MARINE MARAUDER II

Real Name: Marlene Simmonds

Class: Human mutate

Occupation: Marine biologist, supervillain

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: unnamed brother (Marine Marauder I)

Aliases: None.

Base of Operations: Mobile

First Appearance: Adventures of the Outsiders #37 (September, 1986)

Powers: Marine Marauder possesses telepathic abilities that allow her to mind control all manner of sea life. She can also telepathically communicate with humans.

History: (Adventures of the Outsiders #37, 38)-The Marine Marauders' origins are unknown, save that she discovered a way of endowing herself with telepathic powers. The original Marine Marauder had similar powers, and may or may not be her brother. She always desired fame and wealth, but disliked the hard work associated with business and investments, so she turned her powers towards crime. She attempted to extort passengers of a cruise ship, threatening them with a giant octopus. The Outsiders II came to the rescue, and in the ensuing fight she was distracted long enough to lose control of her octopus. The distraught creature dragged her to the bottom of the ocean.

(Flash II #66) - Marauder discovered the existence of the Crown of Enlil, a magic artifact that would give it's wearer dominion over the seven seas. She pinpointed its' location under an island, but needed help unearthing it. To this end she kidnapped several civilians, as well as Aquaman and Flash III. Once the crown was discovered, it chose Aquaman as it's wearer over Marine Marauder. Aquaman was possessed by its' and whipped up a hurricane and tidal waves, but Flash managed to snatch the crown away. Marauder once again tried to harness the power of the crown, but was struck by a tidal wave, and dragged to a watery grave.

Comments: Created by Mike W. Barr & Trevor von Eeden

Marine Marauder received a profile in Who’s Who Update ’87 #4.

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