Starfox (comics)

"Eros (Marvel Comics)" redirects here. For the DC Comics character, see Eros (DC Comics).
Eros
Starfox
Starfox as depicted in A.X.E.: Starfox #1
(October 2022).
Art by Kevin Wada.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Invincible Iron Man #55)
(February 1973)
Created byJim Starlin (writer and artist)
In-story information
Alter egoEros of Titan (originally Eron)
SpeciesTitanian
Place of originTitan
Team affiliationsDark Guardians
Avengers
Eternals
Notable aliasesThe Knave of Hearts
Prime Eternal
Starfox
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, agility, durability, and longevity
  • Psychic control over the emotions of others
  • Flight

Eros is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February 1973).[1] Eros is depicted as a member of the Eternals, a human offshoot race. Born on Titan, he is the son of A'lars / Mentor.[2] He faces opposition from his mad brother, the supervillain Thanos.

Eros is known by the codename Starfox and the Knave of Hearts.[3] His primary power is the ability to stimulate the pleasure centers of people's brains, allowing him to control their emotions and actions.[4] He has also served as a member of both the Avengers and the Dark Guardians at various points in his history.[5]

Since his original introduction in comics, Eros has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including films and video games. The character made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals (2021), portrayed by Harry Styles.

  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 353. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ "Who Is Harry Styles' Eros and Will He Return to the MCU After ETERNALS". Nerdist. January 10, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Paige, Rachel (November 18, 2021). "'Eternals': Meet the Royal Prince of Titan, Eros". Marvel.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Singer, Matt (November 4, 2021). "'Eternals': All the Coolest Marvel Easter Eggs". ScreenCrush. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (January 1, 2021). "The 15 Most Powerful Eternals, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 10, 2024.