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Marlene Alraune
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Creation & Design

Marlene Alraune was created by Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz, first appearing in the 1970s as a supporting character in the Moon Knight series. She was designed to be a complex love interest for the titular character, showcasing both vulnerability and strength.

Early Years

Marlene's early appearances often depicted her as a damsel in distress, but she quickly evolved into a more independent character who could hold her own alongside Moon Knight.

Character Development

Over the years, Marlene has transitioned from a mere love interest to a fully fleshed-out character with her own motivations and storylines. Her development reflects the changing dynamics of female characters in comics, moving towards empowerment and agency.

Cultural Reception

Marlene Alraune has been well-received by fans for her depth and complexity, often praised for her role in Moon Knight's stories. Critics have noted her evolution as a character that represents strong female presence in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Marlene Alraune
First Appearance:
Marvel Spotlight #28
Aliases:
Moon Knight's Love Interest, The Fist of Khonshu
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Moon Knight, The Midnight Mission
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled detective, Psychological resilience
Equipment:
Various weapons, Moon-themed gadgets
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Spotlight #28
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Spotlight #28
 
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Key Facts

First solo Moon Knight story

Multiple personalities including Jake Lockley and Steven Grant are revealed

1st appearance of Marlene Alraune, a long-term love interest of Marc Spector

1st appearance of Bertrand Crawley, an informant

Moon Knight #190
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Moon Knight #190
 
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Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Diatrice, the daughter of Moon Knight and Marlene, unnamed

1st cover appearance of the Sun King and first time referred to by Sun King

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