Grapplers (comics)
Encyclopedia
The Grapplers are a fictional organization in the Marvel Comics
universe
. It was a loosely-organized band of female wrestlers
, most of whom gained superhuman strength
after their first published appearances, through the group known as Power Broker, Inc.
#54-56 (August-October 1979), and were created by Mark Gruenwald
, Ralph Macchio, and John Byrne.
The team subsequently appears in Dazzler #13 (March 1982), Marvel Two-in-One #96 (February 1983), Thing #33 (March 1986), #35-36 (May-June 1986), Captain America #389-391 (August-September 1991), and Thunderbolts #21 (December 1998).
The Grapplers received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#5.
Company to invade Project: Pegasus
, along with Thundra
. They were given specially designed costumes to heighten their formidable prowess at physical combat. However, Quasar
and Giant-Man
eventually defeated the quartet and gave them over to authorities.
They later attacked Dazzler
while they were all incarcerated at Ryker's Island
in attempt to get vengeance after the Klaw's seeming death at her hands. After getting beaten to near death, Dazzler was able to defeat the Grapplers with a light blast.
The Grapplers then escaped prison and planned to attack the Thing
with several other super-villains, though the Avengers
, the X-Men
, the Fantastic Four
, and various other super-heroes foiled their plans. The Grapplers decided to halt their illegal activities and become legitimate wrestlers. They soon branched out, and several new members joined their ranks. Soon after, Titania
was slain by the Scourge of the Underworld
. Investigating her death, Letha
also soon met her demise at the Scourge's hands. Screaming Mimi
later joined the Thunderbolts
, while Poundcakes
became a freelance mercenary.
Letha and Titania were resurrected years later by the Hood
, alongside several other victims of the Scourge.
The Grapplers then resurfaced, consisting of Letha, Titania (now called Lascivious), Poundcakes, and a new Screaming Mimi. Together, they battled their old teammate Songbird, but were defeated and arrested.
, from Jack Kirby
's New Gods
.
(Davida DeVito) was the field leader of the original Grapplers. She wielded an energy rod which enabled her to blast long-range bursts. When the Grapplers were imprisoned, Titania became the leader of the women's wing. While she was crafty, she was also a very sore loser, and the other Grapplers were worried for their reputation after Titania's defeat at the hands of Battleaxe. After the Grapplers attempted to go legitimate as professional wrestlers, Titania was killed by the Scourge of the Underworld
posing as a new recruit, Golddigger. She is not to be confused with the more recent Titania
, who took her name around the time of her death. Titania, along with Letha, was revived by The Hood during Dark Reign
, taking on the new name Lascivious.
(Hellen Feliciano) was a blonde bombshell who specialized in acrobatic wrestling. She also used specialized leather belts and straps, though she most often battle in hand-to-hand combat. While the other Grapplers were notable for their strong, feminist personalities, Letha instead had a very feminine personality, often flirting with the enemies or showing concern over fashion. After Titania was slain by the Scourge of the Underworld
, Letha joined Firebrand
and several other super-villains as they plotted a way to stop the vigilante. However, Letha and the others were soon shot to death by the Scourge themselves. Letha, along with Titania, was revived by The Hood during Dark Reign
.
(Marian Pouncy) is an ex-convict who joined the Grapplers despite her record. She was given seismic boots by Roxxon, which enables her to create shockwaves and tremors by stomping the ground. Slightly overweight, Poundcakes was the strongest member of the Grapplers. After Titania and Letha had been killed by the Scourge of the Underworld, Poundcakes became a freelance mercenary. She battled Captain America
several times and eventually joined the Femizons
, though her stay with Superia
was short-lived. Poundcakes then proceeded to return to her extortion gig, selling contraband to Atlantean forces. She was later apprehended by the Avengers
. Most recently, she has been seen in The Bar With No Name, with several other villains.
(Mimi Schwartz/Melissa Gold) met Poundcakes in prison and soon after, was invited to join the Grapplers. Roxxon operated on Screaming Mimi's vocal cords, giving her the ability to drive a person to insanity with her screams. The only Grappler who is not capable of superhuman strength, Screaming Mimi proved useful on several missions. Soon after Titania and Letha were killed, Screaming Mimi joined the Masters of Evil
and eventually turned over a new leaf, calling herself Songbird and joining the Thunderbolts
.
and have the girls become legitimate wrestlers to put their past behind them, though the original four did not stick with the idea.
(Anita Ehren) is wrestler who uses a pair of axes as her weapon of choice. Among the new recruits, Battleaxe was the only one to succeed in defeating an original member of the Grapplers, Titania. After Titania's murder, Battleaxe blamed the Thing
and later battled him in the ring herself. She defeated him, but discovered he allowed her to win and she declared the battle void. Later, she joined the Femizons
and battled Captain America, as well as the BAD Girls, Inc.
. Most recently, she was seen battling Ms. Marvel
, though she was quickly defeated.
vol. 1 #33 (March 1986), and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson
.
Dolan was a normal woman until given superhuman abilities by the Power Broker
. She became known as Butterball and joined the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. There, she met Auntie Freeze
, who introduced Butterball to the Grapplers. As a member of the Grapplers, Butterball witnessed and participated in several fierce competitions. After Titania
's defeat by Battleaxe
, Butterball tried to calm her enraged teammate. Soon after, Titania was shot to death by Scourge. Suspecting the Thing
, Butterball and the others immediately attacked. Butterball used her favorite move on him, which involved slamming her whole body into his torso. Sharon Ventura soon intervened, and cleared the Thing of any suspection, though the killer was still at large. Butterball is presumably still working with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, though the Grapplers have since disbanded.
Butterball has superhuman strength and durability. In battle, she uses her enormous body as a weapon, throwing herself at her opponents.
, and presumably continues to wrestle with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. She first appeared in The Thing
vol. 1 #33 (March 1986), and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson
.
Lowry was given superhuman abilities by the Power Broker
. Entering the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, she was trained by Auntie Freeze
and given membership to the Grapplers. She witnessed Titania
's defeat against Battleaxe
, and was among the several women who tried to calm her down. After the Thing
was accused of killing Titania minutes later, Cowgirl joined her teammates in assaulting him. However, they were soon stopped by Sharon Ventura, who cleared the Thing of any suspicion. It is presumed Cowgirl continues to work with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.
Cowgirl has superhuman strength and durability.
(Robbin Braxton) is a professional wrestler. Unlike the other new recruits, Gladiatrix chose to use her massive strength for the good of mankind, though she did serve briefly as an agent of Superia
's Femizons
. She participated in the Civil War
and was commended for her duties as a super-hero. At one point, she tried to join the Avengers
, but was inevitably rejected.
told the wrestlers they would die without their medicine. She presumably continues to wrestle with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.
wrestler who presumably uses Karate
as her fighting style. She briefly battled the Thing alongside the other Grapplers.
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. It was a loosely-organized band of female wrestlers
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, most of whom gained superhuman strength
Physical strength
Physical strength is the ability of a person or animal to exert force on physical objects using muscles. Increasing physical strength is the goal of strength training.-Overview:...
after their first published appearances, through the group known as Power Broker, Inc.
Publication history
The Grapplers first appeared in Marvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-in-One
Marvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
#54-56 (August-October 1979), and were created by Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
, Ralph Macchio, and John Byrne.
The team subsequently appears in Dazzler #13 (March 1982), Marvel Two-in-One #96 (February 1983), Thing #33 (March 1986), #35-36 (May-June 1986), Captain America #389-391 (August-September 1991), and Thunderbolts #21 (December 1998).
The Grapplers received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#5.
History
The original four Grapplers were initially drafted by the Roxxon OilRoxxon Oil
Roxxon Energy Corporation is the name of a fictional massive petroleum corporation owned by Aleksander Lukin and run by August D'Angelo. The company appears in comic book stories published by Marvel Comics and exists in that company's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe...
Company to invade Project: Pegasus
Project Pegasus
Project Pegasus is a fictional scientific base in the Marvel Comics universe which has been the location of a variety of stories for superheroes and supervillains, most notably in the title Marvel Two-in-One...
, along with Thundra
Thundra
Thundra is a Marvel Comics superheroine who is often aligned with the Fantastic Four. She is a powerful, red haired, amazon-like warrior, or Femizon, from a matriarchal, technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women...
. They were given specially designed costumes to heighten their formidable prowess at physical combat. However, Quasar
Quasar (comics)
Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the . He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions...
and Giant-Man
Bill Foster (comics)
Dr. Bill Foster, also known as Black Goliath, the second Giant-Man, and the fourth Goliath, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
eventually defeated the quartet and gave them over to authorities.
They later attacked Dazzler
Dazzler
Dazzler is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 ....
while they were all incarcerated at Ryker's Island
Ryker's Island
Ryker's Island is a fictional prison facility for both conventional criminals, and superhuman criminals in the Marvel Universe. It first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #4 called simply "Island Prison"....
in attempt to get vengeance after the Klaw's seeming death at her hands. After getting beaten to near death, Dazzler was able to defeat the Grapplers with a light blast.
The Grapplers then escaped prison and planned to attack the Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
with several other super-villains, though the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
, the X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
, the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
, and various other super-heroes foiled their plans. The Grapplers decided to halt their illegal activities and become legitimate wrestlers. They soon branched out, and several new members joined their ranks. Soon after, Titania
Titania (Grapplers)
Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
was slain by the Scourge of the Underworld
Scourge of the Underworld
The Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional characters that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics universe....
. Investigating her death, Letha
Letha
Letha is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Publication history:...
also soon met her demise at the Scourge's hands. Screaming Mimi
Songbird (comics)
Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
later joined the Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
, while Poundcakes
Poundcakes
Poundcakes is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Fictional character biography:...
became a freelance mercenary.
Letha and Titania were resurrected years later by the Hood
Hood (comics)
The Hood is a fictional character, a supervillain, and a crime boss in the . Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell, the character first appeared in The Hood #1 .-Publication history:...
, alongside several other victims of the Scourge.
The Grapplers then resurfaced, consisting of Letha, Titania (now called Lascivious), Poundcakes, and a new Screaming Mimi. Together, they battled their old teammate Songbird, but were defeated and arrested.
Original members
The original line-up bears superficial resemblance to the Female FuriesFemale Furies
The Female Furies are a group of fictional women warriors appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They first appeared in Mister Miracle #6 , and were created by Jack Kirby.-Team history:...
, from Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
's New Gods
New Gods
The New Gods are a fictional race appearing in publications by DC Comics, as well as the title for four series of comic books about those characters. They first appeared in New Gods #1 , and were created and designed by Jack Kirby....
.
Titania
TitaniaTitania (Grapplers)
Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
(Davida DeVito) was the field leader of the original Grapplers. She wielded an energy rod which enabled her to blast long-range bursts. When the Grapplers were imprisoned, Titania became the leader of the women's wing. While she was crafty, she was also a very sore loser, and the other Grapplers were worried for their reputation after Titania's defeat at the hands of Battleaxe. After the Grapplers attempted to go legitimate as professional wrestlers, Titania was killed by the Scourge of the Underworld
Scourge of the Underworld
The Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional characters that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics universe....
posing as a new recruit, Golddigger. She is not to be confused with the more recent Titania
Titania (Marvel Comics)
Titania is a supervillainess in the Marvel Comics universe, notable for being Marvel's strongest human female with the possible exception of the She-Hulk, and the wife of the Absorbing Man. She was created by then Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, in the successful company-wide crossover known as...
, who took her name around the time of her death. Titania, along with Letha, was revived by The Hood during Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
, taking on the new name Lascivious.
Letha
LethaLetha
Letha is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Publication history:...
(Hellen Feliciano) was a blonde bombshell who specialized in acrobatic wrestling. She also used specialized leather belts and straps, though she most often battle in hand-to-hand combat. While the other Grapplers were notable for their strong, feminist personalities, Letha instead had a very feminine personality, often flirting with the enemies or showing concern over fashion. After Titania was slain by the Scourge of the Underworld
Scourge of the Underworld
The Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional characters that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics universe....
, Letha joined Firebrand
Firebrand (Marvel Comics)
Firebrand is the codename of three fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. All three were normal humans inside powered armor and relied on fire-based weapons...
and several other super-villains as they plotted a way to stop the vigilante. However, Letha and the others were soon shot to death by the Scourge themselves. Letha, along with Titania, was revived by The Hood during Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
.
Poundcakes
PoundcakesPoundcakes
Poundcakes is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Fictional character biography:...
(Marian Pouncy) is an ex-convict who joined the Grapplers despite her record. She was given seismic boots by Roxxon, which enables her to create shockwaves and tremors by stomping the ground. Slightly overweight, Poundcakes was the strongest member of the Grapplers. After Titania and Letha had been killed by the Scourge of the Underworld, Poundcakes became a freelance mercenary. She battled Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
several times and eventually joined the Femizons
Femizons
Femizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in their Marvel Universe.The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon-like warriors, ruling over male slaves...
, though her stay with Superia
Superia
Superia is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in the Marvel Universe. She was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins in Captain America Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in...
was short-lived. Poundcakes then proceeded to return to her extortion gig, selling contraband to Atlantean forces. She was later apprehended by the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
. Most recently, she has been seen in The Bar With No Name, with several other villains.
Screaming Mimi
Screaming MimiSongbird (comics)
Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
(Mimi Schwartz/Melissa Gold) met Poundcakes in prison and soon after, was invited to join the Grapplers. Roxxon operated on Screaming Mimi's vocal cords, giving her the ability to drive a person to insanity with her screams. The only Grappler who is not capable of superhuman strength, Screaming Mimi proved useful on several missions. Soon after Titania and Letha were killed, Screaming Mimi joined the Masters of Evil
Masters of Evil
The Masters of Evil is a name for a number of fictional supervillain teams that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in The Avengers #6 , with the lineup continually changing over the years....
and eventually turned over a new leaf, calling herself Songbird and joining the Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
.
Auntie Freeze
Auntie Freeze (Ann Fraley) is formerly a professional wrestler and the founder of the Grapplers. Each of the four original Grapplers were protégés of Auntie Freeze, and despite her promotion, the Grapplers were unable to gain popularity. She was then contacted by Roxxon, who fitted the four girls to become mercenaries. She later came up with the idea to merge with the Unlimited Class Wrestling FederationUnlimited Class Wrestling Federation
The Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation is a fictional organization in the Marvel Comics Universe. It is an association for professional wrestlers who possess superhuman strength, endurance and resistance to injury.- Overview :...
and have the girls become legitimate wrestlers to put their past behind them, though the original four did not stick with the idea.
Battleaxe
BattleaxeBattleaxe (comics)
Battleaxe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe-Publication history:Battleaxe first appeared in The Thing #33 , and was created by Michael Carlin and Ron Wilson....
(Anita Ehren) is wrestler who uses a pair of axes as her weapon of choice. Among the new recruits, Battleaxe was the only one to succeed in defeating an original member of the Grapplers, Titania. After Titania's murder, Battleaxe blamed the Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
and later battled him in the ring herself. She defeated him, but discovered he allowed her to win and she declared the battle void. Later, she joined the Femizons
Femizons
Femizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in their Marvel Universe.The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon-like warriors, ruling over male slaves...
and battled Captain America, as well as the BAD Girls, Inc.
BAD Girls, Inc.
B.A.D. Girls, Inc. is a fictional group of female adventurers who all have had criminal records. The group first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #385. Three of the group's four members were previously members of the Serpent Society...
. Most recently, she was seen battling Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
, though she was quickly defeated.
Butterball
Butterball (Vivian Dolan) is an overweight wrestler who uses her massive body as a weapon. Her favorite move is to bodyslam her opponents. Presumably, she continues to wrestle with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. He first appeared in The ThingThing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
vol. 1 #33 (March 1986), and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson
Ron Wilson (comics)
Ron Wilson is an American comic book artist known for his work on titles starring the Marvel Comics character The Thing, including the titles Marvel Two-in-One and The Thing...
.
Dolan was a normal woman until given superhuman abilities by the Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
. She became known as Butterball and joined the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. There, she met Auntie Freeze
Auntie Freeze
Auntie Freeze is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Auntie Freeze first appeared in The Thing vol. 1 #33 , and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson...
, who introduced Butterball to the Grapplers. As a member of the Grapplers, Butterball witnessed and participated in several fierce competitions. After Titania
Titania (Grapplers)
Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
's defeat by Battleaxe
Battleaxe (comics)
Battleaxe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe-Publication history:Battleaxe first appeared in The Thing #33 , and was created by Michael Carlin and Ron Wilson....
, Butterball tried to calm her enraged teammate. Soon after, Titania was shot to death by Scourge. Suspecting the Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
, Butterball and the others immediately attacked. Butterball used her favorite move on him, which involved slamming her whole body into his torso. Sharon Ventura soon intervened, and cleared the Thing of any suspection, though the killer was still at large. Butterball is presumably still working with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, though the Grapplers have since disbanded.
Butterball has superhuman strength and durability. In battle, she uses her enormous body as a weapon, throwing herself at her opponents.
Cowgirl
Cowgirl (Deb Lowry) is a cowboy-themed wrestler. She briefly participated in the battle with the ThingThing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
, and presumably continues to wrestle with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. She first appeared in The Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
vol. 1 #33 (March 1986), and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson
Ron Wilson (comics)
Ron Wilson is an American comic book artist known for his work on titles starring the Marvel Comics character The Thing, including the titles Marvel Two-in-One and The Thing...
.
Lowry was given superhuman abilities by the Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
. Entering the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, she was trained by Auntie Freeze
Auntie Freeze
Auntie Freeze is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Auntie Freeze first appeared in The Thing vol. 1 #33 , and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson...
and given membership to the Grapplers. She witnessed Titania
Titania (Grapplers)
Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
's defeat against Battleaxe
Battleaxe (comics)
Battleaxe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe-Publication history:Battleaxe first appeared in The Thing #33 , and was created by Michael Carlin and Ron Wilson....
, and was among the several women who tried to calm her down. After the Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
was accused of killing Titania minutes later, Cowgirl joined her teammates in assaulting him. However, they were soon stopped by Sharon Ventura, who cleared the Thing of any suspicion. It is presumed Cowgirl continues to work with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.
Cowgirl has superhuman strength and durability.
Gladiatrix
GladiatrixGladiatrix (comics)
Gladiatrix is a fictional heroine published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Gladiatrix first appeared in Thing #33 , and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson....
(Robbin Braxton) is a professional wrestler. Unlike the other new recruits, Gladiatrix chose to use her massive strength for the good of mankind, though she did serve briefly as an agent of Superia
Superia
Superia is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in the Marvel Universe. She was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins in Captain America Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in...
's Femizons
Femizons
Femizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in their Marvel Universe.The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon-like warriors, ruling over male slaves...
. She participated in the Civil War
Civil War (comics)
Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
and was commended for her duties as a super-hero. At one point, she tried to join the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
, but was inevitably rejected.
Magilla
Magilla (Sandy Stalmaster) is a wrestler who is notable for her excess body hair. She participated in the battle with the Thing, and later joined in the battle with Sharon Ventura after the Power BrokerPower Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
told the wrestlers they would die without their medicine. She presumably continues to wrestle with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.
Sushi
Sushi (Susan Hayakawa) is a JapaneseJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
wrestler who presumably uses Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
as her fighting style. She briefly battled the Thing alongside the other Grapplers.