Binary

Creation & Design

Binary was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in Ms. Marvel #1 in 1977. The character was designed to be a strong female superhero, reflecting the growing feminist movement of the time.

Early Years

Initially introduced as Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers underwent significant changes in her character arc, including her transformation into Binary after being exposed to a cosmic entity known as the Brood.

Character Development

Over the years, Carol Danvers has evolved from Ms. Marvel to Binary and eventually to Captain Marvel, showcasing her growth as a character and her importance in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Binary, as part of Carol Danvers' legacy, has been well-received, particularly in recent years with the rise of female-led superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Carol Danvers
Aliases:
Ms. Marvel, Warbird, Captain Marvel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, X-Men, S.W.O.R.D.
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Results: 6 Issues Found

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Uncanny X-Men #163
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Origin of Binary, Carol Danvers is subjected to evolutionary enhancements as a host of the Brood alien hatchlings

Uncanny X-Men #164
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1st appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers as Binary

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

Captain Marvel #1
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Binary, limited to 1,250 copies

Captain Marvel #34
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1st cameo appearance of the Binary force, an entity separate from Carol Danvers

Captain Marvel #35
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1st full appearance of the Binary force, an entity separate from Carol Danvers

1:200 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

Captain Marvel #35
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Variant virgin cover art by Russell Dauterman