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Dusk is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Dusk is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Dusk is the name of several heroes who hail from the Negative Zone and led a resistance against Blastaar. After Spider-Man visits the Negative Zone, he receives a copy of Dusk's costume.
After being accused of murder during the Identity Crisis storyline, [1] Peter Parker dons several different identities, including Dusk, to continue his heroics. After clearing his name, Peter abandons the costume. [2]
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 Dusk from Slingers #1. Art by Chris Cross. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Slingers #0 (September 1998) |
| Created by | Joseph Harris Adam Pollina |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Cassie St. Commons |
| Team affiliations | Slingers |
| Abilities | Teleportation Darkforce projection Shadow manipulation Regenerative healing factor Clairvoyance |
Cassie St. Commons first appeared in Slingers #0 (Dec 1998). [3] She is a student at Empire State University (comics) and a member of the Slingers who was killed during an initiation challenge.
Cassie is resurrected after being empowered by Darkforce energy and becomes a superhero. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] During the "Blood Hunt" storyline, she is among the Darkforce users who lose control of their powers, blocking the Sun and facilitating a vampire invasion. [11]
The Peter Parker incarnation of Dusk can camouflage in shadows and glide short distances, in addition to his regular abilities.
The Cassie St. Commons incarnation of Dusk can manipulate the Darkforce, enabling her to teleport, generate shadow constructs, and regenerate her body.
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