Who Is Calypso? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Calypso is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Calypso Ezili, with over 43 comic issue appearances. The woman named Calypso has a history shrouded in mystery. She was the lover and partner of Kraven until he met his demise, and she carries on his hate for Spider-Man.

Who is Calypso?

Origin Calypso first appeared at the side of Kraven The Hunter , as his lover and partner. She was originally a manipulator, taunting and making Kraven try to fulfill his own promises of hunting and killing Spider-Man , his arch-nemesis. She enjoyed when Kraven got angry and violent toward Spider-Man for her own reasons and prompted him to be in a rage as often as she could. Creation Her first appearance was in the Amazing Spider-Man #209. Character Evolution Never a major villain to Spider-Man she has nonetheless proven to be a worthy adversary when he has had to face her. Major Story Arcs Following Kraven the Hunter's death in the events of Kraven's Last Hunt , she began dressing like him, wearing the shirt that Kraven wore when he hunted. Calypso became more of an antagonist for Spider-Man at this point, using her mystical abilities to concoct a potion that possessed the Spider-Man villain, and occasional friend, the Lizard , because she believed Spider-Man was the reason Kraven was dead. Calypso was so full of hate for Spider-Man that the only thing she focused on was revenge.

Key facts

Calypso is of human origin and first appeared in "To Salvage My Honor!". The character is published by Marvel. With 43 recorded issue appearances, Calypso ranks among the most featured characters in comics.