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Martha Connors is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character of Spider-Man, and the wife of Dr. Curt Connors, also known as the Lizard. Much of her character's story revolves around her constant suffering, yet perseverance through her husband's constant transformations. Martha was later injected with Curt's Lizard Formula to cure her of a deadly virus, which also mutated her into an anthropomorphic lizard.
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Nov. 1963) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Steve Ditko (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Human mutate |
Team affiliations | New U Technologies |
Abilities | As a lizard:
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Publication history
editThe character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (November 1963).
Fictional character biography
editMartha Connors is the wife of Curt Connors and the mother of Billy Connors. Despite Martha warning him about the potential consequences, Curt tests his lizard formula on himself and transforms into a lizard monster before Spider-Man cures him.[1]
In subsequent appearances, Martha is menaced by the Lizard and other villains before dying from cancer.[2][3] Years later, Ben Reilly resurrects her and Billy in Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy.
The two are later infected with the Carrion virus and turned into Lizards to save their lives.[4][5][6][7] However, they remain on good terms with Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.[8]
Other versions
editNewspaper Strips
editIn the Spider-Man newspaper strips, Martha is renamed Lydia Connors.
Ultimate Marvel
editIn the Ultimate Marvel Universe (Earth-1610), Martha is renamed Doris Connors and had long since divorced her husband due to his experiments. She receives a letter from her husband explaining his actions.[9]
In other media
editTelevision
edit- Martha Connors, referred to as "Mrs. Conner", appears in Spider-Man (1967), voiced by Peg Dixon.[citation needed]
- Martha Connors, renamed Margaret Connors, appears in Spider-Man (1994), voiced by Giselle Loren.[10]
- Martha Connors appears in The Spectacular Spider-Man, voiced by Kath Soucie.[10] This version is a geneticist who works with Curt Connors at Empire State University (ESU) until they are forced out by Miles Warren.[11]
Film
editMartha Connors was meant to appear in The Amazing Spider-Man, portrayed by Annie Parisse, before her scenes were cut from the final film.[12]
Video games
editMartha Connors makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Spider-Man 2 via a photograph.[13]
References
edit- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #6. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #74-77. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Man: Quality of Life #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 4 #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 4 #17. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Clone Conspiracy #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Clone Conspiracy Omega #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #14-15. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #10. Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b "Martha Connors Voices (Spider-Man)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 17, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Bullock, Dave (director); Matt Wayne (writer) (March 15, 2008). "Natural Selection". The Spectacular Spider-Man. Season 1. Episode 3. Kids WB.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 3, 2010). "EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man Gets a Set of Parents and Another Villain". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Company. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ^ Insomniac Games (2023). Spider-Man 2. Sony Interactive Entertainment.
External links
edit- Martha Connors at Marvel Wiki