Who Is Ladytron? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ladytron is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Maxine Manchester, with over 143 comic issue appearances. Homicidal killer turned homicidal killer cyborg, Maxine Manchester was recruited to be part of WildC.A.T.S while the real team was off-world.

Who is Ladytron?

Creation Maxine Manchester, Ladytron, was created by writer Alan Moore , and artist Travis Charest . She was created during the period when Image Comics published the Wildstorm imprint. Origin When she was young, Maxine ran away from home to avoid sexual abuse from her father. However, in WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams #22 - Cat's Cradle , it is mentioned that she was eventually placed in the foster care system, and was later ejected from a psychiatric facility for being "too disruptive." Striking out on her own, Maxine turned to a life of crime to support herself. She would rob and kill to get what she needed. After a crime spree that included armed robbery and left five people dead and wounded seventeen others, Maxine was shot multiple times during a gunfight with police in Newark. Her life was saved however when a Dr. Khaz used robotic parts to replace her damaged body.

Key facts

Ladytron is of cyborg origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 143 recorded issue appearances, Ladytron ranks among the most featured characters in comics.