Who Is Sharon Ventura? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sharon Ventura is a Marvel comic book character, with over 213 comic issue appearances. Sharon Ventura was a former pro-wrestler who fell in love with the Thing and subsequently joined the Fantastic Four as Ms. Marvel. During an adventure in space, she was exposed to Cosmic Rays which mutated her body into a rock-like form similar to that of the Thing. She is not to be confused with Darla Deering (a.k.a. Ms. Thing).

Who is Sharon Ventura?

Origin Career in stunt-work. Brought up by her strict father, Sharon Ventura constantly sought ways to gain his approval including joining military school, but she constantly failed to live up to his super-high standards. During her time at the school Sharon refused to turn in a fellow student and was expelled. This caused an even bigger rift between her and her father and the two went their separate ways. A year would pass and Sharons father would die, and after he died, she would pursue dangerous activities to somehow prove herself to him beyond the grave. Overwhelmed by guilt she chooses to prove to herself that she was the best at all she did. Sharon joined professions which were both thrilling and extremely dangerous. She became as stunt woman, a deep-sea diver, martial arts expert, and a lion tamer to name a few.

Key facts

Sharon Ventura is of human origin and first appeared in "The Thing And The Thunderiders". The character is published by Marvel. With 213 recorded issue appearances, Sharon Ventura ranks among the most featured characters in comics.