Thena

This article is about the Marvel Comics Eternal. For the Marvel Comics goddess, see Athena (Marvel Comics).
Thena
Textless cover of Eternals (vol. 4) #3
(October 2008).
Art by Daniel Acuña.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Minerva:
Red Raven Comics #1
(August 1940)
As Thena:
The Eternals #5
(November 1976)
As Corona:
New Eternals: Apocalypse Now #1
(February 2000)
Created byMartin A. Bursten
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter egoAzura
SpeciesEternal
Team affiliationsEternals
Heroes for Hire
Stark International
Notable aliasesThena Eliot
Athena
Zura
Betty Sue Bialovsky
Prime Eternal
Abilities

Thena (born Azura) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Martin A. Bursten and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared as Minerva in Red Raven Comics #1 (August 1940), but was later reintroduced as Thena in The Eternals #5 (November 1976).[1][2] She is a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She was also a member of Heroes for Hire.

Angelina Jolie portrays Thena in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.

  1. ^ Pierce-Bohen, Kayleena (2021-06-13). "Eternals: 10 Things Only Comic Fans Know About Thena". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. ^ Davison, Josh (2021-07-24). "Eternals: 10 Things To Know About Thena". CBR. Retrieved 2023-01-07.