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|character_name = Monica Chang
| character_name = Monica Chang
|image =
| image =<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Monica Chang.jpg|300px]] -->
|caption =
| caption = Monica Chang / Black Widow.<br>Art by [[Carlos Pacheco]].
|debut = '''[[Ultimate Marvel]]:'''<br />''[[Ultimate Comics: Avengers]]'' #3 (Dec. 2009)<br />'''[[Earth-616]]:'''<br />''[[Avengers A.I.]]'' #1 (July 2013)
| debut = {{ubl|'''[[Ultimate Marvel]]:'''|''[[Ultimate Comics: Avengers]]'' #3 (December 2009)|'''[[Earth-616]]:'''|''[[Avengers A.I.]]'' #1 (July 2013)}}
|creators = [[Mark Millar]]<br />[[Carlos Pacheco]]
| creators = [[Mark Millar]]<br>[[Carlos Pacheco]]
|species = Human
| species = Human
|alliances = [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], [[Ultimates]], [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]
| alliances = [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], [[Ultimates]], [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]
|powers = Slowed aging<br />Enhanced immune system<br />Abnormally superior athletic condition<br />Hypnosis<br />Enhanced psychological defenses
| powers = {{ubl|Slowed aging|Enhanced immune system|Abnormally superior athletic condition|Hypnosis|Enhanced psychological defenses}}
|aliases = Black Widow
| aliases = [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widow]]
}}
}}
'''Monica Chang-Fury''' is a [[fictional character]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.thegeektwins.com/2017/12/10-marvel-asian-superheroes-who-should.html | title=10 Marvel Asian Superheroes Who Should Get Their Own Show }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://thecinemaspot.com/2018/06/15/9-amazing-muslim-superheroes-you-should-know-about/ | title=9 Amazing Muslim Superheroes You Should Know About | date=15 June 2018 }}</ref> While originating in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] universe in 2009, the [[Earth-616]] version later debuted in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/monica-chang-who-is-the-ultimate-avengers-other-black-widow/ |title=Monica Chang: Who Is the Ultimate Avengers' Other Black Widow?|website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=October 14, 2020 |access-date=2022-05-09 |last=Mysogland |first=Gregory |archive-url=https://archive.ph/MhL5F |archive-date=9 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|'''Black Widow''']] ('''Monica Chang–Fury''') is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.thegeektwins.com/2017/12/10-marvel-asian-superheroes-who-should.html | title=10 Marvel Asian Superheroes Who Should Get Their Own Show | date=4 December 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://thecinemaspot.com/2018/06/15/9-amazing-muslim-superheroes-you-should-know-about/ | title=9 Amazing Muslim Superheroes You Should Know About | date=15 June 2018 }}</ref> Originating in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] universe in 2009 she is depicted as the ex-wife of that universe's [[Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel character)|Nick Fury]]. An [[Earth-616]] version later debuted in 2013; this version of Chang is an [[Asian American]] devout [[Muslims|Muslim]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/monica-chang-who-is-the-ultimate-avengers-other-black-widow/ |title=Monica Chang: Who Is the Ultimate Avengers' Other Black Widow?|website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=October 14, 2020 |access-date=2022-05-09 |last=Mysogland |first=Gregory |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220509173208/https://www.cbr.com/monica-chang-who-is-the-ultimate-avengers-other-black-widow/ |archive-date=9 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The character has been adapted to television twice as a [[composite character]]: with [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)#Black Widow 2099|Black Widow 2099]] as '''Layla''' in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'', voiced by [[Jennifer Hale]], and as the [[Skrulls (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Skrull]] '''[[Varra]]''' in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) [[miniseries]] ''[[Secret Invasion (miniseries)|Secret Invasion]]'', portrayed by [[Charlayne Woodard]].


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
Monica Chang-Fury was created by [[Mark Millar]] and [[Carlos Pacheco]], and debuted in ''[[Ultimate Comics: Avengers]]'' #3 (December 2009) as the second character to use the [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widow]] codename in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] continuity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/2014/11/01/could-the-avengers-age-of-ultron-mystery-woman-be-avengers-ais-m/|title=Could the Avengers: Age of Ultron Mystery Woman Be Avengers AI's Monica Chang?|last=Burlingame|first=Russ|publisher=Comicbook.com|date=November 2, 2014|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927170804/https://comicbook.com/2014/11/01/could-the-avengers-age-of-ultron-mystery-woman-be-avengers-ais-m/|archive-date=September 27, 2017}}</ref> She also is the former wife of [[Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel character)|Nick Fury]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cbr.com/muslim-comic-book-characters-you-should-know/ | title=15 Muslim Characters in Comics You Should Know | date=3 February 2017 }}</ref> They divorced after she found out that he cheated with all her female family members and friends.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/nick-fury-cheated-on-the-second-black-widow-in-the-cruelest-way/ |title=Nick Fury Cheated on the Second Black Widow in the Cruelest Way |date=9 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |last=Mollo |first=Drew |archive-url=https://archive.ph/qVN3C |archive-date=December 13, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Monica Chang-Fury was created by [[Mark Millar]] and [[Carlos Pacheco]], and debuted in ''[[Ultimate Comics: Avengers]]'' #3 (December 2009) as the second '''[[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widow]]''' in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] continuity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/2014/11/01/could-the-avengers-age-of-ultron-mystery-woman-be-avengers-ais-m/|title=Could the Avengers: Age of Ultron Mystery Woman Be Avengers AI's Monica Chang?|last=Burlingame|first=Russ|publisher=Comicbook.com|date=November 2, 2014|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927170804/https://comicbook.com/2014/11/01/could-the-avengers-age-of-ultron-mystery-woman-be-avengers-ais-m/|archive-date=September 27, 2017}}</ref> She is the former wife of [[Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel character)|Nick Fury]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cbr.com/muslim-comic-book-characters-you-should-know/ | title=15 Muslim Characters in Comics You Should Know | date=3 February 2017 }}</ref> They divorced after she found out that Fury cheated with all her female family members and friends.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/nick-fury-cheated-on-the-second-black-widow-in-the-cruelest-way/ |title=Nick Fury Cheated on the Second Black Widow in the Cruelest Way |date=9 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |last=Mollo |first=Drew |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220509174654/https://screenrant.com/nick-fury-cheated-on-the-second-black-widow-in-the-cruelest-way/ |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


An active member of the Avengers' missions and while being contemptuous with Fury and [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)#Ultimate Marvel|Hawkeye]], she assisted in fighting alongside [[War Machine#Ultimate Marvel|War Machine]] and [[Petra Laskov|Red Wasp]] against the [[Red Skull]],<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #3-6. Marvel Comics.</ref> being the [[Punisher#Ultimate Marvel|Punisher]]'s wrangler,<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #7-11. Marvel Comics.</ref> and repelling a [[Vampire (Marvel Comics)|Vampire]] infestation.<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #13-18. Marvel Comics.</ref> Monica later transferred to the New Ultimates alongside [[Captain America (Ultimate Marvel character)|Captain America]], [[Iron Man (Ultimate Marvel character)|Iron Man]] and [[Thor (Ultimate Marvel character)|Thor]], and fights against her former teammates who were supposedly selling government secrets to which both teams fight against the conspiracy's manipulator [[Gregory Stark]].<ref>''Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates'' #1-6. Marvel Comics.</ref>
An active member of the Avengers' missions and while being contemptuous with Fury and [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)#Ultimate Marvel|Hawkeye]], she assisted in fighting alongside [[War Machine#Ultimate Marvel|War Machine]] and the [[Petra Laskov|Red Wasp]] against the [[Red Skull]],<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #3-6. Marvel Comics.</ref> being the [[Punisher#Ultimate Marvel|Punisher]]'s wrangler,<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #7-11. Marvel Comics.</ref> and repelling a [[Vampire (Marvel Comics)|vampire]] infestation.<ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #13-18. Marvel Comics.</ref> Monica later transferred to the New Ultimates alongside [[Captain America (Ultimate Marvel character)|Captain America]], [[Iron Man (Ultimate Marvel character)|Iron Man]] and [[Thor (Ultimate Marvel character)|Thor]], and fights against her former teammates who were supposedly selling government secrets to which both teams fight against the conspiracy's manipulator [[Gregory Stark]].<ref>''Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates'' #1-6. Marvel Comics.</ref>


Monica rejoined the [[Ultimates]] with Fury as director of S.H.I.E.L.D. again and moved herself and Julius Chang (her and Fury's child) to the [[Triskelion (comics)|Triskelion]],<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #3-4. Marvel Comics.</ref> alongside Fury, Hawkeye and the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]] battling the [[Maker (Reed Richards)|Maker]]'s [[Future Foundation|Children of Tomorrow]] while a [[coup d'état]] occurred in the midst of the chaos.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #6-11. Marvel Comics.</ref> Since a nuclear attack on [[Washington, D.C.]] almost killed the whole presidential cabinet, a new "Civil War" erupted. Monica personally helped against [[Mentallo (comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Marvin Flumm]], resulting in Monica as the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. director (one of only four women to served in the position in any continuity of Marvel),<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref> helping alongside [[President of the United States|political]] [[Iron Patriot|gimmicks]] to eliminate several terrorist cells of [[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]],<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #17-21. Marvel Comics.</ref> and stopping a corrupt politician's conspiracy.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #22-24. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Monica rejoined the [[Ultimates]] with Fury as director of S.H.I.E.L.D. again and moved herself and Julius Chang (her and Fury's child) to the Triskelion,<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #3-4. Marvel Comics.</ref> alongside Fury, Hawkeye and the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]] battling the [[Maker (character)|Maker]]'s [[Future Foundation|Children of Tomorrow]] while a [[coup d'état]] occurred in the midst of the chaos.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #6-11. Marvel Comics.</ref> Since a nuclear attack on [[Washington, D.C.]] almost killed the whole presidential cabinet, a new "Civil War" erupted. Monica personally helped against [[Mentallo (comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Marvin Flumm]], resulting in Monica as the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. director (one of only four women to serve in the position in any continuity of Marvel),<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref> helping alongside [[President of the United States|political]] [[Iron Patriot|gimmicks]] to eliminate several terrorist cells of [[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]],<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #17-21. Marvel Comics.</ref> and stopping a corrupt politician's conspiracy.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #22-24. Marvel Comics.</ref>


Because of [[Galactus#Ultimate Marvel|Galactus]]'s destructive abilities, Monica gets cited in court.<ref>''Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Survive!''. Marvel Comics.</ref> However, Monica acts as [[Spider-Woman (Ultimate Marvel character)|Jessica Drew]]'s contact involving [[Crossbones (character)#Ultimate Marvel|Crossbones]]'s capture as Monica's last chance to bring down [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon]], wishing her successor as Black Widow well.<ref name="allnew12">''All-New Ultimates'' #12. Marvel Comics.</ref> While working with the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], Monica apparently is killed by [[Green Goblin (Ultimate Marvel character)|Green Goblin]].<ref>''Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Because of [[Galactus#Ultimate Marvel|Galactus]]'s destructive abilities, Monica gets cited in court.<ref>''Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Survive!''. Marvel Comics.</ref> However, Monica acts as [[Spider-Woman (Ultimate Marvel character)|Jessica Drew]]'s contact involving [[Crossbones (character)#Ultimate Marvel|Crossbones]]'s capture as Monica's last chance to bring down [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon]], wishing the third Black Widow well.<ref name="allnew12">''All-New Ultimates'' #12. Marvel Comics.</ref> While working with the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], Monica apparently is killed by the [[Green Goblin (Ultimate Marvel character)|Green Goblin]].<ref>''Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
Monica Chang makes her first appearance in Marvel's mainstream [[Earth-616]] continuity in the ''[[Avengers A.I.]]'' series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/17295-marvel-announces-ultron-spin-off-avengers-a-i-ongoing.html|title=Marvel Announces ULTRON-Spin-off AVENGERS A.I. Ongoing|last=Doran|first=Michael|publisher=[[Newsarama]]|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=May 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006123638/http://www.newsarama.com/17295-marvel-announces-ultron-spin-off-avengers-a-i-ongoing.html|archive-date=October 6, 2015}}</ref> This version is the chief of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s A.I. Division, and is a devout [[Muslim]].<ref>https://www.mysalaam.com/en/story/11-muslim-superheroes-who-are-awesome-role-models/SALAAM20122018064049</ref><ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#4|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=October, 2013}}</ref> Monica enlists [[Hank Pym]] to help her stop Dimitrios (which evolved from the fail-safe virus used to defeat [[Ultron]]) and they form the Avengers A.I. consisting of a [[Doombot]], [[Victor Mancha]] and the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]. During their first mission, the Avengers A.I. faced hijacked S.H.I.E.L.D. Drones which attacked a hospital in Atlanta.<ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#1|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=July, 2013}}</ref> She later prevents the end of the universe by preventing the execution of an LMD infected with a virus.<ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#12|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=April, 2014}}</ref>
Monica Chang makes her first appearance in Marvel's mainstream [[Earth-616]] continuity in the ''[[Avengers A.I.]]'' series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/17295-marvel-announces-ultron-spin-off-avengers-a-i-ongoing.html|title=Marvel Announces ULTRON-Spin-off AVENGERS A.I. Ongoing|last=Doran|first=Michael|publisher=[[Newsarama]]|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=May 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006123638/http://www.newsarama.com/17295-marvel-announces-ultron-spin-off-avengers-a-i-ongoing.html|archive-date=October 6, 2015}}</ref> This version is the chief of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s A.I. Division, and is an [[Asian American]] devout [[Muslim]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adel |first=Mostafa |date=2018-12-20 |title=11 Muslim superheroes who are awesome role models |url=https://www.mysalaam.com/en/story/11-muslim-superheroes-who-are-awesome-role-models/SALAAM20122018064049 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920122834/https://www.mysalaam.com/en/story/11-muslim-superheroes-who-are-awesome-role-models/SALAAM20122018064049 |archive-date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#4|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=October, 2013}}</ref> Monica enlists [[Hank Pym]] to help her stop Dimitrios (which evolved from the fail-safe virus used to defeat [[Ultron]]) and they form the Avengers A.I. consisting of a [[Doombot]], [[Victor Mancha]] and the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]. During their first mission, the Avengers A.I. faced hijacked S.H.I.E.L.D. Drones which attacked a hospital in Atlanta.<ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#1|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=July, 2013}}</ref> She later prevents the end of the universe by preventing the execution of an LMD infected with a virus.<ref>{{cite comic|title=[[Avengers A.I.]]|volume=1|issue=#12|writer=[[Sam Humphries]]|artist=Andre Lima Araujo|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=April, 2014}}</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
* An amalgamated version of Monica Chang and [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)#Black Widow 2099|Black Widow 2099]] named '''Layla''' makes a minor appearance in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers: Ultron Revolution]]'' episode "Into the Future", voiced by [[Jennifer Hale]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Into the Future|series=Avengers Assemble|network=Disney XD|season=3|number=13|airdate=August 22, 2016}}</ref> This version hails from a possible future where she opposes [[Kang the Conqueror]] alongside [[Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)|Hawkeye]], [[Thunderstrike (Eric Masterson)|Thunderstrike]], [[Toni Ho]], and [[Falcon (comics)#Joaquin Torres|Joaquin Torres]].
* An amalgamated version of Monica Chang and [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)#Black Widow 2099|Black Widow 2099]] named '''Layla''' appears in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'' episode "Into the Future", voiced by [[Jennifer Hale]]. This version is a resistance fighter from a possible future ruled by [[Kang the Conqueror]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Into the Future|series=Avengers Assemble|network=Disney XD|season=3|number=13|airdate=August 22, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Charlayne Woodard]] portrayed '''[[Varra]]''' in the 2023 [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) [[miniseries]] ''[[Secret Invasion (miniseries)|Secret Invasion]]''. This version, a Skrull, is [[Nick Fury (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nick Fury]]'s wife who impersonated '''Dr. Priscilla Davis''', a doctor who gave permission to utilize her likeness.<ref name="WoodardSkrull">{{Cite web |last=White |first=Brett |date=June 28, 2023 |title=Wait — Nick Fury Has a Wife?! Everything to Know About Nick Fury's 'Secret Invasion' Love Life |url=https://decider.com/2023/06/28/nick-fury-wife-secret-invasion-priscilla-fury-charlayne-woodard-skrull/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629193856/https://decider.com/2023/06/28/nick-fury-wife-secret-invasion-priscilla-fury-charlayne-woodard-skrull/ |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]}}</ref><ref name="WoodardSkrullIdentity">{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=July 12, 2023 |title=Secret Invasion Reveals the Origin of Nick Fury's Wife |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/secret-invasion-nick-fury-wife-priscilla-varra-origin-history-backstory-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713135827/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/secret-invasion-nick-fury-wife-priscilla-varra-origin-history-backstory-explained/ |archive-date=July 13, 2023 |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 02:02, 16 December 2024

Monica Chang
Publication information
First appearance
Created byMark Millar
Carlos Pacheco
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsS.H.I.E.L.D., Ultimates, Avengers
Notable aliasesBlack Widow
Abilities
  • Slowed aging
  • Enhanced immune system
  • Abnormally superior athletic condition
  • Hypnosis
  • Enhanced psychological defenses

Black Widow (Monica Chang–Fury) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.[1][2] Originating in the Ultimate Marvel universe in 2009 she is depicted as the ex-wife of that universe's Nick Fury. An Earth-616 version later debuted in 2013; this version of Chang is an Asian American devout Muslim.[3]

The character has been adapted to television twice as a composite character: with Black Widow 2099 as Layla in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Jennifer Hale, and as the Skrull Varra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) miniseries Secret Invasion, portrayed by Charlayne Woodard.

Fictional character biography

[edit]

Monica Chang-Fury was created by Mark Millar and Carlos Pacheco, and debuted in Ultimate Comics: Avengers #3 (December 2009) as the second Black Widow in the Ultimate Marvel continuity.[4] She is the former wife of Nick Fury.[5] They divorced after she found out that Fury cheated with all her female family members and friends.[6]

An active member of the Avengers' missions and while being contemptuous with Fury and Hawkeye, she assisted in fighting alongside War Machine and the Red Wasp against the Red Skull,[7] being the Punisher's wrangler,[8] and repelling a vampire infestation.[9] Monica later transferred to the New Ultimates alongside Captain America, Iron Man and Thor, and fights against her former teammates who were supposedly selling government secrets to which both teams fight against the conspiracy's manipulator Gregory Stark.[10]

Monica rejoined the Ultimates with Fury as director of S.H.I.E.L.D. again and moved herself and Julius Chang (her and Fury's child) to the Triskelion,[11] alongside Fury, Hawkeye and the Falcon battling the Maker's Children of Tomorrow while a coup d'état occurred in the midst of the chaos.[12] Since a nuclear attack on Washington, D.C. almost killed the whole presidential cabinet, a new "Civil War" erupted. Monica personally helped against Marvin Flumm, resulting in Monica as the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. director (one of only four women to serve in the position in any continuity of Marvel),[13] helping alongside political gimmicks to eliminate several terrorist cells of Hydra,[14] and stopping a corrupt politician's conspiracy.[15]

Because of Galactus's destructive abilities, Monica gets cited in court.[16][17] However, Monica acts as Jessica Drew's contact involving Crossbones's capture as Monica's last chance to bring down Roxxon, wishing the third Black Widow well.[18] While working with the FBI, Monica apparently is killed by the Green Goblin.[19]

Other versions

[edit]

Monica Chang makes her first appearance in Marvel's mainstream Earth-616 continuity in the Avengers A.I. series.[20] This version is the chief of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s A.I. Division, and is an Asian American devout Muslim.[21][22] Monica enlists Hank Pym to help her stop Dimitrios (which evolved from the fail-safe virus used to defeat Ultron) and they form the Avengers A.I. consisting of a Doombot, Victor Mancha and the Vision. During their first mission, the Avengers A.I. faced hijacked S.H.I.E.L.D. Drones which attacked a hospital in Atlanta.[23] She later prevents the end of the universe by preventing the execution of an LMD infected with a virus.[24]

In other media

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "10 Marvel Asian Superheroes Who Should Get Their Own Show". 4 December 2017.
  2. ^ "9 Amazing Muslim Superheroes You Should Know About". 15 June 2018.
  3. ^ Mysogland, Gregory (October 14, 2020). "Monica Chang: Who Is the Ultimate Avengers' Other Black Widow?". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  4. ^ Burlingame, Russ (November 2, 2014). "Could the Avengers: Age of Ultron Mystery Woman Be Avengers AI's Monica Chang?". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  5. ^ "15 Muslim Characters in Comics You Should Know". 3 February 2017.
  6. ^ Mollo, Drew (9 May 2022). "Nick Fury Cheated on the Second Black Widow in the Cruelest Way". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  7. ^ Ultimate Avengers #3-6. Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ Ultimate Avengers #7-11. Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ Ultimate Avengers #13-18. Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates #1-6. Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #3-4. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #6-11. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #16. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #17-21. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #22-24. Marvel Comics.
  16. ^ Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand #1-5. Marvel Comics.
  17. ^ Survive!. Marvel Comics.
  18. ^ All-New Ultimates #12. Marvel Comics.
  19. ^ Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #3. Marvel Comics.
  20. ^ Doran, Michael (March 20, 2013). "Marvel Announces ULTRON-Spin-off AVENGERS A.I. Ongoing". Newsarama. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  21. ^ Adel, Mostafa (2018-12-20). "11 Muslim superheroes who are awesome role models". Archived from the original on 2019-09-20.
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