Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a
superheroine
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appearing in
American comic book
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s published by
Marvel Comics
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. The character was created by writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an Americans, American comic book writer and artist.
Starting with crime fiction, crime and hardboiled, noir comics, Bendis eventually moved to mainstream superhero fiction, superhero work. While a ...
and artist
Michael Gaydos and first appeared in ''
Alias'' #1 (November 2001) as part of Marvel's
Max
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Animals
* Max (American dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog
* Max (British dog), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of the OBE)
* Max (gorilla) ...
, an
imprint for more mature content, and was later
retroactively established to have
first appeared
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Reader interest in fir ...
in ''
The Amazing Spider-Man
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'' #4 (June 1963) in the
Silver Age of Comic Books
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as an unnamed classmate of
Peter Parker, created by writer-editor
Stan Lee
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and artist
Steve Ditko
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. Within the context of Marvel's
shared universe
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, Jones is a former superhero who becomes the owner (and usually sole employee) of Alias Private Investigations. Bendis envisioned the series as centered on the
private investigator
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superhero
Jessica Drew, designing and characterising Jones as a reinvention of Drew returning to her P.I. origins, only deciding to make her a new P.I. character once he realized that the main character he was writing had a distinct-enough voice and background to differentiate her from Drew, though deciding to still name the character Jessica (after Drew) on the basis of how "two
eoplecan have the same first name".
Jones has since starred in three
ongoing series
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: ''Alias'', ''
The Pulse'', and ''
Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
''. ''Alias'' ran for 28 issues before ending in 2004, while ''The Pulse'' ran for 14 issues from April 2004 to May 2006. ''Jessica Jones'' debuted in October 2016, published as a
tie-in with the
self-titled television series. She became a member of the
New Avengers
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, alongside her husband
Luke Cage
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
during Marvel's 2010
Heroic Age campaign. Currently, after the events of
Devil's Reign in which Cage became the
Mayor of New York City
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, Jones is now the first lady of New York City.
She has used various aliases throughout her history, including Jewel, Knightress, Mrs. Cage, and Power Woman. Jessica Jones has been described as one of Marvel's most powerful female heroes.
Krysten Ritter portrays
the character in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe
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(MCU) streaming television series ''
Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
'' (2015-2019) and ''
The Defenders'' (2017); she is set to reprise her role in the
second season of ''
Daredevil: Born Again'' (2026).
Elizabeth Cappuccino portrays a young Jessica in the
first and
second seasons of ''Jessica Jones''.
Tara Strong
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voices the character in the video games ''
Lego Marvel's Avengers'', ''
Marvel Heroes'', and ''
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order'', while
Michelle Phan voices a
Vietnamese American
Vietnamese Americans () are Americans of Vietnamese ancestry. They constitute a major part of all overseas Vietnamese. As of 2023, over 2.3 million people of Vietnamese descent live in the United States, making them the fourth largest Asian Ame ...
version of the character in the video game ''
Marvel Avengers Academy''.
Creation
Jessica Jones debuted in the
Marvel MAX imprint series ''
Alias'' in November 2001. The character and series were created by writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an Americans, American comic book writer and artist.
Starting with crime fiction, crime and hardboiled, noir comics, Bendis eventually moved to mainstream superhero fiction, superhero work. While a ...
and artist
Michael Gaydos. While Jones was created in 2001, she was retroactively established to have appeared earlier: in ''Alias'' #22, it is revealed that Jones appears just off-panel in the events of ''
Amazing Fantasy
''Amazing Adult Fantasy'', retitled ''Amazing Fantasy'' in its final issue, is an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics from 1961 through 1962, with the latter title revived with superhero features in 1995 and in the 20 ...
'' #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man, and Bendis's story in ''
The Amazing Spider-Man
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'' #601
retroactively establishes her to have first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #4 (June 1963) as an unnamed classmate of
Peter Parker. ''Alias'' ran for 28 issues from 2001 to 2004, with most covers drawn by
David W. Mack. After the end of the series, Jones and other characters from the series moved to Bendis' subsequent series, ''
The Pulse''. In a 2005 interview, Bendis revealed that "Originally, ''Alias'' was going to star
Jessica Drew, but it became something else entirely. Which is good, because had we used Jessica, it would have been off continuity and bad storytelling." Previously, Bendis commented:
: "I was at one time toying with doing Jessica Drew because she has the best hair of any superhero in comics, but this book is entirely different than what that idea was to be. This character is totally different in every way but sexual gender. And there's that Jessica name that's not going to help me convince anyone. Any writer can tell you that the development process can be a sparkling and surprising one. You start in one place and end up in an entirely different one. I was also toying with a pornographic version of ''
Dial H for Hero
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'', doesn't mean that this is that book either."
While initially scripting and plotting ''Alias'' as following a previous reinvention of Drew as a
private investigator
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, ultimately, in actively developing the title, Bendis decided to make her a new character, Jones, with a "distinct background and voice from Drew's", while deciding to still give this character the first name Jessica.
Jessica Jones appeared as a regular character throughout the 2010-2013 ''
New Avengers
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'' series, from issue #1 (August 2010) through its final issue, #34 (January 2013). In a
Marvel Comics
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podcast
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, Bendis expressed his desire to incorporate Jones into the
parallel universe Ultimate Marvel
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imprint. An alternate Jessica consequentially appears as a senior at the
Ultimate Peter Parker's high school in ''
Ultimate Spider-Man
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'' #106, becoming a recurring supporting character in the series.
Fictional character biography
Origin
Midtown High student Jessica Campbell goes to school with
Peter Parker, on whom she has a crush and is present when he is bitten by the irradiated
spider
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which gives him his powers. She attempts to talk to him at that moment only to flee out of shyness after he reacts from his spider bite.
[ Bendis, Brian Michael (w). '' Alias'' #22 (May 2003). Marvel Comics.]
Jessica's father receives tickets for
Disney World from his boss
Tony Stark. On the way home, their car collides with a military convoy carrying radioactive chemicals. Her family is killed, and she spends several months in a coma. Upon waking, she is placed in an orphanage and adopted by the Jones family.
Jessica later discovers that her radiation exposure granted her super strength, limited invulnerability, and flight.
Jessica's adoptive parents re-enroll her at Midtown High, where she is ostracized by her classmates, especially
Flash Thompson
Eugene "Flash" Thompson is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962).
Flash ...
. Peter Parker (who has since become
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
and lost his
Uncle Ben) senses in Jessica a kindred spirit—someone who has also lost her family due to a tragic circumstance. Jessica mistakes his kind attention for pity and lashes out at him. She later witnesses a fight between Spider-Man and the villain
Sandman in her school. This inspires her to use her abilities for positive ends.
Early years
As Jewel, Jones has a fairly uneventful superhero career until she intervenes in a disturbance at a restaurant involving Zebediah Killgrave, the
Purple Man. Killgrave uses his power of
mind control Mind control may refer to:
Psychology and neurology
* Brainwashing, the concept that the human mind can be altered or controlled by certain psychological techniques
* Brain–computer interface
* Hypnosis
* Neuroprosthetics, the technology of cont ...
to place Jones under his command, psychologically torturing her and forcing her to aid his criminal schemes. After Killgrave sends her to kill
Daredevil at the
Avengers Mansion
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, Jones is rescued by
Carol Danvers
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, the only Avenger who actually knows her.
[Bendis, Brian Michael (w). ''Alias'' #26. Marvel Comics.] Jones undergoes psychic therapy with
Jean Grey
Jean Elaine Grey-Summers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #1 ...
of the
X-Men
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, who places a special mental command in Jones's subconscious to protect her from further mind control.
[Bendis, Brian Michael (w). ''Alias'' #28. Marvel Comics.] During this time, Jones develops a brief romantic relationship with S.H.I.E.L.D. agent
Clay Quartermain.
Due to the traumatic violation of her mind by Killgrave and the fact that she was barely noticed missing for eight months, a demoralized and depressed Jones gives up her costumed superhero life. She briefly adopts a darker identity as the Knightress and interrupts a crime meeting between the
Owl and a
mafioso, through which she meets up with fellow superhero
Luke Cage
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
. After defeating the Owl, she and Cage develop a lasting friendship.
[Bendis, Brian Michael (w). ''Pulse'' #14. Marvel Comics.] No longer a superhero, Jones opens a private detective agency. Longtime friend Carol Danvers sets Jones up with Scott Lang (the second
Ant-Man), and the two date for several months. She also has an off-and-on affair with Cage.
Killgrave, still obsessed with Jones, escapes from high-security incarceration, but with the mental defenses Grey gave her, Jones breaks his control and knocks him out.
[
Later, Cage and Jones admit their feelings for each other. After she becomes pregnant with their child, they commit to their relationship.
]
''The Pulse'' and ''Young Avengers''
Jones takes a leave from the detective business and joins the staff of the ''Daily Bugle
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'' newspaper as a superhero correspondent and consultant, becoming a main character of the comic book '' The Pulse'' and a contributor to the same-name fictional newspaper supplement within. A pregnant Jones is attacked by the Green Goblin
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after the ''Bugle'' reported that he was secretly industrialist Norman Osborn. In response, Cage retaliates, and Osborn is exposed as the Goblin upon his defeat and incarceration.
Jones quits her job with the ''Bugle'' after publisher J. Jonah Jameson uses the paper to smear the New Avengers
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. Jones and Cage are living together when she gives birth to their child, whom they name Danielle after Luke's best friend, Danny Rand.[ Cage and Jones marry.
Jones appears as a supporting character in '' Young Avengers'' until the series ended. She returns in ''Avengers: The Children's Crusade'' #6 in which she, Beast, and Hawkeye attempted to defuse the situation between the Avengers and X-Men who were fighting over who was to punish the ]Scarlet Witch
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. She helps fight Doctor Doom
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and is present when Stature and the Vision
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* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
are killed. She is seen hugging Hulkling in the final panel when the team is declared full-fledged Avengers by Captain America
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.
"Civil War", "Secret Invasion" and "Dark Reign"
In Marvel's 2006–2007 crossover storyline "Civil War
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", Jones and Cage reject Iron Man
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and Ms. Marvel's offer to join the Superhuman Registration Act. As part of the New Avengers, Jones moves into Doctor Strange
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's Sanctum Sanctorum, but after an attack involving the demonic villain the Hood, Jones is shaken by the experience. Desperate to protect her child, she leaves the New Avengers and registers for the Superhuman Registration Act, ending her relationship with Luke Cage. Jones is among the heroes who emerge from the crashed Skrull ship wearing her Jewel costume, although it is later revealed this Jones was a Skrull. The real Jessica Jones appears in ''Secret Invasion'' #7, in which she joins in the heroes' fight against the Skrulls and is reunited with her husband. After the Skrulls surrender, the Skrull impersonating Jarvis disappears with their daughter, leaving Jessica desperate.
Jessica is unaware that Luke has asked Norman Osborn for help in their search for Danielle. Osborn helps Luke recover Danielle, and Luke gives the baby back to Jessica. Spider-Man reveals himself as Peter Parker to the New Avengers, leaving Jones shocked to see that her former classmate is Spider-Man. She then tells Peter of her former crush on him, only to find out that he did not recognize her all this time, let alone remember her name, only remembering her as "Coma Girl", upsetting her. She later assists the Avengers in rescuing Clint after being captured by Norman Osborn. Jessica reveals that she was inspired to become a superheroine after witnessing an early battle between Spider-Man and the Sandman. Peter then tries to convince Jessica to return to the life of a superhero, suggesting that she could provide a better example for her daughter by going into action as a hero rather than simply telling her daughter about her old career.
2010–present
During the storylines of Marvel's 2010 " Heroic Age" branding campaign, Jessica returns to her costumed identity of Jewel and becomes a member of the New Avengers when the title relaunched in June 2010. She and Luke began searching for a nanny, interviewing characters featured from other comics set in the Marvel Universe
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. Ultimately, Squirrel Girl is chosen as Danielle's nanny. In ''The New Avengers'' #8, Jessica takes the name Power Woman to both honor her husband, Power Man (Luke Cage), and to be a role model for their daughter. However, following several incidents revolving around Thule Society attacking Avengers Mansion, and Norman Osborn's threat,[''The New Avengers'' #24. Marvel Comics.] Jessica quits the team and goes into hiding, realizing that it is too dangerous for Danielle to remain in Avengers Mansion due to the numerous potential threats.
Jessica later appears as an ally to the Mighty Avengers team formed by Luke Cage. Jessica and Danielle lived in the apartment of the Gem Theater, which was serving as the Mighty Avenger's base of operations. She and Luke would later be confronted by the Superior Spider-Man and his Spider Robots, who offered her a place on a different type of Avengers team that was to be run by him. Jessica swiftly found a babysitter for her child and refused before delivering a powerful punch to Spider-Man's face for his threat. The group was later backed up by She-Hulk
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and she and Jessica decided to go out for coffee. Jessica and Luke later switched apartments with an old friend of Luke's named David Griffiths. While moving in, Jessica spoke to the Blue Marvel
Blue Marvel (Adam Bernard Brashear) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Kevin Grevioux, who originally conceived the character as a child, and Mat Brome, the character first appeared in ''Adam ...
about what it is like to raise a child of superheroes and expressed both her support and annoyance at her husband's choice to start another team of Avengers.
During the " Secret Empire" storyline, Jessica Jones became a member of the Defenders alongside Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. Alongside Cloak and Dagger, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Woman, she fought the Army of Evil during Hydra's rise to power where they were defeated by Nitro. Jessica Jones and those with him were trapped in the Darkforce dome by Blackout when his powers were enhanced by Baron Helmut Zemo using the Darkhold.
In October 2016, ''Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
'', a new ongoing series, debuted. Another title, ''Defenders
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* Defense (military)
* Defense (sports)
** Defender (association football)
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* ''The Defender'' (1989 film), a Canadian documentary
* ''The D ...
'', was launched in 2017. Jessica is one of its main characters.
During the " Hunt for Wolverine" storyline, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage assist Iron Man and Spider-Man in searching for Wolverine when his body has gone missing from his unmarked grave where they attend an underworld auction and fight Mister Sinister. After the mission ends, Jessica and Luke learn from Tony Stark what he found in Mister Sinister's database as he informs them that one of the X-Men members is not a mutant and is a genetically altered sleeper agent.
In 2022, ''The Variants,'' a five-issue limited series by writer Gail Simone
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and artist Phil Noto, began. The series is about Jessica taking on a case that leads her to meet alternate universe versions of herself.
Powers and abilities
After coming into contact with experimental chemicals and spending some time in a coma, Jessica emerged with superhuman abilities. She possesses superhuman strength and durability, as well as flight, and can block mind control. She is strong enough to lift at least 10 tons and has the capacity to pick up a two-ton police car with little effort. Her strength has allowed her to lift up a giant-sized Goliath
Goliath ( ) was a Philistines, Philistine giant in the Book of Samuel. Descriptions of Goliath's giant, immense stature vary among biblical sources, with texts describing him as either or tall. According to the text, Goliath issued a challen ...
by the nostrils and toss him a short distance, break Atlas
An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of world map, maps of Earth or of a continent or region of Earth. Advances in astronomy have also resulted in atlases of the celestial sphere or of other planets.
Atlases have traditio ...
's nose, and render her fellow superheroine Jessica Drew unconscious with a single punch to the face. She later withstood being punched by a human on Mutant-Growth Hormone, sustained only mild bruising and a bloody nose, and was able to recover in moments, after being shocked by Jessica Drew's venom blasts. Despite this resistance to harm, Jessica sustained severe injuries, including a damaged spine and neck, a detached retina, and a broken nose after being attacked by both the Vision and Iron Man. She is also able to heal faster and more effectively than normal rate.
Jessica is also able to fly, and while she was able to fly quite well during her early years as a heroine, she has admitted that her flying ability degenerated while she was no longer an active hero. She has since displayed improved flying ability after joining the New Avengers.
After her ordeal at the hands of the Purple Man, Jessica was given a degree of psionic protection by Jean Grey
Jean Elaine Grey-Summers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #1 ...
of the X-Men. This psionic protection was sufficient to protect Jessica against a second attack by the Purple Man, though she had to "trigger" this resistance on her own.
In addition to her superhuman powers, Jessica is a skilled detective and investigative journalist.
Cultural impact and legacy
Critical reception
George Marston of ''Newsarama
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Hi ...
'' called Jessica Jones one of the "best female superheroes of all time," asserting, "Jessica Jones isn't your typical superhero – like her husband, Luke Cage, she doesn't even have a superhero codename that's stuck. But that's part of what makes her so great." Gavia Baker-Whitelaw of ''The Daily Dot
''The Daily Dot'' is a digital media company covering the culture of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It was founded by Nicholas White in 2011, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
The site, conceived as the Internet's "hometown newsp ...
'' referred to Jones as one "greatest female superheroes of all time" and "a truly modern subversion of the superhero genre".
Shawn S. Lealos of ''Screen Rant
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...
'' referred to the character as a "huge star," stating, "Jessica Jones became a household name when her Marvel Netflix series was a critical hit." Gary Walker of '' CBR.com'' called her one of Marvel's "most seasoned street-level heroes," stating, "Jessica Jones has the abilities of someone who should be helping out Captain Marvel or even the Guardians of the Galaxy. Using her private investigator skill-set, she's one hell of a vigilante and one resourceful mother!"
Rosie Knight of ''Nerdist
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'' described the character as one of the "most brilliant women who solve crimes in the pages of your fave comic." Ned Beauman of ''The Guardian
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'' called her "one of the bravest, wittiest and most sensitive portraits of a female character that superhero comics have ever seen. Plus, she had a realistic body and didn't try to battle evil in a gold bikini and stiletto heels."
Accolades
* In 2016, ''The Hollywood Reporter
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 28th in their "50 Favorite Female Characters" list.
* In 2016, ''Entertainment Weekly
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 39th in their "Most Powerful Superheroes" list.
* In 2017, ''The Daily Dot
''The Daily Dot'' is a digital media company covering the culture of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It was founded by Nicholas White in 2011, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
The site, conceived as the Internet's "hometown newsp ...
'' ranked Jessica Jones 21st in their "Top 33 female superheroes of all time" list.
* In 2018, '' CBR.com'' ranked Jessica Jones 7th in their "Marvel's 20 Most Seasoned Street-Level Heroes" list.
* In 2018, ''GameSpot
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 25th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes" list.
* In 2019, '' ComicBook.com'' ranked Jessica Jones 23rd in their "50 Most Important Superheroes Ever" list.
* In 2019, '' CBR.com'' ranked Jessica Jones 6th in their "Marvel: 10 Best Street Level Heroes" list.
* In 2020, '' Scary Mommy'' ranked Jessica Jones 4th in their "Looking For A Role Model? These 195+ Marvel Female Characters Are Truly Heroic" list.
* In 2020, '' CBR.com'' ranked Jessica Jones 3rd in their "10 Best Detectives In Marvel Comics" list.
* In 2020, ''TheWrap
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'' included Jessica Jones in their "24 Badass Female Superheroes" list.
* In 2021, '' CBR.com'' ranked Jessica Jones 16th in their "20 Most Powerful Female Members Of The Avengers" list and 20th in their "20 Strongest Female Superheroes" list.
* In 2022, ''Newsarama
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 22nd in their "Best female superheroes" list.
* In 2022, ''The A.V. Club
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 16th in their "100 best Marvel characters" list.
* In 2022, ''Sportskeeda'' ranked Jessica Jones 5th in their "Ten best detectives in comics" list.
* In 2022, ''Bustle
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'' ranked Jessica Jones 18th in their "35 Best Female Marvel Characters Who Dominate The MCU & Comics" list.
* In 2022, ''Nerdist
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'' included Jessica Jones in their "8 Awesome Women Detectives in Comics" list.
* In 2022, '' CBR.com'' ranked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage 2nd in their "10 Healthiest Marvel Couples" list and 4th in their "10 Best Marvel Couples" list.
* In 2022, ''Screen Rant
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'' included Jessica Jones in their "10 Best Street-Level Heroes In Marvel Comics" list.
Literary reception
Volumes
''Alias'' - 2003
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, ''Alias'' #19 was the 63rd best selling comic book in February 2003. ''Alias'' #28 was the 73rd best selling comic book in November 2003.
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'' stated, "The comic book that introduced Jessica Jones launched Marvel's "R-rated" Max imprint, finally letting fans know that their favorite superheroes ''did'', in fact, know how to swear, they just felt very uncomfortable doing it. Taking full advantage of the freedoms offered by the imprint, creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos created Jones to be one of the company's most well-rounded female characters: flawed, bitter, self-destructive, and far more optimistic than she would ever allow anyone else to see. The roots of ''Jessica Jones'' are all here." Guillermo Kurten of ''Screen Rant
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'' ranked the ''Alias'' comic book series 5th in their "Brian Michael Bendis' best comic books" list, saying, "''Alias'' was Bendis' gritty run alongside artist Michael Gaydos on superhero-turned-private investigator Jessica Jones. In this series, Jessica Jones was once known as the superhero Jewel but turned away from that life. ''Alias'' was praised for its approach as a psychological character study, with the series unraveling pieces of Jessica Jones' past and developing her character as she learns to heal from her trauma."
''Jessica Jones'' - 2016
= Vol. 1
=
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, ''Jessica Jones'' #1 was the 22nd best selling comic book in October 2016.
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'' gave ''Jessica Jones'' #1 a grade of 8.8 out of 10. The issue features Bendis's writing and Gaydos' "heavy black lines and generally moody style," Schedeen writes. "The book has a vague noir quality, but also a humble slice-of-life one as well. This is a series that can showcase the shining heroes of the Marvel Universe and its most ordinary citizens. It's been a long time coming, but Jessica Jones has the solo book she deserves again. ... The fact that so much about Jessica's life has reverted to the old status quo isn't a drawback, but rather one of the book's main selling points." Blair Marnell of ''Nerdist
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'' gave ''Jessica Jones'' #1 a grade of 4 out of 5, stating, "It is a lot of fun to see her back in action, even if she doesn't quite have the same edge that she did in her original run. There's some minor swearing in the issue, but it feels a little tame ... If we didn't know that Gaydos drew these pages within the last year, we'd swear that this was a lost story from his original run."
= Vol. 2
=
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, ''Jessica Jones'' #2 was the 78th best selling comic book in November 2016. Sean Edgar of '' Paste'' included the issue in the magazine's "Best Comic Book Covers of November 2016" list.; and
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'' gave ''Jessica Jones'' #2 a grade of 8.9 out of 10, asserting, "It just feels right to have the Bendis/Gaydos version of Jessica Jones back ... for a series that seems to pick up right where we left off 12 years ago. ... is new series wouldn't be the same without Michael Gaydos. His rendering of past Luke and Jessica is made poignant by their current state, the passage of time and damage done clearly expressed in their eyes."
''Jessica Jones - Marvel Digital Original'' (''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' - 2018)
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, ''Jessica Jones - Marvel Digital Original'' #1 was the 460th best selling graphic novel in 2018.
Chase Magnett of '' ComicBook.com'' gave ''Jessica Jones - Marvel Digital Original'' #1 a grade of 5 out of 5, saying, "Jessica Jones is in very good hands. This first, surprise issue nails everything that readers have come to want from the character. The dialogue is pitch perfect, taking readers on a tour of the Marvel universe with plenty of small jokes, affectionate exchanges, and banter. There is a great detective story that plays out like a Chandler novel with an excellent added touch of drawing out details with inset panels. Most of all, there is a lot of heart both in Jessica's attitude and the family she has built. There is simply a lot to like about this comic that serves as both an introduction and continuation of one of Marvel's best. What a pleasant surprise."
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'' included the ''Jessica Jones - Marvel Digital Original'' comic book series in their "Top Comics to Buy This Week" list in the week of October 29, 2019, stating, "Jessica Jones is one of the many major new characters Brian Bendis co-created during his long tenure at Marvel, and a heroine in need of a new steward now that Bendis has moved to DC. She found that in Kelly Thompson, the Marvel writer perhaps best suited to continue Jessica's troubled journey. For better or worse, Marvel elected to publish Thompson and Mattia De Lulis' Jessica Jones miniseries in digital-only form earlier this year. Whether it flew under the radar at the time or you simply prefer print to digital, now's your chance to see Jessica flourish under a new creative team."
Sam Stone of '' CBR.com'' called the ''Jessica Jones - Marvel Digital Original'' comic book series one of the "best Jessica Jones stories," asserting, "Arriving in 2018, ''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' was a three-issue Marvel Digital series by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Lulis. This was a new team to take on the character, but they smartly kept the private investigation aspects of her story and added a new look. In this, Jessica investigated a serial killer in New York City killing women with powers. When someone framed Jessica, she went to Doctor Strange for help and the body count began to rise. This kept Jones at her street-level best, telling a hard-boiled detective story."
''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' - 2019
According to Diamond Comic Distributors
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, ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' #1 was the 321st best selling graphic novel in 2019.
Peyton Hinckle of '' ComicsVerse'' wrote, "You can't really talk about ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' without talking about the art and, more specifically, the artist. Mattia De Iulis pulls out what might be his best work for this series. Realistic, yet distinctive, Iulis has a style that naturally lends itself to darker comics (like ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter''). An artist with heavily stylized linework just wouldn't have given the series the same weight and sense of reality. Part of the reason why we feel like Jessica's life really is falling apart is because she has a relatable face. Iulis' work is so realistic that it almost feels like readers are peaking into Jessica's non-fictitious story. As emotions run high for Jessica, emotions run high for readers as well. The second artist, Filipe Andrade, penciled the fake reality scene, where Jessica briefly thinks she's an idyllic little housewife. Iulis' realistic style definitely wouldn't have worked for this portion of the story. Andrade's heavily stylized linework perfectly emphasizes the distance Jessica has from reality at this point in the plot. This series flew under a lot of comic fans' radar. Since it's an online-only series, it didn't get publicity from LCBS or an array of variant covers. It's not nearly as flashy as most of Marvel's recent publications but, quality wise, it's better. From the storyline to the art, this series excels in almost every way. If you've never read Jessica Jones, ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' is for you…and, honestly, if you've read tons of Jessica Jones' arcs, ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' is still for you. It's what so few comics are nowadays: complex, entertaining, and visually stunning. Don't miss out on it."
Christian Jones of '' Stardust'' gave ''Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter'' #1 a 9-star rating, saying, "Kelly Thompson expertly establishes the event that has torn Luke and Jessica's lives apart and the ensuing trauma of that. As a reader, you feel the doubt, the anger and the helplessness that these characters feel. As a mother, Jessica is placed in the most horrifying position that a parent can be placed in. Absolute and unconditional love for her child whilst having to face her worst nightmare every time she looks at her baby. Jessica Jones creator Brian Michael Bendis' great talent was humanising his characters, but Thompson has taken it to a whole other level. The artwork by Mattia de Lulis is simply wonderful. There's a photographic realism to his work that suits the story and characters perfectly. The characters are the focus of every panel with the background being less distinct unless it serves the scene. This allows the reader to be really drawn in by the story without becoming distracted by superfluous details. The use of colour, shading, and lighting is also used to the utmost effect, creating a truly convincing piece of neo-noir on the printed page. If Marvel Comics should ever revisit the Noir universe, a Jessica Jones caper set amongst seedy whiskey-soaked, smoke-filled bars in New York's criminal underworld is a must. After Brian Michael Bendis' triumphant run, Kelly Thompson's assured direction of Jessica Jones looks set to flourish. Bendis created a cynical, flawed, world-weary, reluctant superhero. It's exciting to see what facets Thompson will bring to one of Marvel Comics most interesting characters."
''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' - 2020
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, ''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' #1 was the 128th best selling comic book in January 2020. ''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' #2 was the 150th best selling comic book in January 2020.
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'' called ''Jessica Jones: Blind Spot'' #1 a "brilliant new take", saying, "While ''Blind Spot'' is significant for a number of reasons, Thompson hits on one of the biggest in a letter at the end of the first issue: it's the first time Jessica Jones's original creative team, Bendis and Gaydos, have passed the torch to a new writer and artist in a solo book. Jessica Jones made her first appearance in ''Alias #1'' almost two decades ago, and has been making expletive-filled waves in the Marvel Universe ever since. Jessica has certainly come a long way from her days begging for an audience at the front gates of the Avengers mansion, with her marriage to Luke Cage and the birth of their daughter, Dani Cage. Bendis and Gaydos have seen her through a number of trials and evolutions, but Thompson and De Iulis are ready to grab the character's reins and take her back to... a new sort of origin. ''Blind Spot'' successfully gives readers a new insight into Jessica Jones, without trodding on any of the character's development in years past. In fact, before one of Jessica's many haunting decisions reappears, she is more intently focused on her domestic life than any sort of imminent doom. Jessica seems to have grown, picking out the correctly-shaped cereal for her toddler, as opposed to whiskey for herself. While that isn't where Jessica is going to stay, it's a nice acknowledgment of Bendis and Gaydos' work, setting the tone for Thompson and De Iulis as they undertake the mighty feat of forging their own path in Jessica's story."
''The Variants'' - 2022
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,''The Variants'' #1 was the 94th best selling comic book in June 2022.
Hannah Rose of '' CBR.com'' called ''The Variants'' #1 an "intriguing first issue", stating, "Simone captures Jessica's essence well, balancing her hardened if heavy-handed cynicism with her vulnerability and humanity. The sequence where Jess tries on varying shades of lipstick under the watchful eye of the sales clerk is one of the best instances of this softer, more insecure, and human side of the otherwise badass and uncompromising character. Similarly, her more compassionate side is forced out by Daredevil as both hero and attorney, calling on her to assist one of his clients, a girl similarly manipulated by the Purple Man. Jess and Daredevil's relationship here is an uneasy one, their trust in one another is tested thanks to Daredevil's lie-detecting powers, yet the respect between them is plain as day. Powerhouse artist Phil Noto takes the reigns in ''Variants'' #1. His line art is elegant, smooth, fluid, and pretty to look at. He sticks to realistic body proportions with just enough stylistic liberty to keep everything easy on the eye and purely in the realm of fiction. He uses a soft, muted color palette with occasional washes of color, especially blue and fuschia. But, for the most part, he keeps things grounded with an appropriately sad, drab beige. ''Variants'' #1 demonstrates an excellent understanding of an often underutilized character, exploring her mindset and morals in the aftermath of a harrowing event. Unfortunately, its use of the multiverse leaves viewers wanting more. Time will tell if these different versions of Jessica's character and the alternate worlds they inhabit can be given the attention they deserve."
Jenna Anderson of '' ComicBook.com'' gave ''The Variants'' #1 a grade of 5 out of 5, asserting, "''The Variants'' #1 is not only a beautifully-constructed new look at the Marvel multiverse that fans know and love, it's a truly stunning and revolutionary new chapter in the ongoing story of Jessica Jones. Gail Simone's script brings the heartfelt, but world-weary tone that Jessica uniquely embodies, while laying the groundwork for a fascinating new twist on doppelgangers from another universe. When coupled with Phil Noto's effortlessly cool and timeless art, The Variants is an absolute knockout for Marvel Comics, and I could not be more excited to see what else it has in store."
Other versions
Multiple versions of Jessica Jones have appeared in Marvel's multiverse.
''House of M''
In the 2005 " House of M" storyline, Jessica was apparently dating Scott Lang.
''What If''
In '' What If Jessica Jones Had Joined the Avengers?'', Jones accepted Captain America's offer to work for The Avengers. Perceiving that something was amiss with Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch), she alerted the other Avengers to her supervillain
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ry, ensuring that the catastrophic events depicted in " Avengers Disassembled" and " House of M" would never occur. Jessica then married Captain America
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.
''Ultimate Spider-Man''
In ''Ultimate Spider-Man
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'',['']Ultimate Spider-Man
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'' #106 Marvel Comics. Jones appeared as a senior student in the school Peter Parker attended. She was the executive producer of the school's television network. She later became jealous of Mary Jane Watson
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's superior film skills, and attempted to deduce Spider-Man's secret identity for the school newspaper, becoming suspicious of Peter Parker. Later on, after the events of ''Ultimatum
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'', she claimed to have abandoned her attempts to figure out who Spider-Man was and instead wanted to focus on his heroics.
''Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane''
In '' Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane'', Jessica was a student at Mary Jane's high school and was a former friend of Mary Jane until she became a goth. Mary Jane spent more time with Jessica after her breakup with Ned Leeds and became more goth-like until Jessica told Mary Jane it did not fit her.
''Infinity Wars''
During the events of " Infinity Wars", Gamora used the Infinity Stones to fold the universe in half, resulting in the creation of Warp World, where characters and histories were merged. Jessica Jones merged with Janice Lincoln and became this universe's version of the Beetle
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. She was also the fiancé of Scott Banner aka Little Monster (an amalgamation of Scott Lang and Bruce Banner).
''Spider-Man: Life Story''
In '' Spider-Man: Life Story'', Jessica briefly dated Peter Parker after his split with Mary Jane and helped him track down the elderly Norman Osborn. Much like her Earth-616 counterpart, Jessica Jones of this universe also began a private investigator and founder of Alias Investigations.
''Secret Wars''
During the "Secret Wars
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" storyline, different versions of Jessica Jones existed in each of the Battleworld domains:
* In the Battleworld domain of Arcadia, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones assisted in fighting a horde of zombies from the Deadlands after the female Loki attacked part of the Shield.
* In the Battleworld domain of the Walled City of New York, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are married and live in their residence in Harlem.
In other media
Television
Jessica Jones appears in Marvel's Netflix television series
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, portrayed by Krysten Ritter as an adult and by Elizabeth Cappuccino as a teenager.
* Introduced in a self-titled series, this version was involved in a childhood car accident that killed her parents and put her in a coma. After she regained consciousness, Jessica was adopted by talent agent Dorothy Walker, befriended her adopted sister Trish Walker, and went on to graduate from Midtown School of Science and Technology in Queens
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years before Peter Parker attended. As an adult, Jones encountered Kilgrave, who enslaved her for eight months until she broke free after killing Luke Cage
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's wife Reva Connors on Kilgrave's orders.
* Jones appears in '' The Defenders'', in which she and Cage help found the eponymous group to combat the Hand
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.
*Jones is set to appear in the second season of '' Daredevil: Born Again'' with Ritter reprising her role.
Video games
* Jessica Jones appears as an unlockable playable character in '' Marvel Avengers Alliance''.
* Jessica Jones appears as an unlockable playable character in '' Marvel Future Fight''.
* Jessica Jones appears as an unlockable playable character in '' Lego Marvel's Avengers'', voiced by Tara Strong
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.
* Jessica Jones appears in '' Marvel Avengers Academy'', voiced by Michelle Phan.
* Jessica Jones appears as an assist character in '' Marvel Heroes'', voiced again by Tara Strong. This version is a member of the Heroes for Hire
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.
* Jessica Jones appears in ''Marvel War of Heroes''.
* Alias Investigations appears in ''Spider-Man
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''.
* Jessica Jones appears as an unlockable playable character in '' Marvel Puzzle Quest''.
* Jessica Jones, based on the MCU incarnation, appears as a playable character in '' Marvel Strike Force''. This version is a member of the Defenders and A-Force.
* Jessica Jones appears as an NPC in '' Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order'', voiced again by Tara Strong. This version is a member of the Defenders.
* Jessica Jones appears in '' Marvel Snap''.
References
External links
Jessica Jones
at Marvel.com
Bendis Interview
at Comic Book Resources (August 2005)
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed: Which Jessica for ''Alias''?
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