Death (Marvel Comics)

Death
Artwork from Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #7
(September 2017).
Art by Will Sliney.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain Marvel #26
(June 1973)
Created byMike Friedrich
Jim Starlin
In-story information
SpeciesAbstract entity
Place of originRealm of Death
PartnershipsThanos
Deadpool
Ben Reilly
Notable aliasesSpectre of Death
Mistress Death
Grim Reaper
Dark Beauty
Abilities
Altered in-story information for adaptations to other media
PartnershipsAgatha Harkness

Death is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in Captain Marvel #26 (June 1973).[1] Death is based on the personification of death.[2] She is a nigh-omnipotent cosmic entity and a fundamental constant of mortal existence, depicted as the "sister" and antithetical force to Eternity.[3]

Death typically appears as a skeletal figure cloaked in a black hood, occasionally taking the form of a woman with black hair, who pursues close (sometimes-romantic/sexual) relationships with Deadpool, Thanos, and Ben Reilly. The character is known under the codename of Mistress Death.[4] She has also colloquially been referred to as Lady Death.[5]

Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. The character made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) miniseries Agatha All Along (2024), portrayed by Aubrey Plaza; this iteration of the character is depicted as being in love with Agatha Harkness.

  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ Davison, Josh (2022-01-20). "8 Marvel Characters Hela Has Never Beaten In A Fight". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. ^ Marston, George (2024-10-25). "Aubrey Plaza's Agatha All Along mystery character is a cosmic Marvel entity with comic book connections to Thanos and Deadpool". Newsarama. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Carlos Rosario (2017-06-06). "15 Marvel Characters Who Could Defeat Thanos In Seconds". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  5. ^ Hohenberger, Kevin (2023-03-20). "10 Marvel Characters the MCU Will Never Use (& Why)". Collider. Retrieved 2023-03-26.

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