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Creation & Design

Set was created by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Frank Brunner, first appearing in the late 1980s as a powerful ancient deity in the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Set was introduced as a dark god with a long history of conflict with various heroes, particularly Doctor Strange, and has been depicted as a manipulative and malevolent force.

Character Development

Over the years, Set has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with intricate ties to the Marvel Universe's pantheon of gods, often serving as a catalyst for major events and conflicts.

Cultural Reception

Set has been received as a formidable villain within the Marvel Universe, often praised for his depth and the complexity of his motivations.

Character Details

Real Name:
Set
First Appearance:
Conan the Barbarian #7
Aliases:
The Serpent God, The God of Darkness
Species:
Deity
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Serpent Society, Various Dark Entities
Abilities:
Reality Manipulation, Immortality, Dark Magic
Equipment:
Staff of Set
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Red
Hair Color:
Black

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Conan the Barbarian #7
Marvel ⋅ 1971
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Conan the Barbarian #7
 
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1st cameo appearance of Thoth-Amon, a powerful sorcerer and the main antagonist of Conan

First mention of Set, the serpent god, in the Conan mythos

Marvel Feature #6
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Feature #6
 
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1st cameo appearance of Ibis, an Egyptian god later referred to as Thoth in Thor: Blood Oath #6 (2006)

1st cameo appearance of Set, an Elder God who is typically in the form of a snake

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

Defenders #138
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Defenders #138
 
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1st appearance of the Dragon of the Moon, the offspring of Set

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