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Creation & Design

The Deviants were created by Jack Kirby as part of his Eternals series, representing a race of beings that evolved from humanity but took on monstrous forms due to their genetic mutations.

Early Years

The Deviants were introduced as the antagonists to the Eternals, showcasing their complex relationship with both the Eternals and humanity.

Character Development

Over the years, the Deviants have evolved from mere antagonists to complex characters with their own motivations and struggles, reflecting themes of identity and acceptance.

Cultural Reception

The Deviants have received mixed reviews, often overshadowed by the Eternals but recognized for their unique contributions to the Marvel mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
Deviants
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Varies
Affiliations:
The Eternals, The Celestials
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Shape-shifting
Weight:
Varies
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Varies
Hair Color:
Varies

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Eternals #1

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Eternals #1
 
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1st partial team appearance and origin of The Eternals and The Deviants

1st appearance of Ikaris

1st appearance of Kro and Brother Tode, Deviants and enemies of The Eternals

1st appearance of Margo Damian

Eternals #8

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Eternals #8
 
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1st appearance of Ransak, the son of Maelstrom and a Deviant raised by the Eternals

1st appearance of Krakas, a Deviant

Eternals Annual #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Eternals Annual #1
 
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1st appearance of Tutinax, an ancient deviant displaced in time and capable of massive destruction

Eternals #18

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Eternals #18
 
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1st appearance of Ziran the Tester

1st appearance of Tiamut the Communicator, the Dreaming Celestial, worshiped by the Deviants

Thor #284

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Thor #284
 
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1st appearance of Ereshkigal, in true form as a Deviant

Origin recap of the Celestials and the Marvel Universe

Thor #286

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Thor #286
 
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1st appearance of Metabo, a Super-Mutate developed by Kro

1st cameo appearance of Dragona, a Deviant and member of the Delta Network (Force)

Thor #290

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Thor #290
 
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1st appearance of El Toro Rojo, a Deviant disguised as a pro-wrestler

1st appearance of Vampiro, an Eternal disguised as a pro-wrestler

What If…? #23

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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What If…? #23
 
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Origin of the Eternals, Deviants and Mutants begins when the First Host of Celestials visit Earth

Despite this story appearing in a What If…? comic, it is official Marvel canon

1st appearance of Spider-Ma'am

Marvel Two-In-One #71

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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Marvel Two-In-One #71
 
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1st appearance of Maelstrom, an Inhuman/Deviant hybrid

1st appearance of Gronk

1st appearance of Phobius

1st appearance of Helio

1st cameo appearance of Deathurge

Marvel Team-Up Annual #5

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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1st appearance of Atra, an alchemist who created the powerful black magic relic, The Serpent Crown

1st appearance of Phraug, emperor of the Deviant Empire, Lemuria

Eternals #1

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal

1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant

Eternals #2

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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1st appearance of Ghaur, a Deviant priest-lord

1st appearance of Ahqlau, a female Deviant

1st appearance and death of Ranar, the son of Brother Tode

New Mutants Annual #5

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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New Mutants Annual #5
 
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1st team appearance of Surf: Sharkskin, Eel and Undertow

1st appearance of Coal, Spike and String, Deviant henchmen

Eternals Herod Factor #1

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Eternals Herod Factor #1
 
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1st appearance of Brother Visara, a Deviant ruler of Lemuria overthrown by Brother Tode

1st appearance of Dark Angel and Tzabaoth, the twin children of Deviant leader Kro and Thena

Avengers, The #370

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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Avengers, The #370
 
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1st team appearance of Delta Force, a Deviant taskforce led by Kro: Dragona, Enigmo, Karkas, Ransak, Tzabaoth, Toro Rojo

Avengers, The #371

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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1st cameo appearance of Lord Tantalus

1st cameo appearance of Lord Khult

Thunderstrike #6

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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1st appearance of Blackwulf, the son of Lord Tantalus and also a Deviant

Thunderstrike #7

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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1st full appearance of Lord Tantalus, a Deviant

X-Force #83

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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X-Force #83
 
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1st appearance of Argos the Hunter, a Deviant who wields a cosmic lance

Eternals #1

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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Origin of The Eternals, written by Neal Gaiman

1st appearance of Gelt and Morjak, Deviants who kidnapped Ikaris

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