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Who Is Magdalene? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Magdalene (Marvel): Magdalene was a hero from a different reality and later became an honorary member of the Avengers

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Magdalene is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Marissa Darrow, with over 61 comic issue appearances. Magdalene was a hero from a different reality and later became an honorary member of the Avengers

Who is Magdalene?

Origin Magdalene Marissa Darrow had been a former member of the Avengers in a alternate timeline. She would sometime later join a group led by the enigmatic Protector. He named the group of various timeline rescues the Gatherers. Magdalene would vow to seek and destroy Sersi in every timeline. It was believed by Magdalene as well as the Gatherers that Sersi was responsible for the destruction of hers and the others own time-lines. Creation Magdalene was created by Bob Harras and Steve Epting and first appeared in The Avengers Vol.1 issue 343 (1992). Major Story Arcs Against the Avengers Magdalene and Swordsman Magdalena and the Gatherers' quest eventually lead them to the 616 Universe. Protector even went so far as to "gather" Magdalena's alternate self from Earth-616, which ended-up in murdering her counter part.

Key facts

Magdalene is of human origin and first appeared in "First Night". The character is published by Marvel. With 61 recorded issue appearances, Magdalene ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Magdalene?

Magdalene was a hero from a different reality and later became an honorary member of the Avengers

What is Magdalene's real name?

Magdalene's real identity is Marissa Darrow.

When did Magdalene first appear?

Magdalene first appeared in "First Night".

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