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She-Hulk (Lyra)
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She-Hulk is a fictional
comic book
superhero
appearing in books published by Marvel Comics
. She is from an alternate future
of Marvel's main timeline, and is the daughter of that reality's Thundra and the Hulk
. Created by writer Jeff Parker and artist Mitch Breitweiser, Lyra first appears in Hulk: Raging Thunder.
, began, written by Fred Van Lente
with pencils by Robert Q. Atkins and Peter Vale.
on Earth-616
in a last ditch attempt to prevent the extinction of her people. Assisted by Boudicca, a digital wrist toy reprogrammed with Femizon technology, Lyra begins seeking the greatest hero of the era—by which she inevitably means a man, due to the word's definition male-specific curse in her culture. Due to many of the warring tribes of men having taken former heroes (the majority of these 'heroes' appear to be Dark Avengers, and thus, are really villains) such as Wolverine
, and Sentry
as symbols of worship to continue their war on the Femizons, Lyra hopes that by killing the greatest hero, the men will have nothing to worship and many Femizons will be spared.
She comes into conflict with the original She-Hulk
(Jennifer Walters), and the two had a battle. In this fight, She-Hulk makes references to Thundra
and how she looks similar to Lyra, which angers Lyra. It is then discovered that Lyra becomes weaker as she becomes angrier. Before Jennifer can capitalize, the Sentry intervenes. Lyra tells the Sentry that she is looking for the greatest hero, and the name of that hero is Norman Osborn. When Lyra finally manages to confront him, she reveals that her mission is not to kill him, but to breed with him. Upon kissing him, she recollects all the evil he will be responsible for creating in the future and refuses to go through with it. Norman and the rest of the Dark Avengers corner Lyra, but Jennifer Walters rushes to her aid. Both manage to escape by the aid of A.R.M.O.R. Instead of returning back to her Earth, Lyra decides to stay and become an agent of A.R.M.O.R.
Lyra went out in search of Jennifer Walters, as only she could help her in orientation on Earth-616. However, she is attacked by the Gamma Corps, who were hired by Osborn to capture her and Boudicca to recover incriminating files she stole from Osborn and to gain knowledge of the future that would be beneficial to Osborn. Lyra, however, proves to be too difficult to capture. She is later seen in the company of Red She-Hulk and M.O.D.O.K and has joined their ranks for unknown reasons.. After Thundra betrays Intelligencia to aid Red Hulk,
Lyra takes her position in the Frightful Four.
It is later revealed that Lyra only joined The Frightful Four in hopes of getting information on Jennifer's whereabouts. She finds her in stasis on an Intelligencia base. Lyra manages to free her, but both are attacked by the Red She-Hulk. After a brief fight with her, they manage to convince her to fight alongside them to stop Intelligencia . Following the defeat of Intelligencia, Lyra begins traveling with her father, brother
, Jennifer, Rick Jones
, and Betty Ross.
During the Fear Itself
storyline, Lyra later teams up with Namor, Loa
, and Doctor Strange
when Namor needs help reclaiming New Atlantis from Attuma in the form of Nerkodd: Breaker of Water. The group is even assisted when Silver Surfer
arrives to help.
Following Fear Itself, Lyra will appear as one of the students at the revamped Avengers Academy
. Lyra is part of the new class of students when the Avengers Academy
moves to the former headquarters of the West Coast Avengers
.
However, although comparable to, for example, Colossus
, even when at her peak Lyra possesses less raw power than the base/calm level of the original She-Hulk, and, unlike her father, she turns weaker (down to at worst the level of Spider-Man
) rather than stronger when she gets angry. This was done by her Femizon creators as a fail-safe way to keep her from turning on them. Recently her father injected her with power-inhibiting or modifying "SPIN Tech" that negated the weakness, and allows her to transform into a nonpowered human state at will. Hence, she currently has the ability to turn somewhat stronger, and considerably more efficient when calm, but does not grow weaker when angered.
Lyra developed a technique that enables her to fight in a trance-like meditative
state when she is completely calm and at peace. Through her practice, Lyra can feel minute traces of gamma rays in every human being and use them to heighten her perception and reflexes, and in this state apparently possesses higher fighting skill than any of her other family members, being able to singlehandedly summarily defeat the entire team of Norman Osborn's "Dark Avengers
", with the exception of the Sentry
.
Lyra can leap over 600 feet upwards, and 1000 feet across. She also possesses an immunity to the Venom symbiote
(and, presumably, all other alien symbiotes of its kind) - which she calls the "black bloom" - due to a vaccination injected when she was a child.
.
Fictional character
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comic book
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superhero
Superhero
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appearing in books published by Marvel Comics
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. She is from an alternate future
Alternate future
In science fiction stories involving time travel, an alternative future or alternate future is a possible future which never comes to pass, typically because someone travels back into the past and alters it so that the events of the alternative future cannot occur.An alternative future differs from...
of Marvel's main timeline, and is the daughter of that reality's Thundra and the Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
. Created by writer Jeff Parker and artist Mitch Breitweiser, Lyra first appears in Hulk: Raging Thunder.
Publication history
The character first appeared in a one-shot story entitled Hulk: Raging Thunder #1 (August 2008), and then in Hulk Family: Green Genes #1 (February 2009). The character "received enough of a positive fan response to earn her a try-out in a brand-new mini-series." So in 2009 All New Savage She-Hulk, a four-issue limited seriesLimited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
, began, written by Fred Van Lente
Fred Van Lente
Fred Van Lente is an American writer, primarily of comic books and graphic novels.-Career:Van Lente is the co-founder, along with artist Ryan Dunlavey, of Evil Twin Comics, which produces his and Dunlavey’s non-fiction comic books, the first and most famous of which is Action Philosophers.Recent...
with pencils by Robert Q. Atkins and Peter Vale.
Fictional character biography
Following the failed assassination attempt during which a key component of the male genetic birthing matrix—stolen to replace an identical component of the Femizon's matrix—is destroyed, Lyra is dispatched back in time to the era of Dark ReignDark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
on Earth-616
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
in a last ditch attempt to prevent the extinction of her people. Assisted by Boudicca, a digital wrist toy reprogrammed with Femizon technology, Lyra begins seeking the greatest hero of the era—by which she inevitably means a man, due to the word's definition male-specific curse in her culture. Due to many of the warring tribes of men having taken former heroes (the majority of these 'heroes' appear to be Dark Avengers, and thus, are really villains) such as Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
, and Sentry
Sentry (comics)
Sentry is the codename of several unrelated fictional characters of the Marvel Universe. Currently, the most prominent Sentry is Robert Reynolds, appearing in Marvel's New Avengers and Mighty Avengers titles, and the subject of two limited series....
as symbols of worship to continue their war on the Femizons, Lyra hopes that by killing the greatest hero, the men will have nothing to worship and many Femizons will be spared.
She comes into conflict with the original She-Hulk
She-Hulk
She-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
(Jennifer Walters), and the two had a battle. In this fight, She-Hulk makes references to Thundra
Thundra
Thundra is a Marvel Comics superheroine who is often aligned with the Fantastic Four. She is a powerful, red haired, amazon-like warrior, or Femizon, from a matriarchal, technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women...
and how she looks similar to Lyra, which angers Lyra. It is then discovered that Lyra becomes weaker as she becomes angrier. Before Jennifer can capitalize, the Sentry intervenes. Lyra tells the Sentry that she is looking for the greatest hero, and the name of that hero is Norman Osborn. When Lyra finally manages to confront him, she reveals that her mission is not to kill him, but to breed with him. Upon kissing him, she recollects all the evil he will be responsible for creating in the future and refuses to go through with it. Norman and the rest of the Dark Avengers corner Lyra, but Jennifer Walters rushes to her aid. Both manage to escape by the aid of A.R.M.O.R. Instead of returning back to her Earth, Lyra decides to stay and become an agent of A.R.M.O.R.
Lyra went out in search of Jennifer Walters, as only she could help her in orientation on Earth-616. However, she is attacked by the Gamma Corps, who were hired by Osborn to capture her and Boudicca to recover incriminating files she stole from Osborn and to gain knowledge of the future that would be beneficial to Osborn. Lyra, however, proves to be too difficult to capture. She is later seen in the company of Red She-Hulk and M.O.D.O.K and has joined their ranks for unknown reasons.. After Thundra betrays Intelligencia to aid Red Hulk,
Lyra takes her position in the Frightful Four.
It is later revealed that Lyra only joined The Frightful Four in hopes of getting information on Jennifer's whereabouts. She finds her in stasis on an Intelligencia base. Lyra manages to free her, but both are attacked by the Red She-Hulk. After a brief fight with her, they manage to convince her to fight alongside them to stop Intelligencia . Following the defeat of Intelligencia, Lyra begins traveling with her father, brother
Skaar
Skaar is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character to Hulk. He is the son of the Hulk and the extraterrestrial Caiera, who conceived him during the "Planet Hulk" storyline...
, Jennifer, Rick Jones
Rick Jones (comics)
Richard Milhouse "Rick" Jones is a fictional comic book character in the .-Publication history:Rick Jones first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1, as a sidekick to the Incredible Hulk...
, and Betty Ross.
During the Fear Itself
Fear Itself (comics)
"Fear Itself" is a 2011 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a seven-issue, eponymous miniseries written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Laura Martin, a prologue book by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Scott Eaton, and...
storyline, Lyra later teams up with Namor, Loa
Loa (comics)
Loa is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A mutant, Loa is a student at the Xavier Institute. She made her debut in New X-Men: Academy X #5.-Before Xavier's:...
, and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ....
when Namor needs help reclaiming New Atlantis from Attuma in the form of Nerkodd: Breaker of Water. The group is even assisted when Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
arrives to help.
Following Fear Itself, Lyra will appear as one of the students at the revamped Avengers Academy
Avengers Academy
Avengers Academy is a Marvel Comics comic book series that debuted in June 2010 as part of the "Heroic Age". The series is written by Christos Gage, with artwork by Mike McKone and tells the story of a group of young super-powered persons who were selected to join a training academy for the...
. Lyra is part of the new class of students when the Avengers Academy
Avengers Academy
Avengers Academy is a Marvel Comics comic book series that debuted in June 2010 as part of the "Heroic Age". The series is written by Christos Gage, with artwork by Mike McKone and tells the story of a group of young super-powered persons who were selected to join a training academy for the...
moves to the former headquarters of the West Coast Avengers
West Coast Avengers
The West Coast Avengers is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The West Coast Avengers #1 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall.- Publication history :...
.
Powers and abilities
In a calm state, Lyra possesses vast superhuman strength, which she is able to enhance further through a meditative fighting-trance (that also greatly enhances her sensory perception of the surroundings), as well as superhuman stamina, durability, agility and speed.However, although comparable to, for example, Colossus
Colossus (comics)
Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
, even when at her peak Lyra possesses less raw power than the base/calm level of the original She-Hulk, and, unlike her father, she turns weaker (down to at worst the level of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
) rather than stronger when she gets angry. This was done by her Femizon creators as a fail-safe way to keep her from turning on them. Recently her father injected her with power-inhibiting or modifying "SPIN Tech" that negated the weakness, and allows her to transform into a nonpowered human state at will. Hence, she currently has the ability to turn somewhat stronger, and considerably more efficient when calm, but does not grow weaker when angered.
Lyra developed a technique that enables her to fight in a trance-like meditative
Meditation
Meditation is any form of a family of practices in which practitioners train their minds or self-induce a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit....
state when she is completely calm and at peace. Through her practice, Lyra can feel minute traces of gamma rays in every human being and use them to heighten her perception and reflexes, and in this state apparently possesses higher fighting skill than any of her other family members, being able to singlehandedly summarily defeat the entire team of Norman Osborn's "Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is part of a series of titles that have featured various iterations of the superhero team the Avengers...
", with the exception of the Sentry
Sentry (Robert Reynolds)
The Sentry is a fictional character in the . The character first appears in The Sentry #1 and was created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, with uncredited conceptual contributions by Rick Veitch.-Creation:...
.
Lyra can leap over 600 feet upwards, and 1000 feet across. She also possesses an immunity to the Venom symbiote
Venom (comics)
Eddie Brock is a fictional character created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. A comic book supervillain, Brock's earliest appearance is a cameo in Web of Spider-Man #18 before making his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #299 as Venom...
(and, presumably, all other alien symbiotes of its kind) - which she calls the "black bloom" - due to a vaccination injected when she was a child.
In other media
Lyra is an alternate costume/character for She-Hulk in Marvel vs. Capcom 3Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
is a crossover fighting game developed by Capcom. It features Capcom's own characters and characters from American comic book company Marvel Comics. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel vs...
.
See also
- She-HulkShe-HulkShe-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
- SkaarSkaarSkaar is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character to Hulk. He is the son of the Hulk and the extraterrestrial Caiera, who conceived him during the "Planet Hulk" storyline...
- Hiro-KalaHiro-KalaHiro-Kala is a fictional character in the . He first appears in Skaar: Son of Hulk #2 and was created by Greg Pak and Ron Garney. He is the son of the Hulk and Caiera and the twin brother of Skaar.-Publication history:...
- Scorpion (Carmilla Black)
- Red She-Hulk
External links
- Lyra at the Marvel Comics Database