Death | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Captain Marvel #26 (June 1973) |
Created by | Mike Friedrich Jim Starlin |
In-story information | |
Species | Abstract entity |
Place of origin | Realm of Death |
Partnerships | Thanos Deadpool Ben Reilly |
Notable aliases | Spectre of Death Mistress Death Grim Reaper Dark Beauty |
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Altered in-story information for adaptations to other media | |
Partnerships | Agatha 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.