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Creation & Design

Chthon was created by writer Jim Shooter and artist George Pérez, first appearing in Avengers #186. He is one of the Elder Gods in the Marvel Universe, representing dark magic and chaos.

Early Years

Chthon was introduced as a malevolent force in the Marvel Universe, often associated with dark magic and the creation of the Darkhold, a powerful book of spells.

Character Development

Over the years, Chthon has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character representing the darker aspects of magic in the Marvel Universe, often influencing major events and storylines.

Cultural Reception

Chthon has been received as a significant figure in the realm of dark magic within Marvel Comics, often compared to other powerful entities.

Character Details

Real Name:
Chthon
First Appearance:
Marvel Chillers #1
Aliases:
The Dark God, The Elder God
Species:
Elder God
Gender:
Unknown
Affiliations:
The Darkhold, The Elder Gods
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Dark magic, Immortality
Equipment:
The Darkhold
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
unknown
Hair Color:
unknown

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Marvel Chillers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Chillers #1
 
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1st appearance of The Other, a manifestation of Chthon, an Elder God and writer of the Darkhold

1st appearance of Modred the Mystic

Avengers, The #185
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #185
 
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Origin of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

First meeting of Modred- possessed by Chthon, and Wanda, where she encounters the Darkhold

Avengers, The #186
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #186
 
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Chthon appears as a cloud entity and possesses the Scarlet Witch

1st appearance of Magda, the wife of Magneto and mother to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Origin of Scarlet Witch and Pietro, told by Bova

Hinted that Magneto is the father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Avengers, The #187
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #187
 
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Origin of the Darkhold

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

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22
 
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1st appearance of Speedball

First artwork on Spider-Man by Mark Bagley

Origin of Chthon in a back-up story, how his essence was locked away in Wundagore Mountain - story continues in X-Men Annual #12 (1988)

Silver Surfer Annual #2
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Silver Surfer Annual #2
 
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Origin of the Serpent Crown

Origin of Chthon

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #17
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #17
 
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1st cover appearance of Rintrah

Origin of zombies in the Marvel mainstream universe, created in part by Chthon

Darkhold: Alpha #1
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Darkhold: Alpha #1
 
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Variant design cover art by Cian Tormey

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