Celestials
Creation & Design
The Celestials were created by Jack Kirby as part of his Eternals series, representing god-like beings that influence the evolution of life on Earth.Early Years
The Celestials first appeared in the 1976 comic 'The Eternals' and have since been integral to the Marvel Universe's cosmic mythology.Character Development
Over the years, the Celestials have evolved from mere background figures to central players in the Marvel Universe, influencing major events and character arcs.Cultural Reception
The Celestials have been well-received, often praised for their grand scale and the philosophical questions they raise about creation and existence.Character Details
Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Eternals, Gods, Cosmic Beings
Species:
Cosmic Entities
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Eternals, Deviants, Galactus
Abilities:
Cosmic Manipulation, Reality Warping, Immortality
Equipment:
Cosmic Energy, Celestial Technology
Weight:
N/A
Height:
83' 4"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A
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Eternals #2
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ajak, a member of the sub-group known as the Polar Eternals
1st appearance of Arishem the Judge, a Celestial
The Celestials sink the Kingdom of Lemuria and as a result, Atlantis is also sunk
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Celestials: End of Time]
1st appearance of Ajak, a member of the sub-group known as the Polar Eternals
1st appearance of Arishem the Judge, a Celestial
The Celestials sink the Kingdom of Lemuria and as a result, Atlantis is also sunk
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Celestials: End of Time]
Eternals #7
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tefral the Surveyor
1st appearance of Jemiah the Analyzer
1st cameo appearance of Eson the Searcher
1st cameo appearance of Nezarr the Calculator
First mention of the One Above All, the leader of the Celestials
1st appearance of Tefral the Surveyor
1st appearance of Jemiah the Analyzer
1st cameo appearance of Eson the Searcher
1st cameo appearance of Nezarr the Calculator
First mention of the One Above All, the leader of the Celestials
Eternals #9
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sprite, a trickster with a childlike appearance
1st full appearance of Eson the Searcher, a Celestial
1st full appearance of Nezarr the Calculator, a Celestial
1st appearance of Hargen the Measurer, a Celestial
1st appearance of Oneg the Prober, a Celestial
1st appearance of Sprite, a trickster with a childlike appearance
1st full appearance of Eson the Searcher, a Celestial
1st full appearance of Nezarr the Calculator, a Celestial
1st appearance of Hargen the Measurer, a Celestial
1st appearance of Oneg the Prober, a Celestial
Eternals #18
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ziran the Tester
1st appearance of Tiamut the Communicator, the Dreaming Celestial, worshiped by the Deviants
1st appearance of Ziran the Tester
1st appearance of Tiamut the Communicator, the Dreaming Celestial, worshiped by the Deviants
Thor #387
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Exitar the Executioner
Thor #388
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Exitar the Executioner, the strongest of all Celestials and largest, standing 3.8 miles high
1st full appearance of Exitar the Executioner, the strongest of all Celestials and largest, standing 3.8 miles high
Thor #417
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Red Celestial, tasked with helping to birth the Blue Celestial
1st appearance of the Red Celestial, tasked with helping to birth the Blue Celestial
Thor #424
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Blue Celestial, first Celestial with a documented birth
1st appearance of the Blue Celestial, first Celestial with a documented birth
Guardians of the Galaxy #46
Marvel
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1994
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Vol. 1
Debut of new Vance Astro suit that resembles a symbiote, given to him by the Beyonder
Vance Astro receives the suit in Guardians of the Galaxy #38 but it isn't activated in full until this issue
1st appearance of Scathan the Approver, a Celestial from Earth-691
Debut of new Vance Astro suit that resembles a symbiote, given to him by the Beyonder
Vance Astro receives the suit in Guardians of the Galaxy #38 but it isn't activated in full until this issue
1st appearance of Scathan the Approver, a Celestial from Earth-691
Heroes Reborn: The Return #1
Marvel
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1997
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ashema the Listener, a female Celestial
Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur #1
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Devron the Experimenter and Gamiel the Manipulator, young Celestials tasked with watching over Earth
1st appearance of Devron the Experimenter and Gamiel the Manipulator, young Celestials tasked with watching over Earth
Marvel Comics Presents #9
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
1st appearance of Ea the Wise, a celestial
S.H.I.E.L.D. #4
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of the Star Child, an infant Celestial pulled from the sun by Leonardo DaVinci
1st appearance of the Star Child, an infant Celestial pulled from the sun by Leonardo DaVinci
Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex - Alpha #1
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Godhead, a Celestial who created the Black Vortex
X-Men '92 #9
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
1st appearance of Xodus the Forgotten, formerly the Harvester
Ultimates 2 #5
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 2
1st full appearance of the First Firmament, the physical embodiment of the First Universe and creator of the Celestials
1st full appearance of the First Firmament, the physical embodiment of the First Universe and creator of the Celestials
Ultimates 2 #6
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 2
Origin of The First Firmament, the embodiment of the of the First Universe
Origin of the Celestials
Origin of The First Firmament, the embodiment of the of the First Universe
Origin of the Celestials
Marvel Legacy #1
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Avengers 1,000,000 BC: Agamotto, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Lady Phoenix, Starbrand, Odin and Ghost Rider
1st appearance of Zgreb the Aspirant aka The Fallen, a Celestial who befell the same fate as the Progenitor
Introduction of Planet Bast and the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda
1st appearance of the Avengers 1,000,000 BC: Agamotto, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Lady Phoenix, Starbrand, Odin and Ghost Rider
1st appearance of Zgreb the Aspirant aka The Fallen, a Celestial who befell the same fate as the Progenitor
Introduction of Planet Bast and the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda
Avengers #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 8
Non-Key
1st cameo team appearance of the Dark Celestials: Valknar the Exhumer, Obliteron, Callus the Void
1st cameo team appearance of the Dark Celestials: Valknar the Exhumer, Obliteron, Callus the Void
Avengers #2
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 8
1st full appearance of Callus the Void
Deadpool #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 7
1st cameo appearance of Good Night, in shadows
1st appearance of Groffon the Regurger, a planet-destroying Celestial
1st cameo appearance of Good Night, in shadows
1st appearance of Groffon the Regurger, a planet-destroying Celestial
Avengers #5
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 8
Origin of super-powered beings on Earth, the Celestial known as the Progenitor fell to Earth, diseased and ready to die
1st full appearance and death of the Progenitor, a diseased Celestial
Origin of super-powered beings on Earth, the Celestial known as the Progenitor fell to Earth, diseased and ready to die
1st full appearance and death of the Progenitor, a diseased Celestial
Domino: Hotshots #4
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of Geum the Executioner
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