Belasco (Marvel Comics)

Belasco
Belasco from New X-Men #37.
Art by Niko Henrichon.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceKa-Zar the Savage #11
(February 1982)
Created byBruce Jones (writer)
Brent Anderson (artist)
In-story information
Full nameBelasco of the Corrupted
SpeciesDemon
Team affiliationsDemons of Limbo
Elder Gods
Cat People
PartnershipsDarkchylde
N'astirh
S'ym
Notable aliasesRed King
Lucifer
Abilities
  • Commands legion of demons
  • Skilled in magic
  • Invulnerability

Belasco is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bruce Jones and artist Brent Anderson, the character first appeared in Ka-Zar the Savage #11 (February 1982). Belasco is a demonic lord of Limbo. He is the former ruler of the Hell dimension. He is responsible for luring into the same hellish realm the superhero Illyana Rasputin / Magik.