Karolina Dean

Karolina Dean
Karolina Dean.
Textless cover of Runaways vol. 5 #3
(November 2017).
Art by Kris Anka.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceRunaways #1
(July 2003)
Created byBrian K. Vaughan (writer)
Adrian Alphona (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoKarolina Dean
SpeciesMajesdanian
Place of originEarth
Team affiliationsRunaways
Notable aliasesPrincess Justice
Lucy in the Sky
Abilities
  • Solar energy manipulation granting:
    • Light energy blasts
    • Bioluminescence
    • Heat resistance
    • Force fields
  • Flight

Karolina Dean (/ˌkærəˈliːnə/ karr-ə-LEE-nə) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, Karolina Dean first appeared in Runaways #1 (July 2003).[1] Dean belongs to the extraterrestrial species known as Majesdanians,[2] and possesses solar-based energy powers.[3] She is a member of the Runaways,[4] a group that seeks to stop the Pride, a team of supervillains.[5] She has also been known under the codenames Lucy in the Sky and Princess Justice at various points in her history.[6]

Karolina Dean appears in the Hulu / Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Runaways, portrayed by Virginia Gardner.

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  2. ^ Erao, Matthew (November 1, 2017). "Runaways Fans Won't Be 'Disappointed' In Karolina's Powers". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  3. ^ Casey, Dan (August 24, 2016). "Everything You Need to Know About Marvel's RUNAWAYS — Nerdist". Nerdist. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  4. ^ O'Brien, Megan Nicole (November 18, 2020). "A-Force: 10 Heroines That Should Join The Marvel Team". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  5. ^ Melrose, Kevin (May 30, 2017). "Runaways: Karolina & Molly Get Ready to Run in Marvel Teasers". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  6. ^ Mello, Nicole (May 18, 2021). "10 Classic Marvel Characters You Didn't Realize Debuted In The 2000s". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-01.