Who Is Shirley Lewis? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shirley Lewis is a Marvel comic book character, with over 47 comic issue appearances. Owner of the Daily Grind coffee shop and former employer of Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider.

Who is Shirley Lewis?

Brief History Shirley had her own coffee shop named the Daily Grind in New York City . She had been working there for many years and raised her son Devon Lewis on her own. One day Ben Reilly entered the coffee shop and ordered a coffee. He later found out he was short on cash and apologized to Shirley. Shirley said it was okay and told him that he could bring the rest of the money back when he would stop by again, thinking it was just a lone drifter and would never see him or the rest of her money again. Ben however returned a few days later, shaven and with a new haircut and with the money he owed her. Shirley was happily surprised to see him back. Ben told her that Shirley's kindness had showed him that even though he was broke, he did not have to look the part.

Key facts

Shirley Lewis is of human origin and first appeared in "Blasts from the Past!". The character is published by Marvel. With 47 recorded issue appearances, Shirley Lewis ranks among the most featured characters in comics.