Who Is Death? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Death is a Marvel comic book character, with over 490 comic issue appearances. The personification of Death in the Marvel Universe and the twin sister of Oblivion.

Who is Death?

Origin Often taking the form of a woman, Death is the personification of death. She came into existence with Eternity , Infinity , and Oblivion at the start of all existence. Like her "siblings" she is nearly omnipotent. Death rarely speaks, usually deploying servants to speak for her. She can release a soul from its body and send them to their final destination. She can also bring souls back, if not already in the possession of another (for instance, a god would have rightful ownership to a devout worshiper). In fact, the only souls out of the reach by death are those claimed by others, such as those who have contracted their souls to Mephisto . There are also others who have a level of immunity to Death's "gift", such as immortals.

Key facts

Death is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner As the World Faces Destruction". The character is published by Marvel. With 490 recorded issue appearances, Death ranks among the most featured characters in comics.