Count Nefaria

Not to be confused with Count Nefarious.
Count Nefaria
Count Nefaria fighting the Avengers on the cover of Avengers #166 (December 1977).
Art by George Pérez and Ernie Chan.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Avengers #13
(February 1965)[1][2]
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Don Heck (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoLuchino Nefaria
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsLegion of the Unliving
Lethal Legion
Death Squad
Ani-Men
Maggia
Notable aliasesDream Master
Dream Maker
Abilities
  • Ionic-energy physiology granting:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, agility, endurance, senses, staminas and reflexes
    • Ionic-energy manipulation
    • Energy-enhanced strike
    • Construct creation
    • Energy vampirism
    • Ionic conversion
    • Healing factor
    • Invulnerability
    • Teleportation
    • Immortality
    • Flight
  • Genius-level inventor
  • Criminal mastermind

Count Luchino Nefaria is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck, the character first appeared in The Avengers #13 (February 1965).[3] Count Nefaria is a socialite and crime boss who operates an international crime syndicate known as the Maggia.[4]

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  2. ^ Conroy, Mike (2004). 500 Comicbook Villains. Collins & Brown. ISBN 1-84340-205-X.
  3. ^ Zachary, Brandon (August 14, 2020). "Spider-Man: Every Villain the Sin-Eater Has Killed (So Far)". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Grant, Timothy (December 10, 2022). "10 Avengers Villains Who Deserve A Comeback". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 5, 2023.