Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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'''La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine''' | '''La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine''' | ||
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| + | Both of her parents were later killed for aiding the resistance leaving Valentina to believe life was meaningless until she decided to carry on in their place. (Strange Tales v1 #162) | ||
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| + | ===S.H.I.E.L.D.=== | ||
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| + | An all-female cadre named Femme Force and led by Sharon Carter, a.k.a. Agent 13, was implemented by S.H.I.E.L.D., in which the Contessa assumed the position of Agent 14. She opportunistically undermined Carter's leadership during assignments. (Captain America v1 #145) Complicating matters, the Contessa's wounds from her relationship with Fury led her to flirtatiously engage with Captain America, Carter's romantic interest. (Captain America v1 #150) When Captain America and Femme Force confronted Hydra, the aircraft they were aboard was hijacked and Carter was put out of commission. (Captain America v1 #145) In a swift decision, the Contessa took charge to guide Captain America into steadying the faltering aircraft, while she nursed Carter back to health. With Carter under medical care, the Contessa and Captain America went on a date. They were interrupted with news of Carter having been abducted by Hydra. Captain America was compelled to take immediate action, and the Contessa marshaled the power of Femme Force to support the rescue. (Captain America v1 #146) Their coordinated efforts defeated Hydra Supreme and retrieved Carter. (Captain America v1 #147) The situation was intertwined with the schemes of the Red Skull. Identifying the threat, Fury rallied Femme Force to join Captain America in battle. Despite her injuries, Carter reassumed command of the unit from the Contessa; in the end, they achieved victory. (Captain America v1 #148) | ||
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| + | It was noted that around 8 years ago, Valentina was taken to a Russian gulag and died but her personality survived within a Life Model Decoy. (Thunderbolts v5 #1) | ||
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| + | In her freedom, she became a member of a secretive council known as '''J.A.N.U.S.''', which positioned Osborn to gain secret control over the rebuilt Ravencroft Institute. (Ravencroft v1 #5) | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | She was noted for being trained in martial arts and was familiar in the use of Judo. (Strange Tales v1 #162) | ||
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| + | After the death of Valentina, her mind came to survive within a Life Model Decoy copy of her. She was a perfect backup of her mind installed in the next generation of mechanical android. As a result, her body was not only bulletproof but was equipped with internal based weapons such as an energy beam within her head. Her face was capable of parting to reveal this weapon that fired a blast able to kill a target. (Thunderbolts v5 #1) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
| + | *In The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the animated television series in episode "Winter Soldier" where she had a non-voiced role. Following her first appearance in the two-part episode "Gamma World", a Skrull infiltrator takes her place as of the episodes "Widow's Sting" and "Who Do You Trust". Throughout the episodes "Prisoner of War" and "Secret Invasion", the real Madame Hydra joins forces with Captain America, among other Skrull captives, to escape imprisonment and aid Earth's heroes in repelling a Skrull invasion. In the episode "Along Came a Spider", Madame Hydra is captured by S.H.I.E.L.D., but is rescued by the Serpent Society and successfully escapes with them despite Captain America and Spider-Man's intervention. It was shown that she was part of a squadron under Nick Fury who were taken out by the Winter Soldier. | ||
| + | *In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the live-action television series set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] where she was portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In the episode "Truth", she approaches John Walker after he is stripped of the mantle of Captain America following his murdering a member of the Flag Smashers. She expresses sympathy for his situation and tells him that the people she works for may have use for his services. In the series finale "One World, One People", she meets with Walker once more to give him a new suit and dubs him 'U.S. Agent'. | ||
| + | *In Hawkeye, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine was referenced in the setting of the live-action television series. It was revealed that Eleanor Bishop was the one who hired Yelena and that De Fontaine was merely delivering the message. | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
| + | *In Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the live-action film where she was portrayed by actress Lisa Rinna. After Nick Fury sought to retire from S.H.I.E.L.D., Alexander Pierce and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine visited him to inform that his old friend Clay Quartermain had been killed. Fury agreed to rejoin S.H.I.E.L.D. to combat Hydra and accompanied Pierce and de Fontaine to a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. | ||
| + | *In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine made multiple appearances in the shared continuity setting: | ||
| + | **In Black Widow, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine made her first appearance in the live-action films post-credit scene where she was portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She was present at the grave of Natasha Romanoff where she met Yelena Belova and hired Yelena Belova to kill Clint Barton, whom she claimed was responsible for the death of Belova's sister. | ||
| + | **In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in a supporting role in the setting of the live-action film where she was once again portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She was revealed as the new director of the CIA and ex-wife of Everett K. Ross. She arrested Ross for his conspiracy with Wakanda, but unbeknownst to her, he was rescued by Okoye before he can be taken to prison. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''Strange Tales v1'': (1967) | *''Strange Tales v1'': (1967) | ||
| + | *''Secret Warriors v1'': | ||
| + | *''Thunderbolts v5'': (2023) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Valentina_Allegra_de_Fontaine_(Earth-616) Marvel Database Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentina_Allegra_de_Fontaine Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentina_Allegra_de_Fontaine Wikipedia Entry] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:05, 4 July 2024
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is a female comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
Contents |
Biography
Origin
La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine
Both of her parents were later killed for aiding the resistance leaving Valentina to believe life was meaningless until she decided to carry on in their place. (Strange Tales v1 #162)
S.H.I.E.L.D.
An all-female cadre named Femme Force and led by Sharon Carter, a.k.a. Agent 13, was implemented by S.H.I.E.L.D., in which the Contessa assumed the position of Agent 14. She opportunistically undermined Carter's leadership during assignments. (Captain America v1 #145) Complicating matters, the Contessa's wounds from her relationship with Fury led her to flirtatiously engage with Captain America, Carter's romantic interest. (Captain America v1 #150) When Captain America and Femme Force confronted Hydra, the aircraft they were aboard was hijacked and Carter was put out of commission. (Captain America v1 #145) In a swift decision, the Contessa took charge to guide Captain America into steadying the faltering aircraft, while she nursed Carter back to health. With Carter under medical care, the Contessa and Captain America went on a date. They were interrupted with news of Carter having been abducted by Hydra. Captain America was compelled to take immediate action, and the Contessa marshaled the power of Femme Force to support the rescue. (Captain America v1 #146) Their coordinated efforts defeated Hydra Supreme and retrieved Carter. (Captain America v1 #147) The situation was intertwined with the schemes of the Red Skull. Identifying the threat, Fury rallied Femme Force to join Captain America in battle. Despite her injuries, Carter reassumed command of the unit from the Contessa; in the end, they achieved victory. (Captain America v1 #148)
Secret Warriors
It was noted that around 8 years ago, Valentina was taken to a Russian gulag and died but her personality survived within a Life Model Decoy. (Thunderbolts v5 #1)
In her freedom, she became a member of a secretive council known as J.A.N.U.S., which positioned Osborn to gain secret control over the rebuilt Ravencroft Institute. (Ravencroft v1 #5)
Thunderbolts
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
She was noted for being trained in martial arts and was familiar in the use of Judo. (Strange Tales v1 #162)
After the death of Valentina, her mind came to survive within a Life Model Decoy copy of her. She was a perfect backup of her mind installed in the next generation of mechanical android. As a result, her body was not only bulletproof but was equipped with internal based weapons such as an energy beam within her head. Her face was capable of parting to reveal this weapon that fired a blast able to kill a target. (Thunderbolts v5 #1)
Notes
- Valentina Allegra de Fontaine was created by Jim Steranko where she made her first appearance in Strange Tales v1 #159 (August, 1967).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the animated television series in episode "Winter Soldier" where she had a non-voiced role. Following her first appearance in the two-part episode "Gamma World", a Skrull infiltrator takes her place as of the episodes "Widow's Sting" and "Who Do You Trust". Throughout the episodes "Prisoner of War" and "Secret Invasion", the real Madame Hydra joins forces with Captain America, among other Skrull captives, to escape imprisonment and aid Earth's heroes in repelling a Skrull invasion. In the episode "Along Came a Spider", Madame Hydra is captured by S.H.I.E.L.D., but is rescued by the Serpent Society and successfully escapes with them despite Captain America and Spider-Man's intervention. It was shown that she was part of a squadron under Nick Fury who were taken out by the Winter Soldier.
- In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the live-action television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she was portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In the episode "Truth", she approaches John Walker after he is stripped of the mantle of Captain America following his murdering a member of the Flag Smashers. She expresses sympathy for his situation and tells him that the people she works for may have use for his services. In the series finale "One World, One People", she meets with Walker once more to give him a new suit and dubs him 'U.S. Agent'.
- In Hawkeye, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine was referenced in the setting of the live-action television series. It was revealed that Eleanor Bishop was the one who hired Yelena and that De Fontaine was merely delivering the message.
Films
- In Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in the setting of the live-action film where she was portrayed by actress Lisa Rinna. After Nick Fury sought to retire from S.H.I.E.L.D., Alexander Pierce and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine visited him to inform that his old friend Clay Quartermain had been killed. Fury agreed to rejoin S.H.I.E.L.D. to combat Hydra and accompanied Pierce and de Fontaine to a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier.
- In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine made multiple appearances in the shared continuity setting:
- In Black Widow, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine made her first appearance in the live-action films post-credit scene where she was portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She was present at the grave of Natasha Romanoff where she met Yelena Belova and hired Yelena Belova to kill Clint Barton, whom she claimed was responsible for the death of Belova's sister.
- In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in a supporting role in the setting of the live-action film where she was once again portrayed by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She was revealed as the new director of the CIA and ex-wife of Everett K. Ross. She arrested Ross for his conspiracy with Wakanda, but unbeknownst to her, he was rescued by Okoye before he can be taken to prison.
Appearances
- Strange Tales v1: (1967)
- Secret Warriors v1:
- Thunderbolts v5: (2023)
External Links
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