Death (Marvel Comics)

This article is about the personification of death in the Marvel Universe. For other uses, see Death (disambiguation).
Death
Artwork from Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #7
(September 2017).
Art by Will Sliney.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain Marvel #26
(June 1973)
Created byMike Friedrich
Jim Starlin
In-story information
SpeciesAbstract entity
Place of originRealm of Death
Notable aliasesSpectre of Death
Mistress Death
Grim Reaper
Dark Beauty
Abilities

Death is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in Captain Marvel #26 (June 1973).[1] Death is based on the personification of death.[2] She is a nigh-omnipotent cosmic entity and a fundamental constant of mortal existence, depicted as the "sister" and antithetical force to Eternity.[3]

Death typically appears as a skeletal figure cloaked in a black hood. However, she occasionally takes the form of a woman with black hair.[4] The character is known under the codename of Mistress Death.[5] She has also colloquially been referred to as Lady Death.[6]

Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. The character made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) miniseries Agatha All Along (2024), portrayed by Aubrey Plaza.

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  2. ^ Davison, Josh (2022-01-20). "8 Marvel Characters Hela Has Never Beaten In A Fight". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. ^ Marston, George (2024-10-25). "Aubrey Plaza's Agatha All Along mystery character is a cosmic Marvel entity with comic book connections to Thanos and Deadpool". Newsarama. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  4. ^ Diaz, Eric (October 3, 2024). "Is Aubrey Plaza in AGATHA ALL ALONG an Amalgam of these Marvel Comics Characters?". Nerdist. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Carlos Rosario (2017-06-06). "15 Marvel Characters Who Could Defeat Thanos In Seconds". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  6. ^ Hohenberger, Kevin (2023-03-20). "10 Marvel Characters the MCU Will Never Use (& Why)". Collider. Retrieved 2023-03-26.