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Wand of Watoomb

Wand of Watoomb

The Wand of Watoomb is a mystical artifact in the Marvel Universe. Its common bearer, is Xandu, it appears to be a crystalline wand, one foot in length, with demonic heads on both ends.

Name:
Wand of Watoomb
Aliases:
Start year:
1969
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History

It was originally the wand of Watoomb, but when he eventually decided to retire from his mystical affairs he had Dr. Strange and Cyrus Black duel for the right to possess it. Doctor Strange was victorious but only received half the wand, while the other half was stolen by Xandu (who eventually gained the other half).

Its current whereabouts are unknown, although it is believed to either be in the possession of Xandu, Hoggoth or destroyed.

Powers

The Wand of Watoomb can grant such powers as shielding against other mystical attacks, and energy absorbed can be used to perform a variety of effects including healing the wielder, unleashing a concussive blast or erecting a defensive barrier. Also it can be used to open portals to other dimensions, and grants the ability for one to scry any person, place or thing they are familiar with.

Issues

April 1969

May 1974

April 1979

January 1983

September 1989

October 1989

December 1991

January 1992

August 1993

September 1993

October 1993

March 2002

April 2002

September 2003

October 2003

December 2003

August 2006

September 2006

December 2015

January 2016

February 2016

November 2021

Volumes

1968

1972

1974

1982

1988

1992

1993

2001

2003

2006

2015

2021