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Creation & Design

Ares was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the Greek god of war.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain, Ares often clashed with heroes like Thor and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Ares has evolved from a villain to a more complex character, often portrayed with a sense of honor and duty despite his violent nature.

Cultural Reception

Ares has been well-received by fans and critics, often praised for his depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ares
First Appearance:
Thor #129
Aliases:
God of War, Mars
Species:
God
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thunderbolts, Secret Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Combat skill, Weapon mastery
Equipment:
Golden armor, Sword, Shield
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Thor #129
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #129
 
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1st appearance of Ares, Greek god of war, in Marvel continuity

1st appearance of Hermes (Mercury), messenger god

1st appearance of Hera, the wife of Zeus

1st appearance of Dionysius, god of wine

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1st cameo appearance of Artemis (Diana), goddess of hunters

1st cameo appearance of Hephaestus (Vulcan), weapons-maker of the gods

1st appearance of Harokin, a deceased Asgardian adversary to Thor

1st appearance of Tana Nile, a Rigellian colonizer in disguise

Avengers, The #38
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Avengers, The #38
 
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First meeting of Hercules and the Avengers

First battle of Hercules and Ares

Ares #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Ares #1
 
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First solo title series featuring Ares

1st appearance of Phobos, son of Ares

Ares #2
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Ares #2
 
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1st appearance of Amatsu-Mikaboshi, the Chaos King

1st appearance of Alexander Aaron, son of Ares

Mighty Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Mighty Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp

New Avengers #49
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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New Avengers #49
 
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Partial appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn (Iron Patriot), Noh-Varr (Captain Marvel), Daken (Wolverine), Moonstone (Ms. Marvel), Ares, Sentry and Bullseye (Hawkeye)

Dark Avengers appear briefly on television

Six-page preview of Black Panther #1 (2009) with J. Scott Campbell cover of Shuri in the Black Panther costume - preview art also appeared in Preview Catalog #64 and Young Guns Sketchbook '09

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

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