Mephisto The Marvel Universe’s Master of Malevolence

### Mephisto: The Marvel Universe’s Master of Malevolence Mephisto, one of Marvel Comics’ most diabolical and enduring villains, stands as the embodiment of evil and temptation in the Marvel Universe. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, Mephisto first appeared in “The Silver Surfer“ #3 in December 1968. As a demonic entity, Mephisto’s origin and history are deeply intertwined with the darker aspects of Marvel’s storytelling, often involving supernatural and mystical elements. Mephisto is modeled after the classic devil archetype, drawing inspiration from various myths and literary sources, including Goethe’s “Faust.“ In the Marvel Universe, Mephisto rules over a dimension known as Hell or Hades, where he imprisons and torments souls. His domain is a realm of eternal suffering, and he delights in manipulating and corrupting mortals and immortals alike. One of Mephisto’s earliest and most notable adversaries is the Silver Surfer. W