Who Is Emma Peel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Emma Peel is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 81 comic issue appearances. The very beautiful, witty and especially dangerous Emma Peel was the female half of the spy duo known as the Avengers.

Who is Emma Peel?

Origin Born Emma Knight, after her husband, pilot Peter Peel, was lost when his plane went down over the Amazon, and was presumed dead, Emma Peel became a secret agent, a "talented amateur" working alongside professional agent John Steed , together forming a duo unofficially known as The Avengers . Eventually Peter turned up alive and well, prompting Emma to leave Steed and resume married life. Her replacement was Tara King . Creation Emma Peel was famously played by Diana Rigg, though Elizabeth Shepherd was originally cast in the role. Mrs. Peel replaced Cathy Gale , who had been played by Honor Blackman. During Peel's tenure the popularity of the Avengers reached new heights, resulting in several comic appearances, including TV Comic , Diana, The Avengers (a one-issue title produced by Mick Anglo ), and several annuals . Additionally, the girls' comic "June and School Friend" had a strip showing the adventures of 14-year-old Emma Knight, which included showing her designing the one-piece catsuit her adult self would become famous for.

Key facts

Emma Peel is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 81 recorded issue appearances, Emma Peel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.