Who Is Candy Southern? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Candy Southern is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Candace Southern, with over 224 comic issue appearances. Candy Southern was the girlfriend of the X-Man, Angel. She supported him during his time with the Champion, and even became leader of the Defenders. Later, she was kidnapped, tortured and eventually murdered for their relationship.

Who is Candy Southern?

Origin Daughter and heiress to a rich family, Candy Southern was a childhood friend of Warren Worthington III . When they were growing up Warren concealed the fact that he was the mutant superhero known as the Avenging Angel. When he left to join Xavier's Institute For Gifted Youngsters she convinced her parents to let her move to the city. Living in an apartment in New York, Candy became an intern at the United Nations while attending Archer College at night. It was a chance encounter that brought Warren back into her life. They met in a nightclub and began to catch up what each other had been up to. Warren told her how fantastic his new school was, while omitting the fact that it was for mutants. When Candy said she was tempted to attend Xavier's, he changed the subject.

Key facts

Candy Southern is of human origin and first appeared in "We Must Destroy... the Cobalt Man!". The character is published by Marvel. With 224 recorded issue appearances, Candy Southern ranks among the most featured characters in comics.