power.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=September 1986 |title=Eternals |story=The Dreamer Under the Mountain! |issue=#12 |volume=2 |writer=[[Walt Simonson]] |penciller=[[Paul Ryan (cartoonist)|Paul Ryan]] |inker=[[Sam de la Rosa]] |coinkers=[[Al Williamson]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schaefer |first=Sandy |date=November 5, 2021 |title=Who Is Tiamut In Eternals? Explaining The Celestial |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/653557/who-is-tiamut-in-eternals-explaining-the-celestial/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[SlashFilm]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Sam |date=February 16, 2021 |title=Eternals: How to Read Marvel's Next MCU Gods and Where to Start |url=https://www.cbr.com/read-eternals-where-to-start/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>''Eternals'' vol. 4 #3 (2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> He is reawakened by the [[Deviant (comics)|Deviants]] and acts as a beacon for the Horde as he proceeds to "judge" Earth.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=August 2006 – March 2007 |title=Eternals |issue=#1–7 |volume=3 |writer=Neil Gaiman |penciller=John Romita, Jr. |inker=Danny Miki}}</ref> This leads to his confrontation with [[The Fulcrum (comics)|Fulcrum]] and his ascending from the state of being a Celestial.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=August 2008 – May 2009 |title=Eternals |issue=#1–9 |volume=4 |writer=[[Charles Knauf]] |cowriters=[[Daniel Knauf]] |penciller=various |inker=various}}</ref>

After the events of "[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]", the Dreaming Celestial found a loophole out of his prison, a gateway into the Heroes Reborn Universe. The Dreaming Celestial learned that one of his star-spawned kin was the guardian of the pocket universe. He concluded that the only way out of that pocket universe was through her, the Celestial [[Ashema the Listener|Ashema]]. The Dreaming Celestial plotted her demise, and was soon opposed by [[Doctor Doom]], Lancer, Technarx, and several other heroes. The Dreaming Celestial captured Ashema and escaped to [[Earth-616]], where he was thwarted by Doom and the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaber |first=Nabeel |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Avengers: How a Celestial Helped Marvel's Heroes Return |url=https://www.cbr.com/avengers-celestial-marvel-heroes-return/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

In an alternate future, the Dreaming Celestial awoke and turned [[Galactus]] into a weapon that would consume the entire universe, leaving the Dreamer to become the nucleus and founder of a new, darker reality. The Fantastic Four, [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]], [[Iron Man]], and [[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]] thwarted his plans, resulting in Galactus consuming the Renegade.{{Issue|date=May 2009}}

The Deviants eventually re-awoke the Dreaming Celestial, who turned from black to gold when the sun's rays hit him. However, for reasons as yet unrevealed,<ref>''The Eternals'' vol. 4 #6 (2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Dreaming Celestial decided against destroying the Earth as he had originally intended, at least for the moment. The Dreaming Celestial decided to wait and judge humanity for himself by his unknown standards. In the interim, he informed [[Makkari (comics)|Makkari]] that a devastating force called the Horde, drawn to the planet by the Celestial's awakening, is heading for the Earth.{{Issue|date=April 2009}}

The Dreaming Celestial silently stands in place, towering above [[San Francisco]], with Makkari as his prophet. In this capacity, the Eternal is an object of veneration to the Deviants, who call him the Skadraach ("avatar").<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=October 7, 2021 |title=Marvel's Eternals Just Brought The MCU's First Deaf Hero Into Canon |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-deaf-hero-makkari-mcu-canon-eternals-comics/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> He speaks to Makkari, although to the latter's apparent detriment, and once even spoke through him; on that occasion, he referred to himself as '''Tiamut the Communicator'''.{{Issue|date=April 2009}}

After creating a diversion by having [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] attack San Francisco, the [[High Evolutionary]] removed a specific item from the Dreaming Celestial's head through a process Magneto refers to as a [[lobotomy]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #500. Marvel Comics.</ref> The object is used in an experiment on Magneto which appears to restore his [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] gene.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #507. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After X-Club returned from their trip to 1906, they found the Dreaming Celestial standing right on top of the spot where they buried the blood samples regarding the origins of mutantkind they were meant to study.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #512. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In the final issue of ''Eternals'' (vol.4), the Dreaming Celestial confronts the [[The Fulcrum (comics)|Fulcrum]], hinted at as being Marvel's supreme being, the [[One Above All]], as the Fulcrum assumes the form of "Jack" (an homage to Jack Kirby). The Dreaming Celestial questioned his own purpose and in the process, removes his helmet, revealing a human-like, but shining face. The Fulcrum declared that it had sought a Celestial who would rise above its purpose since before time began, and asked the Dreamer to become his companion; he accepted.<ref>''Eternals'' vol. 4 #9 (2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Dreaming Celestial becomes a tourist attraction in San Francisco.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #1 (2011). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "Dark Angel Saga" in ''Uncanny X-Force'', the Dreaming Celestial is used by the corrupted [[Warren Worthington III|Archangel]] to retrieve a Celestial device known as a Life Seed to remake the world. In ''Uncanny X-Men'' Vol 2 1, [[Mister Sinister]] manages to gain entry into the Dreaming Celestial and use it to battle [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]]'s Extinction Team.

== Powers and abilities ==
Tiamut wields incalculable energy, capable of reshaping reality, traversing galaxies and dimensions instantly, and communicating telepathically across vast distances. As a Celestial, his power is so immense that he can destroy entire planets with ease.<ref>{{Cite web |author=C. B. R. Staff |date=November 10, 2018 |title=30 Comic Book Characters Stronger Than Thanos (Even With The Infinity Gauntlet) |url=https://www.cbr.com/comic-characters-stronger-than-thanos/ |access-date=February 28, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Tiamut seems to be one of the most powerful as [[Galactus]] feared it and [[Uatu]] could not see anything when it awoke.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petrella |first=Todd |date=July 16, 2022 |title=Even Galactus Is Terrified of One MCU Cosmic Being |url=https://screenrant.com/eternals-dreaming-celestial-tiamut-galactus-marvel-comics/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

==In other media==

* Tiamut appears in media set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). This version is an unborn Celestial who resides in the Earth's core and will destroy the planet after his birth. The [[Eternals (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Eternals]] are tasked with aiding in Tiamut's birth, but turn against the Celestials to stop him after learning the truth. After Tiamut partially emerges from the [[Indian Ocean]], the Eternals petrify him via the Uni-Mind.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Lewis |date=January 17, 2022 |title=''Eternals'' ending explained: Tiamut, Ikaris and mysterious voice |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/eternals-ending-explained-marvel-spoilers/ |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chapman |first=Tom |date=August 26, 2022 |title=''She-Hulk'' finally addresses ''Eternals''{{'}} Celestials plot hole |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a40998621/she-hulk-eternals-celestials-problem/ |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Digital Spy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ankers-Range |first=Adele |date=July 12, 2024 |title=Eagle-Eyed MCU Fans Spot 'Tiamut Island' in ''Captain America: Brave New World'' Trailer, Proving Marvel Remembers ''Eternals'' Exists |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/captain-america-brave-new-world-trailer-tiamut-island-fans-delight |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Captain America: Brave New World]]'', Tiamut's corpse is revealed to contain [[adamantium]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=February 14, 2025 |title=So, What The Heck Is Adamantium? ''Captain America: Brave New World'' Makes Wolverine's Metal MCU Canon |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a63788885/captain-america-brave-new-world-what-is-adamantium/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=Men's Health |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |date=July 28, 2024 |title=''Captain America'' Comic-Con Footage Confirms Origin of MCU's Adamantium and Blows Up the White House |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/captain-america-comic-con-footage-confirms-origin-of-mcus-adamantium-and-blows-up-the-white-house-sdcc-2024 |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Ollie |date=August 8, 2024 |title=Marvel's Adamantium Twist Fixes An MCU Plot Hole The Internet Has Been Complaining About For 3 Years |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-adamantium-celestial-tiamut-complaint/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> Two alternate universe variants of Tiamut appear in the [[What If...? season 3|third season]] of ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaldor |first=David |date=December 24, 2024 |title=Review: Marvel's ''What If…?'' "What If… Agatha Went to Hollywood?" |url=https://www.bubbleblabber.com/2024/12/review-marvels-what-if-what-if-agatha-went-to-hollywood/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=Bubbleblabber |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Amin |first=Arezou |date=December 26, 2024 |title=''What If...?'' Season 3 Episode 5 Recap: It's the End of the World As We Know It |url=https://collider.com/what-if-season-3-episode-5-recap/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Simon |date=December 26, 2024 |title=If You Thought ''Eternals''{{'}} Ending Made No Sense, 2024's Last MCU Release Made The Dead Celestial Plot Hole Look Like Nothing |url=https://screenrant.com/eternals-ending-celestial-plot-hole-worse-what-if-explainer/ |access-date=February 20, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

* Tiamut appears in the ''Eternals'' [[motion comic]], voiced by [[Alex Zahara]].<ref name="btva2">{{Cite web |title=Dreaming Celestial Voice - ''Eternals'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Eternals/Dreaming-Celestial/ |access-date=February 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>

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