Nebula | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Avengers #257 (July 1985) |
Created by |
Roger Stern John Buscema |
In-story information | |
Species | Luphomoid |
Notable aliases | Captain Nebula, Ms. Peale |
Nebula is a fictional character, an alien supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roger Stern and John Buscema, the character first appeared in The Avengers #257 (July 1985). A pirate and mercenary operating in outer space, the character has frequently appeared as an enemy of the Avengers and the Silver Surfer.
Nebula has appeared in several other media adaptations of the Marvel comics, including animated television series and video games. Karen Gillan portrays the character in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy and in its upcoming 2017 sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Nebula was created by writer Roger Stern and artist John Buscema, and first appeared in The Avengers #257 (July 1985).
A brutal space pirate and mercenary, Nebula seized control of Sanctuary II, a massive spaceship previously under the command of Thanos. Thanos was believed to be dead at this point, and Nebula claimed that he had been her father. Nebula's band of mercenaries and pirates consisted of Skunge, Kehl, Gunthar and Levan.