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Apollo (Marvel)
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Creation & Design

Apollo was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Tom Raney for the comic series Stormwatch, which was part of the Wildstorm universe before being acquired by DC Comics.

Early Years

Apollo was introduced as a member of Stormwatch, a team of superheroes tasked with protecting the world from various threats. His character was designed to be a modern take on the superhero archetype, embodying the powers of the sun.

Character Development

Over the years, Apollo has evolved from a traditional superhero to a more complex character, grappling with his powers and the responsibilities that come with them. His relationships with other characters, particularly Midnighter, have added depth to his story.

Cultural Reception

Apollo has been well-received for his representation of LGBTQ+ characters in comics, particularly as a gay superhero in a prominent role.

Character Details

Real Name:
Henry Peter Gyrich
First Appearance:
Red Raven Comics #1
Aliases:
The God of the Sun, The Sun God
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Stormwatch, The Authority
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Solar energy manipulation
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Red Raven Comics #1
Timely ⋅ 1940
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Red Raven Comics #1
 
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Debut artwork by Jack Kirby at Timely (Marvel) Comics

1st appearance and origin of the Red Raven and the Eternal Brain

1st appearance of Mercury, later becomes Hurricane then retconned to be Makkari from Kirby’s ‘Eternals’

1st appearance of Pluto who is later retconned to become Kro from Kirby's 'Eternals'

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1st appearance of Magar the Mystic

This issue is the first appearance of a number of classical mythology characters but later appearances do not connect with these versions therefore they are not considered the mainstream Marvel depictions of the Olympians

1st appearance of Mercury (Hermes), Pluto (Hades), Jupiter (Zeus), Minerva (Athena), Vulcan (Hephaestus), Aeolus, Diana (Artemis), Apollo

Avengers, The #50
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Avengers, The #50
 
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1st cameo appearance of Apollo in mainstream Marvel continuity

Thor Annual #10
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Thor Annual #10
 
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1st appearance of Demogorge the God-Eater

1st full appearance of Apollo, god of light

Origin of Gaea, Chthon, Set and other Elder Gods

Includes the first map of Asgard

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