Moonglow (comics)
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Moonglow is a fictional character
found in comic book
s from Marvel Comics
. She was a member of a team of superheroes, Squadron Supreme
.
The Supreme Squadron members exist in numerous alternate universes, but their main and original timeline is Earth-712.
team the Outsiders, in this case the character of Halo.
" to fight the influence of the Squadron Supreme's "Utopia Program". She had the ability to project illusions. Melissa Hanover was rather insecure, and used her powers to make herself look beautiful and glamorous, to hide her unattractive appearance. She joined the Squadron to help overthrow it from within. She stole the plans for the behavior modification device, then openly joined the Redeemers' battle against the Squadron Supreme.
When the team left to confront the Nth Man, Melissa Hanover turned over the Moonglow identity to Arcanna
and agreed to let Arcanna go in her place. Little is known about Melissa's subsequent fate.
. With the Squadron, she was brainwashed by the Overmind
, and battled the Defenders
. She was cured, and battled the Overmind and Null, the Living Darkness
alongside the Defenders.
She joined in the Squadron decision to assume control of their Earth's United States, but abstained on the Squadron vote to use the behavior modification machine and become involved in its "Utopia Program." She learned she was pregnant and felt she could not take an active role. Her husband and children were captured by the Institute of Evil
. With the Squadron, she defeated the Institute and freed the captives, and told the Squadron she was pregnant.
Later, during the Nth Man
's attack (who tried to consume the Squadron's universe) she tried to re-join the team. Because she'd had a child just a week previously, Arcanna was forbidden by Power Princess to go; so using her own illusionary abilities, she assumed the guise of Moonglow (II). With the Squadron, she attempted to save her universe from the Nth Man; however in the process, her son became the new Nth Man, exchanging minds with Thomas Lightner.
The Squadron (and Arcanna) saved their universe, paying the price of exile in alternate universe (the mainstream Marvel Universe
, also named Earth-616
). While there, they met Quasar
and relocated to Project: Pegasus
.
She is a fair hand-to-hand combatant, having received coaching from Nighthawk and Power Princess.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
found in comic book
Comic book
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s from Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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. She was a member of a team of superheroes, Squadron Supreme
Squadron Supreme
The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
.
The Supreme Squadron members exist in numerous alternate universes, but their main and original timeline is Earth-712.
Publication history
Like most of the newer Redeemer characters she is based on existing DC ComicsDC Comics
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team the Outsiders, in this case the character of Halo.
First Moonglow
Melissa Hanover was recruited by Nighthawk to serve in his team of subversive super powered "RedeemersAmerica Redeemers
The America Redeemers, or Redeemers, as the team is more commonly known, is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe. The Redeemers existed in the Earth-712 universe, the same place from which the Squadron Supreme originated...
" to fight the influence of the Squadron Supreme's "Utopia Program". She had the ability to project illusions. Melissa Hanover was rather insecure, and used her powers to make herself look beautiful and glamorous, to hide her unattractive appearance. She joined the Squadron to help overthrow it from within. She stole the plans for the behavior modification device, then openly joined the Redeemers' battle against the Squadron Supreme.
When the team left to confront the Nth Man, Melissa Hanover turned over the Moonglow identity to Arcanna
Arcanna
Arcanna is the name of two different fictional comic book characters in the Marvel Comics multiverse.The first debuted as a member of the team of superheroes called the Squadron Supreme in The Defenders #112 . The other first appeared in Supreme Power #18 , later joining a team of super heroes also...
and agreed to let Arcanna go in her place. Little is known about Melissa's subsequent fate.
Second Moonglow
Arcanna Jones, working initially as a medium, started an activity as a professional crimefighter and adventurer, and the Supreme Squadron asked her to join the group as ArcannaArcanna
Arcanna is the name of two different fictional comic book characters in the Marvel Comics multiverse.The first debuted as a member of the team of superheroes called the Squadron Supreme in The Defenders #112 . The other first appeared in Supreme Power #18 , later joining a team of super heroes also...
. With the Squadron, she was brainwashed by the Overmind
Overmind (comics)
-Fictional character biography:The Overmind is an alien belonging to the Eternals of Eyung, and was born uncounted millennia ago on the planet Eyung . Grom acted as one of their warlords, leading massacres of entire species. He was also the reigning champion in their gladiatorial arenas...
, and battled the Defenders
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
. She was cured, and battled the Overmind and Null, the Living Darkness
Null, the Living Darkness
Null, called also Null the Living Darkness, is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Null is a demon and enemy of the Defenders and Squadron Supreme.-Fictional character biography:...
alongside the Defenders.
She joined in the Squadron decision to assume control of their Earth's United States, but abstained on the Squadron vote to use the behavior modification machine and become involved in its "Utopia Program." She learned she was pregnant and felt she could not take an active role. Her husband and children were captured by the Institute of Evil
Institute of Evil
The Institute of Evil is a fictional organization, owned by Marvel Comics.-Fictional team history:The Institute of Evil existed in the Earth-712 universe and served as the Squadron Supreme’s arch-foes...
. With the Squadron, she defeated the Institute and freed the captives, and told the Squadron she was pregnant.
Later, during the Nth Man
Nth Man
Nth Man is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Thomas Lightner first appeared as Blacksun in Marvel Two-in-One #21-23 , and was created by Bill Mantlo and Ron Wilson....
's attack (who tried to consume the Squadron's universe) she tried to re-join the team. Because she'd had a child just a week previously, Arcanna was forbidden by Power Princess to go; so using her own illusionary abilities, she assumed the guise of Moonglow (II). With the Squadron, she attempted to save her universe from the Nth Man; however in the process, her son became the new Nth Man, exchanging minds with Thomas Lightner.
The Squadron (and Arcanna) saved their universe, paying the price of exile in alternate universe (the mainstream Marvel 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...
, also named Earth-616
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
). While there, they met 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 relocated to 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...
.
Powers and abilities
Moonglow had the ability to cast convincing three dimensional audio-visual-olfactory-tactile illusions by modifying the perceptions of other beings. She was able to alter her appearance as well as others', in order to manipulate or confuse. She cannot maintain her illusions when unconscious, nor can she affect machines, such as cameras. She could use her powers to create the illusion of artificial high or low gravity (the latter of which caused Arcanna extreme distress while she was in labor).She is a fair hand-to-hand combatant, having received coaching from Nighthawk and Power Princess.
External links
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Moonglow_%28Melissa_Hanover%29_%28Earth-712%29
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Moonglow_%28Arcanna_Jones%29_%28Earth-712%29