| Shi'ar | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men #97 (February 1976) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont (writer) Dave Cockrum (artist) |
| Characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Aerie; later moved to Chandilar |
| Pantheon | Sharra and K'ythri |
| Notable members | See Known Shi'ar |
The Shi'ar (/ʃiːˈɑːr/ SHEE-ar) are a fictional species of aliens appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium) is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires. The Shi'ar are one of the three main extraterrestrial empires depicted in the Marvel Universe, alongside the Kree and Skrulls.