Selene (comics)

Selene is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is a mutant and is often depicted as a powerful, ancient sorceress with vampiric abilities, primarily deriving sustenance from life force rather than blood.

Character History:

Selene Gallio is said to be one of the oldest known mutants, originating from what is now Rome during the Hyborian Age (approximately 17,000 years ago). Her mutant abilities manifested early, granting her immortality and psychic powers. Selene is a powerful psionic, capable of telepathy, telekinesis, and energy manipulation. Her primary power is the ability to absorb the life force of others, prolonging her own life and sometimes transforming her victims into subservient beings.

Throughout history, Selene has amassed considerable power and influence, associating with various cults and secret societies. She has often sought to attain greater power through dark magic and mystical rituals.

Key Story Arcs and Affiliations:

• Hellfire Club: Selene has been a prominent member of the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club, often vying for control and influence within the organization. Her ambitions and ruthless nature have made her a dangerous and unpredictable ally or enemy.

• Necrosha: Selene instigated the event known as "Necrosha," a plot to raise dead mutants and bolster her power by absorbing their life force. This storyline highlighted her necromantic abilities and her desire for ultimate power.

• Relationships with Other Mutants: Selene has had significant interactions with various X-Men characters, often serving as an antagonist. She has clashed with characters like Cable, Emma Frost, and the New Mutants. Her long life has given her a unique perspective on mutant history and society.

Powers and Abilities:

• Life-Force Absorption: Selene's primary power is the ability to drain the life force of other beings. This process sustains her immortality and can be used to enhance her other abilities.

• Psionic Powers: She possesses strong telepathic and telekinetic abilities, allowing her to read minds, project thoughts, and manipulate objects with her mind.

• Magic and Sorcery: Selene is a skilled sorceress, adept at performing complex magical rituals and manipulating mystical energies. She has accumulated a vast knowledge of dark magic throughout her long life.

• Immortality: Due to her mutant abilities and life-force absorption, Selene is functionally immortal, having lived for thousands of years. She is incredibly resilient and resistant to aging and disease.

• Transmutation: Selene can transform matter, often used to create weapons or alter her environment. She can also transform others, either through draining them of life force or through magical means.