Avengers Epic Collection #13
In "Who's That Lady?", Lt. Monica Rambeau’s life takes a dramatic turn when a rogue experiment at an offshore oil rig unleashes energy that transforms her—leading her to leave the harbor patrol and embrace a new identity as Captain Marvel. Writer Roger Stern and artist John Romita Jr. team up for a pivotal origin moment, capturing the raw intensity of her first steps as a hero, while Stan Goldberg’s colors and Jim Novak’s lettering add depth to the moment. With the energy still surging inside her, she seeks help at Avengers Mansion, where Iron Man steps in to stabilize her—setting the stage for a new chapter in the Marvel Universe. The cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott perfectly captures the mystery and power of her transformation.
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Lt. Monica Rambeau of the New Orleans harbor patrol helps her grandfather's friend, Andre LeClare, after his former assistant used his research to create a weapon at an offshore oil rig. Rambeau causes the weapon to explode which gives her energy powers and she quits the harbor patrol to become the hero, Captain Marvel. Weeks later, the excess energy she absorbed at the oil rig has been building inside her. She travels to the Baxter Building to get Mr. Fantastic's help but, upon learning he is away, goes to Avengers Mansion where Iron Man is able to siphon off the dangerous excess energy.
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