La Reine Noire

La Reine Noire — French for "The Black Queen" — is a Marvel character published in France by Editions Lug, appearing in stories featuring the X-Men and Hellfire Club figures such as Sebastian Shaw and Selene Gallio, within the shadowy world of mutant power struggles.

A creature of shadow and intrigue, La Reine Noire made her entrance in 1987 through the pages of Spécial Strange — a Copper Age debut courtesy of the legendary creative trio of Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr., and Dan Green. Published by Editions Lug, she inhabits a world of formidable company, sharing adventures with heavy-hitters like Séléné Gallio, Sebastian Shaw, Logan, Ororo Munroe, and Colossus across the pages of Titans and Spécial Strange. Her presence in the catalog stretches across an impressive 34 years, from 1987 all the way to 2021, making her a quietly enduring figure in this corner of comics history. With only 9 catalogued appearances, she's the kind of rare, collectible presence that rewards the dedicated hunter — a true hidden gem for fans who love digging beneath the surface.