Spiral (character)
| Spiral | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | 
| First appearance | Longshot #1 (September 1985) | 
| Created by | Ann Nocenti (writer) Arthur Adams (artist) | 
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Rita Wayword | 
| Species | Human mutate | 
| Team affiliations | Sisterhood of Mutants Freedom Force X-Force | 
| Partnerships | Mojo | 
| Notable aliases | "Ricochet" Rita The Apocalypse | 
| Abilities | 
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Spiral (Rita Wayword) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually those featuring the X-Men family of characters. Created by writer Ann Nocenti and artist Art Adams, the character first appeared in Longshot #1 (September 1985). She was established as a lieutenant for that titular character's archenemy, Mojo. Prior to Longshot joining the X-Men, Spiral also became a recurring adversary of that team and each of the various X-Men subgroups, as well as serving as the archenemy-turned-ally of X-Men member Psylocke. She then joined a team of X-Force led by X-Men member Storm.