Selene Gallio

Creation & Design

Selene was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, first appearing in the X-Men series as a member of the Hellfire Club. Her character was designed to embody the archetype of a powerful and manipulative villainess.

Early Years

Selene's early years were marked by her rise within the Hellfire Club, where she became known as the Black Queen. Her manipulative nature and powers made her a formidable opponent for the X-Men.

Character Development

Over the years, Selene has evolved from a mere villain to a complex character with her own motivations and goals. Her immortality and manipulative nature have made her a recurring figure in various storylines, often challenging the X-Men and other heroes.

Cultural Reception

Selene has been received as a compelling villain in the X-Men universe, often praised for her depth and complexity. Critics have noted her as a strong female character in a genre that often lacks nuanced portrayals of women.

Character Details

Real Name:
Selene Gallio
Aliases:
Black Queen, Selene
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Hellfire Club, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Immortality, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Energy Manipulation
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel ⋅ 1983

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1st appearance of Selene Gallio, suspected to be one of the first known mutants and reported to be over 17,000 years old

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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2nd appearance of Selene, as her true self

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009

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Variant second printing cover art by Clayton Crain featuring Selene

1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain featuring Selene Gallio

Cover art inspired by the film 'Underworld'

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Cover art by Alex Ross featuring Selene

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