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|affiliation  = [[Honor Guard]]  
 
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Astro City is her main base, but she also uses her schools as logistical operation centers
 
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|rangeops    = With Honor Guard her territory broadens to galactic and dimensional levels.
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|rangeops    = with Honor Guard her territory broadens to galactic and dimensional levels.
  
 
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|occupation  = She organizes schools that teach women independence around the world  
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One of the most controversial heroes of Astro City, Winged Victory is also one of its most powerful and well known superhero citizens. She is dedicated to championing women's rights, and prioritizes her missions to helping women first. She sponsors several shelters and schools dedicated to helping women abused or in need of special help. Although she declined invitations in the past for reasons of gender politics, Winged Victory now is a member of [[Honor Guard]].
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One of the most controversial heroes of Astro City, Winged Victory is also one of its most powerful and well known superhero citizens. She is dedicated to championing women's rights, and prioritizes her missions to helping women first. She sponsors several shelters and schools dedicated to helping women abused or in need of special help. Although she declined invitations in the past so she could  concentrate on her own achievements and goals, Winged Victory now is a member of Honor Guard.
  
  
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We don't know much about Winged Victory, or Kristin's, life before she gained her powers. We know that she was, in her modern self's opinion, "weak" -- and not just physically -- but somehow became a magical champion for women's rights. Over time, through her crimefighting feats and her other feminist causes, she has become the world's foremost female superhero.
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Self-described as weak in her past, Winged Victory was transformed into a powerful champion of women's rights.
  
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That is not to say her career is free of controversy, however. Just the opposite, in fact, with various organizations and individuals reacting with hostility to her socio-political stances. Little needs to be said, for example, about how her pro-choice position has bristled certain parties. Still, by and large, she is viewed with great respect and admiration by the general public.
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:'''October/November:''' With Samaritan fought the Iron Horde and possibly Jack-in-the-Box as well. It's probable other heroes were there as well.  
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:'''Early/Mid November:''' Broke up an armored carjacking involving the Byoosik's Bumblers
  
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She is in a long term relationship with Samaritan. Their first date was in 1996, a night during which various other superheroes filled in for the two to give them time off. Though their differences created no small amount of tension at first, the night ended on a positive note, and it progressed from there.
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;1996
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:'''September:''' Alongside other heroes helped defend Astro City against Thunderhead.  
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;1997
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:'''Late July:''' Stops a bombing attempt at Gaia Women's Clinic.
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:'''August 4:''' Helps repel the Enelsian Invasion and defends Astro City
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;1998
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:'''November:''' Fought with Strangematter over the Outcault Bridge and later helped bring in the Conquistador.  
  
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We've seen quite a number of her exploits over the years, though they are no doubt a fraction of the whole: In October or November of 1995, she fought the Iron Horde alongside Samaritan and possibly Jack-in-the-Box as well. It's probable other heroes were there too. Not long after, she broke up an armored carjacking. In September of 1996, she was one of many heroes who defended Astro City against Thunderhead. One year later, in July of 1997, she stopped a bombing attempt at the Gaia Women's Clinic. Around this term, she also encountered outrage from the public over her critical comments towards the Catholic Church. The month after that, she, as with pretty much every hero on Earth, took part in repelling the Enelsian Invasion. In November of 1998, she happened to be at Honor Guard's headquarters, cooperating with them on a case, when Steeljack staged his break-in. During the Consquistador's massive attack on Astro City shortly after, she fought with Strangematter over the Outcault Bridge.
 
  
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For the longest time she resisted joining Honor Guard because she wanted her achievements to be seen as a woman's, not as those of a team that happened to include some women. However, by 2013, she had finally entered the team's ranks. That year, she was present at [[Telseth]]'s arrival on Earth, fought [[Lord Volcanus]], and laid siege to the [[Skullcrusher]]'s hidden base. The latter two adventures were alongside her teammates.
 
  
 
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Her name stems in part from the pair of white wings that sprout from her back, which allow to her fly at tremendous speed. Between that and her super-strength, she is a force to be reckoned with. She receives visions of situations where women are in danger, alerting her to where she's needed.
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Capable of flight, super-strength
  
 
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Winged Victory's signature weapon is a sword.
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A special amulet allows her to change from her private identity to Winged Victory.
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In her civilian identity, she wears an amulet in the shape of a sword and two wings. It allows her to magically transform to Winged Victory form, a change that encompasses her build, face, and even clothes.
 
  
 
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Winged Victory is modeled after the Greek goddess Nike and the famous Hellenistic sculpture the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
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She has dated [[Samaritan]], and there are more than just gossipy rumors of a serious romantic relationship.
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|speculations =She was also seen wielding some unusual manner of gun when attempting to break down [[Telseth]]'s doorway with other heroes. Whether that was a loaner or an item in her own repertoire is unknown.
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Winged Victory is modelled after the Greek goddess Nike and the famous Hellenistic sculpture the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
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Revision as of 01:30, 24 September 2013

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AstroFacts


Status: Active
Real Name: Kristin
Earliest Appearance: 1989
Origin: coming soon!
Affiliation: Honor Guard
Base of Operations: Astro City is her main base, but she also uses her schools as logistical operation centers
Range of Operations: with Honor Guard her territory broadens to galactic and dimensional levels.


Personal Data


Occupation: she organizes women schools around the world


InfoDump


Appearances (in Publication Order): Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4, 6

Wizard Presents: Kurt Busiek's Astro City #1/2
Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.2 #1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 19, 20
9-11 - The World's Finest Comic Book Writers & Artists Tell Stories to Remember
Astro City #2, 3


Event Timeline

1996/01     Current

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1996/09     Current

1998     Current

2002/??/??     Current

2003     Current

2013/06     Current

2013/06     Current

2013/??/??     Current

2015/08     Current

2017/09/dd     Current

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Winged Victory

One of the most controversial heroes of Astro City, Winged Victory is also one of its most powerful and well known superhero citizens. She is dedicated to championing women's rights, and prioritizes her missions to helping women first. She sponsors several shelters and schools dedicated to helping women abused or in need of special help. Although she declined invitations in the past so she could concentrate on her own achievements and goals, Winged Victory now is a member of Honor Guard.

History

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Mr. Smartie Notes: Here's a nice outline of WV's battles. Be nice to broaden the scope of this material in a manner similar to Astra Furst or Samaritan.

Self-described as weak in her past, Winged Victory was transformed into a powerful champion of women's rights.

1995
October/November: With Samaritan fought the Iron Horde and possibly Jack-in-the-Box as well. It's probable other heroes were there as well.
Early/Mid November: Broke up an armored carjacking involving the Byoosik's Bumblers
1996
September: Alongside other heroes helped defend Astro City against Thunderhead.
1997
Late July: Stops a bombing attempt at Gaia Women's Clinic.
August 4: Helps repel the Enelsian Invasion and defends Astro City
1998
November: Fought with Strangematter over the Outcault Bridge and later helped bring in the Conquistador.

Powers

Capable of flight, super-strength

Equipment

A special amulet allows her to change from her private identity to Winged Victory.

Observations

She has dated Samaritan, and there are more than just gossipy rumors of a serious romantic relationship.



Footnotes

Winged Victory is modelled after the Greek goddess Nike and the famous Hellenistic sculpture the Winged Victory of Samothrace.




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