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Vishnu

The Religious Affiliation of
Vishnu
 

Religion: Hindu deity CBR Scale: D

Name: Vishnu

Other Names: The Preserver; Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna; Kalki

Classification: supporting character supporting character   deity deity  

Publisher(s): DC Marvel

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


This character is in the following 5 stories which have been indexed by this website:
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