Religion: Hindu deity 
Name: Vishnu
Other Names: The Preserver; Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna; Kalki
Classification:
supporting character
deity
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Atom and Hawkman #42 (Apr.-May 1969): "When Gods Make Madness!"
First Appearance (Additional Details): (DC comic) The Atom and Hawkman #42 (Apr.-May 1969): "When Gods Make Madness!"; (Marvel) Thor (vol. 1) #300 (Oct. 1980): "Twilight of the Gods!"
Creators: Denny O'Neil, Dick Dillin, Sid Greene
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 8
Teams/Affiliations: Council of Godheads
Enemy of: Celestials
Ally: Zeus
Ally: Odin
Dimension: Nirvana
Gender: male
Note: leader of the Hindu gods
The Atom and Hawkman #42 (Apr.-May 1969): "When Gods Make Madness!"Marvel Double-Shot #3 (Mar. 2003): "The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" (1-panel cameo)Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12 (Apr. 1985): "...Nothing to Fear..." (mentioned)Thor (vol. 1) #300 (Oct. 1980): "Twilight of the Gods!"X-Men (vol. 2) #195 (Mar. 2007): "Primary Infection: Part 2" (mentioned)
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/v.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/virviz.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/hfhn.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/cotcoz.htm
- http://darkmark6.tripod.com/atomind.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/22625/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=6233