The consumption of planets is what maintains Galactus' life and power. He usually employs the Elemental Converter, which converts matter into energy more efficiently, even though he is capable of feeding without it. Alternatively, Galactus can absorb energy directly from cosmic beingsFantastic Four #414 (July 1996). Marvel Comics.Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1 (August 2017). Marvel Comics. and even mystical entities — though with unpredictable results. Processing this cosmic energy allows Galactus to utilize a force known as the Power Cosmic to perform great feats, which have included universal cosmic awareness,Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #9 (January 1985). Marvel Comics. telepathy,Fantastic Four #242 (May 1982). Marvel Comics. telekinesis,Fantastic Four #49 (April 1966). Marvel Comics. energy projection;Fantastic Four #50 (May 1966) size alteration;Rom #27 (December 1979). Marvel Comics. transmutation of matter; teleportation of objects across space, the creation of force fields and interdimensional portals;the creation of life,Cosmic Powers Unlimited #2 (August 1995). Marvel Comics. the resurrection of the dead,Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #76 (January 1993). Marvel Comics. manipulating souls,Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #49 (May 1991). Marvel Comics. memories and emotions,Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #130 (August 1997). Marvel Comics. and mass-scale events such as recreating dead worlds in every detail (including illusions of their entire populations) and destroying multiple solar systems simultaneously.Annihilation #6 (March 2007). Marvel Comics.
