Linda Lewis

A member of the other-dimensional Squadron Supreme of Earth-712, Linda Lewis became the heroine Skylark after Doctor Decibel surgically implanted synthetic vocal cords that grant her a devastating sonic scream — the "lark's cry" — capable of concussing or disabling foes, alongside the power of flight.

Bronze Age Marvel has no shortage of characters who quietly accumulate significance over decades, and Linda Lewis is a fine example — debuting in the landmark Avengers #85 in 1971, courtesy of Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and John Buscema, she stepped onto the page during one of Marvel's most creatively adventurous periods. Affiliated with both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme, she's kept remarkable company across her appearances, sharing adventures with the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, and Power Princess. With 55 appearances stretching all the way from 1971 to 2024 — six of them recognized as key collector issues — Linda Lewis is the kind of character whose understated longevity rewards the dedicated reader willing to dig into Quasar, Squadron Supreme, and The Avengers to trace her full story.