Captain Marvel (Danvers)
Creation & Design
Carol Danvers was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 in 1968. She was originally introduced as a supporting character to the Kree hero Mar-Vell.Early Years
Initially, Carol Danvers served as a U.S. Air Force officer and later became the security chief at a NASA facility. Her transformation into Ms. Marvel occurred after an explosion involving Kree technology fused her DNA with Mar-Vell's.Character Development
Over the years, Carol Danvers has evolved from a supporting character to a leading superhero in the Marvel Universe. Her journey has included struggles with her identity, her role as a leader, and her relationships with other heroes, ultimately establishing her as a symbol of empowerment and resilience.Cultural Reception
Captain Marvel has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, particularly for her portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she is depicted as a powerful and independent hero.Character Details
Real Name:
Carol Danvers
Aliases:
Ms. Marvel, Warbird
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.W.O.R.D., Alpha Flight
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy projection, Enhanced durability
Equipment:
Photon blasts, Kree technology
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 7"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde
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Variant cover art by Mark Brooks
'Tron' movie edition
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Cover art inspired by Uncanny X-Men #101 (1976)
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Cover art inspired by Uncanny X-Men #101 (1976)
Variant Venomized cover art by Guiseppe Camuncoli
Summer of Spider-Man Flip-Book Preview #1
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
Preview of Avenging Spider-Man #9 where Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel
First cover appearance of Miles and Peter in the mainstream Marvel Universe
Preview of Avenging Spider-Man #9 where Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel
First cover appearance of Miles and Peter in the mainstream Marvel Universe
Avenging Spider-Man #9
Marvel
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Carol doesn't officially accept the codename until Captain Marvel #1 2012
1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Carol doesn't officially accept the codename until Captain Marvel #1 2012
Captain Marvel #1
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 7
2nd appearance of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers accepts the Captain Marvel moniker
2nd appearance of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers accepts the Captain Marvel moniker
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Avenging Spider-Man #10
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Variant cover art by Milo Manara
Variant cover art by Amanda Conner
Variant cover art by Siya Oum
Comixology San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive
Variant cover art by Siya Oum
Comixology San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive
Ms. Marvel #16
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 3
First meeting of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers and Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
First meeting of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers and Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Avengers: It All Begins Here #0
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of American Kaiju
1st appearance of Robert Maverick in one panel, later becomes the second Red Hulk
1st cameo team appearance of The Ultimates: Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms America Chavez, Spectrum, Blue Marvel
First mention of Qeng Enterprises, previously Qeng Dynasty in Ultron Forever #1 (2015)
1st cameo appearance of American Kaiju
1st appearance of Robert Maverick in one panel, later becomes the second Red Hulk
1st cameo team appearance of The Ultimates: Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms America Chavez, Spectrum, Blue Marvel
First mention of Qeng Enterprises, previously Qeng Dynasty in Ultron Forever #1 (2015)
Ultimates #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the Ultimates: Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms America Chavez, Spectrum, Blue Marvel
1st appearance of Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje
1st team appearance of the Ultimates: Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms America Chavez, Spectrum, Blue Marvel
1st appearance of Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje
Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
The Vision #6
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Sparky, the family's android dog
First time Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel and Monica Rambeau appear in the same panel together
1st appearance of Sparky, the family's android dog
First time Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel and Monica Rambeau appear in the same panel together
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Second printing
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
Life of Captain Marvel, The #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Origin of Captain Marvel retold
Variant virgin cover art by Joe Quesada
Cover art by Yasmine Putri
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
Variant virgin cover art by Joe Quesada
Captain Marvel #1
Marvel
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2019
•
Vol. 10
1st appearance of Ripley Ryan, later becomes Star
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Marvel Rising #1
Marvel
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2019
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Premiere issue that re-teams Squirrel Girl and Kamala Khan with Spider-Gwen, America Chavez and Captain Marvel
Premiere issue that re-teams Squirrel Girl and Kamala Khan with Spider-Gwen, America Chavez and Captain Marvel
Variant cover art by Artgerm similar to his Life of Captain Marvel #1 variant except Carol's hair is long
Sold in Walmart three-packs
Variant cover art by Artgerm similar to his Life of Captain Marvel #1 variant except Carol's hair is long
Sold in Walmart three-packs
Variant cover art by Carmen Nunez Carnero featuring Captain Marvel, Jessica Drew, Hazmat and Echo
Variant cover art by Carmen Nunez Carnero featuring Captain Marvel, Jessica Drew, Hazmat and Echo
Glow-in-the-dark cover art by J. Scott Campbell
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive
Limited to 3,000 copies
Glow-in-the-dark cover art by J. Scott Campbell
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Variant virgin cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Jen Bartel
Variant virgin cover art by InHyuk Lee
Captain Marvel #11
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 10
Conclusion of the "Falling Star" storyline
Revealed that Star possesses the Reality Stone or possibly the essence of it
Conclusion of the "Falling Star" storyline
Revealed that Star possesses the Reality Stone or possibly the essence of it
Variant virgin cover art by Mark Brooks
Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
Variant virgin cover art by BossLogic celebrating the 150th issue of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Variant virgin cover art by BossLogic celebrating the 150th issue of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel
Variant cover art by Sam Maggs
Second printing variant art by Jorge Molina
Variant cover art by Mahmud Asrar
Variant cover art by Gretel Lusky
Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans
Variant cover art by Kaela Lash
Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi
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