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Mantis

Mantis
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Creation & Design

Mantis was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, inspired by the martial arts craze of the early 1970s.

Early Years

Mantis first appeared as a member of the Avengers, showcasing her martial arts skills and empathic abilities. She was initially introduced as a mysterious character with a complex background.

Character Development

Over the years, Mantis has evolved from a supporting character to a key player in various storylines, showcasing her growth in power and importance within the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Mantis has been well-received by fans for her unique abilities and complex character, often praised for her martial arts skills and empathic nature.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mantis
Aliases:
The Celestial Madonna, Avenger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Martial arts mastery, Empathic abilities, Telepathy
Equipment:
Energy staff
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
DC May 1977

Justice League of America #142

Justice League of America #142
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1st appearance of Willow, the DC version of the Avenger known as Mantis
Creator of Mantis, Steve Englehart continued to use the character across multiple publishers - under the name Willow in DC comics and Lorelei at Eclipse Comics
Eclipse Nov 1983

Scorpio Rose #2

Scorpio Rose #2
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1st appearance of Lorelai
Originally created as Mantis for The Avengers by Steve Englehart who carried the character to two other publishers before returning to Marvel
Also appeared in Justice League of America #142 as Willow

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