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Creation & Design

The Brood were created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum, first appearing in the early 1980s as a terrifying alien race that preys on other species.

Early Years

The Brood quickly became known for their brutal methods of reproduction, implanting embryos into other beings, which led to their first major conflict with the X-Men.

Character Development

Over the years, the Brood have evolved from a simple alien menace to a complex race with their own culture and motivations, often serving as a metaphor for themes of invasion and parasitism.

Cultural Reception

The Brood have been well-received as one of the more terrifying alien races in the Marvel Universe, often praised for their unique design and horror elements.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Brood
Species:
Alien
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
The Brood, Various Marvel Heroes
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Telepathy
Equipment:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
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Hair Color:
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Uncanny X-Men #155

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Uncanny X-Men #155
 
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1st team appearance of the Brood, an alien race

1st appearance of the Brood Queen

Incredible Hulk #93

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Incredible Hulk #93
 
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Hulk and a motley crew of aliens survive the gladiator school known as The Maw

1st appearance of Korg officially, a member of the Kronan race of rock humanoids introduced in Journey Into Mystery #83

1st appearance of Elloe, an elite citizen of Sakaar who became a slave

1st appearance of Hiroim the Oldstrong, a Shadow Priest

1st appearance of No-Name of Broodworld

Incredible Hulk #94

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Incredible Hulk #94
 
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1st appearance of Warbound, the gladiator team: Hulk, Miek, Korg, Hiroim, No-Name, Elloe and her bodyguard

Origin of Warbound, individually

Origin of Korg retcons his first appearance as one of the rock creatures that appeared in Journey Into Mystery #83

Avengers #27

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Avengers #27
 
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1st full appearance of Brood Thor

Debut of a new Black Widow costume

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