Kate Waynesboro
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Dr. Katherine "Kate" Waynesboro is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics
, primarily as a supporting character to the Hulk
. Created by writer Bill Mantlo
and artist Sal Buscema
, she first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #287 (Sept. 1983) as Bruce Banner's research assistant.
assistant by Bruce Banner during a period of time when Banner's rational persona controls the Hulk, and eventually enters into a romantic relationship with Banner. However, during a battle with the Abomination
, Banner (as the Hulk) discovers that Waynesboro is also an agent of the paramilitary organization S.H.I.E.L.D.
, sent as a "minder" for Banner to be sure that he didn't lose control again, calling her actions, including the pair's romance, into question.
The Abomination then kidnaps Waynesboro and offers her as a hostage to a faction of AIM
that had recently taken over the base of MODOK
. Seeking to create a pawn powerful enough to fight MODOK, the AIM faction subjects Waynesboro to the same process that gave the mutated villain his powers, dubbing her "Ms. MODOK" as she emerges from the transformation chamber. Ms. MODOK quickly refuses her would-be masters' command to attack MODOK, and he states his intention to take her as a consort, to which she assents. When the Hulk objects, MODOK not only assaults him, but also atomizes the Abomination's body on a whim as a demonstration of power. Aghast at MODOK's casual murder, Ms. MODOK turns against him; before fleeing, he forces her back into the transformation chamber. To Bruce Banner's surprise, a normal Waynesboro emerges from the chamber, apparently none the worse for her experience.
Waynesboro quits S.H.I.E.L.D. to continue her personal and professional relationships with Banner, but after his return from the so-called "Secret Wars
", it is apparent that Banner is losing control of the Hulk just as S.H.I.E.L.D. feared. Waynesboro returns to S.H.I.E.L.D. to help capture the Hulk, but ultimately could not bear to watch Banner's failing struggle to regain dominance, removing herself from the conflict between the Hulk and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Waynseboro is later seen in the company of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Gabe Jones
just prior to the events of World War Hulk
.
to irradiate the world with gamma rays and create a new gamma world. Assisting the Warbound to help stop this threat, her goal was mainly because an entire town has already been exposed to the radiation and have begun mutating. Almost dying, due to a mix of radiation poisoning
and her wounds, she gains the old-power from Hiroim The Oldstrong
after he perishes in battle. She is later seen in a meeting with Norman Osborn
to get Warbound pardoned for their crimes during World War Hulk
for their work aiding people who were infected with Gamma radiation along only to find out that he already did, being "a big believer in the concept of redemption". She has yet to master completely controlling the Old Strong Power.
Kate has been captured by HAMMER in order to extract her Old power for their own use and benefit. However, Banner and Skaar assaults the facility she is being held in and rescues her.
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, primarily as a supporting character to the Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
. Created by writer Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo is an American comic-book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics, best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: the Eagle Award-winning Micronauts and the long-running Rom. An attorney, he also worked as a public defender...
and artist Sal Buscema
Sal Buscema
Silvio "Sal" Buscema is an American comic book artist, primarily for Marvel Comics, where he enjoyed a ten-year run as artist of The Incredible Hulk...
, she first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #287 (Sept. 1983) as Bruce Banner's research assistant.
Fictional character biography
Kate Waynesboro is hired as a laboratoryLaboratory
A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. The title of laboratory is also used for certain other facilities where the processes or equipment used are similar to those in scientific laboratories...
assistant by Bruce Banner during a period of time when Banner's rational persona controls the Hulk, and eventually enters into a romantic relationship with Banner. However, during a battle with the Abomination
Abomination (comics)
The Abomination is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics...
, Banner (as the Hulk) discovers that Waynesboro is also an agent of the paramilitary organization S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
, sent as a "minder" for Banner to be sure that he didn't lose control again, calling her actions, including the pair's romance, into question.
The Abomination then kidnaps Waynesboro and offers her as a hostage to a faction of AIM
Advanced Idea Mechanics
A.I.M. is a fictional terrorist organization in the . The organization first appeared in Strange Tales #146 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
that had recently taken over the base of MODOK
MODOK
MODOK is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #93 MODOK (acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
. Seeking to create a pawn powerful enough to fight MODOK, the AIM faction subjects Waynesboro to the same process that gave the mutated villain his powers, dubbing her "Ms. MODOK" as she emerges from the transformation chamber. Ms. MODOK quickly refuses her would-be masters' command to attack MODOK, and he states his intention to take her as a consort, to which she assents. When the Hulk objects, MODOK not only assaults him, but also atomizes the Abomination's body on a whim as a demonstration of power. Aghast at MODOK's casual murder, Ms. MODOK turns against him; before fleeing, he forces her back into the transformation chamber. To Bruce Banner's surprise, a normal Waynesboro emerges from the chamber, apparently none the worse for her experience.
Waynesboro quits S.H.I.E.L.D. to continue her personal and professional relationships with Banner, but after his return from the so-called "Secret Wars
Secret Wars
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars is a twelve-issue comic book crossover limited series published from May 1984 to April 1985 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Jim Shooter with art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton...
", it is apparent that Banner is losing control of the Hulk just as S.H.I.E.L.D. feared. Waynesboro returns to S.H.I.E.L.D. to help capture the Hulk, but ultimately could not bear to watch Banner's failing struggle to regain dominance, removing herself from the conflict between the Hulk and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Waynseboro is later seen in the company of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Gabe Jones
Gabe Jones
Gabriel "Gabe" Jones is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, he made his first appearance in the World War II war comics series Sgt...
just prior to the events of World War Hulk
World War Hulk
"World War Hulk" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self titled limited series and various other titles published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk....
.
Warbound
Kate is later seen receiving information regarding the Warbound members by their former teammate "King Miek" to find their biggest weaknesses. Miek secretly chems with Kate and finds out her true intentions, including her relationship with the Hulk and tells her to be careful but doesn't tell on her . Three weeks later she is sent to aid fellow S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in capturing the Warbound but ends up being kidnapped by the Warbound to help one of their members who is wounded. She is caught in the middle of a plot by The LeaderLeader (comics)
The Leader is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #62, and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. In 2009, The Leader was ranked as IGN's 63rd Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.Actor Tim Blake...
to irradiate the world with gamma rays and create a new gamma world. Assisting the Warbound to help stop this threat, her goal was mainly because an entire town has already been exposed to the radiation and have begun mutating. Almost dying, due to a mix of radiation poisoning
Radiation poisoning
Acute radiation syndrome also known as radiation poisoning, radiation sickness or radiation toxicity, is a constellation of health effects which occur within several months of exposure to high amounts of ionizing radiation...
and her wounds, she gains the old-power from Hiroim The Oldstrong
Hiroim
Hiroim is a fictional, comic-book character who appears in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in Hulk books. He first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #92.-Fictional character biography:...
after he perishes in battle. She is later seen in a meeting with Norman Osborn
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 ....
to get Warbound pardoned for their crimes during World War Hulk
World War Hulk
"World War Hulk" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self titled limited series and various other titles published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk....
for their work aiding people who were infected with Gamma radiation along only to find out that he already did, being "a big believer in the concept of redemption". She has yet to master completely controlling the Old Strong Power.
Kate has been captured by HAMMER in order to extract her Old power for their own use and benefit. However, Banner and Skaar assaults the facility she is being held in and rescues her.