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| Elizabeth Tyne Hallows' Eve | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (June 1995) |
| Created by |
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| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Elizabeth Tyne Janine Godbe |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Beyond Corporation |
| Partnerships | Ben Reilly |
| Notable aliases | Franken-Eve Hallows' Eve |
| Abilities |
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Elizabeth Tyne (also known as Janine Godbe) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist John Romita, the character first appeared in Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (June 1995).[1] Elizabeth Tyne changed her name to Janine Godbe.[2] She is known under the codename Hallows' Eve and uses enchanted masks giving her special abilities.[3]
Development
[edit]Concept and creation
[edit]The Hallows' Eve persona of Elizabeth Tyne was teased when Amazing Spider-Man #14 was introduced at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con.[4] The codename "Hallows' Eve" is the Christian name for the celebration called Halloween.[5] Chris Arrant of Popverse described Elizabeth Tyne as a 90s character who went from being merely known as the girlfriend of Ben Reilly to a "spooky" hero.[6]
Publication history
[edit]Elizabeth Tyne debuted in Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (June 1995), created by J.M. DeMatteis and John Romita.[7] She appeared in the 2022 Amazing Spider-Man series,[8] the 2023 Dark Web Finale one-shot,[9] and the 2023 Hallows' Eve series, her first solo comic book series.[10] The first issue was released on March 1, 2023.[11] The second issue was released on April 19, 2023.[12] The third issue was released on May 24, 2023.[13] Tyne appeared in the 2023 Amazing Spider-Man Annual series,[14] the 2023 Hallows' Eve: The Big Night one-shot, her first solo one-shot,[15] which was released on October 25, 2023,[16] and the 2024 Blood Hunters series.[17]
Fictional character biography
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Elizabeth Tyne murdered her abusive father in self-defense, which led her to flee and change her name.[18] She later met Ben Reilly under her new identity, Janine Godbe, and the two began a relationship. However, Kaine Parker, a former supervillain who chased the couple, kidnapped Godbe. Parker wanted to get revenge on Reilly and forced Godbe to fake her death.[19] She finally reappeared after receiving a fake invention from Parker who impersonated Reilly.[20] Godbe later went to the police and confessed to murdering her father.[21] She was eventually released at the behest of the Beyond Corporation, which was looking for any means they could find to secure Ben's place as the company's Spider-Man.[22]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Elizabeth Tyne uses a range of enchanted masks that grant her different superpowers. These masks are are cursed with chaos magic from Limbo.[23] A mask inspired by a character allows her to use their abilities and embody their distinctive characteristics, such as their qualities, and even their speech pattern.[24] A Vampire mask provides Tyne the supernatural abilities of a vampire,[25] while a mask inspired by Captain America empowers her with superhuman strength, speed, and agility.[26] Additionally, Tyne is also immune to limbo magic.[27]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Taylor Black Forsberg of Screen Rant described Elizabeth Tyne as a breakout horror-themed antihero and noted the character gained cosplay attention after her reintroduction as Hallows' Eve.[28]
Impact
[edit]In 2022, the introduction of Elizabeth Tyne as Hallows' Eve in Amazing Spider-Man #14 was credited as one of the reasons the comic book sold out.[29][30]
Literary reception
[edit]Hallows' Eve
[edit]According to the ComicHub system at local comic book shops selling American comics, the Hallows' Eve trade paper back was the ninth best selling graphic novel in November 2023.[31] Hallows' Eve #1 was the third best selling comic book in March 2023.[32] Additionally, the first issue of Hallows' Eve sold out.[33]
Alexander Jones of Multiversity Comics gave Hallows' Eve #1 a score of eight out of ten and said the character of Hallows' Eve is characterized in a fascinating way. Jones praised the writing and the artwork, especially the expressions of Hallows' Eve when she switches mask. They also described the comic book as a strong expansion of the Spider-Man universe.[34] Chase Magnett of ComicBook.com gave Hallows' Eve #1 a grade of four out of five and called it an essential reading. They described it as accessible for readers, well-crafted, and thrilling. Magnett praised the artwork and said the comic series has potential.[35] David Brooke of AIPT Comics gave it a score of eight out of ten. They praised the originality of the powers and costume used by Hallows' Eve's. Brooke described the series as a good start, saying it leaves room to further explore the different featured characters.[36]
In other media
[edit]In 2023, Hasbro released an Elizabeth Tyne / Hallows' Eve action figure as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.[37][38]
References
[edit]- ^ Gribbin, Sean (November 27, 2022). "Marvel's Haunting New Spider-Man Villain is Actually [SPOILER]". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (November 23, 2022). "Hallows' Eve's First Appearance In Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Spoilers)". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Nolan, Liam (February 27, 2023). "Meet Janine Godbe, the Ghastly Hallows' Eve". Marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "SDCC 2022: The Goblin Queen and Chasm Reignite the Inferno in New Spider-Man/X-Men Crossover 'Dark Web'". Marvel.com. July 23, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (July 22, 2022). "Marvel Announces Brand New Character, Hallow's Eve". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Arrant, Chris (July 17, 2023). "Marvel's Halloween hero Hallows' Eve returns this fall - but is it for tricks or for treats?". Popverse. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Dodge, John (February 20, 2022). "Ben Reilly's Girlfriend Could be Spider-Man's Shocking New Ally". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Schreur, Brandon (January 24, 2023). "Spider-Man's New Villain's Series Includes Several Unexpected Easter Eggs". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (December 26, 2023). "Marvel Announces Spider-Man Clones Spinoff". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Brunner, Adam J. (January 24, 2023). "Spider-Man's Newest Villain Is Already Getting Her Own Solo Series". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Hallows' Eve Makes Her Mark on the Marvel Universe in New Artgerm Cover". Marvel.com. December 6, 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Terror, Jude (April 16, 2023). "Hallows Eve #2 Preview: Mystery of the Mask". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Terror, Jude (May 29, 2023). "Hallow's Eve #3 Preview: The Menace of Spider-Man". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Thornley, Tony (August 8, 2023). "The Dark Web Returns: 'Amazing Spider-Man' Annual #1 Reviewed". Comicon.com.
- ^ Terror, Jude (October 23, 2023). "Hallow's Eve: The Big Night #1 Preview: Eve's Halloween Adventure". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Burdette, Chad (October 24, 2023). "Hallows' Eve Returns in Hallows' Eve: The Big Night #1". Comic Watch. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (May 22, 2024). "Blood Hunters Are Dagger, Elsa Bloodstone, White Widow & Hallows' Eve". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Spider-Man: The Lost Years #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Man: Redemption #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Man: Redemption #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Man: Redemption #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Dodge, John (April 14, 2024). "Spider-Man Reunites Marvel's Most Twisted Couple". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Marston, George (April 3, 2024). "Blood Hunters #1 puts Dagger in the spotlight as she forms her own anti-vampire squad to rescue Cloak". Newsarama. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Forsberg, Taylor Blake (October 31, 2023). "Marvel's Halloween Catastrophe Pokes Fun at Major Avengers Heroes". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Forsberg, Taylor Blake (October 31, 2023). "The Avengers' Greatest Threat Isn't Even On Their Radar". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Forsberg, Taylor Blake (November 7, 2023). "1 Obscure Marvel Villain Just Became a Match for Captain America & Hulk". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Forsberg, Taylor Blake (November 3, 2023). "1 Villain's Power Upgrade Makes Her Unique From All Other Marvel Characters". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Forsberg, Taylor Blake (November 21, 2023). "Rare Hallows' Eve Cosplay Nails Marvel's New Horror-Themed Antihero". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Upcoming Hallows' Eve Solo Comic Series Goes Behind the Mask of Marvel's Hottest New Villain". Marvel.com. November 29, 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Allen, Brendan M. (November 30, 2022). "Upcoming 'Hallows' Eve' Solo Comic Series Goes Behind The Mask Of Marvel's New Villain". Comicon.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Top 20 Graphic Novels - November 2023". ICv2. December 8, 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Top 50 Comics - March 2023". ICv2. April 3, 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Breakout Spidey Villain Hallows' Eve Makes Her Next Big Move in 'Amazing Spider-Man Annual' #1". Marvel.com. May 3, 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Jones, Alexander (March 6, 2023). "Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 3/1/23". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Magnett, Chase (March 1, 2023). "Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 3/1/2023". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Brooke, David (March 1, 2023). "Hallow's Eve #1 review". AIPT Comics. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Roberts, Tyler (October 31, 2023). "Marvel Comics Hallow's Eve Gets Her Own Legends Figure from Hasbro". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Dar, Taimur (October 31, 2023). "Hallows' Eve among latest Hasbro Marvel Legends action figures reveals at MCM London". ComicsBeat. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
