Moses Magnum was created by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru, and first appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man #4 (April 1975) . He was born in Ethiopia, but joined the Italian invaders during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, betraying his own people. He became fascinated with weapons and eventually rose to become the world’s foremost independent weapons manufacturer . He founded the Deterrence Research Corporation (DRC), which developed and sold various weapons of mass destruction, such as biochemical gas, seismic cannons, and cyborg technology .

Moses Magnum has clashed with many heroes over the years, such as Spider-Man, the Punisher, Power Man (Luke Cage), Iron Fist, the X-Men, Sunfire, Deathlok, the Black Panther, and the Avengers . He has also been involved in several major events and conflicts, such as:

– The Magnum Force: Moses Magnum established a mining operation on Katsyu Shima island to tap into Earth’s core’s potential energy. He kidnapped geophysicist Amanda Sheridan to help him with his plan, but was opposed by Power Man, who was hired to protect her. Magnum’s drilling triggered a massive earthquake that destroyed his base and seemingly killed him .
– The Apocalypse Factor: Moses Magnum was saved from death by the mutant conqueror Apocalypse, who gave him seismic powers in exchange for his servitude. He also received additional technology from They Who Wield Power, a mysterious group of benefactors. He then threatened to sink Japan if he was not proclaimed its ruler, but was stopped by the X-Men and Sunfire. Banshee sacrificed his sonic powers to counter Magnum’s seismic energy, causing another explosion that buried Magnum under rubble .
– The Deathlok Project: Moses Magnum purchased the classified Deathlok cyborg technology from Cybertek, a subsidiary of Roxxon Oil. He intended to use it to create an army of cyborg soldiers, but was thwarted by Deathlok (Michael Collins), who had escaped from Cybertek’s control. Magnum also faced competition from rival weapons manufacturers such as A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) and Hydra .
– The Canaan Crusade: Moses Magnum conquered the African nation of Canaan and sought to restructure it into a homeland for African-Americans. He also tried to invade neighboring Wakanda, the home of the Black Panther, to ensure Canaan’s economic independence. However, he was defeated by the Black Panther and Deathlok, who exposed his atrocities to the world .
– The Evangeline Incident: Moses Magnum was punished by Apocalypse for his failures by stripping him of control over his power, resulting in him triggering an earthquake whenever he touched solid ground. He made base on a massive floating resort called Evangeline and stole an experimental seismic cannon to help stabilize his powers. He planned to destroy the U.S. Eastern seaboard with his weapon, but was confronted by the Avengers and two new heroes, Triathlon and Silverclaw. His control over his powers was seemingly enhanced by the cannon, but he was ultimately defeated by Triathlon’s energy manipulation .

Moses Magnum is a formidable foe who can generate powerful seismic waves with his body or his weapons. He can cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves, or fissures in the ground. He can also use his power to enhance his strength or create shockwaves that can shatter objects or knock back opponents. He is also a brilliant inventor and businessman who has access to advanced technology and resources. He is ruthless, ambitious, and charismatic, but also arrogant, megalomaniacal, and vengeful .

Moses Magnum has not appeared in any live-action media yet, but he has made some appearances in animated shows and video games. He appeared in Iron Man: Armored Adventures as an arms dealer who supplied weapons to various villains such as Madame Masque and Whiplash. He also appeared in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 as one of the bosses that the heroes had to fight in Wakanda. He was voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson in both media