Dinah Soar is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.[1] Her name is a pun on the word "dinosaur".

Dinah Soar
Dinah Soar
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #46 (July 1989)
Created byJohn Byrne
In-story information
SpeciesPterosaur-like humanoid of unknown origins
Place of originSavage Land
Team affiliationsGreat Lakes Avengers
Notable aliasesDina-Soar
Wisconsin's Winged Wonder
Abilities

Publication history

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Dinah Soar was created by John Byrne, and first appeared in West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #46 (July 1989).

Fictional character biography

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Dinah Soar is a humanoid pterosaur from the Savage Land of unknown origin and a founding member of the Great Lakes Avengers.[2][3] She is a lover of team leader Mr. Immortal who can calm the rage he suffers after resurrecting.[4] However, she is unable to speak English and primarily communicates with chirps.[5]

Dinah is later killed by Maelstrom, and comes to reside in a limbo-like afterlife with other deceased GLA members.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Powers and abilities

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Dinah Soar possesses a pterosaur-like physiology that enables her to fly at high speeds. She has a hypersonic voice that allows her to project inaudible sound waves, as well as an empathic rapport capable of calming Mr. Immortal after he resurrects.[6][7][15][16]

References

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  1. ^ Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p. 241. ISBN 978-1465455505.
  2. ^ Miskelly, Zoë (April 19, 2019). "10 Insane Marvel Superheroes You Won't Believe Exist". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Seen in flashback in GLA: Misassembled #1
  4. ^ West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #46 and GLA: Misassembled #1
  5. ^ Brueheim, Jackson (May 2, 2020). "5 Reasons Why The Great Lakes Avengers Should Be In the MCU (& 5 Reasons They Shouldn't)". CBR. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Avina, Anthony (December 12, 2019). "Marvel: 10 Most Powerful Members Of Great Lakes Avengers, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b White, Brett (July 5, 2016). "Who the Heck are Marvel's Great Lakes Avengers?". CBR. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  8. ^ West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #48
  9. ^ Avengers Vol 1 #309 (November 1989)
  10. ^ West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #49
  11. ^ The Avengers Annual #19
  12. ^ Thunderbolts #15–17 (June–Aug. 1998) and #25 (Apr. 1999)
  13. ^ Deadpool #10–11 (Nov.–Dec. 1997) and #61 (2002)
  14. ^ GLA: Misassembled #1-4 (2005)
  15. ^ Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide Vol 1 #2 (March 2015)
  16. ^ GLX-Mas Special Vol 1 #1 (February 2006)
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