Narya
Born of the union between the Inuit goddess Nelvanna and a human father, Narya is a divine being who walks among mortals as the superhero Snowbird. Blessed with the ability to take the form of Arctic animals, she serves Canada as both an RCMP officer and a founding member of Alpha Flight.
Born from the creative partnership of John Byrne and Chris Claremont in The X-Men #120 back in 1979, Narya is a genuine Bronze Age Marvel treasure who has proven her staying power across nearly five decades of comics. A proud member of Alpha Flight, Canada's premier super-team, she's shared countless adventures alongside luminaries like Michael Twoyoungmen, Aurora, and the Beaubier twins, making her a cornerstone of that beloved corner of the Marvel Universe. Her catalog stretches impressively across titles like Alpha Flight, Incredible Hercules, and Rom, with 11 collector-recognized key issues marking the highlights of a remarkable 141-appearance career. If you've ever wanted to explore Marvel's rich Bronze Age roots and the enduring legacy of Alpha Flight, Narya is absolutely a character worth seeking out.
Real name. Narya
Powers. Hand-to-Hand Combat: Snowbird is a fair hand-to-hand combatant, having been trained by both Puck and Wolverine. ; Mysticism: She has all the knowledge and wisdom of the gods of the Arctic, but due to her young age she doesn't know how to fully use it, as she is technically only a few years old despite her adult looks.
Trivia
- Bill Mantlo has written more of Narya's comics than any other writer in our catalog — 40 issues.
Top series
Covers through the years — 1979–2023
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