Firebird (Marvel Comics)

Firebird
Bonita Juarez / Firebird.
Art by George Pérez.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #265
(August 1981)
Created byBill Mantlo (writer)
Sal Buscema (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoBonita Juarez
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsAvengers West Coast
Secret Avengers
Rangers
Notable aliasesLa Espirita
Firebird
Abilities

Firebird (Bonita Juarez) is a superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #265 (August 1981).[1] The character has been a member of the Rangers and the Avengers West Coast at various points in her history.[2]

Firebird has been described as one Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labelled as a prominent Latina character.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

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