Marvel's women superheroes have recently taken center stage, showcasing their origin stories in movies and web series. Here are five women superheroes who won our hearts with their powers.
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Black Widow
Black Widow, born Natalia Romanova, defected from the Soviet Union to join the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. The superhero role is played by Scarlett Johanson.
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Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, hailing from Eastern Europe, manipulates chaos magic and warps reality as an Avenger. The character has appeared in films including 'Iron Man.'
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Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones, a private detective with supernatural powers, fights villains alongside the Avengers after overcoming mind control by Killgrave.
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Shuri
Shuri, sister of T'Challa and princess of Wakanda, served as Black Panther and is a brilliant scientist.
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Spider-Woman
Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman, has worked with Hydra, S.H.I.E.L.D., and as a S.W.O.R.D. bounty hunter while also being a spy and PI.