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| Speaker = [[Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)|Power Princess]] |
| Speaker = [[Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)|Power Princess]] |
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| QuoteSource = Squadron Supreme Vol 1 3 |
| QuoteSource = Squadron Supreme Vol 1 3 |
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− | | Image = Squadron Supreme Vol 4 |
+ | | Image = Zarda Shelton (Earth-712) from Squadron Supreme Vol 4 9 001.jpg |
− | | RealName = [[Zarda |
+ | | RealName = [[Zarda|Zarda Shelton]] |
| RealName2 = {{r|Exiles: Days of Then and Now}} |
| RealName2 = {{r|Exiles: Days of Then and Now}} |
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− | | CurrentAlias = |
+ | | CurrentAlias = |
− | | Aliases = Princess Power |
+ | | Aliases = Princess Power,{{citation}} Claire Debussy,{{r|West Coast Avengers Annual Vol 2 4}} [[Power Princess]] |
− | | Identity = |
+ | | Identity = No Dual |
− | | Affiliation = |
+ | | Affiliation = formerly {{M|Squadron Supreme}}, {{m|Golden Agency}}, [[Exiles (Multiverse)|Exiles]][[Category:Exiles members (Multiverse)]] |
− | | Relatives = Howard Shelton (husband, deceased) |
+ | | Relatives = Howard Shelton (common law husband, deceased){{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update Vol 1 3}} |
| Universe = Earth-712 |
| Universe = Earth-712 |
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− | | BaseOfOperations = [[Utopia Isle]] |
+ | | BaseOfOperations = [[Earth-616]]; formerly [[Utopia Isle]], [[Squadron City]]; Squadron Satellite; [[Panoptichron|Crystal Palace]] |
| Gender = Female |
| Gender = Female |
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| Height = 6'8" |
| Height = 6'8" |
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− | | Weight = 240 lbs |
+ | | Weight = 240 lbs |
| Eyes = Purple |
| Eyes = Purple |
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| Hair = Black |
| Hair = Black |
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| Citizenship = Utopian |
| Citizenship = Utopian |
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| MaritalStatus = Widowed |
| MaritalStatus = Widowed |
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− | | Occupation = Adventurer, ambassador of [[Utopia Isle|Utopia]] |
+ | | Occupation = Adventurer, ambassador of [[Utopia Isle|Utopia]] |
| Education = Centuries of study and life experience |
| Education = Centuries of study and life experience |
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− | | Origin = [[Utopians|Utopian]] |
+ | | Origin = [[Utopians (Race)|Utopian]] |
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Utopia Island]] |
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Utopia Island]] |
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| Creators = J.M. DeMatteis; Don Perlin |
| Creators = J.M. DeMatteis; Don Perlin |
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− | | First = Defenders |
+ | | First = Defenders Vol 1 112 |
− | | HistoryText = |
+ | | HistoryText = |
+ | [[File:Utopia (Earth-712) 01 from Squadron Supreme Vol 1 1 0001.jpg|thumb|left|300px]] |
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Princess Zarda hailed from the denizens of [[Utopia Isle|Utopia Island]] that were very peaceful and took on the name of Utopians after building what they considered a perfect society free of poverty, injustice, sexual discrimination, war, and crime. They had been experimented upon by the [[Kree]] to be powerful beings and normally isolated themselves from humanity. One day, Zarda encountered a shipwrecked sailor named Howard Sheldon. Recovering, he explained to her that he was an American sailor and told her about World War II, which was occurring around at that time. Subsequently, Zarda joined the [[Golden Agency (Earth-712)|Golden Agency]] to help the Allies, where she met [[James Dore Jr. (Earth-712)|Blue Eagle]] and [[Professor Inam (Earth-712)|Professor Imam]]. |
Princess Zarda hailed from the denizens of [[Utopia Isle|Utopia Island]] that were very peaceful and took on the name of Utopians after building what they considered a perfect society free of poverty, injustice, sexual discrimination, war, and crime. They had been experimented upon by the [[Kree]] to be powerful beings and normally isolated themselves from humanity. One day, Zarda encountered a shipwrecked sailor named Howard Sheldon. Recovering, he explained to her that he was an American sailor and told her about World War II, which was occurring around at that time. Subsequently, Zarda joined the [[Golden Agency (Earth-712)|Golden Agency]] to help the Allies, where she met [[James Dore Jr. (Earth-712)|Blue Eagle]] and [[Professor Inam (Earth-712)|Professor Imam]]. |
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The development of atomic weapons during the war frightened the Utopians, so they decided to leave Earth by converting their city into a starship. Zarda chose to remain on Earth and vowed that she would be an ambassador and spread their ideals. Humanity was less than receptive, but accepted her as a superheroine. She joined [[Zhib-Ran (Earth-712)|Hyperion]], [[Kingsley Rice (Earth-712)|Amphibian]], [[Stanley Stewart (Earth-712)|Whizzer]], [[Kyle Richmond (Earth-712)|Nighthawk]], [[Joseph Ledger (Earth-712)|Doctor Spectrum]], and [[Sk'ym'x (Earth-712)|Skymax]] in the [[Squadron Supreme (Earth-712)|Squadron Supreme]]. |
The development of atomic weapons during the war frightened the Utopians, so they decided to leave Earth by converting their city into a starship. Zarda chose to remain on Earth and vowed that she would be an ambassador and spread their ideals. Humanity was less than receptive, but accepted her as a superheroine. She joined [[Zhib-Ran (Earth-712)|Hyperion]], [[Kingsley Rice (Earth-712)|Amphibian]], [[Stanley Stewart (Earth-712)|Whizzer]], [[Kyle Richmond (Earth-712)|Nighthawk]], [[Joseph Ledger (Earth-712)|Doctor Spectrum]], and [[Sk'ym'x (Earth-712)|Skymax]] in the [[Squadron Supreme (Earth-712)|Squadron Supreme]]. |
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+ | [[File:Hyperion (Squadron Sinister) (Earth-616) from Squadron Supreme Vol 1 8 0001.jpg|thumb|left|185px]] |
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− | Zarda married Howard, though the fact that he was growing old while her immortality kept her young bothered Zarda greatly. For a time after Howard's death, she grew attracted to an [[Hyperion (Squadron Sinister) (Earth-616)|evil Hyperion]], unaware that he was an impostor and was responsible for her aged husband's death. |
+ | Zarda married Howard, though the fact that he was growing old while her immortality kept her young bothered Zarda greatly. For a time after Howard's death, she grew attracted to an [[Hyperion (Squadron Sinister) (Earth-616)|evil Hyperion]], unaware that he was an impostor and was responsible for her aged husband's death.{{r|Squadron Supreme Vol 1 7}} When the real Hyperion returned and killed his evil counterpart, Zarda was torn about her actual feelings for the real Hyperion.{{r|Squadron Supreme Vol 1 8}} Eventually, the two began a true romantic relationship. They continued to be on the Squadron Supreme. |
+ | [[File:Exiles Vol 1 77 page 07 Zarda Shelton (Earth-712).jpg|thumb|right|185px]] |
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− | During the [[Exiles ( |
+ | During the [[Exiles (Multiverse)|Exiles]]' pursuit of [[Kevin MacTaggert (Earth-58163)|Proteus]], Zarda joined the team, instead of Hyperion, because Zarda stated that he is much needed on their world. Due to her fighting ability and leadership experience, Zarda helped the team greatly. Once Proteus was defeated, Zarda left the reality-hopping team to go back to her own Earth, and was replaced by [[Elizabeth Braddock (Earth-616)|Psylocke]].{{r|Exiles Vol 1 90}} |
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+ | ===[[All-New, All-Different Marvel]]=== |
+ | When [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Reed Richards]] restored the [[Multiverse]] following the [[Secret Wars]], Zarda and Hyperion were the only survivors left of the Squadron Supreme after many members perished presumably due to the force of an ongoing cataclysm of unknown origin which threatened to destroy the [[Earth]]. Hyperion told her that there was only time for one person to enter the portal that was used to escape their homeworld's destruction. Zarda, at first, protested against this action; however, Hyperion told her to go and remember their life and team as Zarda entered the portal. |
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− | Zarda somehow survived the destruction of her universe and found herself on [[Earth-616]], where she banded together with other heroes who also lost their own universes to form a new [[Squadron Supreme (Earth-616)|Squadron Supreme]], with their goal being to protect their new world at any cost. |
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+ | She found herself in the void between realities where she encountered [[Zarda Shelton (Earth-21195)|an alternate version of herself]] who asked her to help heal her; however, Warrior Woman betrayed her and stole her life force and powers, leaving her to die in the [[Exo-Space]]. Zarda instead used the last vestiges of her energy to heal herself and arrived in [[Earth-616]]. She then focused her energies on finding the woman who had double-crossed her and stole her identity by investigating this new universe's [[Squadron Supreme (Earth-616)|Squadron Supreme]], while striking a deal with [[Daimon Hellstrom (Earth-616)|Daimon Hellstrom]] to aid her, and fighting [[Myriad (Earth-616)|The Myriad]] in the process.{{r|Squadron Supreme Vol 4 9}} |
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− | Zarda is a Utopian and her people possess superior genetic stock compared to the rest of humanity due to Kree genetic engineering on their forefathers. This, combined with unique methods of physical and mental training, gave Zarda physical capabilities at a superhuman level |
+ | | Powers = Zarda is a [[Utopians|Utopian]] and her people possess superior genetic stock compared to the rest of humanity due to [[Kree]] genetic engineering on their forefathers. This, combined with unique methods of physical and mental training, gave Zarda physical capabilities at a superhuman level;{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 3 #5}} however, Zarda's powers were lost when [[Zarda Shelton (Earth-21195)|an alternate version of herself]] drained her of her powers.{{r|Squadron Supreme Vol 4 9}} |
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+ | | title = Former Powers |
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+ | | body = |
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− | '''Superhuman Speed:''' Zarda |
+ | '''Superhuman Speed:''' Zarda could run and move at speeds that are beyond the physical limits of the finest human athlete. |
− | '''Superhuman Stamina:''' Zarda's musculature |
+ | '''Superhuman Stamina:''' Zarda's musculature produced less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of a human. She could physically exert herself at peak capacity for several hours before the build up of fatigue toxins in her blood begins to impair her. |
− | '''Superhuman Durability:''' Zarda's body |
+ | '''Superhuman Durability:''' Zarda's body was more durable and more resistant to certain types of injury than the body of a human. For instance, the tissues of her body were fortified to the extent that she can withstand powerful impact forces, such as falling from many stories up or being struck by a superhumanly strong being, and sustain little to no injury; however, she could be injured by bullets and bladed weaponry composed of conventional materials. |
− | '''Superhuman Agility:''' Zarda's agility, balance, and bodily coordination |
+ | '''Superhuman Agility:''' Zarda's agility, balance, and bodily coordination were all enhanced to levels that were beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human athlete. |
'''Superhuman Reflexes:''' Zarda's reflexes were similarly enhanced, allowing her to react many times faster than any normal human. |
'''Superhuman Reflexes:''' Zarda's reflexes were similarly enhanced, allowing her to react many times faster than any normal human. |
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− | '''Flight:''' Zarda |
+ | '''Flight:''' Zarda was able to psionically levitate and propel herself in flight. Her top speed was unknown, though it was likely that it is ultimately subsonic. |
− | '''Extended Longevity:''' Zarda |
+ | '''Extended Longevity:''' Zarda aged at a pace that was considerably slower than that of a human being, though she was not completely immune to aging. She is roughly 500 years of age and retains the healthy and vital appearance of a woman in her physical prime. She was also much more resistant, though not completely immune, to diseases and infections. |
+ | '''Regenerative Healing Factor:''' Similarly, she could also heal from life-threatening injuries with relative ease. |
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⚫ | | Abilities = Zarda is an excellent combatant, having been trained in multiple forms of hand-to-hand combat and weaponry due to her extended lifespan and through [[Kyle Richmond (Earth-712)|Nighthawk]]'s combat training.{{r|Squadron Supreme Vol 4 9}} Zarda is also extremely intelligent, possessing a near genius level intellect.{{Citation}} She is also fluent in Delphinese, the language of dolphins.{{Citation}} |
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− | Armored Costume: Zarda occasionally |
+ | Armored Costume: Zarda occasionally wore two different costumes made out of a steel alloy and created by [[Thomas Thompson (Earth-712)|Tom Thumb]]. The first was colored gold and covered her torso and forearms, while the second was purple and covered her from head to toe. The armor served to increase her already incredible resilience to damage, particularly against piercing weaponry like bullets and blades. |
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+ | | Transportation = * Formerly flight using her Shield. |
⚫ | | Weapons = '''Transparent Shield:''' Zarda previously carried a transparent, almost unbreakable, shield composed of an as yet unknown material. Zarda could use this shield in much the same way that [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]] uses his, such as deflecting bullets and blocking physical and energy based attacks. She could also throw the shield in much the same manner as Captain America; however, given her superior strength, combined with the durability of her shield, Zarda could use the edge of her shield to cut through most materials, including many types of metals. |
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⚫ | '''Transparent Shield:''' Zarda |
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| Notes = * In the [[Marvel Encyclopedia]], it is stated that Zarda can fire a beam from her eyes that can heal or destroy things. However, it is not mentioned in any of Zarda's other [[OHOTMU]] entries,{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 #12}}{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 3 #5}}{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #9}} and therefore makes this a controversial power for the character. |
| Notes = * In the [[Marvel Encyclopedia]], it is stated that Zarda can fire a beam from her eyes that can heal or destroy things. However, it is not mentioned in any of Zarda's other [[OHOTMU]] entries,{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 #12}}{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 3 #5}}{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #9}} and therefore makes this a controversial power for the character. |
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| Trivia = * Power Princess was created as a pastiche of DC Comics' [[w:c:dc:Wonder Woman|Wonder Woman]]. |
| Trivia = * Power Princess was created as a pastiche of DC Comics' [[w:c:dc:Wonder Woman|Wonder Woman]]. |
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* In {{c|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #10}} written by Mark Gruenwald, Power Princess's real name was Claire Debussy, but later in "Squadron Supreme" Gruenwald made her a Utopian by the name of Zarda and she was married to Howard Shelton. |
* In {{c|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #10}} written by Mark Gruenwald, Power Princess's real name was Claire Debussy, but later in "Squadron Supreme" Gruenwald made her a Utopian by the name of Zarda and she was married to Howard Shelton. |
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− | * During "[[Atlantis Attacks]]" Peter Sanderson wrote a Back-up Story about the History of the Serpent Crown where it was revealed that Zarda used the Debussy alias when Set took over the US-President of Earth-712.{{r| |
+ | * During "[[Atlantis Attacks]]" Peter Sanderson wrote a Back-up Story about the History of the Serpent Crown where it was revealed that Zarda used the Debussy alias when Set took over the US-President of Earth-712.{{r|West Coast Avengers Annual Vol 2 4}} |
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+ | [[Category:Characters Displaced to Earth-616]] |
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+ | [[Category:Regeneration]] |
Revision as of 00:45, 18 December 2019
- —Power Princess[src]
History
Princess Zarda hailed from the denizens of Utopia Island that were very peaceful and took on the name of Utopians after building what they considered a perfect society free of poverty, injustice, sexual discrimination, war, and crime. They had been experimented upon by the Kree to be powerful beings and normally isolated themselves from humanity. One day, Zarda encountered a shipwrecked sailor named Howard Sheldon. Recovering, he explained to her that he was an American sailor and told her about World War II, which was occurring around at that time. Subsequently, Zarda joined the Golden Agency to help the Allies, where she met Blue Eagle and Professor Imam.
The development of atomic weapons during the war frightened the Utopians, so they decided to leave Earth by converting their city into a starship. Zarda chose to remain on Earth and vowed that she would be an ambassador and spread their ideals. Humanity was less than receptive, but accepted her as a superheroine. She joined Hyperion, Amphibian, Whizzer, Nighthawk, Doctor Spectrum, and Skymax in the Squadron Supreme.
Zarda married Howard, though the fact that he was growing old while her immortality kept her young bothered Zarda greatly. For a time after Howard's death, she grew attracted to an evil Hyperion, unaware that he was an impostor and was responsible for her aged husband's death.[4] When the real Hyperion returned and killed his evil counterpart, Zarda was torn about her actual feelings for the real Hyperion.[5] Eventually, the two began a true romantic relationship. They continued to be on the Squadron Supreme.
During the Exiles' pursuit of Proteus, Zarda joined the team, instead of Hyperion, because Zarda stated that he is much needed on their world. Due to her fighting ability and leadership experience, Zarda helped the team greatly. Once Proteus was defeated, Zarda left the reality-hopping team to go back to her own Earth, and was replaced by Psylocke.[6]
All-New, All-Different Marvel
When Reed Richards restored the Multiverse following the Secret Wars, Zarda and Hyperion were the only survivors left of the Squadron Supreme after many members perished presumably due to the force of an ongoing cataclysm of unknown origin which threatened to destroy the Earth. Hyperion told her that there was only time for one person to enter the portal that was used to escape their homeworld's destruction. Zarda, at first, protested against this action; however, Hyperion told her to go and remember their life and team as Zarda entered the portal.
She found herself in the void between realities where she encountered an alternate version of herself who asked her to help heal her; however, Warrior Woman betrayed her and stole her life force and powers, leaving her to die in the Exo-Space. Zarda instead used the last vestiges of her energy to heal herself and arrived in Earth-616. She then focused her energies on finding the woman who had double-crossed her and stole her identity by investigating this new universe's Squadron Supreme, while striking a deal with Daimon Hellstrom to aid her, and fighting The Myriad in the process.[7]Attributes
Powers
Zarda is a Utopian and her people possess superior genetic stock compared to the rest of humanity due to Kree genetic engineering on their forefathers. This, combined with unique methods of physical and mental training, gave Zarda physical capabilities at a superhuman level;[8] however, Zarda's powers were lost when an alternate version of herself drained her of her powers.[7]
Abilities
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Weapons
Transportation
- Formerly flight using her Shield.
Notes
- In the Marvel Encyclopedia, it is stated that Zarda can fire a beam from her eyes that can heal or destroy things. However, it is not mentioned in any of Zarda's other OHOTMU entries,[9][8][10] and therefore makes this a controversial power for the character.
- The Utopians of Earth-712 were humans that were genetically altered by their reality's Kree.[11] Although they don't refer to themselves as such, and never developed the Terrigen Mists, they are the equivalent of Earth-616's Inhumans.[10]
Trivia
- Power Princess was created as a pastiche of DC Comics' Wonder Woman.
- In Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #10 written by Mark Gruenwald, Power Princess's real name was Claire Debussy, but later in "Squadron Supreme" Gruenwald made her a Utopian by the name of Zarda and she was married to Howard Shelton.
- During "Atlantis Attacks" Peter Sanderson wrote a Back-up Story about the History of the Serpent Crown where it was revealed that Zarda used the Debussy alias when Set took over the US-President of Earth-712.[2]
See Also
- 65 appearance(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 10 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 3 minor appearance(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 3 mention(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 3 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 42 image(s) of Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
- 3 quotation(s) by or about Zarda Shelton (Earth-712)
Links and References
References
- ↑ Exiles: Days of Then and Now
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 West Coast Avengers Annual (Vol. 2) #4
- ↑ All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update #3
- ↑ Squadron Supreme #7
- ↑ Squadron Supreme #8
- ↑ Exiles #90
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Squadron Supreme (Vol. 4) #9
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Vol. 3) #5
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Vol. 2) #12
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #9
- ↑ Squadron Supreme #1
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 9