Universal Scourge

The Universal Scourge is a parasitic entity that featured in an episode of the Silver Surfer animated series.

History
The Universal Scourge was created millenia ago by what it described as a ancient selfless civilization that dedicated all its resources as well as its very life to the destruction of the Devourer of Worlds. This species existed long before other races evolved. For eons, this species followed the wake of Galactus's consumption of worlds where they collected the detritus that the cosmic being left behind on the planets he had destroyed. Taking all these samples, they placed it on a single planet where they cultivated the toxicity of the compound to create what would be the Universal Scourge. This action consumed the race and they became extinct but their legacy remained with the parasites venom being bred to be strong enough to affect a cosmic being of Galactus's stature.

After Nova found a world for her master, the Devourer consumed the planet and unwittingly absorbed the parasite into his body as well. Immediately, the creature latched onto the cosmis beings vital organs where it slowly began to poison Galactus to the point where he was incapable of moving. In time, the Scourge would have brought about Galactus's death had it not been for the interference of the Silver Surfer who eradicated the infectious parasite allowing Galactus to return to health.

Overview
In appearance, the Scourge was somewhat larger than a Human being and consisted of a dark bluish mass with a central circular body where a single eye rested along with numerous tentacles. It seemed incapable of motion and entered into the body by being consumed. It was capable of sending out a false energy signature that would invite others to believe that the planet it resided on was reach in life energy. To defend itself, the creature had numerous tentacles that were capable of leeching away the life of those that threatened.

The creature was fully aware of its existence and history as well as being intelligent enough to feel hatred. It was capable of speech and spoke in a harsh female voice.

Appearances

 * Silver Surfer: "Antibody"