Makkari

Creation & Design

Makkari was created by Jack Kirby as part of the Eternals series, which introduced a race of superhumans who were created by the Celestials.

Early Years

Makkari was depicted as a speedster among the Eternals, often exploring his abilities and the responsibilities that come with them.

Character Development

Over the years, Makkari has evolved from a supporting character in the Eternals to a more prominent figure, showcasing his speed and heroism in various storylines.

Cultural Reception

Makkari has received a mixed reception over the years, with some fans appreciating his unique abilities and others feeling he is overshadowed by more prominent characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Makkari
Aliases:
Mercury, The Eternal
Species:
Eternal
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Eternals, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman speed, Flight, Enhanced strength, Longevity
Equipment:
Speed suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Timely ⋅ 1940

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Debut artwork by Jack Kirby at Timely (Marvel) Comics

1st appearance and origin of the Red Raven and the Eternal Brain

1st appearance of Mercury, later becomes Hurricane then retconned to be Makkari from Kirby’s ‘Eternals’

1st appearance of Pluto who is later retconned to become Kro from Kirby's 'Eternals'

1st appearance of Magar the Mystic

This issue is the first appearance of a number of classical mythology characters but later appearances do not connect with these versions therefore they are not considered the mainstream Marvel depictions of the Olympians

1st appearance of Mercury (Hermes), Pluto (Hades), Jupiter (Zeus), Minerva (Athena), Vulcan (Hephaestus), Aeolus, Diana (Artemis), Apollo

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1st appearance and origin of Captain America

1st appearance of James Buchanan Barnes aka Bucky, later becomes the Winter Soldier

1st appearance of the Red Skull, George Maxon, an agent of the true Red Skull

1st appearance of Doctor Reinstein aka Doctor Erskine, the inventor of the Super Soldier serum

1st appearance of Hurricane, later becomes Makkari

1st appearance of Tuk the Cave Boy, first offspring of the Inhumans

Introduction of Project Rebirth, the Super Soldier Program that eventually expanded into Weapon Plus

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Marvel ⋅ 1976

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1st appearance of Makkari

1st appearance of Domo

1st appearance of Thena

1st appearance of Zuras

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1st team appearance of the Monster Hunters: Doctor Druid, Jake Curtiss, Ulysses Bloodstone, Zawadi

Eternals #1

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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Variant cover art by BossLogic

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