Author Archives: Mackenzie

Frigga

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #92 (1963) Created By: Stan Lee, Robert Bernstein, Joe Sinnott, & um, the Norse, I guess. Biography One problem when it comes to two Asgardians having a baby—the kid isn’t necessarily powerful … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes, Marvel, Supernatural, Thor | 1 Comment

Irene Adler (Destiny)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mackenzie

Mom Month at Dimestore Dames continues! Say hi to your mother for me. Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: X-Men #141 (1981) Created By: Chris Claremont & John Byrne Biography Irene Adler’s precognition powers were somewhat of a curse. The more … Continue reading →

Posted in Marvel, Villains, X-Men | 7 Comments

Snowbird (Narya)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #120 (1979) Created By: John Byrne Biography When an Inuit goddess and a mortal dude love each other very much—or at least like each other enough to do it—sometimes a baby is born. … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes, Marvel, Supernatural, X-Men | 3 Comments

Jane Foster (Thor: The Mighty Avenger version)

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Thor: The Mighty Avenger #1 (2010) Created By: This version of Jane Foster comes courtesy of Roger Langridge & Chris Samnee, based on the original character created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby. Biography … Continue reading →

Posted in AU, Civilians, Marvel, Thor | 2 Comments

Alison “Ali” Blaire (Dazzler)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #130 (1980) Created By: Ali was created by Marvel staffers Tom DeFalco, John Romita, Jr., Louise Simonson, & Roger Stern before her initial appearance, which was written and drawn by Chris Claremont & … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes, Marvel, X-Men | 2 Comments

Monica Rambeau (Captain Marvel/Photon/Pulsar)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982) Created By: Roger Stern & John Romita, Jr. Biography You know how it is: You’re minding your own business, doing your job, and all of sudden you’re being zapped with … Continue reading →

Posted in Avengers, Heroes, Marvel | 4 Comments

Meggan Puceanu Braddock (Meggan/Gloriana)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Mighty World of Marvel (vol.2) #7 (1983) Created By: Alan Moore & Alan Davis Biography Born to a British Traveller family, Meggan initially didn’t know she was a shapeshifting mutant. When she grew fur to … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes, Marvel, X-Men | 4 Comments

Karen Page

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mackenzie

Apologies for the hiatus—I was busy moving. But today, Marvel posts resume, with… Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: Daredevil #1 (1964) Created By: Stan Lee & Bill Everett Biography Like many actors, Karen Page took a day job to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilians, Daredevil, Marvel | 2 Comments

Selene Gallio (Black Queen)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mackenzie

Publisher: Marvel Comics First Appearance: New Mutants #9 (1983) Created By: Chris Claremont & Sal Buscema Biography Selene looked pretty good for a 17,000-year-old. Her beauty secret: being a psychic vampire who fed upon the life-forces of others. (She was … Continue reading →

Posted in Marvel, Villains, X-Men | 1 Comment

Veronica “Ronnie” Lodge

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mackenzie

Here at Dimestore Dames, we’re firm believers in romance, especially when it makes us want to scream and punch a pillow. Just like in a real relationship! That’s why, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re spotlighting the non-awful players in … Continue reading →

Posted in Archie Comics, Civilians | 2 Comments