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Miss America (also spelt as Ms. America) is the name of several superheroines appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.The first incarnation of Miss America, Madeline Joyce, first appeared in Marvel Mystery Comics #49 (September 1943). [1]
As superheroes began to fade out of fashion in the post-World War II era, comic-book publishers scrambled to explore new types of stories, characters, and audiences.In an attempt to appeal to young female readers, comics companies began introducing more female superheroes, including Timely's Blonde Phantom, Golden Girl, Namora, Sun Girl, and Venus, and its teen-humor star Millie the Model.
America Chavez / Miss America appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Avengers Academy, [183] voiced by Sandra Espinoza. [184] America Chavez / Miss America appears as an unlockable playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2. [185] America Chavez / Miss America appears as a playable character in Marvel Strike Force. [186]
Miss America is originally Joan Dale, a courageous reporter who had a dream in which the Statue of Liberty appeared to her and, giving her the power to transmute elements, instructed her to battle evil. Joan awakes to find that she now has these powers. Adopting a patriotically-themed costume, she begins fighting evil as Miss America. [3]
Miss America Magazine #2 Defenders #89 (reimagining) Miss America (Madeline Joyce) 1943-11 Otto Binder, Al Gabriele: Marvel Mystery Comics #49 Mad Dog: 1944-11 Stuart Little, Ruth Atkinson: Miss America Magazine #2 Patsy Walker: 1944-11 Stuart Little, Ruth Atkinson: Miss America Magazine #2 Millie Collins: 1945 Millie the Model #1 Blonde ...
Already on the Mt. Rushmore of heroes in pop culture before ever having a movie, once it finally happened in 1978 with Christopher Reeve in the role, Superman became arguably the most beloved ...
Marvel Super Heroes #18 Alexander "Alex" Summers: Havok 1969 (March) Arnold Drake, Don Heck, Neal Adams: The X-Men #54 Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson and Red Wing Currently: Falcon Former: Captain America 1969 (September) Stan Lee, Gene Colan Captain America #117 Hobie Brown: Prowler 1969 (November) Stan Lee, John Buscema, Jim Mooney: The Amazing ...
The 2025 Miss America pageant will take place in Orlando on January 5. This year's contestants include a national figure skater and a trauma nurse. Meet the 52 women competing to be Miss America 2025