Knowing that Captain Marvel is set in 1995 also let us know before Episode 4's big reveal that WandaVision is. Becoming living light and living power, she dons a costume and uses her abilities to safeguard people and the planet. [72], Monica became field leader of Luke Cage's new Mighty Avengers team in the wake of the event. And now you come up in here after six years, with your supercharged fire hands.Maria Rambeau to Carol Danvers, While Maria was working on a plane in her residence, she and Monica were both surprised to see her best friend Carol Danvers alive and well, as they had been told that her plane had crashed and she had been presumed dead. [80], When Rambeau temporarily lost her original powers after a massive energy expenditure,[41] she developed the ability to shunt any mechanical energy directed towards her through a dimensional interface surrounding her body, granting her increased strength, resistance to impact, and the ability to fly. Despite her breaking it off, Voodoo still had feelings for Rambeau. One day, Rambeau was woken up by Danvers at dawn. A lieutenant in the New Orleans Harbor Patrol, Monica Rambeau approaches her superior about being passed over for a captain position. By Charlie Ridgely - March 13, 2019 05:14 pm EDT. During their time together, Monica and Adam Brashear began a relationship. Maria Rambeau A talented pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Maria "Photon" Rambeau was Carol Danvers' best friend and partner in the sky. ""That was the location on the date of the crash six years ago. [54] Next, Photon was involved in the events of Maximum Security,[55] and fought with her former teammates against Bloodwraith, and Lord Templar and Pagan. When Vox Supreme began hunting Captain Marvels, he managed to capture Spectrum for a time and use her against Danvers. Superhero Class. In 2018, Rambeau was diagnosed with cancer. Here's why: Captain Marvel takes place in the 1990s, and Monica is a child in 1995. While Carol Danvers was the undisputed focus of Captain Marvel, fans fell in love with the character's loyal best friend, Maria Rambeau, played by . In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Monica Rambeau is the daughter of the late Maria Rambeau, United States Air Force Pilot and founder of S.W.O.R.D. She eventually had a child named Monica, but was left to raise her as a single mother; Maria named Carol to be Monica's godmother, who then helped raise her throughout her adolescence. She adapted to new and unexpected situations very well, as she quickly got over her first extraterrestrial encounter with Skrulls, used her skills to co-pilot a Quadjet and travel to space, and later shot down an experienced space pilot such as Minn-Erva when thrown into combat. Marvel Database is a FANDOM Comics Community. Monica Rambeau has finally become a superhero, and her comic book history might reveal a little bit more information about her.. What happened. [70] She assisted Carol Danvers, in an investigation in the Gulf of Mexico, where Rambeau indicated that she was still fearful of using her powers under the water since her traumatic experience in battle against Marrina Smallwood,[10] and aided Iron Man in the Avengers' deep-space monitoring station against ancient Viking monsters who claimed to be the Emperor of Mars. dditionally, Rambeau is a well-trained officer of the law, who also has a great deal of nautical experience. Maria was a single mother to Monica Rambeau and the best friend of Carol Danvers. Monica Rambeau, a Black female superhero, is the first person to ever use the "Captain Marvel" moniker. (2016), the Ultimates broke up but are later reunited and asked to become the heralds of Galactus, who is now the Lifebringer of Worlds. It's unclear what Monica did for a time after that, both during and after Onslaught's attacks which lead to the dissolution of the Avengers. In 2009, Rambeau appeared in the limited series, Marvel Divas (partly inspired by Sex and the City). The Mighty Avengers came to an end when the Incursions destroyed reality only to be saved by Victor von Doom, AKA Doctor Doom, and put back together by a group of heroes. Moreover, the alias is given to her by Kamala Khan. [3], Maria owned a dress shop which Monica would use whenever she needed to switch between her alter-egos. Following the cancellation of that series, Rambeau was seen briefly in Civil War, She-Hulk,[7] and as a main character in Marvel Divas #14 and Heralds #15. Ultimately, Captain Marvel sided with Captain America on the side that was against the idea of killing the Krees Supreme Intelligence. Or, at least, you have if you've watched Captain Marvel. They were kidnapped by the Supreme Intelligence for their efforts, but escaped to join the fight that got the planet back to normal. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty (2022) #6, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. It took the combined might of the Avengers and their West Coast counterparts to defeat the villain. She earned herself the nickname Captain Marvel and became the Avengers' first Black female superhero before going on to eventually act as their leader. Danvers took a shortcut, which Rambeau complained was cheating. She returned in The Avengers (vol. [5] When her daughter was sapped of energy, Maria and her husband took her in to nurse her back to health. During the battle that followed, Rambeau transformed herself into a massive bolt of lightning to try and stop the beast. No battles found with Maria Rambeau. Her earliest recurring adversaries include super-powered psychiatrist Karla Sofen, AKA Moonstone, who becomes one of Monicas most bitter enemies; and Moonstones powerful pawn Marcus Daniels, AKA Blackout, who wields the eerie Darkforce. She reformed as a frail, withered husk of a woman devoid of super-powers. [104] After that she appeared fighting along with other Captain Marvels of both universes (Mar-Vell, Shazam!) They became close friends who helped Firestar during her bought with breast cancer. During the battle, Moonstone became temporarily paralyzed and Blackout died. While helping Spider-Man on a case, Monica was stuck in her energy form for a while. Maria is an Air Force Pilot and the best friend of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel. When Patsy agreed to spend a night in Hell with her ex Daimon Hellstrom, AKA Hellstorm, in exchange for curing Angelica's cancer, the others jumped to help her, leading to a different deal with that devil. In the comics, Maria Rambeau is the mother of Monica Rambeau who became a superheroine, codenamed Photon. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty (2022) #6, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. [5], Following her debut, the character appeared throughout the entirety of Stern's five-year run on The Avengers, ultimately becoming the team's leader, before making numerous appearances as a reserve member after her departure from active duty. Monica was born and raised in New Orleans to her parents . 13 K. Earth-41252. In Episode 7 of "WandaVision," Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) decides to travel back into an alternate reality called The Hex to settle things with Wanda. The team sought to find a missing Captain American while also facing a group of high-tech threats that included the Super-Adaptoid, X-51, AKA Machine Man, Tess-One, and Kree Sentry 459. Rambeau soon underwent remission, until her sudden death in 2020 from the illness. In an effort to understand her newfound powers and figure out what to do the excess, Monica traveled to New York City. This issue occurs a few times in her career, but the results seem temporary. She was off-planet with the Ultron-infected synthezoid attempted to take over the world's computer systems only to be stopped by his teammates. While facing this being, Monica came to understand that her time with Nextwave had been at least partially fabricated by them. Captain Marvel joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe on March 8, 2019! Danvers insisted that if lives were at stake, she would fly the plane. The pair later return as members of Baron Helmut Zemo, AKA Baron Zemos Masters of Evil, participating in an occupation of Avengers Mansion and trapping Monica in the Darkforce dimension; but Monica escapes in time to help retake the mansion during a series of skirmishes that left Moonstone temporarily crippled and Blackout dead. Although worried for her daughter, Maria insisted that Monica would make an excellent leader. When they got to the hangar, Lawson was agitated, saying lives were going to be lost. Her knack as a leader. Alyssa Wong on Writing Marvels Mouthiest Merc, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Introducing the leader of the Talokan Namor, 'Marvel Studios' Special Presentation: Director by Night' Is Streaming Now on Disney+, Shop Marvel Must Haves: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Apparel, Accessories, Makeup, Toys, and More. Around this time, she also teamed with Spider-Man, Rocket Raccoon, AKA Rocket, and Kang to take on Knull's agent Mr. E. They also tangled with Ulik and visited Knowhere. Monica attended the wedding of Black Panther and Ororo Munroe, AKA Storm and sided with Captain America during the Super Hero Civil War. The name Photon is one that Monica picked up after her own stint as Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel . [85][86], During the Age of Ultron storyline, Rambeau appears amongst the superhero resistance against Ultron. Talking about the visual features of the character, Romita noted that, originally, the character was intended to look like actress Pam Grier, but her appearance was changed before publication: I just took some reference on Pam Grier, because I always loved her, and at the last moment somebody said that, "Well, we need to use this woman, here," because they thought maybe Pam Grier wasn't as good-looking as the model they found. She eventually escaped by way of Maximillian Coleridge, AKA Shroud, and then joined up with her teammates to shut the attackers down. "She is thrown into many a situation in this movie that she's never been a part of, never seen, never experienced and she just learns it, immediately. She often visits them in her hometown of New Orleans, maintaining a loving relationship. Afterwards, she took on the name Photon, making Genis the only Captain Marvel. ", What If? Photon, Pulsar, and More: Monica Rambeau's Many Superhero Names Monica was dubbed Captain Marvel after her first somewhat accidental outing as a superhero. Spectrum returned to a specialist shop in New York where a man named Luc sells designer superhero costumes. The new Captain Marvel (Danvers) showed leadership potential when she yelled some sense into Wasp, Captain America, and Thor Odinson, AKA Thor, when they were feeling particularly morose about troubles with Avenger Hank Pym. As Captain Marvel, she first meets Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, and then becomes a member of the Avengers, taking over as the leader not too long after that. We spoke to the creator about their unique vision on the latest Deadpool run, plus whats next for Wade Wilson! [5], Maria died three years ago.Highland to Monica Rambeau, By 2018, Rambeau had been diagnosed with cancer, and was undergoing treatment at Parkside hospital, where Dr. Highland was administering her treatment. The most likely explanation for Monica's reaction to Captain Marvel's name is down to the fact that the hero seemingly never returned to earth. Her mother is Maria Rambeau, Air Force Pilot and best friend to Captain Marvel. In that film, Maria is a pilot alongside Carol Danvers and assists the heroine in the film's climax. She was a successful seamstress and wife of retired fireman Frank Rambeau, whom she met while in the U.S. She also revealed her true identity to Captain America, but still did not trust Namor with the secret. Maria Rambeau was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Real Name: Maria Rambeau. Go behind the scenes of 'Werewolf by Night' with director Michael Giacchino and his documentarian brother Anthony Giacchino! WandaVision has given Monica quite the superhero origin story, with her journey through Scarlet Witch's extradimensional hex formally giving her superpowers that have yet to be used fully. She is an excellent markswoman, unarmed combatant, detective, and swimmer with extensive nautical expertise. Maria Rambeau was a U.S. Air Force pilot nicknamed "Photon". Madame Tussauds reveals their stunning new Marvel wax figures including lifelike renditions of Loki and Black Panther at New York Comic Con 2022! Long story short, Monica has gone through many name changes since her first appearance in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #16 when she was bombarded with the alien energy that granted her remarkable powers. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster. [41], After retiring from the team,[42] Rambeau regained first her physical health, and eventually her powers, initially developing the ability to manipulate mechanical energy for various effects. Starting as the daughter of Maria Rambeau, she grew into a strong woman all her own. She pursued her love of aviation when it was uncommon and unexpected for women, eventually becoming an expert pilot, while raising her daughter on her own. [17] The second volume ended at a special #100 issue and it includes an appearance of the original Ultimates team. Monica Rambeau? Originally a lieutenant in the New Orleans police department, Captain Marvel supervised the New Orleans docks. [5], Maybe it's a good thing you weren't here when your mother died. [1] On her first day, she became roommates with Carol Danvers before the two went into their room. She handled them easily without using powers, but Spider-Man swung in and surprised so she blasted him. In the comics, Maria Rambeau is the mother of Monica Rambeau who became a superheroine, codenamed Photon. Another one of Monicas major early foes is the murderous interstellar pirate Nebula, who kidnaps Monica into space for an extended period, though Rambeau ultimately reunites with the Avengers. They tested Light-Speed Engines in order to gain new technology. With help from The Shroud, Rambeau was able to escape in time to help retake the Mansion. Experience the movie in theaters on November 11. In space, she was discovered by Nebula's crew and held there until she finally met the boss and found out about her desire to overtake the Skrull Empire. She did respond when the Avengers returned and wound up fighting sorceress Morgan le Fay. She fell ill with cancer which she received . In the '90s-set adventure, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, frequently visits her bestie Maria. Captain Monica Rambeau ist ein Major Charakter des Marvel Cinematic Universe, sie ist ein Major Charakter des 2019 Films Captain Marvel, die Deuterargonistin der 2021 Disney+Serie Marvel's WandaVision und wird in The Marvels zurckkehren. [1], You didn't find her lab on Earth, 'cause it's not on Earth. Monica Rambeau: brown, Energy form: white, Monica Rambeau: black, Energy form: variable. . Captain Marvel, the new Avenger in town, became good friends with fellow team-mate, the mutant Wanda Maximoff. It's a me, Mario! Maria used her piloting skills to out-maneuver Minn-Erva and shoot her dropship out of the sky, killing her. Captain Marvel. Rambeau even got a taste of cosmic conflicts when she was whisked away with heroes and villains by the Beyonder and placed on Battleworld. As long as you don't call my flying nifty again.Nick Fury and Maria Rambeau, Returning to the Rambeau Residence to celebrate their victory over the Kree, Maria enjoyed dinner with her friends. After testing her powers, the Avengers asked her to join on a probationary basis, which she accepted. Marvel comics writer Jim Zub (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, New Mutants, and more) joins us live from New York Comic-Con 2022 for a peek into his new Thunderbolts run and the impact of Kingpin's ongoing presence in NYC. The justice-minded and courageous Monica Rambeau saves her community from danger and gets powers as a result. [21] After this event, the media dubbed her "Captain Marvel. Get the latest news, original content, and special offers from Marvel. She experiences the shock of a lifetime when her thought-to-be-dead best friend returns to Earth as Kree warrior Vers. Extensive energy transformation and manipulation can be physically taxing once she re-assumes her physical form. In the beginning of his tenure, he redirected the organization's efforts to robotics, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, primarily to facilitate Project Cataract. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Maria shares similarities with the character Marina Renner, a single mother who is close friends with Carol Danvers. The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents .