Kat Farrell
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Kat Farrell is a fictional character
existing in Marvel Comics
' Marvel Universe
, usually appearing in comic book
s featuring Avengers
-related characters in New York City
.
. Along with Ben Urich
, she is in charge of the The Pulse
, the section of the Daily Bugle
which focuses on superheroes.
Her first appearance in the 2002 limited series
Deadline featured her adventures as a reporter for the Daily Bugle
. Kat was initially interested in reporting on 'real' heroes, such as police officers and firefighters. She did not like being forced to cover superheroes, or as she derogatorily referred to them, 'Capes'.
Following six supervillain homicides, Kat is led to murdered judge Michael Hart, who presided solely over superhero crimes. Hart's wife had also been murdered. The police suspect that it was a double homicide or Hart had killed his wife first. Kat discovers that Hart had been murdered by the Tinkerer
. He had returned, though, with supernatural powers. Paul Swanson, fellow reporter, breaks into her apartment and kills her fish in an attempt to scare her off the case. Undeterred, she nevertheless decides to drop the story anyway, to protect Hart.
Kat also participates in the investigation of fellow journalist Teri Kidder's death.
She was the first to interview Luke Cage
when he brought the villain, the Green Goblin
AKA Norman Osborn, to justice.
#10, Kat's life, like most of earth, has been changed by House Of M
reality alteration. She wants to write the truth but meets resistance because the ruling mutant class controls the newspapers. Ben Urich
even encourages her to toe the line. She meets one of the few people who know about the true reality, Hawkeye
. Angry enough to even seemingly assault her (he traps her with carefully placed arrows that pierce clothing), he soon reveals many things. In the true reality he is dead, killed by the woman who created House of M. Many signs of mutant repression are interpreted visually in different ways by Hawkeye. For example, what Kat sees in one newspaper article is not the words and pictures Hawkeye sees.
It is not known whether Hawkeye, who has returned in this reality, remembers the alternate version of Kat.
Fictional character
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existing in Marvel Comics
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' Marvel Universe
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, usually appearing in comic book
Comic book
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s featuring Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
-related characters in New York City
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.
Fictional character biography
She is a top reporter for the Daily BugleDaily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
. Along with Ben Urich
Ben Urich
Ben Urich is a Marvel Comics character, usually appearing in comic books featuring Daredevil and Spider-Man. Created by Roger McKenzie and Gene Colan, he first appeared in Daredevil #153 ....
, she is in charge of the The Pulse
The Pulse (comics)
The Pulse is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, written by Brian Michael Bendis, about the people who work on "The Pulse", a weekly section in the fictional Daily Bugle newspaper, focusing on superheroes....
, the section of the Daily Bugle
Daily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
which focuses on superheroes.
Her first appearance in the 2002 limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
Deadline featured her adventures as a reporter for the Daily Bugle
Daily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
. Kat was initially interested in reporting on 'real' heroes, such as police officers and firefighters. She did not like being forced to cover superheroes, or as she derogatorily referred to them, 'Capes'.
Following six supervillain homicides, Kat is led to murdered judge Michael Hart, who presided solely over superhero crimes. Hart's wife had also been murdered. The police suspect that it was a double homicide or Hart had killed his wife first. Kat discovers that Hart had been murdered by the Tinkerer
Tinkerer
The Tinkerer is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics Universe...
. He had returned, though, with supernatural powers. Paul Swanson, fellow reporter, breaks into her apartment and kills her fish in an attempt to scare her off the case. Undeterred, she nevertheless decides to drop the story anyway, to protect Hart.
Kat also participates in the investigation of fellow journalist Teri Kidder's death.
She was the first to interview Luke Cage
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
when he brought the villain, the Green Goblin
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
AKA Norman Osborn, to justice.
Other versions
In The PulseThe Pulse (comics)
The Pulse is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, written by Brian Michael Bendis, about the people who work on "The Pulse", a weekly section in the fictional Daily Bugle newspaper, focusing on superheroes....
#10, Kat's life, like most of earth, has been changed by House Of M
House of M
House of M is an eight-issue comic book limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, its first issue debuted in June 2005 as a follow-up to the events of the Planet X and Avengers Disassembled...
reality alteration. She wants to write the truth but meets resistance because the ruling mutant class controls the newspapers. Ben Urich
Ben Urich
Ben Urich is a Marvel Comics character, usually appearing in comic books featuring Daredevil and Spider-Man. Created by Roger McKenzie and Gene Colan, he first appeared in Daredevil #153 ....
even encourages her to toe the line. She meets one of the few people who know about the true reality, Hawkeye
Hawkeye (comics)
Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
. Angry enough to even seemingly assault her (he traps her with carefully placed arrows that pierce clothing), he soon reveals many things. In the true reality he is dead, killed by the woman who created House of M. Many signs of mutant repression are interpreted visually in different ways by Hawkeye. For example, what Kat sees in one newspaper article is not the words and pictures Hawkeye sees.
It is not known whether Hawkeye, who has returned in this reality, remembers the alternate version of Kat.
Appearances
- Deadline #1-4
- The PulseThe Pulse (comics)The Pulse is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, written by Brian Michael Bendis, about the people who work on "The Pulse", a weekly section in the fictional Daily Bugle newspaper, focusing on superheroes....
#2-5,11,13 - Young AvengersYoung AvengersYoung Avengers is an American comic book series written by Allan Heinberg and published by Marvel Comics. It follows a group of young superheroes, each of whom patterns themselves after a member of the long-established Marvel superhero team the Avengers....
#1 and Special - New Avengers #14-15