Carol is an incredibly strong individual, both physically and mentally. Growing up she had to fight to be recognized as equal to her brothers by her father, and that determination carried over into her adult life. When her father decided to send her brother to college instead of her (even though her performance in school was better) she bided her time until she turned 18 and was able to join the Air Force to help her pay her way through school. Carol’s natural intelligence and insane levels of determination meant she not only excelled at school and also swiftly rose through the ranks of the military. Her talents were such that she caught the eye of the CIA who recruited her. It was in both the Air Force and the CIA that she received the training that made her such a formidable super. She has been able to hold her own against even the Black Widow (long before she had obtained any superhuman powers), and even held off a Skrull invasion from taking Manhattan all by herself (after obtaining super powers).
Carol has many jobs over the years: NASA’s youngest head of security, leader of at least one group of Avengers, writer, head editor for a woman’s magazine, ace pilot for the X-men, spy, and many more jobs through her youth. She excelled at all of them. During her time at NASA she ended up in the middle of a conflict between two Kree warriors who were fighting over a weaponized wishing machine. When the machine exploded it turned Carol’s wishes to be helpful and her strong will into power, giving her the powers of the Kree who was protecting her.
The circumstances with which she was brought to the spotlight showcase some of her personality. For a while after she was introduced she stayed a background character. Then in the late 1970s Marvel decided they needed a strong female super hero to represent the “modern woman”. The writers thought Carol was perfect for the role and wrote the storyline where she received her powers. In her different runs she is always portrayed as very independent, very rarely having a love interest.
Carol's compassion and strong sense of justice mean that while she is a powerful combatant, she is also merciful. This is never more aptly demonstrated than when she faces off against Mystique, the woman who killed her boyfriend, turned Rogue against her, and targeted her when she was weakened. Though she does enjoy punching things she is not needlessly violent. Later on another Carol from an alternate universe (who was using the codename Warbird) made her way to the main continuity's earth (Earth-616) Warbird was incredibly hostile, something Carol found disdainful.
Her past is not without its due level of comic-grade trouble, each taking its toll on her. First was the brutal murder of her boyfriend. Then shortly after that a series of strange events lands her trapped in Limbo. Using her ingenuity and intellect she manages to Macgyver her way back to Earth using what little technology was left behind by the man that had lured her there. Shortly after she made it back to Earth Carol lost not only her powers but also many of her memories in a fight with the mutant Rouge. Her memories were restored by Professor X, but her powers could not be, nor the emotional attachments to her memories. During her time as the X-Men’s pilot she was captured by and alien race and experimented on. She was saved by the X-Men, but some of the experiments had taken effect. She attained the power to channel the energy of a white hole, giving her near god-like power level. She regained all of her previously lost abilities, as well as some new powers (namely energy absorption and projection, minor molecular control). This did not last forever though as eventually the white hole closed, leaving her with her with all her powers, but severely decreased power level.
All of this came crashing onto Carol all at once when her Binary powers left her. With her restored powers came all of the emotions Professor X had been unable to give her. Her independence back-fired on her. Instead of seeking help she turned to alcohol to numb the pain she was feeling and quickly spiraled into alcoholism. After going on several missions intoxicated and making many mistakes while under the influence the Avengers had no choice but to kick her out. This prompted Carol to do some serious soul searching. Finally swallowing her pride she got the help she needed and was able to get cleaned up. After a while off the team she was offered her old spot back. She eventually left the Avengers again to go work with SHIELD and the Department of Defense, showing her willingness to go where she was needed rather than where was most comfortable. During her time at SHIELD and the DoD her lengthy resume, history in handling supervillains, and general no-nonsense attitude landed her the job of one of the Thunderbolts’ parole officer.
She did join the pro-registration side of Marvel’s Civil War out of loyalty to the American government and her good friend Tony Stark (who was heading the pro-registration movement). Her loyalty was tested when her friend was found to be a spy from the Anti-Registration movement. Carol stayed true to her personal convictions and attempted to bring her in (even though she was unsuccessful).
After the Skrull invasion she was given the choice to either join a new group of corrupt Avengers (comprised of mostly supervillians disguised as heros) under Norman Osborn’s replacement for SHIELD or become a fugitive. She refused to compromise her own moral standing to join and went into hiding with the other Avengers. Osborn replaced her when events lead most to believe she died, but Carol defeated the imposter rather easily reclaiming her title from someone who most perceived to be her equal. This went to show many that Carol’s powers are still evolving, and that she grows stronger as time goes on. After the Phoenix was dealt with Carol got back to a semi-normal life of superheroing. After one particular battle Captain America urged her to take on the Captain Marvel name. She was hesitant at first, not wanting to replace or disrespect the memory of Mar-Vell. After reassurance from Captain America she decided to take the name.
The most recent series Carol stars in, Captain Marvel, we get to see a lot more of Carol when she’s not in super-hero mode. We see her at home with her cat, Chewie (named after Chewbacca), we see her living in her own apartment, being friends with the neighbor lady and her small girl. We see her sitting with an old lady in the park who keeps calling her Captain America (she remembers eventually). The Captain Marvel series lets us see another side to Carol that isn’t looked at when you spend issues upon issues of nothing but her in battle. We also see that her independence and determination has not died down over the years when her doctor diagnoses her with a dangerous brain lesion and orders her not to fly. She, once more, does not ask for help, but luckily her fellow Avengers know when best to step in. She reluctantly uses the flying motorcycle thing Captain America brings her, but declines his offer for anymore help. When her loved ones are threatened by an old foe she does put her pride aside and calls in help keeping them safe.
Carol Danvers is a head-strong, intelligent, independent woman who don’t need no man who has, and will continue to push through all of the challenges that are thrown her way. Time and time again she proved herself in every aspect, not only as a super hero, but also as one of the best people you could ever meet.
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Carol is an incredibly strong individual, both physically and mentally. Growing up she had to fight to be recognized as equal to her brothers by her father, and that determination carried over into her adult life. When her father decided to send her brother to college instead of her (even though her performance in school was better) she bided her time until she turned 18 and was able to join the Air Force to help her pay her way through school. Carol’s natural intelligence and insane levels of determination meant she not only excelled at school and also swiftly rose through the ranks of the military. Her talents were such that she caught the eye of the CIA who recruited her. It was in both the Air Force and the CIA that she received the training that made her such a formidable super. She has been able to hold her own against even the Black Widow (long before she had obtained any superhuman powers), and even held off a Skrull invasion from taking Manhattan all by herself (after obtaining super powers).
Carol has many jobs over the years: NASA’s youngest head of security, leader of at least one group of Avengers, writer, head editor for a woman’s magazine, ace pilot for the X-men, spy, and many more jobs through her youth. She excelled at all of them. During her time at NASA she ended up in the middle of a conflict between two Kree warriors who were fighting over a weaponized wishing machine. When the machine exploded it turned Carol’s wishes to be helpful and her strong will into power, giving her the powers of the Kree who was protecting her.
The circumstances with which she was brought to the spotlight showcase some of her personality. For a while after she was introduced she stayed a background character. Then in the late 1970s Marvel decided they needed a strong female super hero to represent the “modern woman”. The writers thought Carol was perfect for the role and wrote the storyline where she received her powers. In her different runs she is always portrayed as very independent, very rarely having a love interest.
Carol's compassion and strong sense of justice mean that while she is a powerful combatant, she is also merciful. This is never more aptly demonstrated than when she faces off against Mystique, the woman who killed her boyfriend, turned Rogue against her, and targeted her when she was weakened. Though she does enjoy punching things she is not needlessly violent. Later on another Carol from an alternate universe (who was using the codename Warbird) made her way to the main continuity's earth (Earth-616) Warbird was incredibly hostile, something Carol found disdainful.
Her past is not without its due level of comic-grade trouble, each taking its toll on her. First was the brutal murder of her boyfriend. Then shortly after that a series of strange events lands her trapped in Limbo. Using her ingenuity and intellect she manages to Macgyver her way back to Earth using what little technology was left behind by the man that had lured her there. Shortly after she made it back to Earth Carol lost not only her powers but also many of her memories in a fight with the mutant Rouge. Her memories were restored by Professor X, but her powers could not be, nor the emotional attachments to her memories. During her time as the X-Men’s pilot she was captured by and alien race and experimented on. She was saved by the X-Men, but some of the experiments had taken effect. She attained the power to channel the energy of a white hole, giving her near god-like power level. She regained all of her previously lost abilities, as well as some new powers (namely energy absorption and projection, minor molecular control). This did not last forever though as eventually the white hole closed, leaving her with her with all her powers, but severely decreased power level.
All of this came crashing onto Carol all at once when her Binary powers left her. With her restored powers came all of the emotions Professor X had been unable to give her. Her independence back-fired on her. Instead of seeking help she turned to alcohol to numb the pain she was feeling and quickly spiraled into alcoholism. After going on several missions intoxicated and making many mistakes while under the influence the Avengers had no choice but to kick her out. This prompted Carol to do some serious soul searching. Finally swallowing her pride she got the help she needed and was able to get cleaned up. After a while off the team she was offered her old spot back. She eventually left the Avengers again to go work with SHIELD and the Department of Defense, showing her willingness to go where she was needed rather than where was most comfortable. During her time at SHIELD and the DoD her lengthy resume, history in handling supervillains, and general no-nonsense attitude landed her the job of one of the Thunderbolts’ parole officer.
She did join the pro-registration side of Marvel’s Civil War out of loyalty to the American government and her good friend Tony Stark (who was heading the pro-registration movement). Her loyalty was tested when her friend was found to be a spy from the Anti-Registration movement. Carol stayed true to her personal convictions and attempted to bring her in (even though she was unsuccessful).
After the Skrull invasion she was given the choice to either join a new group of corrupt Avengers (comprised of mostly supervillians disguised as heros) under Norman Osborn’s replacement for SHIELD or become a fugitive. She refused to compromise her own moral standing to join and went into hiding with the other Avengers. Osborn replaced her when events lead most to believe she died, but Carol defeated the imposter rather easily reclaiming her title from someone who most perceived to be her equal. This went to show many that Carol’s powers are still evolving, and that she grows stronger as time goes on.
After the Phoenix was dealt with Carol got back to a semi-normal life of superheroing. After one particular battle Captain America urged her to take on the Captain Marvel name. She was hesitant at first, not wanting to replace or disrespect the memory of Mar-Vell. After reassurance from Captain America she decided to take the name.
The most recent series Carol stars in, Captain Marvel, we get to see a lot more of Carol when she’s not in super-hero mode. We see her at home with her cat, Chewie (named after Chewbacca), we see her living in her own apartment, being friends with the neighbor lady and her small girl. We see her sitting with an old lady in the park who keeps calling her Captain America (she remembers eventually). The Captain Marvel series lets us see another side to Carol that isn’t looked at when you spend issues upon issues of nothing but her in battle. We also see that her independence and determination has not died down over the years when her doctor diagnoses her with a dangerous brain lesion and orders her not to fly. She, once more, does not ask for help, but luckily her fellow Avengers know when best to step in. She reluctantly uses the flying motorcycle thing Captain America brings her, but declines his offer for anymore help. When her loved ones are threatened by an old foe she does put her pride aside and calls in help keeping them safe.
Carol Danvers is a head-strong, intelligent, independent woman
who don’t need no manwho has, and will continue to push through all of the challenges that are thrown her way. Time and time again she proved herself in every aspect, not only as a super hero, but also as one of the best people you could ever meet.