Karla Sofen

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Karla Sofen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is primarily known as the supervillain Moonstone and has been a member of several prominent supervillain and superhero teams, including the Thunderbolts and the Dark Avengers.

Publication History

Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America #192 in December 1975, created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Frank Robbins. She was initially introduced as a psychologist and later became the supervillain Moonstone after acquiring a powerful alien gem.

Fictional Character Biography

Early Life

Karla Sofen was born in Van Nuys, California. She pursued a career in psychology, becoming a renowned psychiatrist. However, her ambition and desire for power led her down a darker path.

Becoming Moonstone

Karla manipulated the original Moonstone, Lloyd Bloch, into giving her the alien gem that granted him his powers. Upon acquiring the gem, Karla gained superhuman abilities, including flight, intangibility, and energy projection. She adopted the alias Moonstone and embarked on a career as a supervillain.

Thunderbolts

Moonstone became a member of the Thunderbolts, a team of reformed supervillains masquerading as heroes. Over time, she became a central figure in the team, often serving as a leader or second-in-command. Her tenure with the Thunderbolts was marked by numerous conflicts and power struggles.

Dark Avengers

Karla Sofen later joined the Dark Avengers, a team of supervillains assembled by Norman Osborn to replace the Avengers. As part of the Dark Avengers, she took on the mantle of Ms. Marvel, further complicating her already tumultuous career.

Powers and Abilities

Karla Sofen possesses several superhuman abilities due to the Moonstone gem:

• Flight: She can fly at high speeds.
• Intangibility: She can phase through solid objects.
• Energy Projection: She can generate and manipulate energy blasts.
• Superhuman Strength: The gem enhances her physical strength.
• Psychological Manipulation: As a trained psychiatrist, she is adept at manipulating others.

Character Traits

Karla Sofen is known for her cunning, ambition, and manipulative nature. She often uses her psychological expertise to exploit the weaknesses of her allies and enemies alike. Despite her villainous tendencies, she has occasionally shown moments of heroism, particularly during her time with the Thunderbolts.

Related Pages

• Moonstone (comics)
• Thunderbolts (comics)
• Dark Avengers
• Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers)
• Norman Osborn
• Avengers (comics)
• Captain America (comic book)