Who Is Silverclaw? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Silverclaw is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Maria De Guadalupe Santiago, with over 79 comic issue appearances. With the ability to transform herself into the form of animals native to her homeland, Silverclaw was a close friend of the Avengers' butler Jarvis and later became an Avenger herself.

Who is Silverclaw?

Origin The Kamekeri are a small South American tribe located in Costa Verde. Originally part of the Tahuantinsuyu, they worshipped both the Incan and their own local gods until missionaries convinced them to reject their old beliefs for modern ways. However, Peliali , the Volcano Goddess, swore never to leave her home or her people. Though the Kamekeri kept in touch with the outside world the Costa Verde government officially learned of their existence only recently. Years ago Jamie Santiago returned from one of many journeys into the Andes with an infant girl he claimed was his by Peliali. Revealed as a shape-shifter at her christening, Lupe grew up teased by other children. When her father died, Lupe was taken in by the Church orphanage, despite their misgivings about her “ungodly” powers. When a TV ad brought the orphanage a letter from Edwin Jarvis they decided to make Lupe his sponsor, believing that his connections to Iron Man might be able to help her someday.

Key facts

Silverclaw is of human origin and first appeared in "Turbulence". The character is published by Marvel. With 79 recorded issue appearances, Silverclaw ranks among the most featured characters in comics.