timesmaster

Timesmaster is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Thor #271 in May 1978, created by writer Len Wein and artist Walter Simonson. The character is a being who possesses advanced control over time. His exact origins are complex and often tied to cosmic entities or advanced civilizations. Timesmaster has typically been portrayed as an antagonist or a powerful, amoral force that Thor and other Marvel heroes have had to contend with. His abilities allow him to manipulate the flow of time, speeding it up, slowing it down, or even traveling through it. This makes him a formidable opponent, capable of outmaneuvering adversaries or altering events to his advantage. While not a consistently recurring villain, Timesmaster has made notable appearances throughout Thor's history and in other Marvel cosmic storylines. His motivations often revolve around his own inscrutable goals, which may involve reshaping history or achieving a specific temporal outcome. His encounters highlight themes of destiny, free will, and the consequences of tampering with the fabric of time.