Crystal (character)

Crystal
Crystal as depicted in War of Kings: Warriors #2 (August 2009).
Art by Paul Renaud.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceFantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Full nameCrystalia Amaquelin
SpeciesInhuman
Team affiliationsInhumans
Fantastic Four
Avengers
Galactic Council
Universal Inhumans
Notable aliasesThe People's Princess
Crystalia Amaquelin-Maximoff
Abilities
  • Inhuman physiology:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes
  • Elemental powers manipulation:
    • Air, wind, earth, metal, fire, heat, water, moisture, electricity, energy, ice, cold, and weather
  • Flight

Crystal (Crystalia Amaquelin)[1] is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Crystal first appeared in Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965) and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.[2]

Within the Marvel Universe, Crystal is a member of a fictional human subspecies known as Inhumans, who (due to genetic modifications performed by the Kree) became capable of developing superhuman abilities once exposed to the Terrigen Mist. Exposure to the Terrigen Mist grants abilities to psionically control the four classical elements: earth, wind, fire, and water and, by extension, can also grant the ability to manipulate various other natural materials and phenomena such as metals and electricity. Crystal was the first character to be identified as an Inhuman,[3] and is one of the most prominent Inhuman characters. Crystal is a princess of the Inhuman Royal Family and sister to Medusa, Queen of the Inhumans. She often appears with her giant super-powered canine companion, Lockjaw.

The character has regularly appeared as a main character in several comic book titles, including various incarnations of the Inhumans as well as the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. The character is unique in her affiliation with all three of these groups. Earlier in her history, she was romantically involved with the Human Torch from the Fantastic Four. In later stories, she becomes more associated with the X-Men family of characters due to her short-lived marriage to Quicksilver, which resulted in the conception of their daughter, Luna. Crystal has also appeared in various other Marvel media such as television series and video games, as well as merchandise such as trading cards and action figures.

Crystal has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes.[4][5][6][7]

She made her live action debut in the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Inhumans, portrayed by Isabelle Cornish.

  1. ^ The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3 (March 1983)
  2. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  3. ^ Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
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  7. ^ Harth, David (May 29, 2022). "The 13 Strongest Avengers Rosters, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 23, 2022.