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For the other Marvel Comics characters bearing the same codename, see Sharon Ventura and Moonstone (comics). Comics character| Ms. Marvel | |
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| File:Ms.Marvel1.jpgMs. 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 an officer in the United States Air Force and Security Chief of a resticted military base, where she meets Dr. Henry Lawson, who is in reality the alien Kree hero Captain Marvel. The character was restricted to minor appearances 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 initially written by Gerry Conway and later Chris Claremont. Ms. Marvel guest-stars alongside maverick superhero team the Defenders before assisting the Avengers against the robot villain Ultron. The character then had a series of semi-regular appearances in the title, with additional appearances with the Defenders; Spider-Man; the Thing and Iron Man.
1980's
The 200th issue 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". Former writer of the solo title Chris Claremont also commented on the inappropriateness of the storyline, and 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 using espionage Danvers enters the Pentagon and wipes her old military files. 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 has a number of encounters with the X-Men; New Mutants; a solo adventure and with offbeat team Excalibur.
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 asserts itself in Rogue on two occasions before being able to completely control the mutant and forcing her to wearing an old Ms. Marvel costume. The villain Magneto is eventually able to destroy the persona and free Rogue.
1990's
The character continued to make sporadic appearances, and two additional issues planned for the original title - prevented by cancellation - were printed in a quarterly anthology series. The same year the character was also used extensively in the storyline Operation Galactic Storm. By the conclusion of the story Danvers has expended her new abilities, but retains a version of the old powers possessed as Ms. Marvel.
After several more team and solo appearances the character then rejoins the Avengers 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 and is soon suspended from active duty.
After a brief appearance in Marvel's alternate universe title, the character features with fellow Avenger Iron Man; the mutant Wolverine; the Avengers and Iron Man once more before making a cameo appearance with the mutant X-Man.
2000's
The character then featured as Ms. Marvel once again in a false reality created by mutant the Scarlet Witch in limited series House of M. 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 and joined the New Avengers. Together with team mate Iron Man, Danvers also becomes a principal advocate of the Superhuman Registration Act during the events of Civil War. The story also continues in Ms. Marvel's own title as the character battles the anti-registration heroes led by Captain America.
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. Danvers enters into a relationship with fellow member Wonder Man; appears in a crossover series with the robot Transformers and becomes eventual leader of the team.
After a humourous encounter with Spider-Man Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the limited series Secret Invasion against the alien shape-shifting Skrulls. At the conclusion of the war with the Skrulls, Norman Osborn is put in charge of the registered Avengers team; refusing to serve under Osborn, Ms. Marvel flees Avengers Tower and rejoins the New Avengers. In her place, Osborn appoints a new Ms. Marvel to his version of the team, the character actually being former criminal Moonstone.
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
Main article: Exiles (Marvel Comics)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
Main article: Marvel MangaverseAs seen in Marvel Mangaverse: Avengers Assemble #1 (Mar. 2002), the character retains her military persona as Lt. Carol Danvers USAF.
Ultimate Marvel
Main article: Ultimate MarvelArt by Stuart Immonen.
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
Main article: X-Men: The EndIn 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
- Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (Mar, 1968)
- Ms. Marvel #1 - 23 (Jan. 1977 - April 1979)
- Defenders #57 (Mar. 1978)
- Avengers #171 (May 1978)
- Defenders #62 - 63 (Aug. - Sep. 1978)
- Marvel Team-Up #77 (Jan. 1979)
- Marvel Two-In-One #51 (May 1979)
- Iron Man #125 - 126 (Aug. - Sep. 1979)
- Avengers #200 (Oct. 1980)
- Published in comics fanzine LoC #1 (1981)
- In the publication X-Men Companion 2 (Fantagraphics Books, 1982)
- Avengers Annual #10 (Dec. 1980)
- Uncanny X-Men #158 (June. 1982)
- Uncanny X-Men #164 (Dec. 1982)
- Uncanny X-Men #166 - 167 (Feb. - Mar. 1983); #171 + 174 (July + Oct. 1983) & #200 - 201 (Dec. 1985 - Jan. 1986)
- New Mutants #19 (Sep. 1984) & #50 - 51 (Apr. - May 1987)
- Marvel Fanfare #24 (Jan. 1986)
- Excalibur #17 (Dec. 1989)
- Uncanny X-Men #182 (June 1984); #203 (Mar. 1986) & #235 - 239 (Oct. 1988 - Feb. 1989)
- Uncanny X-Men #246 - 247 (July - Aug. 1989)
- Uncanny X-Men #269 (Oct. 1990)
- X-Men Spotlight On...Starjammers #1 - 2 (May - June 1990)
- Marvel Super-Heroes #10 - 11 (1992)
- 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
- Avengers #350 - 351 (both Aug. 1992); Starblast #1 (Jan. 1994); X-Men Unlimited #1 (Dec. 1996) & 'Excalibur #116 (Jan. 1998)
- Avengers vol. 3, #4 (May 1998)
- Iron Man vol. 3, #7; Captain America vol. 3, #8; Quicksilver #10 and Avengers #7 (all Aug. 1998)
- Avengers #8 (Sep. 1998)
- What If? vol. 2, #111 (Aug. 1998)
- Iron Man #12 (Jan. 1999)
- Wolverine #133 - 134 (Jan. - Feb. 1999)
- Avengers vol. 3, #17 - 18 (June - July 1999) & #21 (Oct. 1999); Iron Man #18 (July 1999)
- Mutant X #14 (Nov. 1999)
- House of M # 1 - 8 (Aug. to Dec. 2005)
- Ms. Marvel vol. 2, #1 (Mar. 2006)
- New Avengers #17 (May 2006)
- Civil War #1 - 7 (July 2006 - Jan. 2007)
- Ms. Marvel #6 - 8 (Oct. - Dec. 2006)
- Mighty Avengers #1 (May 2007)
- Mighty Avengers #6 (Sep. 2007)
- New Avengers/Transformers # 1 - 4 (Sep. - Dec. 2007)
- Mighty Avengers #7 (Oct. 2007)
- Ms. Marvel Annual (2008)
- Secret Invasion (June 2008 - Jan. 2009)
- ^ Dark Avengers #1 (Jan. 2009)
- New Avengers #48 (Dec. 2008)
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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