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Mephisto

Mephisto

Creation & Design

Mephisto was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, inspired by the traditional depiction of the devil in literature and folklore.

Early Years

Mephisto first appeared as an antagonist to the Silver Surfer, showcasing his manipulative nature and desire to claim souls.

Character Development

Over the years, Mephisto has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with intricate motivations, often blurring the lines between villainy and neutrality.

Cultural Reception

Mephisto has been well-received as one of Marvel's most iconic villains, often praised for his depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:

Mephistopheles

Aliases:

Lord of Lies, The Devil, Satan

Species:

Demon

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

The Cabal, The Dark Council

Abilities:

Reality manipulation, Soul manipulation, Immortality, Superhuman strength

Equipment:

Hellfire, Magical artifacts

Weight:

200lbs

Height:

6' 0"

Eye Color:

red

Hair Color:

black

Non-Key Issues

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1st appearance of Mephisto

[October 2022 - Deadline is speculating Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mephisto in a Marvel project / March 2023 - it is rumored that a Mephisto special is filming at the same time as the Agatha TV series / September 2024 - Mephisto mentioned in Agatha episode 3]

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1st appearance of Mephisto

[October 2022 - Deadline is speculating Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mephisto in a Marvel project / March 2023 - it is rumored that a Mephisto special is filming at the same time as the Agatha TV series / September 2024 - Mephisto mentioned in Agatha episode 3]

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First battle of Silver Surfer vs Thor

2nd appearance of Mephisto

Iconic cover art by John Buscema

First interior art by Sal Buscema, inks

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First battle of Silver Surfer vs Thor

2nd appearance of Mephisto

Iconic cover art by John Buscema

First interior art by Sal Buscema, inks

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3rd appearance of Mephisto

1st appearance of the Ghost, the spirit of a dead ship captain

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3rd appearance of Mephisto

1st appearance of the Ghost, the spirit of a dead ship captain

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4th appearance of Mephisto

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4th appearance of Mephisto

Silver Surfer #16

Marvel ⋅ 1970

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$150

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Cover art featuring Silver Surfer vs Mephisto

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Cover art featuring Silver Surfer vs Mephisto

Fantasy Masterpieces #3

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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Reprint of Silver Surfer #3 (1968)

Reprint of Mephisto's first appearance

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Reprint of Silver Surfer #3 (1968)

Reprint of Mephisto's first appearance

Fantastic Four #277

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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Battle of Franklin Richards versus Mephisto that resulted in Mephisto's defeat

In Avengers West Coast #52, it is revealed that Mephisto's defeat at the hands of Franklin caused his soul to fracture into six fragments, two of which were unknowingly harnessed by the Scarlet Witch and used to later create her twin sons

Key Facts

Battle of Franklin Richards versus Mephisto that resulted in Mephisto's defeat

In Avengers West Coast #52, it is revealed that Mephisto's defeat at the hands of Franklin caused his soul to fracture into six fragments, two of which were unknowingly harnessed by the Scarlet Witch and used to later create her twin sons

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #6

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #6

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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1st appearance of Mephista, daughter of Mephisto, later renamed Jezebel

1st appearance of Sara Krolwer, the mother of Baron Mordo

Origin of Baron Mordo

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1st appearance of Mephista, daughter of Mephisto, later renamed Jezebel

1st appearance of Sara Krolwer, the mother of Baron Mordo

Origin of Baron Mordo

Daredevil #270

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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1st appearance of Blackheart, son of Mephisto

[September 2024 - with Mephisto’s name now dropped in Agatha episode 3, the possibility of Rio Vidal (Audrey Plaza) being Blackheart is more plausible although Mephisto also had a daughter in comics named Mephista but Vidal’s character has been associated with symbolism of a black heart]

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1st appearance of Blackheart, son of Mephisto

[September 2024 - with Mephisto’s name now dropped in Agatha episode 3, the possibility of Rio Vidal (Audrey Plaza) being Blackheart is more plausible although Mephisto also had a daughter in comics named Mephista but Vidal’s character has been associated with symbolism of a black heart]

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1st appearance of Malevolence, daughter of Mephisto

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1st appearance of Malevolence, daughter of Mephisto

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1st appearance of Haazareth Three

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1st appearance of Haazareth Three

Sensational Spider-Man #41

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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One More Day part three, continues in Amazing Spider-Man #545

Reprint of Silver Surfer #3, first appearance of Mephisto

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One More Day part three, continues in Amazing Spider-Man #545

Reprint of Silver Surfer #3, first appearance of Mephisto

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1st appearance of Red Hulk bonded with Ghost Rider and Venom

Death and resurrection of Venom (Thompson), Red Hulk (Ross), X-23 and Ghost Rider (Alejandra) after making a vow to Mephisto

Connecting cover art by Stefano Caselli issues #13.1-#13.4

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1st appearance of Red Hulk bonded with Ghost Rider and Venom

Death and resurrection of Venom (Thompson), Red Hulk (Ross), X-23 and Ghost Rider (Alejandra) after making a vow to Mephisto

Connecting cover art by Stefano Caselli issues #13.1-#13.4

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1st cameo appearance of Greylight, Mephisto's son

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1st cameo appearance of Greylight, Mephisto's son

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1st full appearance of Greylight, Mephisto's son

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1st full appearance of Greylight, Mephisto's son

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Silver Surfer #3	Marvel	$175	$475	$1.4k
Silver Surfer #4	Marvel	$190	$580	$1.7k
Silver Surfer #8	Marvel	$18	$60	$180
Silver Surfer #9	Marvel	$3	$9	$35
Silver Surfer #16	Marvel	$15	$50	$150
Fantasy Masterpieces #3	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
Fantastic Four #277	Marvel	$1	$2	$5
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #6	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Daredevil #270	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Guardians of the Galaxy #7	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Fantastic Four #69	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Sensational Spider-Man #41	Marvel	$1	$2	$9
Venom #13.4	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Star-Lord #6	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Star-Lord Annual #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$3

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Silver Surfer #3

Marvel ⋅ 1968

Silver Surfer #3

Marvel ⋅ 1968

Key Facts

1st appearance of Mephisto

[October 2022 - Deadline is speculating Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mephisto in a Marvel project / March 2023 - it is rumored that a Mephisto special is filming at the same time as the Agatha TV series / September 2024 - Mephisto mentioned in Agatha episode 3]

Key Facts

1st appearance of Mephisto

[October 2022 - Deadline is speculating Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mephisto in a Marvel project / March 2023 - it is rumored that a Mephisto special is filming at the same time as the Agatha TV series / September 2024 - Mephisto mentioned in Agatha episode 3]

Silver Surfer #4

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Silver Surfer #4

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Key Facts

First battle of Silver Surfer vs Thor

2nd appearance of Mephisto

Iconic cover art by John Buscema

First interior art by Sal Buscema, inks

Key Facts

First battle of Silver Surfer vs Thor

2nd appearance of Mephisto

Iconic cover art by John Buscema

First interior art by Sal Buscema, inks

Silver Surfer #8

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Silver Surfer #8

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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3rd appearance of Mephisto

1st appearance of the Ghost, the spirit of a dead ship captain

Key Facts

3rd appearance of Mephisto

1st appearance of the Ghost, the spirit of a dead ship captain

Silver Surfer #9

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Silver Surfer #9

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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4th appearance of Mephisto

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4th appearance of Mephisto

Silver Surfer #16

Marvel ⋅ 1970

Silver Surfer #16

Marvel ⋅ 1970

Key Facts

Cover art featuring Silver Surfer vs Mephisto

Key Facts

Cover art featuring Silver Surfer vs Mephisto

Fantasy Masterpieces #3

Marvel ⋅ 1980

Fantasy Masterpieces #3

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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Reprint of Silver Surfer #3 (1968)

Reprint of Mephisto's first appearance

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Reprint of Silver Surfer #3 (1968)

Reprint of Mephisto's first appearance

Fantastic Four #277

Marvel ⋅ 1985

Fantastic Four #277

Marvel ⋅ 1985

Key Facts

Battle of Franklin Richards versus Mephisto that resulted in Mephisto's defeat

In Avengers West Coast #52, it is revealed that Mephisto's defeat at the hands of Franklin caused his soul to fracture into six fragments, two of which were unknowingly harnessed by the Scarlet Witch and used to later create her twin sons

Key Facts

Battle of Franklin Richards versus Mephisto that resulted in Mephisto's defeat

In Avengers West Coast #52, it is revealed that Mephisto's defeat at the hands of Franklin caused his soul to fracture into six fragments, two of which were unknowingly harnessed by the Scarlet Witch and used to later create her twin sons

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #6

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #6

Marvel ⋅ 1989