Who Is Selene? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Selene is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Selene Gallio, with over 790 comic issue appearances. Selene is the oldest living mutant, born 17,000 years ago. She is a notable villain of the X-Men, often opposing them in her position as the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Her ultimate goal is to become a goddess through the life absorption of other mutants.

Who is Selene?

Origin Birth of Selene "After the oceans swallowed Atlantis and before the rise of the Sons of Aryas is when my journey began. My mother was a mere child when she gave birth to me... When she presented me to her tribe. But she would be dead before I uttered my first words. She was the first to sacrifice her life to insure my survival, but she would not be the last. The tribal elders recognized me for what I was and instructed my mother's people to offer their lives to me until there were none left to give. I am all that remains of those people. But sustenance was not all that they provided.

Key facts

Selene is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Arena". The character is published by Marvel. With 790 recorded issue appearances, Selene ranks among the most featured characters in comics.