Taneleer TivanThe Collector
Offbeat alien Taneleer Tivan seeks both objects and living creatures that he finds of interest for his massive collection, including unwilling participants and dangerous weapons.
Marvel 101
The Collector | Marvel 101
One of the Elders of the Universe, the immortal Taneleer Tivan suffers from a very mortal disorder: obsessive collecting.
Collector
Taneleer Tivan is a primordial Elder of the Universe. At the inception of time, Tivan and his Elder compatriots were some of greatest powers in existence. Tivan’s knowledge and worship of all things quickly led him to gather valuable artifacts.
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As an immensely powerful cosmic being, the Collector is able to transform his appearance into virtually anything.
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Nova (1976) #1
1976
"You think you can collect the Collector? Do you? Here is your answer, cretins!"
