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Elders of the Universe

The Elders of the Universe are a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Collector was the first Elder to appear, and featured in The Avengers #28 (May 1966), but the idea that he was a member of a group known as the Elders was not introduced until The Avengers #174 (Aug. 1978).

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Marvel Comics
Created by
Collector: Stan Lee (writer) Don Heck (artist) Elders of the Universe: Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo (writers) David Wenzel (artist)
First appearance
Collector: The Avengers #28 (May 1966) Elders of the Universe: The Avengers #174 (Aug. 1978)
Notable members
List of members

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Elders of the Universe

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related to Marvel Cinematic Universe · 33
Elders of the Universe → Additionally, Avengers, Benicio, Carina, Celestial, Collector, Disney, Ego, Elder, En Dwi Gast, Galaxy, Galaxy Vol, Guardians, Infinity War, Jeff Goldblum, Kurt Russell, Living Planet, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ophelia Lovibond, Ragnarok
related to Television · 30
Elders of the Universe → Agents, Champion, Champions, Code Red, Contest, Elders, Fantastic Four, French Tickner, Friends, Galaxy, Grandmaster, Guardians, Haley Joel Osment, Hulk, Jeff Bennett, John O'Hurley, Lego Marvel Avengers, Little Help From My, Members, Show
related to External links · 5
Elders of the Universe → Comic Vine, Elders, Marvel, Marvel WikiElders, Universe
Created by · 1
Elders of the Universe → Collector: Stan Lee (writer) Don Heck (artist) Elders of the Universe: Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo (writers) David Wenzel (artist)
First appearance · 1
Elders of the Universe → Collector: The Avengers #28 (May 1966) Elders of the Universe: The Avengers #174 (Aug. 1978)
Notable members · 1
Elders of the Universe → List of members
Publisher · 1
Elders of the Universe → Marvel Comics

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Elders of the UniverseCreated byCollector: Stan Lee (writer) Don Heck (artist) Elders of the Universe: Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo (writers) David Wenzel (artist)1.00infobox
Elders of the UniverseFirst appearanceCollector: The Avengers #28 (May 1966) Elders of the Universe: The Avengers #174 (Aug. 1978)1.00infobox
Elders of the UniverseNotable membersList of members1.00infobox
Elders of the UniversePublisherMarvel Comics1.00infobox
Elders of the Universerelated to External linksElders0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to External linksUniverse0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to External linksMarvel0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to External linksMarvel WikiElders0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to External linksComic Vine0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to Marvel Cinematic UniverseSeveral Elders0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to Marvel Cinematic UniverseUniverse0.60section
Elders of the Universerelated to Marvel Cinematic UniverseMarvel Cinematic Universe0.60section

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