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Attributes

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 120 lbs

Eyes: Green

Hair: Platinum blonde

Features: Bombshell

Summary

Created By: Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard, Frank Giacoia

Real Name: Felicia Hardy

Current Aliases: None

Former Aliases: Felicity Harmon

Dual Identity: The Black Cat

Current Occupation: Private Investigator

Former Occupation: Cat burglar

Citizenship: Citizen of the US

Legal Status: Criminal record, but granted legal amnesty

Place of Birth: Queens, New York

Marital Status: Single

Known Relatives: Walter (father, deceased), Lydia (mother)

Known Confidants: Spider-Man, Mary Jane Parker

Known Allies: Spider-Man

Major Enemies: Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Owl, Tombstone

Usual Bases: New York City

Former Bases: none

Current Groups: none

Former Groups: none

Education: Unknown

Powers & Paraphenalia

Strength Level: Enhanced by uniform

Powers: Currently none

Abilities: Superb gymnastic and fighting skills

Equipment: Ropes and claws (for climbing), balance earings, contact lenses to see in the dark, and something that increases agility

Weapons: Claws

Limitations: None

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Background

Initially, Felicia's abilities were 100% natural, with the 'accidents' which seemed to befall those who crossed her path being merely well-planned stunts. After her near-death at the hands of The Owl and Dr Octopus in Spectacular #72, Felicia feared that her lack of powers made her a vulnerability to Spider-Man, and that she would lose him.

While Peter was away in Secret Wars, Felicia turned to Kingpin, and made a pact with him in return for his scientists giving her super-powers. She kept the secret from Peter for quite some time. What she didn't realise was that her newly-gained genuine 'bad luck' power was infectious, and that it was permanently jinxing Spider-Man. That of course was the Kingpin's plan all along.

She broke up with Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange removed her bad-luck power, changing her other abilities in the process. Since then she has settled into a life of her own, albeit one which regularly intertwines with Peter's. She dated Flash Thompson for a while, primarily to irritate Peter. Mary Jane and Black Cat have become close friends in spite of their once intense rivalry over Peter. Mary Jane has even asked Cat to search for Peter if he has been gone for too long as Spider-Man. Black Cat bought some nifty strength enhancing equipment from the Tinkerer, started Cat's Eye private investigation service and occasionally teams-up with Pete.

During one such partnership, Peter and Felicia were investigating the disappearance of two teenagers that they were connected to. The clues led to Garrison Klum, the brother of Francis Klum. Cat went after Garrison but was immoblized by him. Francis came to the Cat's rescue, but Felicia was found by the police next to Garrison's body and charged with murder. Francis teleported into Ryker's Island and freed Felicia, taking her to the Brooklyn Bridge. It was there that he revealed that Garrison had controled him by molesting him. Felicia pitied him and related her own story of how she had been raped in college.

Felicia described how she had gone to a party and was nearly raped by a drunken student in a bathroom, when she was saved by another student, named Ryan. Felicia and Ryan became close friends, spending most of their time together. One night, Ryan demanded that it was time for their relationship to become physical. Felicia's protests were in vain.

Felicia's rage lead her to begin to contemplate killing Ryan, until fate intervened and Ryan was killed in a drink-driving accident. Felicia's anger was left unabated, making her become reckless. Turning to crime, Felicia justified the theft of her first diamond by telling herself that something had been stolen from her, so she was going to steal back. Her father gave her the inspiration to be a thief, but rape gave her the motivation. From the rage of her attack, The Black Cat was born.

Felicia may have finally found a man that suits her. After defeating Stegron, she and Thomas Fireheart, aka Puma, have begun a passion relationship. Like Spider-Man, Fireheart shares Felicia's love of adventure, but has a bad boy attitude. They became something of a team, taking on the Rhino after he beat Spidey to a pulp. He unmasked during the Superhuman Registration Act.

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