Thena
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Thena (born Azura) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Martin A. Bursten and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared as Minerva in Red Raven Comics #1 (August 1940), but was later reintroduced as Thena in The Eternals #5 (November 1976). She is a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She was also a member of Heroes for Hire.
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- Thena
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- Textless cover of Eternals (vol. 4) #3(October 2008).Art by Daniel Acuña.
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- Azura
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- Marvel Comics
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- As Minerva:Red Raven Comics #1(August 1940)As Thena:The Eternals #5(November 1976)As Corona:New Eternals: Apocalypse Now #1(February 2000)
- Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.creators
- Martin A. BurstenJack Kirby
- Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.alliances
- EternalsHeroes for HireStark International
- Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.aliases
- Thena EliotAthenaZuraBetty Sue BialovskyPrime Eternal
- Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.powers
- Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, speed, agility, and reflexes Cosmic manipulation Matter transmutation Psychokinesis Regeneration Teleportation Immortality Flight
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- Marvel Comics
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- Thena
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- Eternal
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18 sectionsContents
- Publication history
- Fictional character biography
- Beginnings
- Modern age
- Memory loss and aftermath
- Death
- Powers and abilities
- Reception
- Accolades
- Other versions
- MC2
- In other media
- Film
- Video games
- Miscellaneous
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Thena (born Azura) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Martin A. Bursten and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared as Minerva in Red Raven Comics #1 (August 1940), but was later reintroduced as Thena in The Eternals #5 (November 1976). She is a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She was also a member of Heroes for Hire.
Angelina Jolie portrays Thena in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.