MANTIS
This One’s aura is as peculiar as her origin. Born of human parents, Mantis was raised by a Kree alien sect, worshipped as their Celestial Madonna. A former Avenger and Guardian of the Galaxy, she has psychic intuition and command of martial arts.
Tales of a Madonna
Empyre
In Empyre (2020) #1
As mother to the Cotati's Celestial Messiah, Mantis has major stakes in this star-spanning saga that unites the Kree and the Skrull against all of Earth. Mantis' son Quoi has assumed his birthright as leader of the Cotati—and his reign over Earth is ruthless.
Lords of Empyre
In Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah (2020) #1
Mother and son go head-to-head in this pivotal EMPYRE one-shot, revealing secrets that will shape the course of the galaxy. The eve of Quoi’s ascension is at hand! Can Mantis prevent her son from doing something he'll regret? Continue with EMPYRE: AVENGERS.
Guardian of the Galaxy
In Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #1
The cosmic duo of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning present the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy in this smash hit series. Mantis is the team’s precognitive.
Return?
In Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #5
This One makes an enigmatic appearance to help Star-Lord with a troubling vision.
Wedding Issue
In Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4
Mantis marries her Cotati mate and quits the Avengers to give birth to the Kree’s Messiah.
Celestial Quest
In Avengers: Celestial Quest (2001) #1
Mantis’ fragmented psyches become One in her starring mini-series. The Avenger fulfills her prophecy to the Priests by returning to the planet of her son, tree-like Sequoia. A fling with Vision ensues.
First Appearance
In Avengers (1963) #112
Mantis’ mysterious debut! Fated to be an Avenger, Mantis seeks out Earth’s Mightiest with her lover Swordsman.
Becoming an Avenger
In Avengers (1963) #114
Mantis joins the official roster! And in her first Avengers battle, ‘This One’ subdues the Lion God and Thor - with a nerve touch to the neck!
Origin
In Avengers (1963) #123
Years ago, Libra of the Zodiac gave his Half-German, half-Vietnamese baby to the Kree’s Priests of Pama, allowing his daughter to be groomed as a psychic master.
Annihilation Conquest
In Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord (2007) #1
Mantis joins Star-Lord’s motley crew of Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Groot and Rocket Raccoon, to prevent universal conquest by the Phalanx. Although out of touch, she’s an undeniable asset.