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Ereshkigal
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Creation & Design

Ereshkigal was created as a representation of the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of the underworld, drawing from mythology to bring a powerful female figure into the comic book realm.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the Wonder Woman series, Ereshkigal's character was developed to embody themes of death, power, and the afterlife, often clashing with heroes who ventured into her domain.

Character Development

Over the years, Ereshkigal has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with her own motivations and struggles, reflecting the duality of life and death.

Cultural Reception

Ereshkigal has been well-received for her depth and complexity, often praised for breaking stereotypes associated with female villains in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ereshkigal
First Appearance:
Thor #284
Aliases:
Goddess of the Underworld, Queen of the Dead
Species:
Deity
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Underworld, Demon Knights
Abilities:
Necromancy, Immortality, Superhuman Strength
Equipment:
Scepter of the Underworld, Cloak of Shadows
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
Black

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Thor #284
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Thor #284
 
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Key Facts

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

Origin recap of the Celestials and the Marvel Universe

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