Night Nurse

Creation & Design

Night Nurse was created in the early 1970s as a response to the growing popularity of female characters in comics. She was designed to be a strong, independent woman who could hold her own in a male-dominated world.

Early Years

Linda Carter started her career as a nurse and became known for her ability to help superheroes in need. She often found herself in the midst of superhero battles, providing medical assistance to those injured.

Character Development

Over the years, Night Nurse has evolved from a supporting character to a more prominent figure in the Marvel Universe. Her storylines often emphasize her resilience, intelligence, and the importance of medical care in the superhero community.

Cultural Reception

Night Nurse has been well-received for her unique role as a medical professional in a genre dominated by combat and superpowers. Fans appreciate her depth and the representation of women in non-traditional roles.

Character Details

Real Name:
Linda Carter
First Appearance:
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2
Aliases:
Night Nurse
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Heroes for Hire, Defenders
Abilities:
Medical expertise, First aid, Combat skills
Equipment:
Medical supplies, Emergency vehicle
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Key Facts

2nd appearance of Luke Cage

Death of Diamondback

1st appearance of Claire Temple, a night nurse

Marvel ⋅ 1972
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1st appearance of Linda Carter as the Night Nurse

A previous version of Linda Carter appeared in the 1961 'Student Nurse' series

1st appearance of Night Nurse, Georgia Jenkins

1st appearance of Night Nurse, Christine Palmer

Marvel ⋅ 1973
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2nd appearance of Linda Carter as the Night Nurse

Marvel ⋅ 1973
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3rd appearance of Linda Carter as the Night Nurse

Marvel ⋅ 1973
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4th appearance of Linda Carter as the Night Nurse

Marvel ⋅ 2005
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1st appearance of Angela Del Toro, the fourth White Tiger, not in costume

1st appearance of the Night Nurse, Linda Carter in the Modern Age

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