Who Is Big Bertha? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Big Bertha is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Bertha Crawford, with over 124 comic issue appearances. Wisconsin's most famous super model, Ashley Crawford possesses the mutant ability to transform from trim and svelte to remarkably obese and back through the power of regurgitation.

Who is Big Bertha?

Origin Big Bertha In Action Not much is known of Big Bertha before she responded to Mr. Immortal 's advertisement for a superhero team, the team that would become the Great Lakes Avengers. When not using her powers, she is the most recognizable super model in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . In fact, it is Bertha's earnings from modeling that fund her team. Although offers have come her way to leave her town for more lucrative endeavors, Big Bertha has repeatedly expressed that she desires to stay with her team and considers them her surrogate family. Creation Big Bertha first appears in West Coast Avengers (1985) #49 by John Byrne Major Story Arcs Great Lakes Avengers Ashley answered a personal ad placed by Mr. Immortal for a new superhero team. After the Vision appeared on The David Letterman Show to introduce his new look to the public, the team decided to call themselves the Great Lakes Avengers and act as the team's Midwest branch.

Key facts

Big Bertha is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Franchise". The character is published by Marvel. With 124 recorded issue appearances, Big Bertha ranks among the most featured characters in comics.