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Creation & Design

Yondu was created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Gene Colan, originally appearing as a member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy in the 1960s.

Early Years

Initially depicted as a heroic character, Yondu was a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, fighting against various cosmic threats.

Character Development

Over the years, Yondu has evolved from a villainous character to a complex anti-hero, particularly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where his relationship with Peter Quill is explored in depth.

Cultural Reception

Yondu has received positive reception from fans and critics alike, especially for his portrayal in the Guardians of the Galaxy films.

Character Details

Real Name:
Yondu Udonta
First Appearance:
Marvel Super-Heroes #18
Aliases:
The Ravager, The Blue Arrow
Species:
Centaurian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Ravagers
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, Whistling control over arrows
Equipment:
Yaka Arrow, Spacecraft
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
blue

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Marvel Super-Heroes #18
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Marvel Super-Heroes #18
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Guardians of the Galaxy

1st appearance of Major Vance Astro

1st appearance of Charlie-27

1st appearance of Martinex

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1st appearance of Yondu

Giant-Size Defenders #5
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Giant-Size Defenders #5
 
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3rd team appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Vance Astro aka Major Victory, Charlie-27, Yondu, Martinex

1st appearance of Vance Astrovik, a younger version of the character known as Vance Astro

Later, this version of Vance Astro takes on the codename Marvel Boy with the New Warriors and then takes the name Justice

Guardians 3000 #1
GameStop ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Guardians 3000 #1
 
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown

GameStop exclusive

Star-Lord #1
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Star-Lord #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of Yondu as he is depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Star-Lord #2
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Star-Lord #2
 
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1st full appearance of Yondu as he is depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

1st team appearance of the Ravagers

Yondu #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Yondu #1
 
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First solo series featuring Yondu

Yondu #1
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Yondu #1
 
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Variant cover art by Al Milgrom

Hidden Gem edition

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