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| character_name = Heather Douglas<br />{{small| Moondragon}}
| image          = File:Heather Douglas as Moondragon (2020 Design).webp
| full_name      = Heather Douglas
| publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut          = As Madam MacEvil:<br>''[[Iron Man (comic book)|Iron Man]]'' #54<br>(January 1973)<br>As Moondragon:<br>''[[Daredevil (Marvel Comics series)|Daredevil]]'' #105<br>(November 1973)
| creators       = {{ubl|[[Bill Everett]]|[[Mike Friedrich]]|[[George Tuska]]}}
| alliances      = [[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]<br>[[Infinity Watch]]<br>[[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]]<br>[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]
| aliases        = Dragon of the Moon<br>Madame MacEvil<br>H.D. Steckley<br>Moondragon<br>Moon Lady
| powers         = *Dragon transformation granting:
**Superhuman strength, speed, and durability
**Flaming breath
**Flight
*[[psychokinesis|Telekinesis]]
*[[Telepathy|Telepath]]
*Highly skilled geneticist and engineer
*Experienced starship pilot
*Master [[martial arts|martial artist]]
| cat            = super
| subcat         = Marvel Comics
| hero           = y
| sortkey        = Moondragon
|species=[[Human]]|caption=Heather Douglas / Moondragon.<br>Textless cover of ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 6 #5 (August 2020).<br>Art by Ivan Shavrin.}}
'''Moondragon''' ('''Heather Douglas''') is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Bill Everett]], [[Mike Friedrich]], and [[George Tuska]],<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=246}}</ref> the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[Iron Man (comic book)|Iron Man]]'' #54 (January 1973).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajput |first=Rohit |date=2022-06-03 |title=Who is Moondragon? Daniela Melchior's rumored character in MCU's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/who-moondragon-daniela-melchior-s-rumored-character-mcu-s-guardians-galaxy-vol-3 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref> She has achieved her extraordinary talents strictly through extreme degrees of personal regimen,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rook |first=Stacie |date=2022-01-30 |title=10 Female Marvel Heroes That Should Come To The MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-female-superheroes-join-mcu/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref> unlike most Marvel Comics characters who have gained their paranormal abilities through birth or accident. She is one of the most powerful telepaths on Earth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=December 5, 2022 |title=15 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy Members In The Comics, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-guardians-galaxy-comics-members-ranked/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Her abilities also include telekinesis and the power to transform into a dragon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=September 23, 2022 |title=10 Best Cosmic Heroes in Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-cosmic-heroes-ranked/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Publication history==
Moondragon debuted in ''[[Iron Man (comic book)|Iron Man]]'' #54 (January 1973), created by [[Bill Everett]], [[Mike Friedrich]], and [[George Tuska]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=May 5, 2023 |title=GotG Vol. 3 Sets up the Perfect Way To Introduce a Fan-Favorite Hero |url=https://www.cbr.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-moondragon-mcu-debut-setup/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> She appeared in the 2007 ''[[Annihilation: Conquest]]'' series,<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Richard |date=October 16, 2007 |title=Annihilation: Conquest #1 Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/16/annihilation-conquest-1-preview |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dooley |first=Chris |date=June 24, 2007 |title=Quasar's Quest: End The Conquest! |url=https://comicsalliance.com/quasars-quest-end-the-conquest/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[ComicsAlliance]] |language=en}}</ref> the 2019 ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' series,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=October 12, 2018 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy: Full New Team Lineup Revealed |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-guardians-of-the-galaxy-full-roster/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=August 17, 2019 |title=Rocket Raccoon's Regrets in Guardians of the Galaxy #8 [Preview] |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rocket-raccoons-regrets-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-8-preview/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref> and the 2020 ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' series, by writer [[Al Ewing]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MCGuire |first=Liam |date=2020-01-09 |title=The Guardians of the Galaxy are BACK in new preview |url=https://screenrant.com/guardians-galaxy-al-ewing-preview/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=2020-07-14 |title=Al Ewing: Guardians of the Galaxy is the "launchpad" to "New Age of Space" at Marvel |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/al-ewing-guardians-of-the-galaxy-is-the-launchpad-to-new-age-of-space-at-marvel/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==

===Origin===
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Heather Douglas was born in [[Los Angeles, California]], daughter of Arthur and Yvette Steckley Douglas. When Heather was still a girl, her father was driving her and her mother through the desert when they accidentally happened to see the spaceship of [[Thanos]] land; the space villain did not want any witnesses, so he destroyed their car. Heather was thrown clear and survived, but her parents were killed. She would later discover that her father's soul was bound into a new body, becoming [[Drax the Destroyer]]. She was found by Thanos' father, [[Mentor (A'lars)|Mentor]], who took her to his home world, [[Titan (Marvel Comics location)|Titan]], to be raised by the monks of Shao-Lom.<ref name=DD_105>''Daredevil'' #105</ref>

From the monks, Heather develops her body to its full potential, becoming a formidable martial artist. They teach Heather scientific disciplines such as chemistry and genetic engineering; but most significantly, they help Heather tap into the latent psionic powers present within all humans. Heather is able to develop her mental powers far beyond those of her teachers, so much so that she eventually mentally contacts a powerful entity called the [[Dragon of the Moon]]. The Dragon immediately tries to corrupt and take her over, but she fights back, driving the Dragon away. This fills her with pride and an overwhelming sense of superiority. To commemorate her victory, she takes the name Moondragon. Unknown to Heather, the Dragon continues to influence her on a subconscious level.<ref name=DEF_138>''The Defenders'' #138</ref>

Heather's choice of the name Moondragon causes an uproar amongst the monks of Shao-Lom, so much so that Mentor has to confront her on the matter. After the confrontation, Moondragon is approached by [[Runner (comics)|Runner]], one of the [[Elders of the Universe]]. Runner takes Moondragon on a tour of the universe, showing her its fantastic sights and wonders. Runner eventually takes Moondragon to the surface of a sun. He informs her that the sun would go nova in several years. Moondragon points out to Runner that the sun harbored an inhabited planet and that they should warn the inhabitants. Runner regretfully responds that, when he chose the path of freedom, he lost the option to interfere with others' destinies. Moondragon argues, "What good is freedom?" when it only leads to death. When Runner fails to answer her satisfactorily, she requests to be brought back home.<ref name=DEF_143>''The Defenders'' #143</ref>

Sometime later, [[Thanos]] attacks Titan, destroying the monastery and the Shao-Lom monks. Moondragon escapes in her spaceship and flees to Earth.<ref name=DD_105 />

===Alliances against Thanos and Korvac===

She first returns to Earth under the guise of "Madame MacEvil" to develop a means to combat Thanos.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=158}}</ref> This leads to the creation of villains like [[Angar the Screamer]], [[Ramrod (Marvel Comics)|Ramrod]], and the Dark Messiah.<ref>[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/darkmess.htm Dark Messiah] at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe</ref> In her first appearance, she forces [[Iron Man]] to battle [[Namor]] in order to study them.<ref name="Iron Man #54">''Iron Man'' #54</ref> She then reveals her true identity and helps the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] in their first confrontation with Thanos. 
She battles [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]] but is nearly killed by her ex-ally Kerwin J. Broderick.<ref name=DD_105 /> She restores Daredevil's sight briefly with her alien pressure point skills and then first meets [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Mar-Vell]]. She aids them against Angar, the Dark Messiah, and Terrex.<ref>''Daredevil'' #106-107</ref> She falls in love with Daredevil but then returns to outer space. She aids Captain Mar-Vell, [[Drax the Destroyer|Drax]], and the Avengers against Thanos.<ref>''Captain Marvel'' #31-33</ref>

Moondragon is one of the three candidates to be the "Celestial Madonna", who was prophesied to give birth to a universal savior, but she loses to [[Mantis (Marvel Comics)|Mantis]].<ref>''Giant-Size Avengers'' #4</ref> She then becomes an adventurer and joins the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #137</ref> Her time with the team is short, ending when she meets the heroine [[Patsy Walker|Hellcat]] and takes her to Titan to train her.<ref>''The Avengers'' #151 (September 1976)</ref> The following year Moondragon returns to help the Avengers battle Thanos.<ref>''The Avengers'' Annual #7</ref><ref>''Marvel Two-in-One Annual'' #2</ref>

When the Avengers confront [[Korvac]], Moondragon’s powers allow her to see into his mind, and she decides that his goal of saving the universe by ruling it is noble. She stays out of the battle until Korvac, dejected, commits suicide.<ref>''The Avengers'' #177 (November 1978)</ref>

===Paths of corruption and redemption===
Moondragon leaves Earth with Drax and finds a planet immersed in war, so she decides to take mental control of all its inhabitants to force them to live in peace, setting herself up as their "peace goddess.” Drax summons the Avengers to intervene and in the resultant confrontation, Moondragon is forced to kill her father with her mental powers. Afterward, [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] takes her before a real god — his father, [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] — to be judged.<ref>{{Cite comic
 | Writer = Jim Shooter | Penciller = Bob Hall | Inker = Dan Green | Coinkers = Steve Mitchell, et al. | Story = War Against the Gods! | Title = The Avengers | Volume = | Issue = #220 | Date = June 1982 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref> Odin perceives within Moondragon a stalwart but tainted spirit. He condemns her to wear a magical headband that reduces her mental powers until she has overcome her arrogance and learned humility. He also assigns [[Valkyrie (Marvel Comics)|Valkyrie]] to be her guardian.<ref name="Def">{{Cite comic | Writer = J M DeMatteis | Penciller = Don Perlin | Copencillers = Kim DeMulder | Inker = | Story = Darkness on the Edge of Time | Title = The Defenders | Volume = | Issue = #124 | Date = October 1983 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

When Valkyrie rejoins the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]], Moondragon is forced to come along.<ref name="Def"/> At first, she sends out low level telepathic signals, luring threats to the vicinity of the Defenders' headquarters, hoping that one of these threats would remove her headband or force the Defenders to remove the headband so she may use her powers to aid them unhindered.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=April 2021}}

Despite the fact that Moondragon resents being with the Defenders, she wants to be accepted by them as a good person. In an encounter with [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] trolls, Moondragon resists the temptation of letting the trolls and the Dragon of the Moon remove her headband, thus proving herself to Odin, who promptly lets the headband fall off.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter Gillis | Penciller = Don Perlin | Inker = Kim DeMulder | Story = Hungry Like the Wolf | Title = The Defenders | Volume =  | Issue = #139 | Date = January 1985 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

This personal victory is short-lived, for soon afterwards the Defenders have to fight the spawns of the mutated spores they fought months before. The spawns soon coalesce into a single gargantuan monster, which Moondragon vanquishes with the help of the Gargoyle. Unknown to Moondragon, in doing so, she is infected with the mutated spores. She does not find out about the infection until weeks later, when the spores have supplanted a good portion of her own internal organs.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter Gillis | Penciller = Don Perlin | Inker = Kim DeMulder | Story = All Flesh is Grass  | Title = The Defenders | Volume = | Issue = #141 | Date = January 1985 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref> The Dragon of the Moon appears again and tells her it can save her life, but only if she agrees to be its host. Moondragon initially turns down its offer, knowing that it will use her to kill the Defenders. The Dragon then mocks Moondragon's sentimentality by showing her what the other Defenders are saying about her behind her back even though she has reformed. Finally overwhelmed with pain, she accepts. Now totally corrupted, Moondragon battles the Defenders until [[Andromeda (Marvel Comics)|Andromeda]], [[Interloper (comics)|Interloper]], [[Manslaughter (comics)|Manslaughter]], and Valkyrie sacrifice themselves to kill both her and the Dragon.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter Gillis | Penciller = Don Perlin | Inker = Dell Barras | Story = The End of All Songs | Title = The Defenders | Volume = | Issue = #152 | Date = February 1986 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

Heather's soul manages to survive, and, now free from the Dragon again, contacts her cousin Pamela; through her, she is able to obtain a new body for herself, a clone created on Titan.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter Gillis | Penciller = Don Perlin | Inker = Jack Abel | Story = Seconds | Title = Solo Avengers | Volume = | Issue = #16 | Date = March 1989 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref> For a while, she and her cousin, who becomes the heroine Sundragon, adventure together in space.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter Gillis | Penciller = James Brock | Inker = Roy Richardson | Story = The Sun and the Moon | Title = Solo Avengers | Volume = | Issue = #20 | Date = July 1989 | Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

===Cosmic cohort===
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After [[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]] is appointed Protector of the Universe, Moondragon insinuates herself into his life. Using the pseudonym H.D. Steckley she becomes an engineer and saleswoman for Vaughn Security Systems. She is convinced that in time Quasar will realize they are eminently qualified to form the universe's most cosmic coupling. Quasar, however, asserts that qualifications have nothing to do with feelings and rebuffs her. She persists for a time, but eventually gets the message and loses interest.<ref>''Quasar'' #11-29</ref>

When [[Adam Warlock]] seeks people to help him safeguard the [[Infinity Gems]], he chooses Moondragon to keep the Mind Gem—but only after erecting safeguards so Moondragon cannot exploit the gem's full power. Still, she agrees to join his team, the [[Infinity Watch]].<ref>''Warlock and the Infinity Watch'' #2</ref> She eventually loses the gem when it is stolen by Rune.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=February 2013}}

Moondragon later becomes an associate of [[Genis-Vell]] (the third Captain Marvel), determined to help him control his cosmic awareness. During this time, she falls in love with [[Marlo Chandler]], the wife of [[Rick Jones (character)|Rick Jones]] (whom Captain Marvel was bonded to). The two elope on a lesbian relationship to the reluctant understanding of Rick, with whom Marlo is having marital problems anyway. Sometime later, Marlo gets over her feelings for Moondragon and decides to return to Rick. Moondragon tells her she must have accidentally prodded her telepathically into the relationship, but this is a lie to make the break-up easier. In truth, Moondragon is heartbroken; she leaves shortly after with [[Phyla-Vell]].<ref>''Captain Marvel'' vol. 4 #25</ref>

===Annihilation===
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In the ''[[Annihilation (comics)|Annihilation]]'' miniseries, Moondragon and Phyla-Vell return, visiting the graves of [[Mar-Vell]] and Genis-Vell. At this time, [[Thanos]] appears and kidnaps Moondragon, using her as a hostage to draw out [[Drax the Destroyer]] for an unknown purpose. Also, when she is infected with the Annihilation Wave parasites, she is forced to reveal [[Annihilus]]' plan to destroy all life in the universe, which he would then rule. Thanos causes her to regurgitate the parasites, having no interest in Annihilus' plan. However, Thanos' plan for revenge is cut short as Drax rushes off to save his daughter, which he does by ripping Thanos' heart out, just before the villain was about to save the universe from Annihilus. However, Drax and Moondragon then manage to free the Silver Surfer, who in turn helps free Galactus, destroying Annihlus' plans. Galactus then teleports away Drax and Moondragon. Moondragon "loses track" of Drax and is reunited with Phyla-Vell.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=February 2013}}

===Annihilation: Conquest===
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In ''Quasar: Annihilation: Conquest'', the love of Phyla and Moondragon is explored in depth. Due to the Phalanx taking over the Kree Empire, Phyla and Heather have to find the 'savior' that is shown to Phyla (Quasar) in a vision. They come across the [[Super-Adaptoid]], who was absorbed by the Phalanx and set to prevent the women from finding the savior. During the battle, Moondragon has to change into a dragon, like the 'Dragon of the Moon' she had to fight most of her life. Moondragon cannot change back into her human form. Moondragon and Phyla follow a voice Phyla hears to find the savior for the Kree race, who is being attacked by the Phalanx. In the end, it turns out the voice belongs to the Supreme Intelligence of the Kree. It helps them find a cocoon, which is restoring Adam Warlock. The cocoon breaks open and Phyla and Moondragon ask Warlock to help them fight against the Phalanx. Shortly after, the Phalanx arrives, led by [[Ultron]]. Moondragon attempts to protect Phyla, and Ultron responds by plunging his arm into her chest. Heather dies shortly after in Phyla's arms.<ref name="Annihilation: Conquest #2">''Annihilation: Conquest'' #2</ref>

Sometime later, Phyla and Drax are alerted by a prophet that Moondragon may be attempting to return. Mentor concludes that this may be the case, and so kills the two of them so that they may journey into the realm of the dead to retrieve her. Phyla saves Moondragon from the gullet of the Dragon of the Moon, and they return to life.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #9-12</ref>

===Guardians of the Galaxy===
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After her resurrection, Moondragon joins Phyla back at [[Knowhere]] and is accepted as an unofficial member of the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]].<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #13</ref> She assists Cosmo and Mantis as part of the telepathic support team. Her resurrection leaves her mind more open than it had been before her death, so she is able to detect things before either Mantis or Cosmo do. Her increased sensitivity also leaves her more vulnerable to psychic manipulation by Starhawk, who has herself been released from confinement.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=December 2009}}

With Phyla's death at the hands of Adam Magus, Moondragon takes it upon herself to become a field agent for the Guardians of the Galaxy. However, she becomes host to an alien parasite originating in a parallel universe across the Fault, a time-space tear created by [[Black Bolt]]'s Terrigen Bomb. Worse, she is biometrically cuffed by Cynosure, leader of the Luminals (an organization of heroic alien superhumans from the planet Xarth III), who intends to have the creature tried for killing one of her fellow Luminals. To make things worse, members of the [[Universal Church of Truth]] kidnap Moondragon and Cynosure, seeing the parasite as a god, whom they intend to birth. The Guardians and Luminals mount a joint rescue attempt and extract the two. With the help of Knowhere's medical staff, they are able to remove the organism from Moondragon. During these experiences, Moondragon has visions of a cocoon and Phyla being alive.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 2 #19-24</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Heather Douglas is a human who has accessed her full psionic potential through extreme training under the [[Titan (Marvel Comics location)|Titanian]] monks of Shao-Lom. She is also highly educated in Titanian science and is a master martial artist.

Moondragon primarily possesses tremendous [[telepathy|telepathic]] abilities,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rook |first=Stacie |date=September 12, 2021 |title=10 LGBTQ+ Marvel Heroes That Should Join The MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/lgbtq-marvel-heroes-join-mscu/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> which have enabled her to control the population of an entire planet to stop an ongoing war, while enslaving the thunder god [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] as her personal lover.<ref name="Ba-Banis">''The Avengers'' #219-220 (May–June 1982). Marvel Comics.</ref> She has demonstrated willpower and spiritual strength rivaling that of [[Thanos]],<ref>''Captain Marvel'' #31 (March 1974). Marvel Comics.</ref> and the Sorcerer Supreme [[Doctor Strange]],<ref>''Infinity Abyss'' #3 (September 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> pierced the psionic shields of the cosmic entity [[Galactus]] to enable communication, and when borrowing her abilities, Thanos almost manages to overwhelm the Devourer.<ref>''Thanos'' #3 (Dec. 2003)</ref> Beyond communication and control of other minds, she can induce mental [[illusion]]s, cause personality changes, and erase specific memories. She can also fire bolts of psionic energy as concussive blasts that can either stun an opponent or render an opponent brain dead. She is also a low-level [[psychokinesis|telekinetic]], an ability that lets her move and manipulate most physical matter by using only her thoughts, levitate herself and others, create shields of psychic force, and fire concussive psychokinetic energy blasts with sufficient strength to affect steel. She has demonstrated the ability to assume the form of her namesake, a fire-breathing dragon capable of surviving in outer space, traversing interstellar distances.<ref name="Annihilation: Conquest #2" />

Moondragon has undergone extreme levels of training in the Titanian martial arts, as well as mental disciplines allowing her near-complete control over her body, including autonomic functions such as heartbeat, bleeding, and breathing, as well as awareness of pain. She has honed her strength, speed, stamina, agility and reflexes to her highest limits. Her martial arts skills have even allowed her to beat [[Captain America]] and [[Mantis (Marvel Comics)|Mantis]] in hand-to-hand combat.<ref>''Warlock and the Infinity Watch'' #27</ref><ref>''Fantastic Four'' Annual #25 (1992)</ref> She possesses a genius intellect and is extremely knowledgeable in various areas of advanced Titanian scientific disciplines, such as genetics and bionics, and has been able to upgrade the cyborgs [[Ramrod (Marvel Comics)|Ramrod]] and [[Angar the Screamer]].<ref name="DD_105" /> She restored [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]]'s eyesight.<ref>''Daredevil'' #106. Marvel Comics.</ref> Additionally, she is also a highly skilled [[starship]] pilot.<ref name="Iron Man #54" />

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
George Chrysostomou of ''[[Den of Geek]]'' called Moondragon one of Marvel's "fan favorites," writing, "Heather Douglas is a fascinating figure and it’s an absolute crime that she is yet to be introduced to the MCU."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chrysostomou |first=George |date=May 2, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy 4 Team Could Introduce Some Marvel Fan Favorites |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-4-team-marvel-fan-favorites/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Deirdre Kaye of ''[[Scary Mommy]]'' called Moondragon a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Deirdre |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Looking For A Role Model? These 195+ Marvel Female Characters Are Truly Heroic |url=https://www.scarymommy.com/marvel-female-characters |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=[[Scary Mommy]] |language=en}}</ref> Jasmine Shanelle of ''[[The Mary Sue]]'' said they hoped to see Moondragon joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shanelle |first=Jasmine |date=April 9, 2021 |title=6 of Marvel's Most Powerful Women Who Have Yet to Hit the Big Screen |url=https://www.themarysue.com/marvel-powerful-women-not-onscreen/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |language=en}}</ref> Mey Rude of ''[[Autostraddle]]'' stated Moondragon would be a "perfect addition" to the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' film series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rude |first=Mey |date=2017-06-28 |title=Drawn to Comics: 7 LGBT Women Who Need to Appear in the MCU Immediately |url=https://www.autostraddle.com/drawn-to-comics-7-lgbt-women-who-need-to-appear-in-the-mcu-immediately-384305/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=[[Autostraddle]] |language=en-US}}</ref> American actor [[Dave Bautista]] expressed interest in seeing Moondragon being portrayed in the MCU.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=April 20, 2017 |title=Dave Bautista Wants to See Moondragon |url=https://screenrant.com/dave-bautista-moondragon-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=April 21, 2017 |title=Dave Bautista Wants Moondragon To Appear In Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/dave-bautista-drax-moondragon-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
==Other versions==
===Age of Apocalypse===
An alternate universe variant of Heather Douglas from Earth-295 appears in "[[Age of Apocalypse]]". This version never accessed her full psionic potential and became a member of [[Quentin Quire]]'s Overmind, a group of telepaths tasked with creating a "psychic [[pyramid scheme]]" and increasing Quire's skills,<ref>''Age of Apocalypse'' #5 (September 2012)</ref> before being killed by the [[Shadow King]].<ref>''Age of Apocalypse'' #11 (March 2013)</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===
An alternate universe variant of Heather Douglas from [[Ultimate Marvel|Earth-1610]] appears in ''[[Ultimate Extinction]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Spencer |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Marvel Already Showed The MCU How To Debut A Missing God-Tier Avenger |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-avengers-missing-moondragon-ultimate-universe/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> This version, also known as "Heather Moon", is a contract killer who sports a dragon tattoo and was primarily active twenty years prior. Before she died, Douglas was hired by the [[Enclave (comics)|Enclave]], who created an army of clones from her DNA to help them stop [[Galactus|Gah Lak Tus]].<ref>''Ultimate Extinction'' #2</ref><ref>''Ultimate Extinction'' #5</ref>

===Marvel Zombies===
A zombified alternate universe variant of Moondragon from Earth-2149 appears in ''[[Marvel Zombies (comic book)|Marvel Zombies]]''.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=April 2009}}

===Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four===
An alternate universe variant of Moondragon from Earth-20051 appears in ''[[Marvel Adventures]]: Fantastic Four'' #43. This version works for a carnival, where she runs a "Hall of Magic Mirrors".<ref>''Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four'' #43</ref>

==In other media==

===Television===

* Heather Douglas / Moondragon makes a non-speaking appearance in the ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'' episode "Beyond Good and Evil (Part 3)".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sims |first=Chris |date=July 7, 2014 |title=The X-Men Episode Guide 4x11: 'Beyond Good And Evil, Part 4' |url=https://comicsalliance.com/the-x-men-episode-guide-4x11-beyond-good-and-evil-part-4/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[ComicsAlliance]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears in the ''[[Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'' episode "Captain America's Got Talent", voiced by [[Rachel Ramras]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2011 |title=New MAD Short, Captain America's Got Talent |url=https://comicbookmovie.com/animated-features/new-mad-short-captain-americas-got-talent-a45586 |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Comic Book Movie |language=en-us}}</ref>

===Video games===
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears in ''[[Marvel Avengers Alliance]]''.
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears as a [[non-player character]] in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Mary Elizabeth McGlynn]].<ref name="btva342">{{cite web |title=Moondragon Voice - ''Marvel Heroes'' (Video Game) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Marvel-Heroes/Moondragon/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref>
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears in ''[[Marvel Puzzle Quest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damore |first=Meagan |date=June 15, 2023 |title=Piecing Together MARVEL Puzzle Quest: Moondragon (Heather Douglas) |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-puzzle-quest-moondragon-heather-douglas |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Contest of Champions]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hashimoto |first=Marika |date=May 5, 2023 |title=Marvel Contest of Champions v39.0 Release Notes Introduce Moondragon and Adam Warlock |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-contest-of-champions-v39-0-release-notes-introduce-moondragon-adam-warlock |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Marvel Contest Of Champions Receives GotG Vol. 3 Update |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/marvel-contest-of-champions-receives-gotg-vol-3-update/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Acharya |first=Nidesh |date=2023-04-29 |title=Marvel Contest of Champions celebrates Guardian of the Galaxy Vol.3 launch – Adam Warlock, Moondragon, and more |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/marvel-contest-champions-celebrates-guardian-galaxy-vol-3-launch-adam-warlock-moondragon |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Sportskeeda |language=en-us}}</ref>
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wan |first=Zhiqing |date=2016-01-23 |title=Lego Marvel's Avengers Full Trophies List Revealed |url=https://twinfinite.net/ps4/lego-marvels-avengers-trophies-list-revealed/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Twinfinite.net |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Heather Douglas / Moondragon appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Strike Force]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edgerton |first=Chris |date=2022-07-07 |title=The best teams in Marvel Strike Force |url=https://www.gamepur.com/guides/the-best-teams-in-marvel-strike-force |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Gamepur |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Levandoski |first=Quinn |date=2021-12-12 |title=Marvel Strike Force: 10 Best Skill Characters, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-strike-force-best-skill-characters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Merchandise ===

* In 2020, [[Diamond Select Toys]] released a Heather Douglas / Moondragon [[action figure]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2019 |title=Diamond Select Toys December PREVIEWS Roundup |url=http://www.previewsworld.com/Article/237657-Diamond-Select-Toys-December-PREVIEWS-Roundup |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Previews World]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Marvel Minimates Series 79 Brings Together the Guardians of the Galaxy |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/gear/marvel-minimates-series-79-guardians-of-the-galaxy |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
* In 2023, [[Hasbro]] released a Heather Douglas / Moondragon action figure as part of the [[Marvel Legends]] action figure line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nafpliotis |first=Nick |date=2023-05-11 |title=Marvel Legends: Drax and Moondragon 2-pack revealed • AIPT |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2023/05/11/marvel-legends-drax-moondragon/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=AIPTComics.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Tyler |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Marvel Legends Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon 2-Pack Arrive |url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/marvel-legends-drax-the-destroyer-and-moondragon-2-pack-arrive/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Marvelwiki|Moondragon|Moondragon}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120205101057/http://www.afterellen.com/blwe/04-27-2007?page=0,3 ''Annihilation: Conquest''] preview on [[AfterEllen.com and AfterElton.com|AfterEllen.com]]

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