Who Is Moonstar? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Moonstar is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Danielle Moonstar, with over 2,540 comic issue appearances. A Native American and member of the original New Mutants, Dani Moonstar was one of many mutants to lose their powers on M-Day, but has since had them restored. Moonstar currently uses her skills, experience and combat prowess to fight against evil as Hel's Valkyrie and has been a member of the New Mutants, MLF, X-Force, Fearless Defenders and the X-Men.

Who is Moonstar?

Current Events Dani Moonstar is presently appearing in the new Marvel NOW! series The Fearless Defenders written by Cullen Bunn drawn by artist Will Sliney . Dani is apart of the all female superhero team alongside Valkyrie and Misty Knight . Origin Origin Danielle Moonstar was born in Colorado to members of the Cheyenne Nation. The first time Dani's powers manifested, she saw the image of her parents dying. She saw a huge bear standing over the bodies of a horse and an eagle; representing her mother came (from the horse clan) and her father (of the eagle clan). Shortly thereafter, her parents took a trip into the mountains and they disappeared, presumed to be dead. Prior to her parents' disappearance Dani was sent to live with some neighbors, but she did not have control over her mutant ability to create illusions based on primal fears or deepest desires resulting in much resentment toward her in the community. To escape the malice of her community she went to live with her Grandfather, Black Eagle, a recluse in the mountains.

Key facts

Moonstar is of mutant origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 2,540 recorded issue appearances, Moonstar ranks among the most featured characters in comics.