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Creation & Design

Firestar was created for the animated series 'Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends' and later integrated into the comic book universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a character in the animated series, Firestar made her comic book debut and became a member of various superhero teams.

Character Development

Over the years, Firestar has evolved from a side character in an animated series to a fully fleshed-out superhero with her own storylines, showcasing her growth and resilience.

Cultural Reception

Firestar has been well-received by fans for her unique powers and relatable struggles, becoming a beloved character in the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Angelica Jones
First Appearance:
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1
Aliases:
Firestar, Angelica
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Avengers, New Warriors, X-Men
Abilities:
Pyrokinesis, Flight, Superhuman agility
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red

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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1
 
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1st appearance of Firestar, not in regular continuity

Comic book adapted from the cartoon series that ran from 1981-1986

Spider-Man, Firestar and Iceman: Danger in Denver #1
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Spider-Man, Firestar and Iceman: Danger in Denver #1
 
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Promotional giveaway distributed through the Denver Post advertising M&F Department stores

Uncanny X-Men #193
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Uncanny X-Men #193
 
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1st appearance of Firestar in mainstream continuity, previously appeared in the comic book adaptation of the animated series 'Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'

James Proudstar appears in the classic Thunderbird costume

Thor #412
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Thor #412
 
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1st full team appearance of the New Warriors: Firestar, Kid Nova, Marvel Boy, Namorita, Night Thrasher and Speedball

1st full appearance of Night Thrasher

Thor #411
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Thor #411
 
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1st cameo team appearance of The New Warriors: Nova, Night Thrasher, Namorita, Speedball, Firestar and Marvel Boy, later becomes Justice

1st cameo appearance of Night Thrasher

The character Marvel Boy shares no relation to other characters who also used the name Marvel Boy but he does share his real name, Vance Astrovik with the character known as Major Victory from Guardians of the Galaxy

Major Victory and Marvel Boy are the same person from two separate dimensions and exist in stories as mostly unrelated individuals

New Warriors #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Warriors #1
 
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Origin of the New Warriors

Marvel Divas #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Marvel Divas #1
 
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Firestar #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Firestar #1
 
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First published cover art by Stephanie Hans for Marvel Comics

Young Allies #6
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Young Allies #6
 
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Variant cover art by Art Adams featuring Firestar

Fewer than 10 copies on the CGC census graded 9.8

Iceman #3
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Iceman #3
 
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2nd team appearance of Spidey's Super Friends: Spider-Man, Iceman and Firestar, 1st appearance in continuity

Previously appeared in a one-shot based on the Saturday morning cartoon (1981)

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