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Creation & Design

Gaea was created by Jack Kirby as part of his Eternals series, representing the Earth and its life force.

Early Years

Gaea was introduced as a primordial entity, embodying the Earth and its natural forces, often interacting with the Eternals and other cosmic beings.

Character Development

Over the years, Gaea has evolved from a background figure to a more prominent character in the Marvel Universe, often depicted as a nurturing force and protector of Earth.

Cultural Reception

Gaea has been well-received as a representation of nature and the Earth in comic book lore, resonating with themes of environmentalism.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gaea
First Appearance:
Doctor Strange #6
Aliases:
Mother Earth, Gaia
Species:
Eternal
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Eternals, The Celestials
Abilities:
Earth manipulation, Life creation, Immortality
Weight:
Varies
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
Brown

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Doctor Strange #6
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Doctor Strange #6
 
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1st appearance of Gaea, an Elder God and possibly the mother of Thor though the Phoenix Force lays claim to his parentage as well

Thor #300
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Thor #300
 
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Origin of Odin

Origin of Thor, revealed that Gaea is the mother of Thor

1st appearance of Yu Huang, the Jade Emperor

1st team appearance of the Council of God-Heads: Ammon Ra, Anu, Baiame, Buddha, Buluku, Itzamna, Izanagi, Manitou, Nuada, Okonorote, Ukko, Ulgen, Tezcatlipoca, Tomazooma, Vishnu, Viracocha, Zeus

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1st cameo appearance of Kiana aka Moonstalker

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

Fear Itself #7.2
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Fear Itself #7.2
 
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1st team appearance of All-Mother, a triumvirate of goddesses: Gaea, Fryja and Idunn

Ulik becomes Tanarus, believed for a short time to be a reborn Thor

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