Warbird

Alias
Binary Ms. Marvel I Warbird
Nick Name
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Civilian ID
Carol Susan Jane Danvers
Occupation
Adventurer Air Force Officer Author Espionage Agent Homeland Security Liaison Journalist NASA Security Chief Newspaper Columnist
Legal Status
Citizen of the United States with no criminal record.
Nation or Planet of Origin
Boston, Massachusetts
Group Affiliation
Avengers CIA NASA Secret Defenders S.H.I.E.L.D. Starjammers X-Men
Base of Operations
Cape Canaveral, Florida Shi'ar Galaxy New York, New York San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington
Height
5' 11"
Weight
125 lbs.
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Skin Tone
Caucasian
Known Powers
Normal human biologically altered by various extraterrestrial technologies granting superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability, flight, energy absorption and projection and a limited clairvoyance. Excellent hand-to-hand combat skills with military and espionage training. Above average intelligence with skills as an espionage agent, military aviator and journalist. Possesses extensive knowledge of Kree language, science, technology and culture; as well as knowledge of various other alien species. Note: Danver's abilities have been augmented and depleted to varying degrees over the years, but her potential for superhuman abilities always exist because her genetic structure has been permanently altered.
Accessories
None
Common Enemies
A.I.M. (The) Brood Deathbird Marcus Immortus MODOK Mystique Rogue Scorpion Yon-Rogg
Regularly Appearing
Avengers Vol. 1 & 3 Captain Marvel Vol. 1 Iron Man Vol. 3 Marvel Super-Heroes Vol. 1 Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 Quasar Vol. 1 Uncanny X-Men
First Appearance
Carol Danvers Marvel Super-Heroes Vol. 1 #13 (March, 1968) Ms. Marvel I Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 #1 (Jan. 1977) Binary Uncanny X-Men #164 (Dec. 1982) Warbird Avengers Vol. 3 #4 (May, 1998)
Creator
Carol Danvers Roy Thomas & Gene Colan Ms. Marvel I Gerry Conway & John Buscema Binary Chris Claremont & Dave Cockrum Warbird Kurt Busiek & George Pérez
Origin
Carol Danvers excelled in her United States Air Force career and eventually became a trusted espionage agent. After retiring from a career of espionage she became the security chief at NASA's Cape Canaveral facilities. It was during this time she met the Dr. Walter Lawson, who was secretly the Kree spy Captain Mar-Vell. It was during a battle between Captain Marvel and his superior officer and rival Yon-Rogg, that Danvers was exposed to an unknown radiation by the Kree Psyche-Magnitron. The extraterrestrial radiation merged Danvers' biology with Captain Marvels making her a human/Kree hybrid although apparently not affecting Mar-Vell. Eventually her altered biology granted her superhuman abilities, which she used to fight against injustice as Ms. Marvel. Eventually Danvers was betrayed by the mutant terrorist known as Mystique, who had her protégé Rogue use her abilities to rob Ms. Marvel of her powers. In addition to draining her powers, Rogue's ability also robbed Danvers of her memories. With the intervention of Professor Xavier, she was able to regain her memories, but not the emotional bonds linked to those memories. During an adventure in space with the X-Men, Danvers was subjected to involuntary testing by the alien insects known as the Brood. The test had the side effect of reactivating and boosting Danvers abilities to levels comparable to the Silver Surfer. Danvers decided to remain in space with a group known as the Starjammers, assuming the name Binary. Eventually Danvers would return to Earth in an attempt to reconcile her relationships with friends, family and teammates. She would rejoin the ranks of the Avengers, assuming an identity that paid homage to her career as a military aviator, for a time calling herself Warbird.