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After a humourous encounter with [[Spider-Man]] in ''Ms. Marvel'' Annual (2008), Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the limited series ''[[Secret Invasion]]'' (June 2008 - Jan. 2009) against the alien shape-shifting [[Skrulls]]. |
After a humourous encounter with [[Spider-Man]] in ''Ms. Marvel'' Annual (2008), Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the limited series ''[[Secret Invasion]]'' (June 2008 - Jan. 2009) against the alien shape-shifting [[Skrulls]]. |
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Following the events of [[Secret Invasion]], she is now a member of the "New Avengers".{{issue}} During the [[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]] storyline the friction with [[Norman Osborn]] is developed leading to her apparent death. The Ms. Marvel alias is used by [[Moonstone (comics)|Moonstone]] in ''[[Dark Avengers]]''<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19654 "The Osborn Supremacy: Dark Avengers]", ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'', January 22, 2008</ref> and starting with ''Ms. Marvel'' #38, Moonstone also becomes the main character in that title.<ref>[http://www.newsarama.com/comics/010922-Ms-Marvel-Reed.html Brian Reed: The 'Dark' Future of Ms. Marvel], [[Newsarama]], January 22, 2009</ref> |
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| Ms. Marvel | |
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| File:Ms.Marvel1.jpg Ms. Marvel features on the cover of Ms. Marvel vol. 2, #1 (Mar. 2006). Art by Frank Cho. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (Mar. 1968) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas Gene Colan |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Carol Susan Jane Danvers |
| Species | Human (empowered) |
| Team affiliations | United States Air Force NASA S.H.I.E.L.D. X-Men Starjammers Avengers Mighty Avengers New Avengers |
| Notable aliases | Binary, Warbird |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability Energy projection and absorption Flight |
Ms. Marvel (Carol Susan Jane Danvers), also known as Binary and Warbird is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared (as the non-superpowered Carol Danvers) in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (Mar. 1968) and as Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel #1 (Jan. 1977).
The character of Ms. Marvel has featured in other Marvel-endorsed products such as arcade and video games; animated television series and merchandise such as trading cards.
Publication history
1960's
The character debuted as a supporting cast member in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (Mar, 1968), which featured the premiere of the alien Kree hero Captain Marvel. Although established as being an officer in the United States Air Force and Security Chief of a military base, the character would have a minimal role until the 1970's.
1970's
Caught in the explosion of a Kree device, the character gains superhuman abilities and becomes the heroine Ms. Marvel, and featured in a self-titled series that ran for 23 issues and was published from January 1977 - April 1979, being written initially by Gerry Conway and later Chris Claremont. Ms. Marvel also featured in Defenders #57 (Mar. 1978) before appearing in Avengers #171 (May 1978) and assisting the team against the robot villain Ultron. The character then had a series of semi-regular appearances in the title, with additional appearances in Defenders #62 - 63 (Aug. - Sep. 1978); Marvel Team-Up #77 (Jan. 1979); Marvel Two-In-One #51 (May 1979) and Iron Man #125 - 126 (Aug. - Sep. 1979).
1980's
Issue #200 (Oct. 1980) of the Avengers proved controversial when Ms. Marvel was seduced and taken to an alternate dimension, presumably forever. Feminist and comic book historian Carol A. Strickland criticized the storyline in an essay titled "The Rape of Ms. Marvel", published in in comics fanzine LoC #1 (1981). Former writer of the solo title Chris Claremont commented on the inappropriateness of the storyline in the publication X-Men Companion 2 (Fantagraphics Books, 1982) In Avengers Annual #10 (Dec. 1980), Claremont actually undid the story and brought the character back to Earth, revealing that it was all a mistake, which unintentionally alienates Ms. Marvel from the Avengers. The story was significant in that it introduced the character Rogue, who courtesy of her own abilities steals Ms. Marvel's powers and memories, leaving the character permanently non-powered.
Claremont continued to develop the character in the title Uncanny X-Men, as Danvers appears in Uncanny X-Men #158 (June. 1982), using espionage to enter the Pentagon and wipe her old military files. In Uncanny X-Men #164 (Dec. 1982) during an adventure in space with the mutant team the X-Men, Danvers is changed courtesy of experimentation by alien race the Brood into a newly-empowered character called Binary. Drawing on the power of a cosmic phenomenon called a white hole, Danvers becomes capable of generating the power of a star. As Binary, the character features in Uncanny X-Men #166 - 167 (Feb. - Mar. 1983); #171 + 174 (July + Oct. 1983); New Mutants #19 (Sep. 1984); Uncanny X-Men #200 - 201 (Dec. 1985 - Jan. 1986); Marvel Fanfare #24 (Jan. 1986); briefly in West Coast Avengers Annual #1 (Jan. 1986); New Mutants #50 - 51 (Apr. - May 1987) and Excalibur #17 (Dec. 1989).
Claremont expanded on the incident with the character Rogue by having the Ms. Marvel persona slowly assert itself in the villain-turned-hero. The Ms. Marvel persona first surfaces in Uncanny X-Men #182 (June 1984); later in Uncanny X-Men #203 (Mar. 1986) and by issues #235 - 239 (Oct. 1988 - Feb. 1989) was able to completely control Rogue. The persona did so once more in Uncanny X-Men #246 - 247 (July - Aug. 1989) - even forcing Rogue to wear an old Ms. Marvel costume for a time - before a final confrontation in Uncanny X-Men #269 (Oct. 1990), during which the villain Magneto was able to destroy the persona and free Rogue.
1990's
The character continued to make sporadic appearances, and featured in X-Men Spotlight On...Starjammers #1 - 2 (May - June 1990). The cancellation of the original Ms. Marvel title prevented the printing of two additional issues, although these were eventually published in 1992 in issues #10 - 11 of the third volume of quarterly anthology series Marvel Super-Heroes. The same year the character was also used extensively in the storyline Operation Galactic Storm, a multi-issue arc that was published from March to May and spanned the titles Avengers and Avengers West Coast, and the individual hero titles Captain America; Iron Man; Quasar; Thor and Wonder Man. By the conclusion of the story Danvers has expended her new abilities, but retains a version of the old powers possessed as Ms. Marvel. The character then appears in Avengers #350 - 351 (both Aug. 1992); Starblast #1 (Jan. 1994); X-Men Unlimited #1 (Dec. 1996) and Excalibur #116 (Jan. 1998).
The character then rejoins the Avengers in Avengers vol. 3, #4 (May 1998) with the new alias Warbird. Writer Kurt Busiek adds a new dimension to the character and casts her as an alcoholic, struggling to come to terms with the loss of her original powers and memories. Danvers disgraces herself during the "Live Kree or Die" storyline (which ran through Iron Man vol. 3, #7; Captain America vol. 3, #8; Quicksilver #10 and Avengers #7 (all Aug. 1998) and is suspended from active duty in Avengers #8 (Sep. 1998).
After a brief appearance in the alternate universe title What If? vol. 2, #111 (Aug. 1998), the character features in Iron Man #12 (Jan. 1999); Wolverine #133 - 134 (Jan. - Feb. 1999); Avengers vol. 3, #17 - 18 (June - July 1999); Iron Man #18 (July 1999); Avengers vol. 3, #21 (Oct. 1999); Iron Man #21 (Oct. 1999) and a cameo appearance in Mutant X #14 (Nov. 1999).
2000's
The character then featured as Ms. Marvel once again in a false reality created by mutant the Scarlet Witch in the 8-part limited series House of M, published from August to December 2005. This reality pandered to Danvers' subconscious desire to be accepted as she proved to be the most popular superhero on Earth. Ms. Marvel then came to prominence again when the character was launched in a second self-titled volume in March 2006, and joined the New Avengers in issue #17 (May 2006). Together with team mate Iron Man, Danvers also becomes a principal advocate of the Superhuman Registration Act during the events of Civil War, a 7 issue limited series from July 2006 - Jan. 2007. The story also continues in Ms. Marvel's own title as the character battles the anti-registration heroes led by Captain America in Ms. Marvel #6 - 8 (Oct. - Dec. 2006)
The storyline has major consequences for the New Avengers, with the team splitting and the pro-registration heroes - including Ms. Marvel - forming their own team, debuting in Mighty Avengers #1 (May 2007). Danvers enters into a relationship with fellow member Wonder Man in Mighty Avengers #6 (Sep. 2007), appears in the crossover series New Avengers/Transformers # 1 - 4 (Sep. - Dec. 2007), and becomes leader of the team in Mighty Avengers #7 (Oct. 2007).
After a humourous encounter with Spider-Man in Ms. Marvel Annual (2008), Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the limited series Secret Invasion (June 2008 - Jan. 2009) against the alien shape-shifting Skrulls.
Following the events of Secret Invasion, she is now a member of the "New Avengers".[volume & issue needed] During the Dark Reign storyline the friction with Norman Osborn is developed leading to her apparent death. The Ms. Marvel alias is used by Moonstone in Dark Avengers[1] and starting with Ms. Marvel #38, Moonstone also becomes the main character in that title.[2]
Powers and abilities
The character initially possessed superhuman strength; endurance, stamina; flight and a limited precognitive "seventh sense". As Binary, the character could tap the energy of a "white hole", allowing manipulation of stellar energies. This allowed control of heat; the electromagnetic spectrum; gravity; the ability to exceed light speed and exist in the vacuum of space. The link to these additional powers was later lost, and then restored briefly on two occasions.
The character is also an espionage agent and talented writer.
Alternate versions
Exiles
An evil version of the character joins the alternate universe explorers Weapon X in Exiles #38 (Feb. 2004), becoming the lover of master villain Hyperion. The character is later killed in Exiles #45 (June 2004).
Marvel Mangaverse
As seen in Marvel Mangaverse: Avengers Assemble #1 (Mar. 2002), the character retains her military persona as Lt. Carol Danvers USAF.
Ultimate Marvel
In the universe, of the Ultimates, Danvers has no super powers, and instead relies on advanced S.H.I.E.L.D. technology. In Ultimate Power #9 (Feb. 2008), the character becomes acting Director of spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D. after Nick Fury's disappearance.
X-Men: The End
In the limited series X-Men: The End vol. 1 - 3 (Oct. 2004 - Aug. 2006), the character exists as pure energy and controls the spaceship the Starjammer.
In other media
Television
- Carol Danvers appears in the X-Men animated series in the Season 2 episode "A Rogue's Tale".
Video games
- Carol/Ms. Marvel appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance voiced by April Stewart.
References
- ^ "The Osborn Supremacy: Dark Avengers", Comic Book Resources, January 22, 2008
- ^ Brian Reed: The 'Dark' Future of Ms. Marvel, Newsarama, January 22, 2009
External links
- This Woman, This Warrior: The Carol Danvers Homepage
- The Rape of Ms. Marvel article for LOC #1
- Spotlight on Ms. Marvel at UncannyX-Men.net
- Ms. Marvel at Captain Marvel Culture
- Template:Imdb character
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