Who Is Retro Girl? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Retro Girl is a Image comic book character, the alter ego of Janis, with over 25 comic issue appearances. One of the most popular superheroes of her time, Retro Girl's murder was the first case in the Powers ongoing series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.

Who is Retro Girl?

Origin Retro Girl and friends The power of Retro Girl had been passed down from girl to girl, through unknown means and purposes, since the ancient times of human civilization. In a way, there had always been a Retro Girl. When a girl named Janis became the recipient of this power, it was in the era of superheroes were at their peak, and she became the first girl with the power to dub herself Retro Girl. As Retro Girl, Janis became one of the most loved superheroes around. She formed a close alliance with fellow superheroes Zora , Diamond and Triphammer , creating an unnamed superhero group with them. Creation Retro Girl was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming . Her murder was the subject of the first story arc of their creator-owned series Powers . The character would remain dead but have further appearances through flashbacks.

Key facts

Retro Girl is of human origin and first appeared in "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 1". The character is published by Image. With 25 recorded issue appearances, Retro Girl ranks among the most featured characters in comics.