Lilandra is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. She is the Empress of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Charles Xavier. She first appeared in X-Men (volume 1) #97 (1976), making her the first Shi'ar to be introduced. She is the sister of D'Ken (who overthrew her, became Emperor, and ultimately was banished during the Phoenix Saga after being driven mad) and of Deathbird, who has also ursurped her position in the past. List of publishers Active companies AC Comics Arcana Studios Archie Comics Mighty Comics/MLJ(Defunct) Red Circle (Defunct) Avatar Press Beckett Comics Claypool Comics Creative One Comics Dark Horse Comics Comics Greatest World (Defunct) DC Comics Vertigo Impact (Defunct) Milestone Media (Dormant) Paradox Press Wildstorm Americas Best Comics Beyond... Marvel Comics, sometimes called by the nickname House of Ideas, is an American comic book company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Chris Claremont. ... The cover of Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Gil Kane & Cockrum, featuring characters he (Cockrum) designed. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Starjammers are a fictional team of space pirates from the pages of the X-Men comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... The Shiar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Deathbird is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Shiar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... Marvel Comics, sometimes called by the nickname House of Ideas, is an American comic book company. ... The Marvel Universe is the fictional shared setting where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place. ... The Shiar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Professor X (full name Charles Francis Xavier) is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Phoenix Force. ... Deathbird is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on New X-Men. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books. The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Phoenix Force. ... Grant Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer and cartoonist best-known for his non-linear narratives and counter-cultural leanings and often acclaimed as one of the most creative writers ever to work in mainstream comics. ... New X-Men is a superhero comic book published by Marvel Comics, a spinoff of the hugely popular X-Men franchise. ... Professor X (full name Charles Francis Xavier) is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ...