Spider Girl (Sussa Paka) is a

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appearing in books published by

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. The character was first mentioned, in 1963, as a concept in the letters page of ''

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'' when a fan suggested a character with the power of super-strong prehensile hair.

Fictional character biography

Spider Girl is a member of the

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who joins after being rejected from the

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. During the Five-Year Gap run in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) (1989), Paka is a reformed thief and ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Shortly before the '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'' continuity reboot, she changes her codename to Wave and dyes her hair blue. Following ''Zero Hour'', Spider Girl is reimagined as a member of

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who is in a relationship with

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. In ''

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'', Spider-Girl is depicted as a member of the Justice League of Earth.

Powers and abilities

In both incarnations, Spider Girl possesses prehensile hair. She can use her hair to ensnare or bind her opponents. As Wave, her hair was bluish; as Spider Girl, her hair was reddish.

In other media

Sussa Paka as Wave makes non-speaking appearances in '' Legion of Super Heroes'' as a member of the Legion of Super-Villains.Stan Berkowitz (writer); Lauren Montgomery (director) (February 10, 2007). "Lightning Storm". ''Legion of Super Heroes''. Season 1, Episode 8. Kids WB.

References

External links

Legion Online Biography

Pre–''Zero Hour'' Unofficial Biography

Post–''Zero Hour'' Unofficial Biography

Hero History: Wave
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