Why it's Hot:
- Cover art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia
- Origin and 1st Partial Team Appearance of the Eternals
- 1st Appearance of Ikaris, leader of the Eternals (played by Richard Madden in the MCU)
- 1st Appearance of the Deviants, enemies of the Eternals
- 1st Appearance of Kro and Brother Tode, Deviant leaders
- 1st Appearance of Margo Damian
- First mention of the Celestials
- The Eternals made their MCU debut in Eternals (2021)
- White Pages
Synopsis:
Deep in the God Chamber of the Andes, archaeologist Dr. Daniel Damian and his daughter Margo discover that their assistant Ike Harris is in truth the Eternal known as Ikaris, who must activate the Cosmic Beacon to summon the Celestials back to Earth. As Ikaris reveals the ancient history of the Eternals and their war with the monstrous Deviants, Kro and Brother Tode launch an attack to prevent the Beacon from being activated. Story titled 'The Day of the Gods.' Written and drawn by Jack Kirby; inks by John Verpoorten, cover inks by Frank Giacoia.
