Marlo Chandler
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Marlo Chandler | |
---|---|
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Incredible Hulk #347 (Sept. 1988) |
Created by | Peter David (writer/artist) |
In-story information | |
Full name | Marlo Chandler Jones |
Supporting character of | Hulk Captain Marvel |
Notable aliases | Harpy "Death Substitute" |
Abilities | Expert gymnast and swimmer however in extreme circumstances such as in chaos war she is able to rekindle her connection with death and access the powers of Mistress Death As Harpy: Superhuman strength and durability Flight Energy bolt projection Formerly: Reality manipulation via "death wish" power. |
Marlo Chandler is a fictional character appearing in
In keeping with her introduction during a storyline in which the Hulk was involved with organized crime, Marlo's name combines the surnames of fictional detective Philip Marlowe (with the spelling changed to Marlo, a top-1000 name for girls born in the 1960s and 1970s) and his creator Raymond Chandler.
Fictional character biography
The fictional character Marlo first appears as an
As the comic book progresses, Marlo makes an appearance as the girlfriend of
Shortly after this introduction—Marlo assuring Betty that she has nothing to be jealous about as Bruce and Joe were two distinct people and Bruce has been unswervingly loyal to Betty—the psychiatrist Doc Samson integrates the three personalities of the Hulk (green, gray, and Banner), resulting in a being that possesses a permanent Hulk body with Bruce's face and intelligence. When Betty expresses skepticism of a continued relationship with this new version of her husband, she moves in with Marlo, with whom she becomes best friends.[7]
Marlo is stabbed to death by Jackie Shorr, a deranged woman who claims to be Rick's biological mother.
Rick and Marlo marry, although the wedding is nearly called off. At his
Marlo and Rick separate for a time, and she occupies herself with running the couple's Los Angeles-area comic book store.[volume & issue needed] She and Rick reunite shortly after he is bonded with Genis-Vell the son of the original Captain Marvel, who took on that mantle himself.[volume & issue needed] Soon after, Marlo is menaced by the Wendigo, a cannibalistic monster. She is saved by the Hulk.[volume & issue needed] During the Captain Marvel series, Marlo becomes possessed by the personification of Death. The large amount of cosmic powers leave her with a literal death wish, which manifests itself as reality changing to suit Marlo's desires.[volume & issue needed] Later, after coming to understand the situation, this talent goes away when she wishes for it to be gone.[volume & issue needed] The comic store itself often had stories featuring real-life incidents happening to Marlo and Rick. Marlo spends much of the time annoyed by a chain-smoking, female ghost only she can see and hear.[volume & issue needed] This is the spirit of the girl killed during the Wendigo debacle. Marlo plays a major role in the Captain Marvel series.
At one point she develops an attraction for the superheroine Moondragon which surprises the pair. At first both were unsure of what to do and before they can explore the possibility Marlo is whisked away by her husband.[volume & issue needed] When the truth eventually comes out Rick stands aside to let Marlo and Heather figure out their feelings. After some time passes Marlo and Heather break up when Marlo realizes that whatever feelings she had, they are stronger towards Rick. Heather, brokenheartedly, states she must have subconsciously used her telepathy to enamor Marlo. This is not true, just Heather trying to make the split easier for Marlo.[volume & issue needed]
As the Captain Marvel series ended, Rick, now separated from Captain Marvel, and Marlo are last seen happily in love and giving their marriage a second chance.[volume & issue needed]
Marlo goes missing for some time and is revealed to have been kidnapped by the Leader. She was turned into a new version of the Harpy by the Leader. After telepathically manipulating her, the Leader sends her to battle Bruce Banner and Skaar. Afterwards when she recognizes Rick upon regressing back from his A-Bomb form, she returns to normal and reunites with Rick.[14]
During the World War Hulks storyline, she as Harpy helps A-Bomb fight Ulik after averting a disaster on the train tracks he destroyed. When Ulik starts to choke Marlo, she is saved by A-Bomb who defeats Ulik.[15]
During the
Marlo apparently reappears in Las Vegas some years later.
Powers and abilities
Marlo Chandler is an expert gymnast and swimmer.[volume & issue needed]
For a time, Marlo possesses a "death wish" power after her time serving as host to the cosmic being known as Death, which results in her being able to unconsciously shape reality when she makes wishes, although this power only works if she is not consciously trying to use it. She eventually erases this power after she wishes that she no longer had it. It has been revealed the connection with Death can be rekindled under extreme circumstances, allowing her to access the powers of the cosmic being Mistress Death herself.
As the new Harpy, Marlo has superhuman strength and durability as well as the ability to fly and fire energy bolts from her hands.[volume & issue needed]
Other versions
Ultimate Marvel
The Ultimate Universe version of Marlo Chandler makes a brief appearance as the hostess at a Kansas diner that is visited by the Hulk and Power Princess.[21]
In Ruins Marlo Chandler appears as a morphine addict living with Rick Jones who has gotten cancer from the gamma blast.[citation needed]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #347. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #355. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #375. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #376. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #381. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #398
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #400
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #406
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #417
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #418
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #467
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #604
- ^ World War Hulks #1
- ^ The Incredible Hulks #618
- ^ The Incredible Hulks #619
- ^ The Incredible Hulks #620
- ^ Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #6
- ^ Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #7
- ^ Ultimate Hulk Annual #1. Marvel Comics.
External links
- Marlo Chandler at Marvel.com
- Marlo Chandler at Marvel Wiki
- Marlo Chandler at Comic Vine
- Incredible Hulk.com Profile