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Creation & Design

Silver Sable was created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz, debuting in the mid-1980s as a mercenary and anti-heroine in the Spider-Man universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe of Spider-Man, Silver Sable quickly became a complex character with her own motivations and moral code, often working alongside heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Silver Sable has evolved from a villain to a complex anti-heroine, often grappling with her mercenary lifestyle and her relationships with other heroes, particularly Spider-Man.

Cultural Reception

Silver Sable has been well-received by fans for her strong character design and complex motivations, often praised for her role as a female anti-hero in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Silver Sablinova
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #265
Aliases:
Silver Sable, Silver, Sable
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Wild Pack, Spider-Man, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Expert markswoman, Hand-to-hand combatant, Tactical genius
Equipment:
Various firearms, Combat gear, High-tech gadgets
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
gray
Hair Color:
silver

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Amazing Spider-Man #265
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Amazing Spider-Man #265
 
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1st appearance of Silver Sable

1st team appearance of the Wild Pack

Marvel Age Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Marvel Age Annual #1
 
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2nd appearance of Silver Sable

1st appearance of the Phone Ranger, a former phone technician now superpowered by alien tech

Amazing Spider-Man #279
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Amazing Spider-Man #279
 
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1st cover and 3rd appearance of Silver Sable

Web of Spider-Man Annual #5
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Web of Spider-Man Annual #5
 
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Origin of Silver Sable

1st cameo appearance of Ernst Sablinova, the first Silver Sable

Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #1
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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First solo series featuring Silver Sable

2nd cameo appearance of Ernst Salbinova

Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #9
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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1st full appearance of Ernst Sablinova, the first Silver Sable and father of current Silver Sable

Origin of Silver Sable

Beavis and Butt-Head #10
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Beavis and Butt-Head #10
 
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First battle of Black Cat and Silver Sable, one-page story that occurs in a comic book being read and commentated by Beavis & Butt-Head

Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #35
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #35
 
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Final issue

New Avengers #10
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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New Avengers #10
 
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1st team appearance of the 1959 Avengers: Sabretooth, Kraven, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Ulysses Bloodstone, Silver Sable (Ernst)

Mighty Thor #15
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Mighty Thor #15
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

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