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Who Is Horus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Horus (In the Public Domain): Egyptian God of Sky and Justice. . In the parody limited series 1963 by Alan Moore, Horus is the homage to early Marvel Thor.

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Horus is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 150 comic issue appearances. Egyptian God of Sky and Justice. . In the parody limited series 1963 by Alan Moore, Horus is the homage to early Marvel Thor.

Who is Horus?

Horus is a Egyptian god , the youngest son of Osiris and Isis . Marvel: In an alternate reality created by the second Sphinx, Horus was a member of the Avengers . 1963: The superhero god Horus is a member of the Tomorrow Syndicate. . N.B. [Nota Bene] = Alan Moore's limited series 1963 was an affectionate & energetic parodic riff on Marvel Comics of the 1960s and 1970s -- for example, Horus was predominantly a well-done parody of Donald Blake/Thor.

Key facts

Horus is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Time-Quake". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 150 recorded issue appearances, Horus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Horus?

Egyptian God of Sky and Justice. . In the parody limited series 1963 by Alan Moore, Horus is the homage to early Marvel Thor.

When did Horus first appear?

Horus first appeared in "Time-Quake".

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