12 Oldest Marvel Characters

7. The Asgardians - Millions Of Years Old

The Asgardians are probably the most prolific ancient beings in the Marvel Universe, and while some are only approaching their thousandth year in existence, the most powerful have been alive for millions of years. Odin, the King of Asgard, even led the Avengers in the year 1,000,000 BC alongside a mammoth-riding Ghost Rider.

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1962, the Norse Æsir have since become one of Marvel's most formidable properties, even if its foremost member Thor has only been around for a few thousand years, as opposed to Odin and Frigga's millions.

With such an age has also come a massive lore and history, with tales of old Odin fighting everything from God Tempests to disgruntled relatives captivating Marvel's readers for decades since his initial introduction.