Medusa
Few characters can claim a Marvel pedigree as rich and enduring as Medusa, who burst onto the Silver Age scene in Journey into Mystery #116 in 1965, conjured by the legendary trio of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Carl Hubbell. A cornerstone of the Inhumans mythos and a proud member of the Fantastic Four, she has spent six decades sharing pages with some of Marvel's most iconic figures — Black Bolt, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and the Human Torch among them. With 398 catalog appearances and a remarkable 20 recognized key issues to her name, she is far more than a supporting player; she's a genuine pillar of the Marvel Universe whose presence spans Fantastic Four, FF, and The Inhumans alike. If you're building a serious Silver Age collection or simply want to explore one of Marvel's most consistently compelling characters, Medusa is absolutely worth your time.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Medusa first appeared in Journey into Mystery #116 in 1965 — that's 61 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
- 🏆 Ranks #271 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 398 issues across 231 different series.
- ⭐ 20 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 61 years (1965–2026) — a true Silver Age mainstay.
- 🛡️ Runs with Fantastic Four, Inhumans.
Covers through the years — 1965–2026
★ 1965
★ 1970
★ 1975
1979
1983
1996
2012
2013
2018
2026