Tilda Johnson

For the DC Comics character, see Nightshade (DC Comics). For other characters named "Nighthawk", see Nighthawk (Marvel Comics).
Tilda Johnson
Nightshade/Nighthawk
First appearance of Tilda Johnson in Captain America and the Falcon #164 (August 1973)
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain America and the Falcon #164 (August 1973)
Created bySteve Englehart
Alan Lee Weiss
In-story information
Alter egoTilda Johnson
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsMODOK's 11
Femizons
Flashmob
Occupy Avengers
PartnershipsYellow Claw
Notable aliasesQueen of the Werewolves,[1] Deadly Nightshade,[1] Doctor Nightshade,[2] Nighthawk[3]
Abilities
  • Extraordinary genius
  • Wears protective battle armor, including silver spikes
  • Array of advanced weaponry and humanoid robots
  • Use of concentrated pheromones to control men through her allure and a chemical serum that turns humans into werewolves
  • Chemical pheromones in her body allows her to affect the will of certain animals, including werewolves

Tilda Johnson, introduced as the Queen of the Werewolves and also known as Dr. Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade, or simply Nightshade, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Introduced as a supervillain opposing Captain America, Falcon, Power Man, Iron Fist, and Black Panther, she is later reformed, becoming the superhero Nighthawk and joining the Avengers in 2017.

Gabrielle Dennis portrayed Tilda Johnson in the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) / Netflix series Luke Cage. Additionally, Nabiyah Be was intended to portray Johnson in the MCU film Black Panther, but was renamed Linda Johnson due to Dennis being announced to portray Johnson in Luke Cage.

  1. ^ a b Captain America and the Falcon #164 (August 1973). Marvel Comics.
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