Topaz (Marvel Comics)
female comic book character with empathic powers
Topaz is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Mike Ploog, the character first appeared in Werewolf By Night #13 (1974). Topaz is a witch who belongs to a coven alongside Jennifer Kale and Satana Hellstrom.
Publication history
Concept and creation
Comic book artist Mike Deodato used his wife as a reference to depict Topaz in the 2004 Witches series.
1970s
Topaz debuted in Werewolf By Night #13 (1974), and was created by Marv Wolfman and Mike Ploog. She appeared in the 1972 Tomb of Dracula series. She appeared as a supporting character and love interest of Jack Russell in the 1974 Giant-Size Werewolf By Night series. She appeared as a recurring supporting character of Doctor Strange in the 1974 Doctor Strange series.
1980-1990s
Topaz appeared in the 1987 Strange Tales series, the 1990 Ghost Rider series, the 1993 Spider-Man Unlimited series, the 1999 Doctor Strange series, and the Dr. Strange: Flight of Bones one-shot.
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