Her powers are complicated to explain. In recent years, she has taken a more heroic road, though she still likes to live a life of high stakes and winner take all. Along with being one of the most powerful female Marvel superheroes, she's known for being beautiful and passionate. Fast forward to when the two are adults, and now known as Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, when they joined forces with the evil mutant Magneto and fought the heroic X-Men. Disillusioned with law after her father's accident, Elektra decided she no longer believed in the law and withdrew from the world. Whether leading their own team or the future, these 6 heroes have redefined what it means to pave the way. Kate Bishop was an upper class socialite who was never quite comfortable with her wealth. She was sent to foster care and then taken in by the Jones family, later on. First sent to a school for the disabled, once her talents became evident she was then sent to a school for the gifted. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 8. Daughter of Trigon, she was born to bring the end on the Earth, but chose to defend it instead. The following is a list of female action heroes and villains who appear in action films, television shows, comic books, and video games and who are "thrust into a series of challenges requiring physical feats, extended fights, extensive stunts and frenetic chases.". And the ladies on this list have had a lot of terrible stuff happen to them. Known as Melissa Gold at this time, she went to jail and while there she met professional wrestler Marian Pouncy who recruited her into the costumed wrestling team, The Grapplers. Happy International Women’s Day from the mighty women of Marvel! This small act of kindness irrevocably changed Jennifer's life, passing on the same Gamma rays that make Bruce hulk out anytime he gets angry or overwhelmed. That's not to say there aren't female antiheroes. It is hard not to love Selina Kyle. She even found confidence in the new assertiveness. There has always been a major fundamental difference between how DC characters are written in comparison to Marvel characters. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. Shortly after puberty, she realized her strength when she kissed Cody Robbins, sending him into coma. Zanna is just a fun, mystical, and really cool character. Koriand'r has become one of my favorites, due to her charming nature and powerful abilities. Also known as Natasha Romanova, this Marvel antiheroine is just an all around badass. Her real name is Ororo Monroe and she is among the fiercest and most formidable mutants in the Marvel mythology. Recently, Raven debuted in Phantom Stranger, and was given a proper introduction in the pages of Teen Titans. Jean Grey was the redheaded mutant that made X-Men the powerful franchise it is. The Punisher. She arrived at her powers by sheer accident. She is obviously suffering from PTSD and is reluctant to be a hero for anyone until her abuser resurfaces and she has to protect others from his terror. Initially a villain, she is a constant love interest to the Dark Knight, and can prove to be his opposite as well as his match. This led her becoming the leader of the X-Men and the version played by Halle Berry we know from the blockbuster movies. Her cousin, Bruce Banner and original Hulk, saved her life by offering her a blood transfusion. Marvel fans have clamored to see a Thunderbolts movie debut on the big screen for years, and if that happens, there are few female heroes to add … She's gone on to enjoy great success as trusted friend to S.H.I.E.L.D., and thankfully has filled out enough to balance those crazy giant teeth. She eventually married body guard Milo Thurman, and he named her alter-ego Domino. She was a huge part of the Bat-family, and was even adopted by Bruce. Marvel's original Elektra is a skilled fighter— adept at more martial arts than most of her male counterparts— dangerously cunning, and a clever political science scholar. In 1999, she was named the greatest female star of Classic Hollywood Cinema by the American Film Institute. Raven has returned! The sister of Wonder Woman, Donna Troy needs no introduction more than she was an original member of the Teen Titans and valued member to the DCU. When she was in college, she was raped by a boyfriend, but instead of sinking into a grief spiral, Felicia turned her rage into a training regime, mastering martial arts with the thought of exacting revenge on the creep who hurt her. When I discovered she had a huge history in DC, I read as much as I could about her. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever. Descended from an ancient line of African priestesses, all with icy white hair and blue eyes, Storm is among the most beautiful of all the superheroes. She had quite a lot of convincing to do to be allowed access to the group, but eventually she was accepted, despite being the only member of the group without any super powers. Mercenary, thief, adventurer… men want to be him and women want to belong to him.