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Jean Elaine Grey-Summers, sometimes known asMarvel Girl andPhoenix, is a fictional character and superheroine fromMarvel Comics. She was created by the lateStan Lee and the lateJack Kirby, and first appeared inX-Men #1 in September of 1963.
She is member of theX-Men and wife ofScott Summers - she is one ofCharles Xavier's first students and thus often acts as a mentor to younger mutants on what it means to be a X-Man and all the responsibilities that come with being a hero.
The heart and soul of the X-Men from the very beginning, Jean Grey took a piece of every one of her teammates with her when she died. A formidable telepath with telekinetic skills as well, Jean always struggled to contain the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force, a battle she endured until the day she died.
Often listed as one of the most notable and powerful female characters in Marvel Comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise.Famke Janssen portrayed the character as an adult in the20th Century FoxX-Men movies whileSophie Turner portrayed her as a teenager and young adult.