Gamora first appeared in Strange Tales #180, published by Marvel in 1975. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
Introduced as the last of her species and Thanos's adopted daughter, Gamora's first appearance planted her firmly in Marvel's cosmic corner of the universe.
Key facts
Strange Tales #180
- Character: Gamora
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1975
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Other first appearances from 1975
- Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler Giant-Size X-Men #1, 1975
- Moon Knight Werewolf by Night #32, 1975
More Marvel firsts from the Bronze Age
- Phoenix X-Men #101, 1976
- Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man #194, 1979
- Emma Frost Uncanny X-Men #129, 1980
- Mystique Ms. Marvel #16, 1978
- Wolverine Incredible Hulk #181, 1974
- Wolverine (cameo) Incredible Hulk #180, 1974
- Punisher Amazing Spider-Man #129, 1974
- Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) Marvel Spotlight #5, 1972
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