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Varra (comics)

Varra
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew Avengers vol. 4 #4
(December 2015)
Created byAl Ewing
Gerardo Sandoval
In-story information
Alter egoVarra
SpeciesSkrull / Kree hybrid
Team affiliationsKnights of the Infinite
Kree / Skrull Empire
Notable aliasesVarra
AbilitiesShapeshifting

Varra is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Al Ewing and artist Gerardo Sandova, the character first appeared in New Avengers vol. 4 #4 (December 2015).[1] Varra was a hybrid of Skrull and Kree descent.[2] She is a member of the Knights of the Infinite, a group of hybrids striving to bring the Kree and Skrull empires together.[3]

Charlayne Woodard portrays Varra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Secret Invasion, where she is depicted as Nick Fury's wife Priscilla Davis.

Publication history

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Varra debuted in New Avengers vol. 4 #4 (December 2015),[4] and was created by Al Ewing and Gerardo Sandoval.[5] She appeared in the 2020 Empyre: Aftermath Avengers #1 one-shot.[6]

Fictional character biography

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Varra is one of the Knights of the Infinite, a group of Skrull-Kree hybrids tasked with uniting their species' empires.[7] She faced the extra-dimensional sorcerer Moridun,[8] and almost died during the battle before being rescued.[volume & issue needed] Hulkling later healed her using magic.[volume & issue needed]

In other media

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Varra appears in Secret Invasion, portrayed by Charlayne Woodard.[9] This version is a pureblooded Skrull and Nick Fury's wife.[10][11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Johnston, Rich (July 19, 2023). "The Comic Creators "Special Thanks" List for Secret Invasion S01E05". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Bojic, Danny (July 5, 2023). "Nick Fury's Wife From Secret Invasion Explained". Looper. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Lapin-Bertone, Joshua (July 29, 2023). "Secret Invasion: Everything you need to know about Nick Fury's wife, Priscilla Fury". Popverse. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Craig, Jo (June 29, 2023). "Secret Invasion: Who Is Priscilla Fury, Nick Fury's Wife?". DualShockers. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Johnston, Rich (June 28, 2023). "The Comic Creators "Special Thanks" List for Secret Invasion S01E02". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Bell, Wesley (June 30, 2023). "Secret Invasion episode 2 ending explained: Who is Fury's [SPOILER]?". Bam Smack Pow. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  7. ^ New Avengers (Vol. 4) #4. Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ Gorin, Alison (July 9, 2023). "Who Is Varra, AKA Priscilla Fury, In Marvel's 'Secret Invasion'". CultureSlate. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Chapman, Tom (June 29, 2023). "Secret Invasion's Nick Fury Wife Reveal Was Teased Years Ago". Den of Geek. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  10. ^ White, Brett (June 28, 2023). "Wait — Nick Fury Has a Wife?! Everything to Know About Nick Fury's 'Secret Invasion' Love Life". Decider. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  11. ^ Perine, Aaron (July 12, 2023). "Secret Invasion Reveals the Origin of Nick Fury's Wife". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Holmes, Adam (November 14, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury: A Timeline Of His Life In The MCU, Including The Marvels". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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