YMMV / Secret Origins

• Complete Monster: Vol. 2 issue #10's "Revelation": Dr. Alt, in this proposed backstory for The Phantom Stranger, appears to be one of the men safeguarding the "architecture of existence" from cataclysm. In truth, Dr. Alt intends to allow the universe's destruction in a Suicidal Cosmic Temper Tantrum, trying to create a new Big Bang because he doesn't want to go to the grave alone. Dr. Alt tortures one of his fellow scientists, who sacrifices himself to save the universe, transforming into the Phantom Stranger.