Selene
Selene Gallio
A seventeen-thousand-year-old psychic vampire and the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Selene is one of the oldest mutants alive, sustaining herself by draining the life force of others. Her necromantic powers allowed her to raise an army of dead mutants during the Necrosha event. Ancient, powerful, and utterly without mercy.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 15 issues
The New Mutants (1983) 14 issues
Immortal X-Men (2022) 11 issues
X-Man (1995) 10 issues
X-Force (2008) 9 issues
X-Force (1991) 8 issues
Cable (2017) 6 issues
New Mutants Forever (2010) 5 issues
X-Men Classic (1990) 4 issues
X-Men (2013) 4 issues
Event Participation
The New Mutants #9
1983
The New Mutants #9
November 1983
Selene remains a perennial "underrated villain" favorite, with her ancient mutant status and twisted elegance making her a compelling foil for Emma Frost in particular. Her dark, vampiric power set and history as a Hellfire Club Black Queen give her a unique niche, though she's frequently cited as underutilized compared to overexposed antagonists like Mister Sinister. When she does appear, her combination of immortal menace and occult horror makes her a standout among X-villains.