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Religion: Elder God / demon 
Name: Set
Other Names: Apep; Ophion; Tiamat; Lotan; Leviathan; Apocalypse
Classification:
villain
deity
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Weird Tales (Dec 1932): "The Phoenix on the Sword" (prose); (Marvel) Tales to Astonish (vol. 1) #101 (Mar. 1968): "...And Evil Shall Beckon!"
NOTE: This is our current best assessment of the first appearance of this character, but this has been flagged in our database as uncertain.
Creators: Robert E. Howard, adapted by Archie Goodwin, Gene Colan, Dan Adkins
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 16
Teams/Affiliations: Elder Gods
Gender: male
Note: appears as gigantic 7-headed serpent
In the Hyborian era, Set was worshipped by Acheronians, Stygians, Kushites and many sects. In more recent times, Set has had Atlantean and human followers.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23 (1989): "Cataclysm (Part 4)"Dark Avengers #10 (Dec. 2009) (1-panel cameo)Marvel Feature (vol. 1) #6 (Nov. 1972): "Hellstorm"Tales to Astonish (vol. 1) #101 (Mar. 1968): "...And Evil Shall Beckon!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/seteldergod.htm
- http://www.comicvine.com/set/29-29092/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Set_(Earth-616)
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/seosg.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/el.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phoenix_on_the_Sword
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=69482