Deathbird

Cal'syee Neramani
Deathbird
Cal'syee Neramani / Deathbird as depicted in New Mutants vol. 4 #5
(January 2020).
Art by Rod Reis.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMs. Marvel #9
(September 1977)
Created byChris Claremont (writer)
Keith Pollard (penciler)
In-story information
Alter egoCal'syee Neramani
SpeciesShi'ar mutant
Team affiliationsHorsemen of Apocalypse
Shi'ar Imperium
The Brood
Starforce
Notable aliasesDeathbird
War
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, and sturdiness
  • Razor-sharp talons
  • Flight via wings
  • Expert hand-to-hand combatant

Deathbird (Cal'syee Neramani) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.[1] Created by Chris Claremont and Keith Pollard, the character first appeared in Ms. Marvel #9 (September 1977). Cal'syee Neraman is part of a segment of the extraterrestrial Shi'ar race with a mutation.[2]

Deathbird was born into the noble family of the Shi'ar Empire.[3] She is the banished sister of the Shi'ar empress Lilandra Neramani.[4] Deathbird seeks to overthrow her sister to gain access to the throne.[5] She is a recurring antagonist of the superhero Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel as well as the X-Men.[6]

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