Carol Danvers
Few Marvel characters have had a journey as expansive and triumphant as Carol Danvers, who first graced the pages of Marvel Super-Heroes #13 in 1968, brought to life by the legendary team of Roy Thomas and Gene Colan during the Silver Age. Over nearly six decades of continuous publication — 1148 catalog appearances and 32 collector-recognized key issues — she has grown into one of Marvel's most prominent and enduring figures, a testament to how a character can evolve and deepen across generations of storytelling. Her adventures unfold most richly across Avengers, Ms. Marvel, and Captain Marvel, where she regularly shares the page with titans like Captain America and Tony Stark. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering her remarkable run, Carol Danvers is essential Marvel — a character whose history is as layered as it is thrilling.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Carol Danvers first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 in 1968 — that's 58 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan.
- 🏆 Ranks #71 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 1,148 issues across 574 different series.
- ⭐ 32 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 58 years (1968–2026) — a true Silver Age mainstay.
Covers through the years — 1979–2022
★ 1979
★ 1982
1985
★ 1989
2004
2007
★ 2012
2014
2018
2022