Who Is Painkiller Jane? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Painkiller Jane is a Paper Films comic book character, the alter ego of Jane Vasko, with over 49 comic issue appearances. Jane Vasko was almost killed in an accident which ironically endowed her with healing powers. She became the gun-toting sociopath vigilante named 'Painkiller Jane.'

Who is Painkiller Jane?

Painkiller Jane's' Overview: How The Story Began Don't Be A Pain Painkiller Jane is a character created by Jimmy Palmiotti and present Marvel Comics editor Joe Quesada back in 1995 for Event Comics , for the 22 Brides series. She later got her own series which lasted five issues, and gave her a new origin. Jane did go on to make other appearances in several other titles throughout the industry such as Vampirella , Hellboy and The Punisher . The series was successfully recently re-launched by Dynamite comics more recently, and the first issue to the series was so successful that it sold out. The character transitioned from comic books to the small screen when the Sci-Fi picked up the idea and turned "Jane" into a made for television movie in December, 2005. Although the film depicted a much different origin story for Jane, the success of the film led the Sci-Fi Channel to launch the pilot for the television series in April of 2007, but only saw one season. The character was portrayed by actress Kristanna Loken as 'Jane Vasco' and likened in origin more to the comic book version of the character than the film version. 22 Brides Origin We are introduced to Jane Vasco while she is acti.

Key facts

Painkiller Jane is of human origin and first appeared in "Married to the Mob: Shades of Red". The character is published by Paper Films. With 49 recorded issue appearances, Painkiller Jane ranks among the most featured characters in comics.