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Shi'ar Imperial Guard
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Creation & Design

The Shi'ar Imperial Guard was created as a homage to the Legion of Super-Heroes, featuring a diverse group of characters with unique powers and abilities.

Early Years

The Imperial Guard first appeared in the X-Men series, serving as antagonists to the X-Men during their adventures in space, particularly in the 'Phoenix Saga'.

Character Development

Over the years, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard has evolved from mere antagonists to complex characters with their own motivations and alliances, often working alongside heroes like the X-Men and the Starjammers.

Cultural Reception

The Shi'ar Imperial Guard has been well-received by fans for their unique designs and diverse powers, often drawing comparisons to other superhero teams.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #107
Aliases:
Imperial Guard
Species:
Alien
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Shi'ar Empire, X-Men, Starjammers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation, Telepathy
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Spaceships, Weapons
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Uncanny X-Men #107
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Uncanny X-Men #107
 
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1st full team appearance of the Starjammers: Corsair, Ch'od, Hepzibah, Astra and Raza

Debut of Wolverine's Fang costume

1st team appearance of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard

1st appearance of the M'Krann Crystal

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1st appearance of Gladiator, leader of the Imperial Guard

1st full appearance of D'Ken Neramani, a Shi’ar royal

Uncanny X-Men #137
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #137
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 9

Iconic cover art by John Byrne

Death of Jean Grey

Controversial issue due to Jean Grey taking her own life knowing she could not control The Phoenix Force

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1st appearance of Raksor, a Skrull

1st appearance of Bel-Dann, a Kree who battles Raksor as representatives of their races to end the Kree-Skrull War

New X-Men #124
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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New X-Men #124
 
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1st appearance of members of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard: Blimp, Fader, G-Type, Neosaurus, Plutonia, Schism

Uncanny X-Men #467
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Uncanny X-Men #467
 
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1st team appearance of Shi'ar Death Commandos: Blackcloak, Devo, Hypernova, Krait, Offset, Sega, Shell, Warshot

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