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Elena Abbott
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Creation & Design

Elena Abbott was created by writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Sami Kivela, debuting in 2015 as a strong female lead in a supernatural detective narrative.

Early Years

Elena Abbott is a journalist and detective in 1970s Detroit, navigating both the challenges of her profession and the societal issues of the time.

Character Development

Throughout her story arcs, Elena evolves from a determined detective to a powerful figure who embraces her supernatural abilities, becoming a symbol of resilience and empowerment.

Cultural Reception

Elena Abbott has been praised for her strong characterization and representation of women and people of color in comic books.

Character Details

Real Name:
Elena Abbott
First Appearance:
Abbott #1
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Detroit Police Department, The Black Panther Party
Abilities:
Supernatural investigation, Enhanced perception
Equipment:
Detective tools, Magical artifacts
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Abbott #1
BOOM! ⋅ 2018
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An investigative journalist gets mixed up with the occult who she believes is responsible for the death of her husband

[January 2021 - Abbott optioned by the Paramount+ streaming service for a TV series]

Abbott #1
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Variant cover art by Micaela Dawn

Abbott #1
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Variant cover art by Tula Lotay

Abbott 1973 #1
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A Detroit journalist is marked for death after she discovers a plot by a group of black magic practitioners to kill a mayoral candidate

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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison, one-per-store

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