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Creation & Design

Phyla-Vell was created by writer Peter David and artist ChrisCross, first appearing in Captain Marvel #16. She is the daughter of Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel, and was designed to carry on her father's legacy.

Early Years

Phyla initially appeared as a supporting character in the Captain Marvel series, where she struggled with her identity and the expectations placed upon her as a Kree warrior.

Character Development

Throughout her appearances, Phyla-Vell evolves from a supporting character into a powerful hero in her own right, grappling with her identity as a Kree and the legacy of Captain Marvel. Her journey reflects themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and the search for belonging.

Cultural Reception

Phyla-Vell has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her depth and complexity as a character. Her storylines often explore significant themes within the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Phyla-Vell
First Appearance:
Captain Marvel #16
Aliases:
Quasar, Captain Marvel
Species:
Kree
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Kree Empire
Abilities:
Energy Manipulation, Flight, Superhuman Strength
Equipment:
Quantum Bands
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Captain Marvel #16
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Captain Marvel #16
 
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1st cameo appearance of Phyla-Vell

Captain Marvel #17
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Captain Marvel #17
 
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1st full appearance of Phyla-Vell, the cloned daughter of Mar-vell and Elysius

[December 2021 - Phyla-Vell confirmed by a Key Collector Comics source to appear in the MCU]

Annihilation #6
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Annihilation #6
 
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Phyla-Vell assumes control of the Quantum Bands, refers to herself as Quasar in the Annihilation Conquest Prologue

Death of Annihilus

1st cameo appearance of Annihilus II

Annihilation Conquest: Prologue #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Annihilation Conquest: Prologue #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of Wraith, a Kree Warrior with the soul of the Supreme Intelligence inside of him

Debut of new Phyla-Vell costume and first time she refers to herself as Quasar after taking control of the Quantum Bands in Annihilation #6 (2007)

📖Annihilation Reading Order: read Annihilation Conquest Prologue #1, then Annihilation Conquest Starlord #1

Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar #1
 
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📖Annihilation Reading Order: read Annihilation Conquest Quasar #1 - 4, then Annihilation Saga #1

Guardians of the Galaxy #12
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Guardians of the Galaxy #12
 
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1st appearance of Phyla-Vell as Martyr

Infinity Countdown #4
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Infinity Countdown #4
 
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1st appearance of Moondragon from an alternate reality

1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Phyla-Vell from an alternate reality

1st cameo appearance of Requiem, Gamora from an alternate reality

Guardians of the Galaxy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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1st appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Phyla-Vell, Moondragon, Beta Ray Bill and Groot

Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jen Bartel

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