Moonglow (comics)
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Moonglow | |
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Redeemers Squadron Supreme | |
Abilities | project illusions |
Moonglow is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by 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
Publication history
Like most of the newer Redeemer characters she is based on existing
Fictional character biography
Melissa Hanover
Melissa Hanover was recruited by Nighthawk to serve in his team of subversive super powered "
When the team left to confront the Nth Man, Melissa Hanover turned over the Moonglow identity to
Arcanna
Arcanna Jones, working initially as a medium, started an activity as a professional crimefighter and adventurer, and the Squadron Supreme asked her to join the group as
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
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. 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.[5]
The Squadron (and Arcanna) saved their universe, paying the price of exile in an alternate universe (the mainstream
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.[volume & issue needed] 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).[volume & issue needed]
She is a fair hand-to-hand combatant, having received coaching from Nighthawk and Power Princess.