Sally Floyd
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Sally Floyd is a fictional character
that appears in comic book
s published by Marvel Comics
. The character first appeared in Generation M #1 (Jan. 2006) and was created by writer Paul Jenkins
and artist Ramon Bachs.
that followed the aftermath of the events of M-Day
, the day on which millions of mutants
lost their mutant abilities.
Floyd's daughter, Minnie, had died several months earlier due to a mutation that caused her to grow younger and younger from the age 2. In the wake of this tragedy, Floyd developed alcoholism
.
Taking over from Jessica Jones
, Floyd investigated several M-Day cases, writing about well-known mutants who had lost their powers and producing a series of article profiles.
She worked with former X-Man Jubilee
, a depowered mutant, and her investigation led her to Warren Worthington (Archangel
), who pretended to be depowered and with whom she may have had a previous relationship. Archangel used Floyd as a pawn to catch a serial killer known as Ghoul
who was targeting mutants for death. Afterward, Floyd entered rehab
and began a friendship with reporter Ben Urich
of the Daily Bugle
.
Floyd's next appearance was in Civil War: Front Line
. By the end, she and Urich had resigned from their respective newspapers and formed the online newspaper Frontlines.com; they later form the print newspaper Front Line
. The two were split over the controversial Superhuman Registration Act, with Floyd initially opposed but later becoming a supporter. Later, during World War Hulk
: Front Line, Floyd started drinking again following the emotional trauma she incurred by being caught in the middle of Hulk's attack on Manhattan.
In Avengers: The Initiative
#6, Floyd questions whether government agent Henry Peter Gyrich
can carry out his assignment to enforce elements of the Superhuman Registration Act. Gyrich retaliates by ordering an assistant to contact the IRS and have Floyd's taxes audited. Floyd also appeared among the reporters after the clone of Thor
attacked Camp Hammond.
Fictional character
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that appears in comic book
Comic book
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s published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. The character first appeared in Generation M #1 (Jan. 2006) and was created by writer Paul Jenkins
Paul Jenkins (writer)
Paul Jenkins is a British comic book writer and Gary Gygax's stepson. He has had much success crossing over into the American comic book market. Primarily working for Marvel Comics, he has had a big part shaping the characters of the company over the past decade.-Life and career:Paul Jenkins...
and artist Ramon Bachs.
Fictional character biography
Sally Floyd, a journalist, first appeared in Generation M, a miniseriesMiniseries
A miniseries , in a serial storytelling medium, is a television show production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. The exact number is open to interpretation; however, they are usually limited to fewer than a whole season. The term "miniseries" is generally a North American term...
that followed the aftermath of the events of M-Day
Decimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
, the day on which millions of mutants
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
lost their mutant abilities.
Floyd's daughter, Minnie, had died several months earlier due to a mutation that caused her to grow younger and younger from the age 2. In the wake of this tragedy, Floyd developed alcoholism
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a broad term for problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing...
.
Taking over from Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell Jones Cage is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos. Jones debuted in the series Alias as an embittered former superheroine who had used the aliases Jewel, Knightress, and currently Power Woman...
, Floyd investigated several M-Day cases, writing about well-known mutants who had lost their powers and producing a series of article profiles.
She worked with former X-Man Jubilee
Jubilee (comics)
Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men.A mutant, Jubilee had the superhuman power to generate "fireworks" of explosive plasma. A teenage "mall rat," she was the X-Men's youngest member in the early 1990s, often playing sidekick to...
, a depowered mutant, and her investigation led her to Warren Worthington (Archangel
Archangel (comics)
Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a fictional character, a comic book antihero in the Marvel Comics universe. Originally known as Angel and later Archangel, Worthington is one of the founding members of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-creator Jack Kirby, he first appeared in...
), who pretended to be depowered and with whom she may have had a previous relationship. Archangel used Floyd as a pawn to catch a serial killer known as Ghoul
Ghoul (comics)
Ghoul is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe. He was mentioned in Generation M #1, but he actually debuted in Generation M #5, along with his last appearance being in Generation M #5.-Fictional character biography:...
who was targeting mutants for death. Afterward, Floyd entered rehab
Drug rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a term for the processes of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and so-called street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines...
and began a friendship with reporter Ben Urich
Ben Urich
Ben Urich is a Marvel Comics character, usually appearing in comic books featuring Daredevil and Spider-Man. Created by Roger McKenzie and Gene Colan, he first appeared in Daredevil #153 ....
of the Daily Bugle
Daily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
.
Floyd's next appearance was in Civil War: Front Line
Civil War: Front Line
Civil War: Front Line is an 11-issue, limited series tie-in to Marvel Comics's Civil War event which started in August 2006.Part of the story is told from the perspective of two reporters embedded in the opposite camps of the war...
. By the end, she and Urich had resigned from their respective newspapers and formed the online newspaper Frontlines.com; they later form the print newspaper Front Line
Daily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
. The two were split over the controversial Superhuman Registration Act, with Floyd initially opposed but later becoming a supporter. Later, during World War Hulk
World War Hulk
"World War Hulk" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self titled limited series and various other titles published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk....
: Front Line, Floyd started drinking again following the emotional trauma she incurred by being caught in the middle of Hulk's attack on Manhattan.
In Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series from Marvel Comics. Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage with artwork initially by Stefano Caselli, Steve Uy and Harvey Tolibao, the series dealt with the aftermath of Marvel's Civil War crossover Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series...
#6, Floyd questions whether government agent Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Avengers Vol. 1 #165 and was created by Jim Shooter and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
can carry out his assignment to enforce elements of the Superhuman Registration Act. Gyrich retaliates by ordering an assistant to contact the IRS and have Floyd's taxes audited. Floyd also appeared among the reporters after the clone of Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
attacked Camp Hammond.