Who Is Marrina? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Marrina is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Marrina Smallwood, with over 243 comic issue appearances. Marrina is a member of the Plodex alien race. Raised on Earth, she becomes a member of Alpha Flight before she marries Namor the Sub-Mariner and becomes a member of the Avengers.

Who is Marrina?

Origin Marrina Smallwood Marrina is a member of the Plodex, a brutal alien race bent on universal domination. 40,000 years ago, the Plodex sent one of their eggs through space to Earth. This was their method of promulgating the species. By imprinting the DNA of each unique race, they hoped to learn more of their opposition in order to one day conquer the universe. The egg landed in the Atlantic Ocean and settled into its depths. As the result, the genetic material inside of the egg adapted to its underwater environment in an effort to stay alive. In present day Newfoundland , Canada , a horrific storm nearly drowns fisherman Thomas Smallwood , and he discovers the Plodex egg glowing beneath the waves. He dislodges the egg from the sea floor and it buoys him to the surface, saving his life.

Key facts

Marrina is of alien origin and first appeared in "M: Mandarin to Mystique". The character is published by Marvel. With 243 recorded issue appearances, Marrina ranks among the most featured characters in comics.