Winged Victory

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One of the most controversial heroes of Astro City, Winged Victory is one of its most powerful and well known superhero citizens as well.

Self described as weak in her past, Winged Victory was somehow transformed into a powerful champion of women's rights, she priortizes helping women first in her mission. She also runs many women's shelters and schools and has declined membership in the Honor Guard in order to concentrate on her own achievements and goals.

She has also been romantically linked to Samaritan.



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Vital Statistics

Status: Active

Real Name: Kristin (last name unknown)

Debuted: 1:4

Earliest known appearance: 1995

Affiliation:

Base of Operations: Astro City

Powers: Capable of flight, super-strength

She has some kind of amulet that allows her to change back and forth between her identities.


Speculations, Observations and Theories

InfoDump

Self described as weak in her past, Winged Victory was somehow transformed into a powerful champion of women's rights.

Background on Name

Winged Victory is modeled after the Greek goddess Nike and the famous Hellenistic sculpture the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Cases and Adventures

Appearances (in published order)

1:4

1:6

2:1/2

2:1

2:5

2:6

2:8

2:9

2:14

2:19

2:20

CS:Sam (reference only)

External Links

Wiki Page for the info on background of name