Who Is Zora? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zora is a Marvel comic book character, with over 26 comic issue appearances. A recurring character in the Powers series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, Zora was a century old superhero who got engaged to protagonist Christian Walker only to die soon after.

Who is Zora?

Origin Zora was first seen hundreds of years ago studying at a Chinese temple with many other superhumans. Where she came from and how she got her powers were unknown, though she claimed that her powers developed out of her rejection of God and belief in herself as her own God. It was at this temple where she first met Christian Walker and developed feelings for him. At his urging, she and others at the temple chose to go out into the outside world and become Earth's first superhero team. Creation Zora was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming as a recurring character in their creator-owned Powers series. Major Story Arcs Super Group Zora's death Having remained close to Christian Walker since his days with her as the superhero Diamond, Zora and Walker secretly became engaged. She would not live to see the wedding, though. While working a case, Walker was attacked by an emotionally unstable superhero named Boogie Girl , and Zora intervened to save his life.

Key facts

Zora is of human origin and first appeared in "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 2". The character is published by Marvel. With 26 recorded issue appearances, Zora ranks among the most featured characters in comics.