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Celestials

Celestials
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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
Marvel Aug 1976

Eternals #2

Eternals #2
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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]
Marvel Jan 1977

Eternals #7

Eternals #7
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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
Marvel Mar 1977

Eternals #9

Eternals #9
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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
Marvel Mar 1994

Guardians of the Galaxy #46

Guardians of the Galaxy #46
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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
Marvel May 2017 Vol 2

Ultimates 2 #5

Ultimates 2 #5
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1st full appearance of the First Firmament, the physical embodiment of the First Universe and creator of the Celestials
Marvel Nov 2017

Marvel Legacy #1

Marvel Legacy #1
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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
Marvel Jul 2018 Vol 8

Avengers #5

Avengers #5
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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

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