Firebird (Marvel Comics)

Firebird
Bonita Juarez / Firebird.
Art by George Pérez.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #265
(August 1981)
Created byBill Mantlo (writer)
Sal Buscema (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoBonita Juarez
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsAvengers West Coast
Secret Avengers
Rangers
Notable aliasesLa Espirita
Firebird
Abilities

Firebird (Bonita Juarez) is a superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema, she first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #265 (August 1981). At various points in her history, she has adopted the aliases of Pajaro Del Fuego, Firemaiden, and La Espirita. Firebird has associated with high-profile superheroes like Hank Pym and Hawkeye and been a member of the Rangers, the Avengers West Coast, and the Secret Avengers.

Firebird has been described by critics and commentators as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, and a prominent Latina character.