The Origin and History of Uatu, The Watcher

On this episode of History of the Marvel Universe, we're looking at the origins and history of Uatu the Watcher!
Sources:
Fantastic Four 013 (1963)
Fantastic Four 020 (1963)
Tales of Suspense 053 (1964)
Tales of Suspense 054 (1964)
Tales of Suspense 055 (1964)
Fantastic Four 028 (1964)
Fantastic Four Annual 003 (1965)
Strange Tales 134 (1965)
Fantastic Four 048 (1966)
Fantastic Four 049 (1966)
Fantastic Four 050 (1966)
Silver Surfer 001 (1968)
Marvel Two-In-One 001 (1974)
Avengers 133 (1975)
Captain Marvel 036 (1975)
Captain Marvel 037 (1975)
Captain Marvel 038 (1975)
Captain Marvel 039 (1975)
What If...? 001 (1977)
What If...? 014 (1979)
What If...? 018 (1979)
What If...? 022 (1980)
What If...? 024 (1980)
What If...? 031 (1982)
Quasar 015 (1990)
Quasar 030 (1992)
Quasar 047 (1993)
Fantastic Force 007 (1995)
Fantastic Four 400 (1995)
Marvel: The Lost Generation 012 (2000)
Citizen V and the V-Batallion 002 (2001)
Marvel 1602 005 (2004)
Marvel 1602 006 (2004)
Marvel 1602 008 (2004)
Fantastic Four: The Wedding Special (2005)
Civil War 001 (2006)
Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four 005 (2007)
Fantastic Four 544 (2007)
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel 001 (2009)
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel 003 (2009)
Marvel Point One 001 (2011)
FF 013 (2013)
FF 016 (2014)
Original Sin 000 (2014)
Original Sin 001 (2014)
Mighty Avengers 010 (2014)
Original Sin 007 (2014)
Original Sin 008 (2014)
Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four 001 (2020)
Fantastic Four 025 (2020)
Additional information from the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.
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[@MerryMarvelite]

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[@zinkman9519]

I know you probably have like a thousand requests for marvel characters a daybut since Spider-Man no way homes coming out can you do sandman Green goblin and electro I know you already covered the powers of electro can you do the history

[@johnnygyro2295]

Damn, Uatu just can't catch a break. Hopefully he'll have better luck in the MCU. As for future suggestions: 1. Uatu's nephew Aron 2. Squirrel Girl 3. Arnim Zola 4. Voyager (Va Nee Gast/Valerie Vector) 5. Grandmaster and/or Collector 6. Michael Korvac 7. Morgan Le Fay 8. Chthon 9. Psycho Man 10. Crystal

[@nexusaquarion9281]

I see you I see you that pun

[@thepatriotbangingxi4718]

Origin: The Book of Genesis

[@jalenikezeue4114]

Can we please have the origin of Deadlock

[@chrisdaily2077]

Honestly Uatu is one of my favorite characters in Marvel because of his interference. He sees everything. Every sin, every crime, every pain and yet he still choses to interfere to help us out. Not the Kree, not the Skrull, not the Shi'ar, we are the ones he cares for so much.

[@thefishyminer3572]

@Yamile Magubeni The watcher uatu is like an omnipotent god watching all yet not interfering

[@ianfinrir8724]

@Alfathony Well it's still nice to have someone watching out for us.

[@KLeo-ss1kn]

Did Uatu die for your sins?

[@stevenman013]

There's a wonderful few panels during the Onslaught saga where Apocalypse emerges from his tomb to see the coming battle play out only to find the Watcher already at the entrance of the tomb surveying the would be battle ground of New York across the water. Apocalypse wasn't sure Onslaught was a big player in his coming age but seeing Uatu standing in his silent vigil tells him all he needs to know. It still gives me shivers thinking about it 25 years later

[@MerryMarvelite]

I love stuff like that.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Wasn’t that in Uncanny X-Men #335?

[@davidm4566]

I remember during Civil War, someone asked, "Who's that guy standing in the corner?" And Reed Richards or someone said, "That's the Watcher. His presence here does NOT bode well.

[@stephennapier8365]

This takes me back to my comic book years. This was very well done and will be very useful to fill in the gaps for my kids who don't know the total backstory of today's Marvel universe. Thank you.

[@brianpj5860]

Cool! All I had known about the Watcher, prior to this video, was that he watches and records events from throughout the multiverse and that he had been recent killed by Nick Fury, who then took his place. I had no idea that his presence and powers where so significant in the Marvel Comics Universe! So thanks.

[@monsterguyx6322]

I'm slowly making my way through your videos, and I appreciate your exhaustive research, tight scripts, and engaging narration. But this comment is mainly to praise the beautifully reproduced comic art, and the way you juxtapose frames from different artists, in different books, sometimes separated by decades, often out of chronological order in terms of publication, but presented in a new context. Amazing work. As far as a few random suggestions, I'll say Jack of Hearts, the Micronauts, Machine Man, Captain Universe, Moondragon.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Does Marvel still have The Micronauts? Is Jack Of Hearts still dead?

[@charleshemphill6923]

I love the Watcher he's so rich in stories What If is my favorite comic series

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the info as always 👍. Keep up the great work. Much ❤ as always 😊

[@justinmorales2442]

Love the sources keep them coming i love keeping and eye out

[@KGBookkeeping]

Let’s go! Thank for your service sir!

[@michaeloguntuase8803]

Thanks for these videos. It is a great one.

[@mlp4apc]

Excellent video and deep research. Well presented and interesting. I am looking for more content, so I will be watching.

[@TimothyDark]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@shawndardbarbarbarian5061]

That was a very interesting video I learned a lot of things about the water that I didn't know well done

[@skeletontoes7692]

You have a fantastic voice for narration

[@MerryMarvelite]

@@John-py6ru Not true, John. I may be a little more theatrical than if I were speaking to someone in person but I do indeed narrate these with a voice that comes out of my real, human face and I appreciate everyone who enjoys the videos.

[@skeletontoes7692]

@@MerryMarvelite see I heard you speak face seen and your voice was clearly your own. You may embellish it for dramatic effect, but no doubt your voice.

[@tajklair]

You must of had a-lot of takes while recording. Overall it was very engaging. Definitely worth a rewatch.

[@trexadvent4726]

What would happen if the Watchers did something like watch paint dry or watch grass grow without looking away for one minute? What would happen if we had an action figure of a Watcher and kept it on display?

[@thepatriotbangingxi4718]

"But, I'm the Watcher.. I was WATCHING!"

[@michellegiacalone1079]

"I promise I won't watch." Yeah, that would definitely ruin my honeymoon.

[@omir410]

Great video!!!

[@JEAINUS11]

Mystique please, I've been asking for months great video by the way

[@OUTSIDER40]

Thank you for making this video, it was very thorough. 👍

[@movienaut]

plz do videos about Arnim Zola, Baron Strucker, Blue Streak, Crossbones or Serpent Society. Love your channel.

[@monsignorerasmus.6441]

Very good. Thank you. My MCU is still on pages and not in film form

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Living_Brain, the Elementals, Cyclone, Hydro Man, Molten Man, the Spot, Sandman, Century, Lore and Technovore?

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Or Selene, The Black Queen?

[@davidortiz6284]

No

[@vincentfranklin17]

Uatu is something of a rebel among his people. He tried to hide Earth from Galactus, and helped the Fantastic Four to stop him.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Ironheart, Jane Foster Thor, Eric Masterson_AKA_Thunderstrike, Amadeus_Cho, the Griever, Pepper Potts AKA Rescue and the Agents of Atlas along with Crescent, Morgan_Le_Fey, White Fox and Luna Snow?

[@Yarden.]

Thanks uatu for helping our mightiest heroes 😊

[@shadowqueen1701]

The what if Kitty Pride Agent of SHIELD.

[@quentinfogger5755]

If Uatu_the_Watcher appeared in the Marvel What_If Disney Plus show, do you think we will see Silver Surfer, Galactus and his Heralds in that show?

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do history of Inferno, Victorious, Gambit, Moondragon, Phyla_Vell and Genis-Vell along with the Supreme Intelligence, Mole_Man and Angel along with Exodus and Ex-Nhilo?

[@Michaelengelmann]

Well I’m a fan of both Marvel & DC tho I’ve only read & bought one comic when the Avengers were at the Franklin museum in Philly & bc there’s so much history with each character going back decades I subbed

[@thefurrybastard1964]

I refuse categorically to subscribe! Because I already *have* Subscribed!

[@danielburch3377]

have you done a Magneto video yet? if not i'd love 2 c it :)

[@christophermartin141]

You should do one on Apocalypse

[@jetblackwarhawk6010]

Just subscribe! Maybe a complete of Crossbones?

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is the best thing about the Watchers and what would happen if they were as powerful as the Celestials in Marvel comics?

[@panicdotes]

Galactus: You aint gonna do shit. Uaatu: NIGGA THIS IS MY HOUSE!!!!

[@NPak-cw1ny]

I like it.

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think Uatu_the_Watcher would have been like if he didn't help the Fantastic Four stop Galactus?

[@tomripsin730]

Did Dick Ayers do the artwork on the early 60's Watcher origin story?

[@davidm4566]

They swore to observe and record, but never interfere! In the end there can be only one! Oh, wrong Watchers...

[@jacobsmyth7989]

"They came together" nice

[@t65bx25]

1:08 New Spider-Man reboot script leak

[@Ozgipsy]

Holy crap, I remember reading this!!! 😳

[@robertbarnes4666]

Ok that is one tough cosmic entity not one but 2 separate beings tried to end him and yet he's still going wow

[@Kaden10]

They really should have added in case of reality breaking threats the Watchers may interfere until the threat is resolved.

[@ernestmurden3279]

I would like you to do the orgin of Galactus & his death

[@melgranger6450]

Would love a video on Luna Maximoff.

[@charleshemphill6923]

Great choice you never hear about Luna. Magneto's grandkid

[@NintendoMac10]

Coincidentally, I too am a Watcher... of your videos. I have grown quite fond of them since I began watching. However, I took a great oath of noninterference, so I must refrain from liking and sharing. Regardless, I have decided to make myself known to you by leaving this comment, and I have indeed subscribed for maximum watching efficiency. Please accept my kind regards as you continue your journey. I will continue to quietly watch from a distance.

[@legrev7782]

We are the watcher of the watcher that is watching the heroes

[@davidm4566]

I'm wondering if the Watchers and the Guardians of Oa are the same species from differentiations universes.

[@richardpage5812]

No

[@McbrideStudios]

I remember who killed the watcher. First series where I went to the comic store every week for the new issue.

[@Sumirevins]

Idk why but the Watcher always reminds me of Saitama from one punch man universe

[@quentinfogger5755]

Do the Watchers look similar to DC Green Lantern Guardians_of_Oa? Are they the Marvel version of DC's Guardians_of_Oa?

[@MRbossman1982]

The watchers are lit 🔥

[@dougmoesizlack9807]

Disney made him look different for some odd reason, looking like he spent a Summer at the beach

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do history of Master Pandemonium, Chthon, Mephisto, Dormammu, Clea, Brother_Voodoo, Shuma-Gorath, Nightmare, Baron Mordo, the Ancient One, Agamotto and Pkzkrfmknna along with Firestar and Vance_Astrovik AKA Justice?

[@davidk7654]

I would like to here about is captain marvel losing her powers and getting it back or captain marvel killed the avengers

[@bobobo-bo-bo-bobo3683]

17:21 Pog baby

[@matthewschwartz6607]

5:55-6:05. What comic is this from?

[@MerryMarvelite]

Marvel Point One #1 (2011) and Fantastic Four #544 (2007)

[@mikeval1525]

Have you ever thought of doing the ultimate universe?

[@saggenirnawati6329]

It's like the origin of the origin.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

Can we please have The Origin of The Blue Marvel

[@nerozero8266]

👍

[@freddiesanders5942]

Blue marvel needs to be made ASAP!!!

[@PauloOrtolanCinemaniaco]

We are watching but not interfering with the information, We all took The Watcher's oath.

[@lotsalube]

i always thought Uatu's name was spoken out something like Ought-ta( as in i ought-ta get out of here.). And EEEKK as in EEEKK(a shreek.)

[@DerekWill-qp5ge]

And a war broke out in heaven!

[@changeisreal2450]

Again they are my pets. I'm going to fetch them together with the eternal, celestials, etc. I'm just making another cage and chain for these guys. I already caught my pet Godzilla yesterday. Don't worry folks you're all safe now😂😂

[@infinitylantern2]

Where is Magneto?

[@wade.f.wilson7554]

The story of Wanda Wilson .....I like to se AKA Lady Deadpool .....MerryMarvelite ??????????

[@wade.f.wilson7554]

Big DEADPOOL FAN

[@michaelredding8424]

That watcher was gangsta.

[@countvertigo6527]

Damn the marvel universe was ready to slide for uatu 🤣🤣🤣

[@peterquil282]

Things just ain’t the same for gangstas 👨🏻‍🦲

[@megavide0]

0:30 //lol! ^_^ golden shower for everyone?

[@caesardragin2063]

Can you talk about the blue marvel or hyperion please?

[@Riggie...]

The watcher was born to find a smaller forehead

[@unkwn6741]

I'd like to see a comedy book with him watching people do random shit

[@jasondelong83]

You sound so similar to SsethTzeentach ... its uncanny.

[@mcpics4448]

If you’re not watching the watcher than you best have an excuse Cuz the Watcher is always watching you

[@SpaceRider15]

Technically this means the MCU is cannon to the marvel multiverse

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

uatu.. is just stan lee. born in are reality.. . to show us.what was and what is coming again the gods and aliens of earths past and prehistory

[@trexadvent4726]

Are you going to do history of lesser known characters like Rom_the_Spaceknight, Ultimo, Inferno, Victorious, Flerken, Blacklash, Deathlok, Elematrix, Vertigo, Titanium_Man, Crimson Dynamo, Dreadknight, Hypnotia, Blizzard, Kurt Connors the Lizard, Quasar, Starbrand, Starhawk, Fixer, Whirlwind, Chemistro, Whiplash, the Controller, Madam_Masque, Count_Nefaria, Century, Lore and Technovore?

[@NestIeCrunch]

Ironically Uatu is actually a criminal to his people.

[@Raul_Menendez]

Dude literally take binge watching too seriously...

[@daniellevy4104]

I prefer the Galactic Inquisitor , IGNORE ME! IGNORE ME! best watcher ever.

[@pilotkush80]

these stories are straight out enoch...a missing book in the bible....FACTS!!!

[@wut139]

gi

[@nickcadwell1094]

I still think Stan Lee's character was Uatu.

[@angeloguap6174]

I don't I think he was part of there race thou

[@JamesWilliams-ny3nh]

Some people believe the watcher is a female.

[@ijansk]

So much text 😰 That one of the reasons why manga is better, they're usually not filled with texto. The drawings should speaks for themselves.

[@graebear_4215]

1st

[@caleyyouhavtyuiopiy]

hhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@kannon3979]

Black Marvel was forced to retired because the color of his skin and was called "Doer" behind his back. 🤔 Man, if that ain't racist then I don't know what is. Geeez! What if Uatu the Watcher was born with hair and his name was shorty?

[@curt349]

Blue Marvel * and he called The Watcher who he befriended "doer" because of his vast powers

[@Shang_Tsung_]

That's why sometimes you have to be selfish

[@HughAverageHomoMan]

the only time being bad at your job paid off.

[@davidgalvez5341]

Well, the Watchers are a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites. According to Quantum Theory, the mere act of observing phenomena alters the results.

[@chuckmount5873]

So, after 2000 is when Marvel decided that the Watcher was "Multi-versal". What If comics were always just teh Watcher using his cosmic powers to show us what might happen and to be happy with the way things were because they could be much worse. Everything happens for a reason. If the MCU had kept that, the the crappy What If series could never happen.

[@richardpage5812]

What If is great!😀

[@bardsandsages1278]

Lame how Marvel Legends is trying to make people buy that trash "What If" wave to get the watcher figure... 😑🙃🙃