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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Amazing Spider-Man #194 (July 1979)[1] |
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| Alter ego | Felicia Sara Hardy[2] |
| Species | Human mutate |
| Team affiliations | |
| Partnerships | Spider-Man |
| Notable aliases | Felicity Harmon Felicia Harmon Party Hardy Black Cat |
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Black Cat is a character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. Created byMarv Wolfman andDave Cockrum, the character first appeared inThe Amazing Spider-Man #194 in July 1979 as anadversary of the superheroSpider-Man, although she later becomes hison-off love interest and ally.
In theMarvel Universe, Black Cat is thealter ego ofFelicia Sara Hardy, the daughter of renowned cat burglarWalter Hardy. Trained in martial arts and acrobatics, she follows in her father's footsteps and initially comes into conflict with Spider-Man until the two fall in love, leading to a brief partnership in crime-fighting. Their relationship is complicated when it becomes apparent that Black Cat has no interest in Spider-Man'scivilian identity as Peter Parker. Despite their break-up, Spider-Man's positive influence motivates Black Cat to remain anantiheroine willing to do the right thing when push comes to shove, and routinely returns to the hero's life as one of his most trusted allies.[5] Black Cat has gained and lost superhuman powers several times throughout her comic book history, most notably possessing a "bad luck" aura capable of inflicting people in her vicinity with misfortune.
Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, includingvideo games,animatedtelevision series, and merchandise.
In 1979, creatorMarv Wolfman was looking for a female foil forSpider-Woman. He decided to base a character on aTex Avery cartoon, "Bad Luck Blackie", in which a black cat brought misfortune to anyone in close proximity.[6] The Black Cat's costume and appearance were designed byDave Cockrum.[7][8][9]
When Wolfman changed writing assignments withinMarvel Comics toThe Amazing Spider-Man, he brought his character with him.[10] He and Cockrum made considerable changes to the character and her appearance over this time; the Black Cat intended to debut inSpider-Woman had only her name and powers in common with the one who finally appeared inThe Amazing Spider-Man.[11] On the bottom of theletters page ofThe Amazing Spider-Man #194 (July 1979), athumbnail of the intended cover forSpider-Woman #9 (December 1978) appears along with a rejected cover forThe Amazing Spider-Man #194. Wolfman said in an interview:
I didn't plan Black Cat to be in Spidey. I created her for Spider-Woman (look at the letter column of the first B.C. story and you'll see). I then decided to leave Spider-Woman and moved her over. So, I never even thought ofCatwoman when I did her. I got the idea for her from aTex Avery cartoon,Bad Luck Blackie".[6]
Black Cat's first comic book appearance was drawn byAmazing Spider-Man's (at that time) regularpencillerKeith Pollard.
For her first couple decades the Black Cat was primarily a supporting character, but she starred in the 8-page story "The Crown Jewel Caper" inMarvel Comics Presents #57 (August 1990), written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman and pencilled byMike Harris. According to Zimmerman, the story did not appear in the issue it was originally scheduled for, and when he asked why it had not been published yet,Marvel Comics Presents's editorTerry Kavanaugh told him that theinker had murdered his wife, in the process spilling blood on the pages he was inking, and consequently the artwork for the story was being held as state's evidence for the murder trial. As was his habit, Zimmerman had saved full-sizephotocopies of the pencilled pages, so the story was re-inked byJosef Rubenstein and published.[12]
Writer/directorKevin Smith began writing theSpider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do miniseries in 2002. After the third issue the series went on a hiatus until 2005, when Smith revealed he had finally finished writing the scripts. Smith has stated, "While I have zero defense for my lateness (particularly when folks like[Brian Michael] Bendis turn out great stories in multiple books on a monthly basis), I will say this: it's a much better story now than it would've been had I completed it back in '02."[13]
In the mid-2000s, she starred alongsideWolverine in a limited comic book miniseries titledClaws. A sequel to this miniseries, entitledClaws II, began publication in July 2011. Black Cat was a lead character in the 2006–2007Heroes for Hire series.
TheBlack Cat ongoing series written by Jed Mackay debuted in June 2019.[14] A newBlack Cat series, written byG. Willow Wilson and drawn byGleb Melnikov, was announced in May 2025.[15]
Felicia Hardy was born inQueens,New York. Her fatherWalter pretended to be a traveling salesman but was a world-renowned cat burglar who, before his arrest, encouraged her to never settle for second best. If she lovedbasketball, she should work to become a basketball player and not just acheerleader.[16]
She first dons the Black Cat costume to break her father out of prison. On the same night, she meets Spider-Man.[17] Her father dies, and she then fakes her own death.[18] Despite her antipathy towards men, Felicia feels a kinship with this lone hero; Spider-Man is the first man she felt she could trust and she grows to believe herself in love with him.[19] Felicia looks for a way to earn his trust and continues with the Black Cat persona as a misguided attempt to attract his affection. Seeing the good in Felicia, Spider-Man makes every attempt to have her criminal record expunged.
Felicia is placed in a mental institution but escapes. She joins forces with Spider-Man against theMaggia. She is granted conditional amnesty, and again convinces Spider-Man that she has died.[20]
The Black Cat finally finds the opportunity to prove herself after learning theKingpin controls an incredibly powerful detonator. TheOwl plans to use the weapon to hold New York City hostage. Meanwhile,Doctor Octopus plans to use the weapon to destroy the city altogether. However, the Black Cat uses her abilities to steal the item first and protect it from all parties.[21] She gives the detonator to Spider-Man and becomes the target of Doctor Octopus' revenge. Although Spider-Man tears off his mechanical appendages, Octopus is still able to mentally control them and hold the Black Cat still while his men open fire. Spider-Man barely gets her to the hospital in time and as they operate on the dozens of bullet and knife wounds, Peter realizes just how much he cares for Felicia.[22]
After she recovers, they begin a relationship and soon Peter reveals his identity to her. Felicia has difficulty accepting the fact that Peter is just a man beneath the mask and cannot understand his need for a civilian life. Peter is hurt, but continues the relationship since it was the first time he did not need to hide his life as Spider-Man from someone.
Initially, the "accidents" which seem to befall those who crossed the Black Cat's path are merely well-planned stunts and traps. After her near-death experience,[23] Felicia fears her lack of superpowers make her a liability to Spider-Man. She is terrified that his overwhelming need to protect her will eventually get him killed, so Felicia seeks a way to make herself Spider-Man's equal. Felicia is offered an opportunity to undergo the same process that was used to create theScorpion and theHuman Fly.[24] The Kingpin uses it on the Black Cat as payback for a theft she committed. Scared and ashamed of being empowered by the Kingpin of crime, she keeps her new abilities a secret from Peter. Her 'bad luck' power turns out to be infectious, and begins to jinx Spider-Man, which was exactly the Kingpin's intent. Feeling a wall of secrets growing between them, Spider-Man breaks up with Felicia.[25] Felicia then begins a "Robin Hood crusade", stealing from the rich to give to the poor.[26]
Peter soon realizes something is amiss with his own luck and enlists the aid ofDoctor Strange to remove the "hex" on him. By doing so, he alters the hex's source and changes the Black Cat's powers in the process. She finds she has heightenedstrength, agility, balance, vision, and retractable claws. While burglarizing the mercenary known as theForeigner, Black Cat is attacked bySabretooth, the Foreigner's hitman; Spider-Man saves her life.[27]
The Black Cat updates her look and her attitude and rekindles her relationship with Spider-Man. She makes peace with his need for a normal life as Peter Parker and stands by him while he is accused of murder as Spider-Man. Together, they track down the source of the elaborate scheme to frame him and fight the Foreigner.[28] Her apartment is fire-bombed by the Foreigner's hitman Blaze, and she begins living with Peter Parker.[29] Peter later discovers their relationship is just a ruse against him, and that she had secretly been in a relationship with The Foreigner. However, despite her anger during her ruse, Felicia begins to fall back onto her desire to love Peter. Spider-Man comes home to discover Black Cat discussing her plans to ruin his life by framing him for murder, during a telephone-conversation with The Foreigner. Before he can catch her, she escapes. Spider-Man tracks her down to the Foreigner's apartment by attempting to trick Lt. Keating into revealing evidence as Peter Parker. Peter then intercepts a phone-call on Keating's phone, which turns out to be Felicia, telling Keating to meet her. However this is a part of her plan, as she intentionally lured Spider-Man into finding her at the Foreigner's apartment, causing a fight to ensue between The Foreigner and Spider-Man. Later she clears Spider-Man of his murder charge. In the end, the Black Cat double-crosses the Foreigner and Spider-Man, detailing her plan and her feelings towards Peter in a letter, also explaining that she has fled to Paris to start a new life.[30] This pushes Peter to find support and a new relationship withMary Jane Watson.[31]
Years later, the Black Cat returns to America, and goes "shopping" (actuallyshoplifting) withDagger.[32] She returns to her original costume, seeks out Peter Parker, and in a chance confrontation withVenom learns that Peter had married Mary Jane Watson.[33] Angry and jealous, Felicia begins harassing the couple, taunting Peter by dating his friendFlash Thompson.[34] She physically threatens Mary Jane, confronting her and swearing to ruin their marriage.[35] After Spider-Man uses a device to remove his superhuman abilities, the Black Cat aids him in finding the device again to restore them. In the process, the Black Cat's cat-like abilities are completely erased.[36] She realizes that she sincerely cares for Thompson,[37] but when she proposes marriage he refuses her, saying that he was only interested in her because she was the ex-girlfriend of his idol, Spider-Man, but is implied that Flash actually cared for her.[38] The Black Cat later makes up with both Spider-Man and Mary Jane, becoming close friends with them.[volume & issue needed] She subsequently purchases equipment from theTinkerer to incorporate into her costume to compensate for her lost abilities, and occasionally teams up with Spider-Man.[39]
After Spider-Man unmasks himself, Black Cat is enraged because she felt that they shared a bond over knowing his identity.[40] Though she is dating Thomas Fireheart (a.k.a.Puma), her new romantic interest notes that Felicia may still have some romantic inclinations toward Peter.[41]
The Black Cat joins the newHeroes for Hire during the "Civil War", thoughMisty Knight believes that she is just there for the money.[42]
Black Cat returns in the limited seriesMarvel Divas (a parody ofSex and the City).[43] She is one of the main characters, alongsideFirestar,Hellcat, andPhoton.[44] The writers are Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Tonci Zonjic.[43] Summoned by her friends to cope with Firestar's breast cancer, Felicia is financially broken: unable to restart her investigation firm, she is too proud to accept Puma's monetary assistance, and her attempts to get a loan are met with open hostility from the banks of New York, often targets of her villainous activities as the Black Cat. Thus, feeling rejected and angry, Felicia begins to consider returning to villainy.[45]
FollowingMarvel Divas, Black Cat returns as a recurring character inThe Amazing Spider-Man, following a storyline in #606–607 entitled "Back in Black Cat".[46] Although she remembers her previous encounters with Spider-Man, the events of "One More Day" have erased her memory of his identity.[46] Also, she has regained her "bad luck" powers.[47]
Spider-Man ran into the Black Cat as she was breaking into the penthouse apartment ofDexter Bennett. Spider-Man caught up to her, reminding her that she was the one that dumped him. She andPuma had ended their relationship, so she and Spider-Man rekindle their relationship.[47][48][49] Peter later enlists the Black Cat's help in getting back hisvial of blood fromMister Negative.[50]
Following this, Black Cat received her own four issue mini-series, which was written byJen Van Meter, illustrated byJavier Pulido and covered byAmanda Conner. In the series, Felicia became caught up in the events of"The Gauntlet" and "Grim Hunt" storyline after her mother Lydia was kidnapped by the members of the Kravinoff family.[51] Felicia agreed to turn herself over to the Kravinoffs in exchange for her mother's freedom, but instead sent a decoy while she tracked down her mother and attempted to free her herself. After removing the duct tape from her mother's mouth, Felicia discovered that the Kravinoffs had strapped an explosive device to her wrists to kill both of them.[52] Felicia is ultimately able to rescue her mother and keep her safe from the clutches of the Kravinoff family.[53]
Mary Jane enlisted the Black Cat's help after Spider-Man was captured byDoctor Tramma, who turned out to be the one who restored Felicia's bad luck powers. Together they managed to defeat Tramma and save Spider-Man, and agreed to become friends afterwards.[54] Black Cat is next seen in the "Big Time" storyline helping Spider-Man retrieve some experimentalvibranium the newHobgoblin stole for theKingpin.[55]
Black Cat appears in theSpider-Island story arc, fighting against the half-spider creatures, when the Heroes for Hire are called in to help with the quarantine of Manhattan.[56]
Afterwards, Black Cat was blamed for the theft of a Holographic Projector from Horizon Labs. Since Spider-Man was with her at the time of the robbery he knew that she was innocent, and he recruited Matt Murdock (a.k.a.Daredevil) to help prove her innocence. It was later revealed that the criminal organization Black Spectre framed her to test her as part of their plot to recruit the Black Cat to their side and offer her a huge cash reward for retrieving a device that Matt Murdock has in his possession. Afterwards she goes to Matt's apartment and they start a relationship which is part of her plan.[57][58] However she betrays Black Spectre and alerts Daredevil, leaving him a note saying the organization is monitoring his actions, before going into hiding.[59]
As part of theMarvel NOW! event, Felicia was later contacted by her friend, Misty Knight, other to help theFearless Defenders fight the so-called Doom Maidens along with other heroines such as Storm, Tigra, Hellcat and Valkyrie.[60]
Superior Spider-Man (Doctor Octopus' mind in Peter Parker's body) swings in his patrol heading for another date with his girlfriend Anna Maria Marconi only to bump into the Black Cat, who was committing a robbery. Felicia attempts to flirt, but suddenly Superior Spider-Man attacks her punching her straight into her face, taking out a tooth in the process. Superior Spider-Man continues the assault reminiscing about how he once tried to kill her, but now he was just apprehending her as a criminal. This leaves Felicia totally shocked and angry while swearing revenge after Superior Spider-Man wraps her in webbing.[61] The Black Cat's capture is caught live for everyone to see. As a result, her criminal contacts distance themselves from her and her stolen treasures are sent back to their owners. This public humiliation hardens her to the core.[62]
Following the conclusion ofThe Superior Spider-Man comics returning the true Spider-Man, Black Cat later escapes at the beginning of the newAmazing Spider-Man series when Electro stages a breakout at the prison where she was being held.[62] Determined to regain her standing by defeating Spider-Man, she attacks him while he is trying to evacuate a burning building, forcing Spider-Man to pretend to still be Doctor Octopus to drive her away as he cannot afford to lose time rescuing civilians. Felicia then makes contact with Electro, suggesting that they collaborate in seeking revenge on Spider-Man.[63] Black Cat is inParker Industries, making a record of all the tech they are currently producing. However she does not understand them, and opts to 'steal' someone who does. Sajani has had enough of Peter's constant disappearances and vows to make Peter see how he deals with everything without her help. Black Cat then pulls her away, commenting on her perfect timing.[64] Black Cat and Electro later raidEel's hideout where she has Electro defeat him. Black Cat and Electro later show up at a meeting betweenMister Negative andPhil Urich (who is now leading the remnants of the Goblin Underground as the self-proclaimed Goblin King) where they throw Eel's body in between them. Black Cat states to Mister Negative and Phil Urich that she has heard about how they were outed by Spider-Man and wants in on their plan. During Peter's interview on the Fact Channel, Electro attacks the security team on the channel and Black Cat arrives announcing her demand that if Spider-Man does not show up in fifteen minutes, Peter will be dead. Electro complains about the plan but Black Cat stays determined that Spider-Man will show up, but thenSilk arrives to confront them both, giving Peter the time to change into Spider-Man and jump into action, naming Silk. As she battles against Electro and Spider-Man deals with Black Cat, J. Jonah Jameson remains on the channel forcing the cameraman to film the action. Spider-Man tries to convince Black Cat to stop even while she does not believe his story of being mind-swapped. Black Cat deviates one of Electro's bolts, hitting Spider-Man and knocking him down in the process. Black Cat attempts to unmask Spider-Man as Jameson aims the camera,[65] but Jameson's angle prevents anyone seeing Spider-Man's face long enough for Silk to knock Black Cat back and Spider-Man to put his mask back on. Although Electro accepts being depowered when his uncontrollable abilities prove dangerous even to himself, Black Cat continues her vendetta against Spider-Man regardless of who is behind the mask. Following Electro's depowerment, the criminals at the Bar with No Name want Black Cat to lead them.[66]
The final issue ofThe Superior Foes of Spider-Man reveals thatBoomerang's love interest was in fact Black Cat, who had disguised herself in order manipulate Boomerang and hisSinister Six into helping her acquire a priceless portrait ofDoctor Doom without a mask.[67] The character next appears as the villain ofHawkeye vs.Deadpool, where she is revealed to have used an associate's expertise in mind control to infiltrate New York's law enforcement and judicial systems, and create an army of "drones" out of the patients and staff of Brooklyn Psychiatric. When a hacker who had acquired a list of all activeS.H.I.E.L.D. agents, who Black Cat intends to brainwash as well, betrays her, Felicia hiresTyphoid Mary to help her acquire theUSB flash drive containing the list, opposed by Deadpool, Hawkeye, andKate Bishop. When cornered by the trio and the authorities, Black Cat murders the mind control specialist, and escapes by switching places with her arresting officer, a sleeper agent.[68]
In the Slide-Away Casino,Melter andKiller Shrike takeRinger to the back room where Black Cat is waiting. Black Cat shows him various items and tells him that even she cannot steal everything and sometimes must pay for them and asks him how is she supposed to do that when nobodies like him do not pay her weekly cut. Ringer tells her he did not pay because he was captured by Silk, owed theSpot for getting him out of jail, and had to pay theTinkerer for new equipment. He also tells Black Cat they worked in some works before and remembers her having a heart and asks for compassion. Black Cat hesitates long enough for the Ringer to attack them, hitting her in her arm before she takes him down. Black Cat tells Ringer that he will make three times the cut and will also serve as an example by having Killer Shrike and Melter beat him up. Black Cat is surprised Ringer could tag her as she normally is more lucky. She wonder if it was luck to remind her of who she is now and tests her luck with one of the casino's machines and wins. Black Cat notices that lately the harder she listens to the part of her that tells her not to let anyone put her down, the more her luck gets off the charts. She remembers her life in the elite class before she lost it all. Melter and Killer Shriek bring in Ringer and Black Cat tells him to spread the word that no one steals from her.[69] Two years ago, Felicia Hardy presents a painting in an elite party. In the present day at a museum, Regina Venderkamp, the woman who bought all the items confiscated from the Black Cat in an auction, presents the same painting that Felicia did. However, the lights go out for a moment and the painting is gone. An enraged Regina and her bodyguards go to her apartment only to find all of her treasures gone. She goes upstairs to see if she also took everything there, despite a bodyguard protesting since Black Cat could still be there. Black Cat then appears and says she couldn't leave without Regina learning that no one takes from Black Cat without paying. Regina orders her bodyguards to attack, but Black Cat quickly takes them out. She reflects that her bad luck powers seem to work better when she is ruthless and she may have been holding back before. Black Cat throws one of her claws to Regina's neck causing her to pass out. Hours later, Regina wakes up handcuffed to a chair at Black Cat's hideout. Black Cat contemplates almost all of the items that were confiscated and those she retrieved with only one missing. In J. Jonah Jameson Sr. and Aunt May's apartment, they contemplate the last item the only thing they got at the auction and go watch TV unaware that the Black Cat plans to steal it back.[70] Following Spider-Man's fight withGhost atParker Industries, Black Cat places the statue with the rest of her things while having Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson Sr., and Regina Venderkamp tied up. Jay asks her why did she took them as she doesn't need money and they didn't do nothing to her. Felicia pours gasoline around her apartment and tells Jay he is wrong as they bought her things in the auction, a collection she spent years acquiring. She tells him that's the problem with possessions, they can break, you can lose them or they can be taken. And when that happens, everyone thinks they can take what's yours unless you prove them wrong. She says that nothing and no one will have that hold on him before setting the apartment on fire. When Spider-Man arrives, May warns him that the Black Cat is still in there and Peter asks Felicia for help. She tells him to save them if he wants as she made her point and the more people know the better. Parker tries to convince her that this isn't her but she tells him that the Felicia he knew is gone and she is done being who others want. She tells her that she controls her fate and anyone who stands before that will also be gone. Spider-Man manages to save Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson Sr., and Regina, who screams at him for not saving her things before May shushes her, telling her that people are what count, not things and Spider-Man knows that. In the Slide-A-Way Casino, Black Cat tells her men that they have seen what happens when they stay on her good side and what happens when they cross her. But from now on, there's nothing holding her back and no limit to what she will do.[71]
As part of the "All-New, All-Different Marvel", Black Cat took in Silk as the latest member of her gang. Unbeknownst to Black Cat, Silk is secretly doing working undercover for S.H.I.E.L.D.[72]
Black Cat established a criminal empire which is disbanded byGwenpool andHoward the Duck.[73]
Black Cat formed an alliance withHammerhead, his nephew, and his henchmen.[74]
During the "Civil War II" storyline, Black Cat took in Kingpin's former minion Janus Jardeesh as the latest member of her gang. She was later informed about Janus undergoing Terrigenesis and arrived at the scene. During one of the heists by Black Cat's gang, Black Cat encountered the Avengers. She,Fancy Dan, and Janus Jardeesh evaded capture. Afterwards, Black Cat decided to lay low for a while.[75]
Black Cat gained Scorpion as a part-time enforcer for her gang. She hired ex-Army Ranger Lee Price to accompany Scorpion to the black market sale where there was shootout with Tombstone's gang.[76] When at Black Cat's hideout, Scorpion accuses Lee Price of botching up the black market sale which Lee Price denied leading Black Cat to demand an explanation after hearing about some information from her spies at the New York City Police Department telling her what they know.[77]
During theVenom Inc. storyline, after Lee Price steals the spawn of the Venom symbiote from Flash Thompson's protege Andi Benton aka Mania and uses it to become Maniac,[78] with his newfound ability to reproduce the symbiote and gain control of people, Price was able to gain control of Black Cat and her gang.[79] With the aid of Flash's new powers as Anti-Venom, Black Cat was freed.[80] Later working with Venom, Black Cat was able to use the artificial Anti-Venom element they got from Dr. Steven to free Spider-Man from Price's control.[81] During the final battle, Black Cat discovers that those already cured cannot be taken over by Price's symbiote again, allowing Spider-Man to use his cured bloodstream and mix it with Anti-Venom to defeat Price. Afterwards she and Spider-Man make peace, and later Eddie Brock convinces Black Cat to give up being a crime boss and go back to being a vigilante.[82]
During Marvel's "Fresh Start", Black Cat teamed up with Spider-Man to confront the Thieves Guild, a group of robbers established hundreds of years ago that was trying to make their name known again by stealing the equipment of various super heroes. As an honorary member of the Guild, she was able to allow the two to break in and fight off Guild members until the rest of the heroes showed up to reclaim their items. Later that night, Felicia tells Spider-Man that her darker mentality didn't start when Doctor Octopus arrested her, but instead when she forgot Spider-Man's secret identity as a result of Doctor Strange making everyone forget it after aCivil War, feeling that she lost a significant part of her life in the process. In response, Peter takes off his mask and reveals his secret to Felicia, which she gladly accepts. Afterwards, Kindred (Harry Osborn) learns of Spider-Man's rekindled friendship with Black Cat and claims that Peter "drags everyone into his own Hell".[83]
During the "Last Remains" storyline, Black Cat gets her hands on the Hand of the Vishanti and makes a 3D replica of it. This attracts the attention of Doctor Strange who wants it back. Black Cat reluctantly gives it to him in exchange that she helps to save Spider-Man's soul.[84] After the Order of the Web helps Doctor Strange in fixing the Brooklyn Bridge, Black Cat is instructed by Doctor Strange to guard the Hand of the Vishanti as he takesMadame Web's advice to use in trackingKindred.[84]
Initially, the Black Cat had nosuperhuman abilities. Later, a test induced by the Kingpin gave her the psionic ability to affectprobability fields; essentially, she could produce "bad luck" for her enemies.[85][86][87] The "bad luck" power entails that under stress she is subconsciously able to cause anyone in her immediate vicinity that she perceives as a threat to be susceptible to freak accidents, like guns jamming and exploding, or tripping on objects. This ability also had theside effect of eventually causing problems for anyone spending long periods of time around her.
Doctor Strange eventually tampered with her powers that briefly removed her bad luck abilities, along with the unwanted side effect. However, this magical tampering temporarily endowed her with cat-like abilities, giving hernight vision, retractable talons in her fingertips, superhuman speed, strength, agility and endurance, proportionate to a cat.[88][89] Her psionic "bad luck" powers and former temporary abilities were eventually restored by Doctor Tramma through the use of cybernetics.[89][90][91][92]
The Black Cat has reflexes, agility, and stamina of an Olympic level acrobat. She is physically very strong and athletic and has great physical endurance.[93][94] She is an excellent street fighter capable of taking on several armed assailants and incapacitating them without being injured herself. She is trained in severalmartial arts styles, includingJudo andGoju Ryu Karate. Hardy is a talented photographer; while dating Spider-Man she takes pictures of the hero that he admits are better than his own work.[95]
The Black Cat has also acquired several devices from theTinkerer that increase her agility and heighten her strength.[39] She wears earrings that interact with the balance centers of her brain to grant her enhanced agility. She has contact lenses that let her see in various ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum, such asinfrared andultraviolet. Her costume contains micro-servos that enhance her strength above normal human levels. The gloves of her costume contain steel micro-filaments, which form retractable claws at the fingertips when she flexes her fingers (triggering a magnetic surge which condenses the filaments into polarized talons) which enable her to tear through most surfaces and easily scale walls. Using this equipment, the Black Cat has been able to beat enemies who have superhuman abilities.
The Black Cat has a miniature grappling hook device hidden in the "fur" of each glove, designed by her fatherWalter Hardy which enables her to swing from buildings in a manner similar to Spider-Man, though not quite as fast. She can also use the cable from this device as a tightrope, wall scaling device, swing line, or as a weapon in combat.[96]
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Liam McGuire ofScreen Rant referred to Black Cat as a "fan-favorite figure in the comics", writing, "The character has become an A-list character in the comics, as her costume, personality, and playfulness - all displayed in the piece - have captured the attention of readers and turned Black Cat into an antihero they are thrilled to see pop up in stories."[97] Elliot Swan ofComic Book Resources called Black Cat "interesting and complex", saying, "She has proven herself as a hero worthy of the chance to develop outside the web of Spider-Man and has developed beyond being a footnote in the life of Marvel's iconic web-slinger. [...] Jed Mackay has been instrumental in igniting a new era of passionate fanfare for Black Cat, and she is very deserving of the acclaim. Felicia Hardy has not only been loyal to Spider-Man, but she continues to be an exciting three-dimensional heroine who shines outside the shadows of her male counterparts."[98] Joseph Baxter ofDen of Geek described Black Cat as an "A-list Spider-Man character", stating, "Felicia initially arrived as a formidable-fighter of a thief in the web-thwipping crosshairs of Spidey, having learned the trade from her legendary thief of a father. However, she eventually proved that she possesses a moral fiber, which resulted in Felicia becoming an ally against evil and on-again-off-again romantic interest for Spidey (in a dynamic that one could argue too closely mirrors DC's Batman and Catwoman). Regardless, the character has remained a staple in Spidey's comic book universe."[99] Peyton Hinckle ofComicsVerse referred to Black Cat as "the shining example in comics of an independent woman who can find happiness outside of relationships," asserting, "Thankfully, we somehow, against the odds, have Black Cat, who completely defies those norms. She's a bluntly sexual character who is also hilarious. She doesn't have to be a man to crack a joke about body parts or to banter with Spider-Man about the Green Goblin's latest hair cut. Her willingness to be sexually appealing doesn't mean she can't snort when she laughs. She can be smart, sexy, funny, and creative and still be the same woman."[100]
Deirdre Kaye ofScary Mommy called Black Cat a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.[101] Eric Diaz ofNerdist wrote, "Although initially created as a Catwoman-like, sexy cat burglar villain for Spider-Man to fight back in 1979, much like her DC counterpart, Felicia Hardy had a soft spot for the hero she battled the most. Eventually, Felicia got romantically involved with Spidey, and she learned his true identity long before his main squeeze Mary Jane ever did. Over the years, she has had several stories which focused on her and developed her backstory, making her way more than just Marvel's Catwoman."[102] Dana Forsythe ofSyfy stated, "Beloved as one of the Marvel Universe's best burglars and foil to the amazing Spider-Man, Felicia Hardy has walked the fine line of anti-hero and villain since she made her debut inAmazing Spider-Man #194."[103] Susana Polo ofPolygon stated, "Catwoman predates Black Cat by several decades, and they're both infamous female cat burglars who wear black, skintight costumes. They both have "cat" in their name. And they both enjoy a will-they-won't-they relationship with an urban male superhero — Batman and Spider-Man, respectively — who feels conflicted about dating them because of their illegal activities. But the unlikely truth is that all of those similarities are pure coincidence — or maybe just Felicia Hardy's bad luck to be created second [...] Stories of deliberate ripoffs and open inspiration are so common in the comics world that nobody could be faulted for thinking there was some funny business going on in Black Cat's creation. But what actually happened is even more interesting. Black Cat and Catwoman are a rare, genuine example ofconvergent evolution."[104]
Anthony Orlando ofBuzzFeed said, "Now that Peter and MJ have officially separated, now is the perfect time for him to meet the Black Cat. Born Felicia Hardy, this cat burglar became Spider-Man's partner/girlfriend, and she has repeatedly fought alongside him over the years, making her increasingly popular with fans. Though she may seem like a copycat of Catwoman, Hardy is still a fascinating and complex character all her own, and she could provide much-needed support to Spider-Man in his new, lonely life."[105] Rachel Leishman ofThe Mary Sue called Black Cat "incredibly interesting", writing, "For a character who is beloved in the world of comics, Felicia Hardy hasn't really had her time. By that, I mean her time in the live-action world. With three separate movie franchises built around Peter Parker, you'd think that we'd have more of her in our films. Instead, we have Felicity Jones in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and … that's pretty much it. (Granted, we were supposed to have her in one of the Raimi films, but alas.) So now, with a plethora of rumors surrounding the Spider-Verse (like the fact that we could be getting a show led by Silk and the Olivia Wilde movie heading our way) and who we're going to get in the live-action form, my pitch is for a Black Cat anything Whether it's just in the Tom Holland movies or in a franchise all her own, Felicia Hardy deserves her time."[106] Nahila Bonfiglio ofThe Daily Dot asserted, "One of the things that many viewers love about the current iteration of Spider-Man is his charming innocence, something that doesn't mesh well with a character like Black Cat. While every iteration of Peter Parker carries some degree of good-natured naiveté, at his current age, he's better equipped to handle adversaries who don't utilize their sex appeal. In the future, however, Black Cat would make a welcome addition to the MCU, as a cameo or full movie. Fans of the comics and films alike would love to see Peter Parker mature, and the inclusion of such an engaging, complicated antiheroine would no doubt delight viewers. We don't know if it will ever happen, but here's hoping the future sees plenty more Black Cat on the big—and small—screen."[107] Joshua Medina ofMovieWeb stated, "With Tom Holland's Spider-Man having fantastic success in the MCU and possibly getting a second trilogy of movies, fans can only hope to see the stunning and cunning Black Cat in action. She is quite literally Spider-Man's Kryptonite in human form; she is such a pure and seductive beauty,"[108] while Chance Arradondo ranked her 9th in their "Anti-Heroes That Deserve Their Own Movie" list.[109]
Anthony Orlando ofDigital Trends included Black Cat in their "12 new Marvel Characters We Want To See In The Spider-Man 4 Movie" list.[110] Jesse Schedeen ofIGN asserted, "Spider-Man doesn't have a lot of iconic female villains (Peter Parker isn't the type to punch a girl if he can help it), but he does have Black Cat. Black Cat is similar to Catwoman, both in the sense that she's a skilled thief who dresses with a cat motif and because she has a complicated and sometimes romantic relationship with Spidey. That's not to say Felicia Hardy is a carbon copy of Selina Kyle. She's a complex character who looks out mostly for herself and struggles to move forward from a rough youth,"[111] included Black Cat in their "Marvel's Femme Fatales" list,[112] and ranked her 24th in their "Top 25 Spider-Man Villains" list.[113]Sideshow ranked Black Cat 3rd in their "Top 10 Cat-Themed Comic Book Characters" list.[114] Mark Ginocchio ofComicBook.com ranked Black Cat 7th in their "7 Best Female Characters from the Spider-Man Multiverse" list.[115]Bust ranked Black Cat 7th in their "13 Female Marvel Characters Who Kick Ass" list, saying, "With training in aerobics and stunts, she is no stranger to slinking from roof to roof. Black Cat dates Spider-Man, and is basically the coolest bad girl in town."[116]
Screen Rant included Black Cat in their "10 Best Marvel Characters Who Made Their Debut In Spider-Man Comics" list,[117] in their "10 Spider-Man Villains That Should Get A Solo Movie" list,[118] in their "10 Most Powerful Vigilantes In Marvel Comics" list,[119] and in their "10 Best Spider-Man Comics Characters Not In The MCU" list,[120] and ranked her 3rd in their "10 Best Relationships in Spider-Man Comics" list,[121] 10th in their in their "Spider-Man: 10 Best Female Villains" list,[122] 10th in their "10 Most Powerful Silk Villains In Marvel Comics" list,[123] and 10th in their "10 LGBTQ+ Marvel Heroes That Should Join The MCU" list.[124]Comic Book Resources ranked Black Cat 2nd in their "Spider-Man's 10 Coolest Allies" list,[125] 3rd in their "Spider-Man: His 10 Best Sidekicks" list,[126] 3rd in their "10 Best Spider-Man Villains Missing From No Way Home" list,[127] 5th in their "10 Most Attractive Marvel Villains" list,[128] 9th in their "10 Best Cat-Themed Superheroes In Comics" list,[129] 10th in their "10 Spider-Man Villains Fans Grew To Love" list,[130] 10th in their "Marvel's 10 Best Heroes Who Use Luck To Their Advantage" list,[131] and 11th in their "25 Best Anti-Heroes In Marvel Comics" list.[132]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do #1 was the 2nd best selling comic book in June 2002.[133][134]Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do #1 was the 14th best selling comic book in 2002.[135]
Shawn S. Lealos ofScreen Rant ranked theSpider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do comic book series 1st in their "10 Must-Read Comics Written By Clerks Creator Kevin Smith" list, writing, "One of the most controversial comic book storylines Kevin Smith ever wrote came with Marvel Comics' seriesSpider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do. The controversy here was part of the Women in Fridges concept, as Smith had someone sexually assault Black Cat as a kickoff for the story. The series attempted to look at how this assault turned Felicia into the woman she became, but the problem is that this was not a series that fans liked reading at the time because it took Smith four years to finish it. The first issue hit in 2002, and he didn't release the sixth and final issue until 2006. Now, fans can pick up the entire series and read it all the way through for one of Smith's more thoughtful comic book stories."[136] Spider-Man and Black Cat find themselves begrudgingly working together again when their cases overlap. But things take a dark turn when Felicia is arrested for the murder of rapist, Garrison Klum: A crime she didn't commit. Facing the death penalty, Peter hires Matt Murdock to act as her lawyer, with the pair dedicated to saving their feline friend. It's not a series for the faint-hearted, as Smith tackles some difficult and disturbing subject matter, revealing the tragic past of not one but two infamous Spider-rogues."[44]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Claws #1 was the 60th best selling comic book in August 2006.[137][138]Claws #2 was the 69th best selling comic book in September 2006.[139][140]Claws #3 was the 71st best selling comic book in October 2006.[141][142]
Craig Lines ofDen of Geek stated, "The tone of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray's script, although quite violent, is very much classic romantic adventure, with Wolverine and Black Cat trading flirtatious banter and saucy body language as they splat bad dudes. It's the sort of naughty comedy-action romp that Kevin Smith started and should've finished with his failedThe Evil That Men Do mini-series (as opposed to the jumbled, misogynistic angst-fest it became). Whilst not exactly challenging, there are some good laughs and even a touch of suspense. In addition to zippy writing, the artwork is also consistently nice. I liked Joe Linsner's interpretation of the Black Cat costume and, having seen her drawn so atrociously in recent years (come on down, Clayton Crain),Claws scores points on that front alone. On the down side, the mini-series is maybe an issue too short and I personally felt it lost its pace a little in Issue Three with an extended (and utterly unnecessary) flashback sequence, but otherwise,Claws is a sharp little critter and well worth getting your paws on."[143] Kirsten Murray ofComic Book Resources ranked theClaws comic book series 5th in their "10 Greatest Black Cat Stories Ever" list, saying, "An unlikely duo teamed up in three-part miniseries,Claws. Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves held captive in cages on a mysterious island, confronted by a group of hunters led by someone claiming to be Kraven the Hunter. If the pair make it to a boat waiting to take them to their rescue on the other side of the island, they can go free. However, they have to evade the huntsmen. An action-packed adventure ensues, with Wolverine and Black Cat working together effectively as they dodge bullets, rockets, and even killer robots. Their sharp back-and-forth and willingness to get their hands dirty made this series so popular, it spawned a sequel."[144]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Claws #1 was the 130th best selling comic book in July 2011.[145][146]
Jesse Schedeen ofIGN gaveWolverine & Black Cat: Claws #1 a grade of 6.5 out of 10, asserting, "Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray offer up another rollicking adventure that's heavy on action and laughs and light on anything resembling substance. There's really no deep connection to exploit between the title heroes, so this story plays out like another take on the Wolverine/Domino dynamic from X-Force: Sex + Violence. It would have been nice to see the writers throw a new batch of villains into the mix rather than Arcade and White Rabbit. The humor also borders on being too silly and simplistic at times, such as the scene where a villain crashes into a hot dog cart and elicits a stereotypical New Yorker reaction from those around him. Again, the story is good, dumb fun, but too heavy on the dumb at times. In any case, the main appeal with either volume ofClaws lies in seeing Joseph Linsner try his hand at Marvel's stable. For the most part, that's enough to sell the book. Linsner's work is sexy, playful, and dynamic - an all-around perfect fit for the script. Sure, his Wolverine is some bizarre amalgamation of hairless ape and furry were-beast, but at least he's back to being short and ugly. Lighthearted romps are all good and well. WhereClawsII will find its greatest challenge is in competing with books likeAstonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine. That series has proven a comic can offer simple, unfettered fun and still rank as one of the best of the year.Claws can't get by with coasting on the bare minimum."[147]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Black Cat #1 was the best selling comic book in June 2019, with over 250 000 sold units.[148]Black Cat #1 was the 4th best selling comic book of 2019.[149]
Sam Stone ofComic Book Resources comparedBlack Cat #1 toOcean's 11 andThe Thomas Crown Affair, writing, "Fun, true to the character, and action-packed, the inaugural issue ofBlack Cat is a top-down joy to read both for longtime fans of the character while being completely accessible to new readers. The creative team seamlessly mixes genres and explores the possibilities of the character without shying away from Felicia Hardy's recent villainous history. Reestablishing the character as a cool, confident burglar with her own checkered past,Black Cat #1 sets the stage for a heist-oriented adventure in the heart of the Marvel Universe for its eponymous protagonist."[150] Charlie Ridgely ofComicBook.com calledBlack Cat #1 a "surprisingly enjoyable read", saying, "Black Cat #1 is a simple and grounded, but exciting series that gives an underutilized character the chance to shine on her own. It's not perfect, but it gets better as it goes along and is certainly well-worth your time, if you're looking for a new series to try out."[151]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Black Cat #2 was the 8th best selling comic book in July 2019.[152][153][154]Black Cat #2 was the 89th best selling comic book in 2019.[155][156][157]
Charlie Ridgely ofComicBook.com gaveBlack Cat #2 a grade of 4 out of 5, asserting, "Color me surprised once again, but Black Cat is a good book. It's a caper-heist comic that continues to be better than you'd think it has any right to be, turning a supporting character like Felicia Hardy into an effortlessly compelling leading force. It's almost impossible not to be captured by her, as well as the characters around her. Everything at work in this book was already great, but adding in a crazed Merlin and a trip to the Sanctum Santorum make it even better. It's time to add this one to your pull list."[158]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Black Cat #1 was the 29th best selling comic book in December 2020.[159]
Sam Stone ofComic Book Resources describedBlack Cat #1 as a "solid relaunch", stating, "MacKay and Villa reunite to take springboard Black Cat's latest comic off the back of "King in Black", staying true to the spirit of the character and their previous series while managing to complement the bombastic crossover event. MacKay and Villa succeed in making this opening issue feel more like a tie-in to the crossover's story than several of the previous issues bearing the "King in Black" tie-in banner. Despite the new #1, Black Cat's relaunch keeps very much in line with what came before it while inviting new readers to jump on for a thrill ride as Felicia rises as the Marvel Universe's unlikely greatest savior."[160] Tanner Dedmon ofComicBook.com calledBlack Cat #1 an "excellent jumping-on point", asserting, "Black Cat also has a surprisingly reserved presence in her own debut issue, but that's again owed to everything occurring around her. Seeing Black Cat slay symbiote dragons might have been memorable, but considering how other heroes have performed against similar threats, it never would've been believable. As such, Black Cat sometimes gets overshadowed during the more explosive moments ofBlack Cat #1. That type of action was never her game anyway—"above my pay grade", she says at one point in the issue—so her sacrifice of the spotlight was a necessary one to set her up for an opportunity to do what she does best. Like Captain America's confidence imbued in her, Black Cat's resolve is infectious, easily carrying whatever comes next in her new series."[161]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Giant-Size Black Cat: Infinity Score #1 was 24th best selling comic book in December 2021.[162]
Dustin Holland ofComic Book Resources calledGiant-Size Black Cat: Infinity Score #1 the "perfect ending for Black Cat and theInfinite Destinies Crossover," asserting, "Giant-Size Black Cat: Infinity Score #1 gives Felicia the heroic ending she deserves. The issue delivers a fun, action-packed story that addresses numerous characters and storylines without rushing anything. MacKay and Villa give Black Cat the opportunity to finish one of the most important jobs of her storied career. Felicia definitely still has some unfinished business, but this ending encapsulates the spirit of theBlack Cat series perfectly."[163] Adam Barnhardt ofComicBook.com gaveGiant-Size Black Cat: Infinity Score #1 a grade of 4.5 out of 5, saying, "Jed MacKay's time with Black Cat has already been exceptional enough—then you factor in a stellar one-shot like Infinity Score, and it takes everything to a whole other level. Here, you have Felicia Hardy using half of the Infinity Stones for a relatively small purpose in the cosmic scheme of things—but it's an extremely personal and heartfelt reason as to why she does. And that's where MacKay often succeeds most: making these bombastic heroes as human as they can be. Hardy sets out to do her biggest score, regardless of the costs and she aces it, in more ways than one. As far as finales go, it's hard to imagine Infinity Score being a better endcap. For a street-level character that oftentimes aligns herself with the slimiest characters in the entire Marvel stable,Black Cat: Infinity Score #1 is packed to the brim with heart and a certain warmth that's perfect for the holiday season."[164]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 was the 21st best selling comic book in January 2022.[165][166][167]
Sayantan Gayen ofComic Book Resources referred toMary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 as a "thrilling tale peppered with drama and intrigue," writing, "It is not an exaggeration to say thatMary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 features one of the best Marvel crossovers in recent history. Jed MacKay writes an equally beautiful team-up of Black Cat and Ben Reilly in theDeath of Doctor Strange: Spider-Man #1. Needless to say, MacKay has a good grasp on the character of Felicia Hardy and has found a seamless way to connect her with other characters across the Spider-Man mythos. Mary Jane and Black Cat may look at each other as romantic rivals, but the instant bonding between the two and the comfort they feel in each other's company is heartwarmingly beautiful to see.Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 is an enthralling and charming tale."[168] Hannibal Tabu ofBleeding Cool gaveMary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 a grade of 8 out of 10, saying, "Jed MacKay has done some great work in building the legend of the Black Cat over the last few years, and this issue carries through the fruits of those labors in a Felicia Hardy that's quick to improvise but just as considerate and calculating."[169]
According toDiamond Comic Distributors,Iron Cat #1 was the 11th top advance-reordered comic book between May 23, 2022, and 29, 2022.[170]
I-J Wheaton ofComic Book Resources calledIron Cat #1 a "neon-tinted team-up comic", saying, "Iron Cat #1 draws together many elements of the mythos that have been steadily building around Black Cat. It is very exciting to see a relative newcomer like Black Cat being pushed further into the mainstream with a team-up with a prominent Marvel character like Iron Man. With any luck, we'll see a whole new generation of readers checking out Black Cat and her previous solo comics. That being said,Iron Cat #1 is as much about the future as it is the past, and this first issue sets the stage for a thrilling adventure."[171] Logan Moore ofComicBook.com gaveIron Cat #1 a grade of 4 out of 5, asserting, "Iron Cat gets off to a very fun start here in issue #1. In short, this series sees Black Cat and Iron Man coming together to go after a common enemy known as Iron Cat. This opening issue does a great job of quickly introducing all the major players in this story while also catching readers up on important aspects of previous Black Cat storylines. I'm curious to see what kind of legs Iron Cat has, but for now, I'm very excited to see how this series develops."[172]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-194 appears inEnd of the Spider-Verse. This version is a spider-powered heroine calledNight-Spider whose abilities are derived from a Delvadian spider idol statue.[173]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-58163 appears inHouse of M. This version is an assassin who works for the Kingpin before eventually becoming a double agent for the Avengers.[174][175][176][177]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-20051 appears inMarvel Adventures: Spider-Man.[178]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-2301 appears in theMarvel Mangaverse continuity. This version is a cyborg who was transformed by the Kingpin, who implanted a failsafe mechanism to kill her if she attempted to leave him.[179]
An alternate version of Felicia Hardy appears in theMarvel Noir continuity. This version is the owner of "The Black Cat", a speakeasy that caters to the most powerful and corrupt in New York City,[180][181][182][183] who later becomes theWhite Widow.[184]
A zombified alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy appears inMarvel Zombies.[volume & issue needed]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-2149 appears inMC2. This version is a detective who was formerly married toFlash Thompson.[185]
TheCat Lady, afunny animal-themed alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-82081, appears inSecret Wars.[186]
An alternate version of Felicia Hardy from Earth-65 appears inSpider-Gwen. This version is a French musician.[187]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia appears inSpider-Man: Fairy Tales. This version is a normal cat and Mary Jane Watson's pet.[188][189][190]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy appears inSpider-Man Loves Mary Jane.[191]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy appears inSupernaturals. This version is a member of a team led byBrother Voodoo with enchanted vocal abilities that allow her to alter the outcomes of events by speaking certain phrases aloud.[192][193]
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An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy from Earth-1610 appears in theUltimate Marvel imprint. This version seeks revenge againstWilson Fisk / Kingpin for killing her father. Additionally, she has brown hair and wears a white wig as part of her costume.[194][195][196][197][198][199][200]
An alternate universe variant of Felicia Hardy / Black Cat fromEarth-6160 appears inUltimate Spider-Man (vol. 3). This version is a teenager who possesses black wavy hair. After her father Walter Hardy is injured while fighting theGreen Goblin andSpider-Man, he passes the mantle of Black Cat and his place inWilson Fisk'sSinister Six to her.[201] Felicia would later attempt to seek revenge on Spider-Man for her father, only to encounter and bond with Spider-Man's son Richard Parker.[202][203]
Alternate timeline variants of Felicia Hardy appear inWhat If?:
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