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⚫ '''Volcana''' ('''Marsha Rosenberg''') is a fictional character<!-- Please do not specify what type of character you think. Categories like "superhero" & "supervillian" are subjective. It's better to use a generic term and let the reader decide for themselves.--> (a ]ess turned ]) appearing in ]s published by ]. The character first appeared in ''Secret Wars'' #3 (July 1984) and was created by ] and ].

⚫ '''Volcana''' ('''Marsha Rosenberg''') is a fictional character featured in ] published by ] who first appeared in ''Secret Wars'' #3 (July 1984). She was created by ] and ]


==Fictional character biography== ==Fictional character biography==
Marsha Rosenberg was born in ]. Along with her friend ], Marsha was a normal human resident of Denver who was spirited away to the ] "Battleworld" during ]' ] series. Lusting for power and respect, she and Skeeter agreed to serve ], in exchange for super powers. Doctor Doom had managed to figure out how to operate a machine utilizing alien technology, and used it to grant her the ability to transform into a molten ] form, and fire powerful ] blasts, hence her choosing the codename "Volcana". During the series, she developed a relationship with the ] ]. Marsha Rosenberg is a ] employee from ] who, along with her friend ], is transported to ] during '']''. Seeking power and respect, she and Skeeter agreed to serve ] in exchange for superpowers, with Marsha gaining the ability to transform into a molten lava-like form.<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> During the series, Volcana develops a relationship with the supervillain ].<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> She bargains with the ],<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref> and then battles her with the intent to renege on her bargain.<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #12. Marvel Comics.</ref>


In '']'', Volcana assists Earth's heroes in battling the ].<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Secret Wars II'' #8. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Secret Wars II'' #9. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some time later, she accompanies Molecule Man and the ] to the Beyonder's universe, but is separated from the former when he is fused with a ].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' (vol. 1) #319. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #88. 1991. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Fantastic Four Annual'' #23. 1990. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Later, during battles with the ] and ] she found herself able to transform into volcanic rock (]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}) and ] forms. At that time she was briefly reunited with Molecule Man (whom she believed had been irrevocably merged into another "]" along with the Beyonder <ref>around Fantastic Four I#319</ref>) and subsequently discovered that he'd secretly "willed" her a portion of his reality-warping power just before his supposed "death"<ref>Fantastic Four Annual#24/3</ref>. It was this power that gave her the ability to manifest other forms at critical times when she needed them. After he had regained his power from her, she saw the darker side of his personality clearly for the first time and terminated their relationship. She is currently living in New York with her friend "Roxy."


After Molecule Man is resurrected, he gives Volcana part of his power, enabling her to assume new volcanic rock forms.<ref>''Avengers'' #265. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Avengers'' #266. Marvel Comics.</ref> The two ultimately break up, though Molecule Man vows to prove his love to her and carves her face into ].<ref>''Fantastic Four Annual'' #24. 1991. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Avengers Unplugged'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #442. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Fear Itself: The Worthy'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
==Physical appearance==
In her human form, the 6'5" tall Marsha has long black hair, is often mildly ], usually wears only her ]-colored ] (which is impervious to her volcanic powers) and she is always barefoot.


] later hires Volcana and Titania to fight ] to keep her from obtaining documents that would incriminate him. However, She-Hulk defeats the two with help from her secretary Angie Huang, her supernatural monkey Hei Hei, and ].<ref>''She-Hulk'' Vol. 3 #11. Marvel Comics.</ref>
When ignited into her Volcana form, she blazes with white-hot intensity, at times setting aflame any surface beneath her.

==Powers and abilities==
Marsha Rosenberg gained superhuman powers through cellular augmentation performed by Doctor Doom. She can transform into living plasma as well as a ]-like form with immense strength and durability and a malleable ]-like form.<ref name=":0">''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' Vol 2 #14 (January 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref>


==In other media== ==In other media==
* Volcana appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volcana Voice - ''The Super Hero Squad Show'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Super-Hero-Squad-Show/Volcana/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref> This version is a member of ]'s ].
===Novels===
Volcana appears in the novel '']/]: Time's Arrow: The Present'' by ] and ], in which she is hired by agents of ] to fight ] and the ]. While she is not normally a mercenary, she needed the money to repair her car. * Volcana appears in the novel '']/]: Time's Arrow: The Present'', written by ] and ]. Additionally, an ] variant of Volcana appears as a member of a resistance movement against a fascist version of the X-Men.


==References==
An ] version of the character also appears in the book, as a member of a resistance movement against a fascist version of the X-Men.

== Footnotes ==
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==External links==
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix6/volcanarosen.htm|Volcana}}


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For the DC Comics character, see Volcana (DC Comics). Comics character
Volcana
Volcana as depicted in Secret Wars: Official Guide to the Marvel Multiverse #1 (October 2015). Art by Mike Zeck (penciler/inker) and Andy Yanchus (colorist).
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceSecret Wars #3 (Jul 1984)
Created byJim Shooter (writer)
Mike Zeck (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoMarsha Rosenberg
SpeciesHuman mutate
Place of originDenver, Colorado
PartnershipsTitania
Molecule Man (formerly)
AbilitiesVolcanic mimicry

Volcana (Marsha Rosenberg) is a fictional character (a supervillainess turned superheroine) appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Secret Wars #3 (July 1984) and was created by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck.

Fictional character biography

Marsha Rosenberg is a day care employee from Denver who, along with her friend Skeeter, is transported to Battleworld during Secret Wars. Seeking power and respect, she and Skeeter agreed to serve Doctor Doom in exchange for superpowers, with Marsha gaining the ability to transform into a molten lava-like form. During the series, Volcana develops a relationship with the supervillain Owen Reece / Molecule Man. She bargains with the Enchantress, and then battles her with the intent to renege on her bargain.

In Secret Wars II, Volcana assists Earth's heroes in battling the Beyonder. Some time later, she accompanies Molecule Man and the Fantastic Four to the Beyonder's universe, but is separated from the former when he is fused with a Cosmic Cube.

After Molecule Man is resurrected, he gives Volcana part of his power, enabling her to assume new volcanic rock forms. The two ultimately break up, though Molecule Man vows to prove his love to her and carves her face into Mount Rushmore.

Nightwatch later hires Volcana and Titania to fight She-Hulk to keep her from obtaining documents that would incriminate him. However, She-Hulk defeats the two with help from her secretary Angie Huang, her supernatural monkey Hei Hei, and Hellcat.

Powers and abilities

Marsha Rosenberg gained superhuman powers through cellular augmentation performed by Doctor Doom. She can transform into living plasma as well as a basalt-like form with immense strength and durability and a malleable pumice-like form.

In other media

References

  1. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #3. Marvel Comics.
  2. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #4. Marvel Comics.
  3. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6. Marvel Comics.
  4. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #12. Marvel Comics.
  5. Secret Wars II #1. Marvel Comics.
  6. Secret Wars II #8. Marvel Comics.
  7. Secret Wars II #9. Marvel Comics.
  8. Fantastic Four (vol. 1) #319. Marvel Comics.
  9. Marvel Comics Presents #88. 1991. Marvel Comics.
  10. Fantastic Four Annual #23. 1990. Marvel Comics.
  11. Avengers #265. Marvel Comics.
  12. Avengers #266. Marvel Comics.
  13. Fantastic Four Annual #24. 1991. Marvel Comics.
  14. Avengers Unplugged #4. Marvel Comics.
  15. Incredible Hulk #442. Marvel Comics.
  16. Fear Itself: The Worthy #1. Marvel Comics.
  17. She-Hulk Vol. 3 #11. Marvel Comics.
  18. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 #14 (January 1987). Marvel Comics.
  19. "Volcana Voice - The Super Hero Squad Show (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)

External links

  • Volcana at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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