Karolina Dean
fictional character in Marvel Comics
Karolina Dean ( karr-ə-LEE-nə) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, Karolina Dean first appeared in Runaways #1 (July 2003). Dean belongs to the extraterrestrial species known as Majesdanians, and possesses solar-based energy powers. She is a member of the Runaways, a group that seeks to stop the Pride, a team of supervillains. She has also been known under the codenames Lucy in the Sky and Princess Justice at various points in her history.
Karolina Dean appears in the Hulu / Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Runaways, portrayed by Virginia Gardner.
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In Brian K. Vaughan's original pitch for the series, Karolina Dean was originally called Leslie. This name would eventually be given to the character's mother. Her parents were originally real estate agents, rather than famous actors. Dean's Majesdanian form has been colored in two distinct styles.
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