Peggy Carter#Captain Carter

{{Infobox comics character

| character_name = Peggy Carter

| image = Peggy Carter.png

| caption = Peggy Carter on the cover of Captain America: Peggy Carter, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 (Dec. 2014). Art by Siya Oum.

| publisher = Marvel Comics

| debut = Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966; unnamed and obscured)
Tales of Suspense #77 (May 1966; unnamed)
Captain America #162 (March 1973; as Peggy Carter)

| creators = Stan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)

| full_name = Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Carter

| supports = Captain America

| aliases = Dryad, Agent 13

| alliances = {{ubl|Daughters of Liberty|S.H.I.E.L.D.|Avengers}}

| powers = Skilled martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant, markswoman, and tactician

}}

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Carter is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character in books featuring Captain America. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, she debuted, unnamed, in Tales of Suspense #75 as a World War II love interest of Steve Rogers in flashback sequences. She would later be better known as the aunt of Sharon Carter.

Hayley Atwell portrayed the character in several projects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2011 to 2019, including films, a short film, and television series, before playing alternate versions of the character known as Captain Carter in the animated series What If...? (2021–2024) and the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), with the comic book version of the character subsequently being redesigned after Atwell.

Publication history

The character debuted in a single panel (and unnamed) as a wartime love interest of Captain America in Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966), and then receiving a backstory in #77 (May 1966). She was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. She was created to give Sharon Carter a family background.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/characters/peggy-carter | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107224827/http://www.ign.com/characters/peggy-carter | url-status=dead | archive-date=November 7, 2012 | title=Peggy Carter | publisher=IGN | access-date=21 December 2013}}[http://www.comics.org/issue/20053/#147873 "If a Hostage Should Die!"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106065813/http://www.comics.org/issue/20053/#147873 |date=2018-01-06 }}, Tales of Suspense #77 (May 1966) at the Grand Comics Database She appeared again as the older sister of Sharon Carter in Captain America #161 (May 1973). She was later retconned as Sharon's aunt, then later great-aunt, due to the unaging nature of comic book characters. The character has appeared frequently in Captain America stories set during World War II.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}}

Fictional character biography

Dr.Marvel Super-Heroes vol. 2 #4 Peggy Carter joins the French Resistance as a teenager and becomes a skilled fighter, who serves on several operations alongside Captain America.Catherine Saunders, Heather Scott, Julia March, and Alastair Dougall, editors, 2008, Marvel Chronicle: A year by Year History, London: Dorling Kindersley, p. 115; {{ISBN|978-1-4093-8399-4}}. The two fall in love, but an exploding shell gives her amnesia and she is sent to live with her parents in Virginia.Tales of Suspense #77. Marvel Comics.

During the "Original Sin" storyline, it was revealed in 1952 that Peggy Carter worked with Howard Stark and Woody McCord when they investigated an alien ship in Siberia.Operation S.I.N. #1. Marvel Comics. The three of them worked to keep the alien from being taken by Hydra and had the alien live with Anton Vanko.Operation S.I.N. #2-5. Marvel Comics.

In the 1960s, Peggy Carter joins S.H.I.E.L.D. for a long tenure.Agent Carter: S.H.I.E.L.D. Anniversary #1. Marvel Comics.

At the time when Captain America resurfaced, Peggy Carter was taking treatments from Doctor Faustus. When she was rescued by Captain America, she maintained her friendship with him.Captain America #161-163. Marvel Comics.

Peggy Carter later helped Captain America fight the Secret Empire.Captain America #174-175. Marvel Comics. She also dealt with his decision to stop being Captain America for a while.Captain America #176. Marvel Comics.

Peggy helps Captain America when her niece Sharon Carter and some S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents went missing while gathering information on the new Grand Director.Captain America #231-236. Marvel Comics.

Peggy Carter later joined the Avengers' support staff at Avengers Mansion.The Avengers #300. Marvel Comics.

Following her retirement, Peggy lives in a nursing home, where she eventually dies.Captain America (vol. 5) #45 (February 2009) Following her death, S.H.I.E.L.D. erects a memorial statue outside the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy in Newark.Silk vol. 2 #8. Marvel Comics.

Through unknown means, Peggy Carter is resurrected and becomes a founding member of the Daughters of Liberty as Dryad.Captain America (vol. 9) #19 (April 2020) She assists the group in clearing Captain America's name when he is framed for Thunderbolt Ross' death.Captain America vol. 9 #9-11. Marvel Comics.Captain America vol. 9 #12-13. Marvel Comics.

Abilities

Peggy Carter is shown to be a superb martial artist, also excelling in using firearms. She is a highly trained spy and tactician.

As Dryad, Peggy wears a type of battle armor that is strong enough to protect her from a missile attack and keep her insulated when it is ablaze.

Other versions

=Amalgam Comics=

Mademoiselle Peggy, a fusion of Peggy Carter and DC Comics character Mademoiselle Marie, appears in the Amalgam Comics one-shot Super-Soldier: Man of War.Super-Soldier: Man of War #1 (June 1997). Amalgam Comics.

=''Exiles''=

An alternate universe variant of Peggy Carter who became Captain America, based on Hayley Atwell's likeness and adapted from a similar character created for Marvel Puzzle Quest, appears in Exiles (vol. 3).{{cite magazine |last1=Holub |first1=Christian |title=Peggy Carter is Captain America in new Marvel comic |url=https://ew.com/books/2018/04/19/peggy-carter-is-captain-america-new-marvel-comic/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=6 May 2019 |date=19 April 2018}}Exiles (2018) #8-12Future Foundation (2019) #3{{Cite web |url=https://news.marvel.com/games/88903/this-week-in-marvel-games-peggy-carter-captain-america-infinity-war-cap-and-more/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 May 2018 |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703162633/https://news.marvel.com/games/88903/this-week-in-marvel-games-peggy-carter-captain-america-infinity-war-cap-and-more/ |url-status=dead }}

=''Captain Carter''=

A character based on the What If...? character Captain Peggy Carter appears in a self-titled comic. Similarly to Captain America, this version was cryogenically frozen during WWII and thawed out in the present day.Captain Carter #1. Marvel Comics. Additionally, a separate Captain Carter appears in Avengers Forever #4 as a member of Avenger Prime's army.Avengers: Forever Vol. 2 #4. Marvel Comics.Avengers: Forever Vol. 2 #14. Marvel Comics.

=''House of M''=

An alternate universe variant of Peggy Carter appears in "House of M". This version married Captain America shortly after WWII due in part to him having never been frozen.Captain America vol. 5 #10 (Oct. 2005). Marvel Comics.

=''Spider-Gwen''=

{{See also|Spider-Gwen#Other characters|l1 = List of Spider-Gwen characters § Peggy Carter}}

An alternate universe variant of Peggy Carter from Earth-65 appears in Spider-Gwen. This version is the long-lived director of S.H.I.E.L.D. who, similarly to Nick Fury, wears an eyepatch.Spider-Gwen #2Spider-Gwen Vol 2. #20

In other media

=Television=

Peggy Carter appears in the "Captain America segment" of The Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Peg Dixon.
Peggy Carter, based on the MCU incarnation, appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Hayley Atwell.{{cite news|url=http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/10/08/hayley-atwell-returning-as-agent-carter/|title=Hayley Atwell Returning As Agent Carter|last1=Awesome|first1=Amy|date=October 8, 2016|access-date=9 October 2016|publisher=ComicBook.com}}{{cite web |title=Peggy Carter Voices (Captain America) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Captain-America/Peggy-Carter/ |access-date=October 13, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.

=Marvel Cinematic Universe=

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Peggy Carter appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Hayley Atwell. This version is a British agent of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR), co-founder of S.H.I.E.L.D. alongside Howard Stark, and aunt of Sharon Carter. She first appears in the live-action film Captain America: The First Avenger before making subsequent appearances in the live-action Marvel One-Shot Agent Carter,{{cite magazine|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/07/11/marvel-one-shot-agent-carter-first-look/|title='Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter' -- First Look at poster and three photos from the new short!|last=Breznican|first=Anthony|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 11, 2013|access-date=July 11, 2013|archive-date=19 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819012618/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/07/11/marvel-one-shot-agent-carter-first-look/|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine | url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/07/11/marvel-one-shot-agent-carter-first-look/3/ | title='Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter' --First Look at poster and three photos from the new short! (Part 3)|magazine=Entertainment Weekly| date=July 11, 2013 | access-date=December 21, 2013 | author=Breznican, Anthony}} the live-action TV series Agent Carter,{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvels-agent-carter-hayley-atwell-671839|title=Marvel's 'Agent Carter': Hayley Atwell, Writers, Showrunners Confirmed for ABC Drama|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 17, 2014|access-date=January 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328061358/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvels-agent-carter-hayley-atwell-671839|archive-date=March 28, 2014|url-status=live}} Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/tv/2014/9/8/23214/learn_how_marvels_agents_of_shield_begins_its_second_season|title=Learn How Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Begins Its Second Season|publisher=Marvel.com|date=September 8, 2014|access-date=September 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908223216/http://marvel.com/news/tv/2014/9/8/23214/learn_how_marvels_agents_of_shield_begins_its_second_season|archive-date=September 8, 2014|url-status=live}} and the live-action films Captain America: The Winter Soldier,[http://marvel.com/news/story/20435/captain_america_the_winter_soldier_begins_filming "Captain America: The Winter Soldier Begins Filming"]. Marvel Comics. April 8, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.fxguide.com/featured/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-reaching-new-heights/|title=Captain America: The Winter Soldier – reaching new heights|last=Failes|first=Ian|work=Fxguide|date=May 1, 2014|access-date=May 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505070349/http://www.fxguide.com/featured/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-reaching-new-heights/|archive-date=May 5, 2014|url-status=live}} Avengers: Age of Ultron,{{Cite web |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=2023-02-20 |title=Captain America's Age Of Ultron Vision Revealed 1 Big Avenger Difference |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-america-avengers-age-ultron-vision-different/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}} and Ant-Man.{{Cite web |last=Panos |first=Maggie |date=2015-07-25 |title=Ant-Man: Why the 3 People in That Opening Scene Are Important |url=http://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Who-People-Ant-Man-Opening-Scene-37919010 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=POPSUGAR Entertainment |language=en-US}} While she does not appear in the live-action film Captain America: Civil War, she is stated to have died.{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/First-Captain-America-Civil-War-Death-Has-Already-Leaked-71528-p2.html|title=The First Captain America: Civil War Death Has Already Been Leaked|last=Romano|first=Nick|work=CinemaBlend|date=19 May 2015|access-date=April 28, 2016|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202133204/https://www.cinemablend.com/new/First-Captain-America-Civil-War-Death-Has-Already-Leaked-71528-p2.html|url-status=dead}} Additionally, alternate timeline variants of Peggy appear in the live-action films Avengers: Endgame{{cite magazine |last1=Robinson |first1=Joanna |title=Avengers: The Hidden Meaning Behind That Final Endgame Song |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/avengers-endgame-song-long-long-time-cap-peggy-dance |magazine=Vanity Fair |access-date=May 22, 2019 |date=April 25, 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Sirikul |first1=Laura |title=Why 'Avengers: Endgame' Final Scene Isn't What It Seems |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/avengers-endgame-captain-america-ending-isnt-what-it-seems-1205370 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=May 22, 2019 |date=April 27, 2019}} and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022){{Cite web |last=Garbutt |first=Emily |date=May 5, 2022 |title=The Illuminati members in Doctor Strange 2, listed and explained |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505133231/https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2022 |website=Total Film |publisher=GamesRadar+}} as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?.{{Cite news|url=https://collider.com/marvels-what-if-disney-series-details-peggy-carter|title=Marvel's What If? Disney+ Series Will Launch with Peggy Carter Episode|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|work=Collider|access-date=June 24, 2019|date=April 12, 2019}} Atwell will reprise the role in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=March 26, 2025 |title=Marvel Unveils 'Avengers: Doomsday' Cast with MCU Mainstays and 'X-Men', 'Fantastic Four' Stars |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-doomsday-cast-announced-1236172556/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326205542/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-doomsday-cast-announced-1236172556/ |archive-date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

=Video games=

Peggy Carter, based on the MCU incarnation, appears in Captain America: Super Soldier, voiced again by Hayley Atwell.{{cite journal |url=http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/45676/Captain-America-Super-Soldier/review |title=Captain America: Super Soldier Review - Xbox 360 |author=Kevin Kelly |date=July 27, 2011 |journal=G4 |access-date=2014-12-09 |archive-date=17 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017172922/http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/45676/Captain-America-Super-Soldier/review |url-status=dead }}
Peggy Carter appears in Lego Marvel's Avengers, voiced again by Hayley Atwell.
Multiple incarnations of Peggy Carter appear as playable characters on Marvel Puzzle Quest. These include an alternate universe variant who became her universe's Captain America;{{cite magazine |last1=Slead |first1=Evan |title=Captain America: Peggy Carter wields the shield in new Marvel Game |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/27/captain-america-marvel-games-75th-anniversary/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=19 April 2019 |date=27 June 2016}} "Iron Carter", a variant who wields a version of Iron Man's armor; and another who wields Mjolnir.{{cite web|url=https://d3go.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-marvel-puzzle-quest/faq/1194-new-character---peggy-carter-iron-carter-worthy/|title=New Character - Peggy Carter (Iron Carter / Worthy)|publisher=D3 Go!|access-date=19 April 2024}}
Peggy Carter as Captain America appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.

References

External links

[https://marvel.fandom.com/Peggy_Carter Peggy Carter] at Marvel Database
[http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=6492 Margaret "Peggy" Carter] ({{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009053526/http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=6492 |date=9 October 2013 }}) at the Comic Book DB
[http://comicvine.gamespot.com/peggy-carter/4005-35979/ Peggy Carter] at Comic Vine

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