Black Cat

Creation & Design

Black Cat was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #194. She was designed as a foil to Spider-Man, embodying both a romantic interest and a rival.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a burglar with a complicated relationship with Spider-Man, Black Cat's character evolved over the years, showcasing her as both an anti-hero and a love interest.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Cat has transitioned from a villain to an anti-heroine, often oscillating between her criminal past and her desire to do good, particularly in her interactions with Spider-Man.

Cultural Reception

Black Cat has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her complexity and depth as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Felicia Hardy
Aliases:
Black Cat, The Cat
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Sinister Six, The Avengers, Spider-Man
Abilities:
Enhanced agility, Expert acrobat, Master thief, Luck manipulation
Equipment:
Grappling hook, Cat-themed costume
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
white
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1st appearance of the Black Cat

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3rd appearance of Black Cat

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Spider-Man reveals his identity to Black Cat

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First Black Cat limited series

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First battle of Black Cat and Silver Sable, one-page story that occurs in a comic book being read and commentated by Beavis & Butt-Head

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Cover art by Sana Takeda with allusions to a sub-genre of Japanese adult entertainment that focuses on tentacled alien aggressors

Characters on the cover include Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula (Maria Vasquez)

Marvel ⋅ 2009

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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring The Black Cat

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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring The Black Cat

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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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Cover art featuring Enchantress, Black Cat, Medusa, Satana

Copies ordered by retailers: 8,275

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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Ultimate Black Cat

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2nd appearance of Silk and full cover appearance

1st appearance of Goblin King, Phil Urich, formerly Goblin Knight

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #5, then Free Comic Book Day 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy

Silk #3

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Exclusive issued by ComicXposure

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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham, limited to 800 copies

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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew featuring the Black Cat

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First ongoing series featuring Black Cat

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San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive signed by J. Scott Campbell

Black Cat #3

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Debut of Black Cat's Iron Cat armor

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Black Cat #1

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Black Cat #1

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Black Cat #1

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Black Cat #3

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Debut of new Black Cat costume and powers after activating the Yggdrasil Staff, temporarily

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Store exclusive, anniversary frame border

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