Even diehard comic book fans recognize the power and position of women heroines and villains in fantastical literature. Since the beginning of the comic book realm, women characters have played major roles in the building and structure of powerful crime-fighting and mutant organizations.
Recognized for their supernatural powers and mutant abilities, women comic book characters are well known for their famous full figures and unique, often very revealing costumes. Who says a woman with sex appeal can’t fight with the best of them?
The following resources provide comprehensive historical and biographical information on some famous Woman Characters featured in Marvel Comics:
Spiderfan: Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman was injected with a spider-serum as a child, as part of experimental research
Fantastic Four: Susan “Storm” Richards of the Fantastic Four is known for her ability to make herself disappear and to create invisible force fields
Marvel: Carol Danvers aka Ms Marvel was born when her genetic structure was altered, and combined with her enemy’s during an explosion
Mutant High: Anna Raven aka Rogue, a member of the X-Men, is known for her ability to retain the physical characteristics and powers of those she come into physical contact with
Boston University School of Theology: Laurel Gand ala Andromeda is a member of the Legion of Superheroes, and possesses superhuman speed, strength, vision, and the ability to fly
Marvel Universe Appendix: Captain Yelena Belova aka villain Black Widow has extensive training in espionage and can adapt the powers of others, including her enemies
Fan Listings: Felicia Hardy aka Black Cat began her career as a criminal cat burglar, and was known for her powers of “bad luck” and her infatuation with Spider Man
Absolute Astronomy: Emma Grace Frost, first known as the “White Queen,” becomes headmistress of a school which recruits and trains mutants. She eventually teams up with the X-Men
Marvel Universe: “Elektra” Natchios possesses exceptional martial arts skills, and served for years as a paid assassin. She is the great love of Matthew Murdock aka Daredevil
Uncanny X-Men: Jean Grey aka Marvel Girl “Phoenix” has telepathic and telekinetic abilities, and she is a former member of the X-Men
Super Sexy Heroines: Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk, nick-named “Shulkie,” is a green-skinned cousin of the great Incredible Hulk. The Hulk’s mutant characteristics were transferred when he saved her life after an assassination attempt
Marvel Directory: Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch is the daughter of a mutant father intent on world domination. She has the ability to cast hexes and cause unlikely phenomenon
Costumes: Female superhero costumes including Batgirl and Spidergirl are featured.
Area 51: Raven Darkholme aka Mystique is a special government operative with criminal intentions. Mystique has limited mutant ability to change her appearance by morphing her atoms
Comic Vine: Janet van Dyne aka Wasp underwent a biochemical process to gain the ability to shrink to the size of an insect, and served for years as chairman of the Avengers
Cerebra: Kitty Pryde aka Shadowcat first discovered her mutant powers at the age of 13, learning that she could phase and pass through solid objects. Shadowcat served with S.H.I.E.L.D., Excalibur, and the X-Men
Marvel.com: provides an official comprehensive directory of all of the Women in the Marvel Universe
Article written by Janice D. McDonald