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Creation & Design

Pocahontas was created as a historical figure and has been adapted into various forms of media, including comics, films, and literature. Her character often embodies themes of bravery, cultural exchange, and love.

Early Years

Pocahontas was born into the Powhatan Confederacy and became known for her interactions with English settlers, particularly her relationship with John Smith and later John Rolfe.

Character Development

Pocahontas's character has evolved over time, from a historical figure to a symbol of peace and cultural understanding. Her portrayal in various media has influenced perceptions of Native American history and culture.

Cultural Reception

Pocahontas has been received with mixed reviews, with some praising her as a symbol of cultural exchange and others criticizing the romanticized portrayals of her life.

Character Details

Real Name:
Matoaka
First Appearance:
King Conan #2
Aliases:
Pocahontas, Amonute
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Powhatan Confederacy, John Smith, John Rolfe
Abilities:
Diplomacy, Cultural Mediation, Survival Skills
Equipment:
Traditional Powhatan attire, Canoe
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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King Conan #2
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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King Conan #2
 
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1st cameo appearance of Princess Matoaka, a controversial depiction of Pocahontas - see issue #3 for details

King Conan #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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King Conan #3
 
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Controversial cover featuring a sexulaized depiction of Matoaka, a character inspired by the underage Native American girl better known by the name Pocahontas

Variant cover art by Jan Bazaldua

King Conan #3
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Controversial issue: criticized for the highly sexualized portrayal of Princess Matoaka, the true name of the indigenous girl nicknamed, Pocahontas whose real life story would be characterized today as tragic, marred by underage exploitation, abuse and trafficking

Writer, Jason Aaron made to the following statement to Bleeding Cool:

"I made the ill-considered decision to give a character the name of Matoaka, a name most closely associated with the real-life Native American figure, Pocahontas. This new character is a supernatural, thousand-year-old princess of a cursed island within a world of pastiche and dark fantasy and was never intended to be based on anyone from history. I should have better understood the name's true meaning and resonance and recognized it wasn't appropriate to use it. I understand the outrage expressed by those who hold the true Matoaka's legacy dear, and for all of this and the distress it's caused, I apologize. As part of that apology, I've already taken what I was paid for the issue and donated it to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. The character's name and appearance will be adjusted for the rest of this mini-series and in all digital and collected editions."

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