Karolina Dean

Karolina Dean
Karolina Dean.
Textless cover of Runaways vol. 5 #3
(November 2017).
Art by Kris Anka.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceRunaways #1
(July 2003)
Created byBrian K. Vaughan (writer)
Adrian Alphona (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoKarolina Dean
SpeciesMajesdanian
Place of originEarth
Team affiliationsRunaways
Notable aliasesPrincess Justice
Lucy in the Sky
Abilities
  • Solar energy manipulation granting:
    • Light energy blasts
    • Bioluminescence
    • Heat resistance and generation
    • Force fields
  • Flight

Karolina Dean (/ˌkærəˈlnə/ karr-ə-LEE-nə) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, Karolina Dean first appeared in Runaways #1 (July 2003). Dean belongs to the extraterrestrial species known as Majesdanians, and possesses solar-based energy powers. She is a member of the Runaways, a group that seeks to stop the Pride, a team of supervillains. She has also been known under the codenames Lucy in the Sky and Princess Justice at various points in her history.

Karolina Dean appears in the Hulu / Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Runaways, portrayed by Virginia Gardner.