Roboten

Roboten is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #11, released in November 1975. Roboten was created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Jim Mooney.

Roboten is a robot created by an alien race known as the Rigellians. The Rigellians are a technologically advanced species who often employ robots for various tasks, including exploration and combat. Roboten's primary function was initially to serve as a guardian or enforcer for the Rigellians. Its design typically features a metallic body, often with a distinctive helmet or headpiece, and it possesses enhanced strength, durability, and various technological capabilities.

Throughout its comic book appearances, Roboten has interacted with various Marvel superheroes, most notably the Thing from the Fantastic Four. These encounters have often involved conflicts stemming from the Rigellians' objectives or Roboten's programmed duties. While often portrayed as an antagonist due to its programming, Roboten's actions are not necessarily driven by malice but rather by adherence to its directives. The character's story arcs have explored themes of artificial intelligence, free will, and the nature of sentience in artificial beings. Roboten's status as a Rigellian creation places it within a broader cosmic context of the Marvel Universe, connecting it to other alien species and their interstellar affairs.