He was created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Don Heck, and first appeared in The X-Men #54 (March 1969).

[10] Later, using the Cheops Crystal, he becomes the Monolith again and battles Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Cyclops, Storm, and Nightcrawler.

[13][14] During this time, it is revealed that Mister Sinister gave Abdol his powers by splicing his genes with Havok's.

[volume & issue needed] During the Monolith's time in space, the civilian Akasha acquires his staff and becomes the second Living Pharaoh.

[17][18] Ahmet Abdol possesses the mutant ability to absorb cosmic energy, transforming him into the Living Monolith.