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Alias |
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Contessa |
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Nick
Name |
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Val |
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Civilian
ID |
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La
Contessa Valentina "Val" Allegra de Fontaine
Alias
Madame Hydra III |
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Occupation |
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Espionage Agent |
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Legal
Status |
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Citizen of Italy with no criminal record. |
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Nation
or Planet of Origin |
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Italy |
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Group
Affiliation |
Femme Force
S.H.I.E.L.D. |
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Base
of Operations |
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New York, New York |
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Height |
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5' 8" |
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Weight |
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130 lbs. |
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Eye
Color |
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Blue |
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Hair
Color |
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Black, with white streak. |
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Skin
Tone |
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Caucasian |
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Known
Powers |
| Normal
human with exceptional hand-to-hand combatant skills with military,
martial arts and
special services training skilled in a wide variety of
specialized weapons. |
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Accessories |
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Helicarrier: Air-borne mobile
command base with capabilities surpassing a conventional aircraft carrier.
Hover-car: Modified
automobile with both terrestrial and aerial capabilities.
S.H.I.E.L.D. issue weaponry and
self-defense equipment.
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Common
Enemies |
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A.I.M.
HYDRA
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Regularly
Appearing |
Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Secret Warriors
Strange Tales Vol. 1 |
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First
Appearance |
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Strange Tales Vol. 1 #159 (Aug. 1967) |
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Creator |
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Jim Steranko |
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Origin |
Born in Italy, La Contessa Valentina Allegra
de Fontaine lived a life of excitement and travel as a member of
European high society.
When both her parents were murdered by
an unnamed organization, de Fontaine resolved to do more with her life.
Joining S.H.I.E.L.D. she became a distinguished agent and a trusted member
of Nick Fury's inner circle. |
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