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Creation & Design

Shanna was created in the early 1970s as a response to the growing popularity of jungle-themed characters in comics. Her design was influenced by the desire to create a strong female character who could hold her own in the wild.

Early Years

Shanna made her debut in the early 1970s and quickly became known for her adventures in the Savage Land, a prehistoric jungle hidden in Antarctica. She often battled alongside or against various Marvel heroes and villains.

Character Development

Over the years, Shanna has evolved from a simple jungle adventurer to a complex character with deep ties to the Marvel Universe. Her relationships with other heroes and her struggles with her identity have added depth to her character.

Cultural Reception

Shanna has been received positively by fans for her strong characterization and unique setting. She has become a symbol of female empowerment in the comic book world.

Character Details

Real Name:
Shanna O'Hara
First Appearance:
Shanna the She-Devil #1
Aliases:
Shanna the She-Devil, She-Devil
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Savage Land Mutates
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Animal empathy, Expert hunter
Equipment:
Various weapons, Jungle survival gear
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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Shanna the She-Devil #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Shanna the She-Devil #1
 
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1st appearance of Shanna the She-Devil

Shanna the She-Devil #2
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Shanna the She-Devil #2
 
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2nd appearance of Shanna the She-Devil

Ka-Zar the Savage #29
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Ka-Zar the Savage #29
 
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Marriage of Ka-Zar and Shanna

X-Men Annual #12
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Men Annual #12
 
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1st official team appearance of the X-Babies, childlike clones created by Mojo

Previous appearance of the X-Babies were the actual X-Men de-aged by Mojo

Origin of the High Evolutionary

1st cameo appearance of Matthew Plunder as a baby, the son of Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil

Marvel Fanfare #56
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Marvel Fanfare #56
 
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Cover art by Joe Chiodo featuring Shanna the She-Devil

Back Issue #43
TwoMorrows ⋅ 2010
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Back Issue #43
 
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Cover art by Frank Cho featuring Shanna the She-Devil

Shanna was originally introduced in 1972 with titles Night Nurse and Claws of the Cat, marketed toward a female audience

In 2005, the oft-censored Frank Cho put his own spin on the character, changing her hair color from red to blonde and creating a different origin for a seven-issue limited series that led into additional runs and a team-up with Wolverine in the Savage Land

Savage Wolverine #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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Savage Wolverine #2
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Milo Manara featuring Shanna the She-Devil

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