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Creation & Design

Air-Walker was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, first appearing in the early 1970s as a herald of Galactus, tasked with finding planets for his master to consume.

Early Years

Initially, Air-Walker served Galactus faithfully, embodying the powers of a cosmic being and often clashing with Earth's heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Air-Walker has evolved from a mere servant of Galactus to a more complex character, often grappling with his identity and the morality of his actions as a herald.

Cultural Reception

Air-Walker has been well-received as a character within the Marvel Universe, often praised for his unique powers and the moral dilemmas he faces.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gabriel Lan
Aliases:
Air-Walker, Herald of Galactus
Species:
Zenn-Lavian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Galactus, The Heralds of Galactus
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Cosmic powers granted by Galactus
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Fantastic Four #120

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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1st appearance of Air-Walker, replaced the Silver Surfer to serve as herald to Galactus

Fantastic Four #121

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Death of Air-Walker

Marvel Treasury Edition #21

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Marvel Treasury Edition #21
 
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Oversized reprint collecting The Fantastic Four #120-123, a four part story arc that introduced Air-Walker

Thor #306

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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Thor #306
 
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Origin of Air-Walker, a Xandarian named Gabriel Lan whose consciousness was transferred into an android replicant

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