Trader

Trader is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. The first is a member of the Elders of the Universe, and the second is a Mutant. The second Trader first appeared in Morlocks #1, created by Geoff Johns and Shawn Martinbrough. The Trader is a master negotiator, taking great pride in the "art of the deal." He is at his best when he is trying to buy or sell something, whether it is a planet or a personal s... more

Trader is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. The first is a member of the Elders of the Universe, and the second is a Mutant. The second Trader first appeared in Morlocks #1, created by Geoff Johns and Shawn Martinbrough. The Trader is a master negotiator, taking great pride in the "art of the deal." He is at his best when he is trying to buy or sell something, whether it is a planet or a personal service. A true victory for the Trader involves not only convincing his opponent to trade, but to do so at an exchange favorable to the Trader and for the opponent to be convinced that he got the better end of the deal. At some point, the Trader somehow joined the group known as the Elders of the Universe. He then appeared during the Elders' scheme to slay the planet-devouring Galactus and thus destroy the Universe in a bid to attain expanded powers. Their plan failed due to the involvement of Galactus' former Herald, the Silver Surfer, and his... less