Deathbird

Cal'syee Neramani
Deathbird
Cal'syee Neramani / Deathbird as depicted in New Mutants vol. 4 #5
(January 2020).
Art by Rod Reis.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMs. Marvel #9
(September 1977)
Created byChris Claremont (writer)
Keith Pollard (penciler)
In-story information
Alter egoCal'syee Neramani
SpeciesShi'ar mutant
Team affiliationsHorsemen of Apocalypse
Shi'ar Imperium
The Brood
Starforce
Notable aliasesDeathbird
War
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, and sturdiness
  • Razor-sharp talons
  • Flight via wings
  • Expert hand-to-hand combatant

Deathbird (Cal'syee Neramani) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Keith Pollard, the character first appeared in Ms. Marvel #9 (September 1977). Cal'syee Neraman is part of a segment of the extraterrestrial Shi'ar race with a mutation.

Deathbird was born into the noble family of the Shi'ar Empire. She is the banished sister of the Shi'ar empress Lilandra Neramani. Deathbird seeks to overthrow her sister to gain access to the throne. She is a recurring antagonist of the superhero Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel as well as the X-Men.