Dani Moonstar, also known as Mirage, is a Cheyenne mutant superheroine in Marvel Comics, known for her fear illusion powers, leadership of the New Mutants, and later becoming a Valkyrie. Her story spans from her debut in 1982 through major events like the Decimation and her role as a teacher.
Dani Moonstar first appears in Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants, created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod. She is introduced as a Cheyenne teenager with the mutant ability to induce fear illusions. #comics #marvel
Dani becomes a founding member of the New Mutants in The New Mutants #1. She takes the codename Mirage and serves as the team's leader, using her fear powers and archery skills. #newmutants #xmen
Dani officially adopts the codename Mirage in The New Mutants #18. Her powers evolve to include the ability to create realistic illusions based on others' fears. #mirage #codename )
Dani is targeted by the Demon Bear, a mystical entity that kills her parents. She defeats it with the help of her teammates and the spirit of her grandfather, Black Eagle. This story explores her Cheyenne heritage. #demonbear #cheyenne
During the Mutant Massacre crossover, Dani is severely injured by the Marauders and loses her mutant powers temporarily. She undergoes a long recovery. #mutantmassacre #xmen
Dani is chosen by the Asgardian goddess Hela to become a Valkyrie, gaining the ability to sense death and wield a magical spear. This transformation occurs in The New Mutants #83. #valkyrie #asgard )
Dani takes full leadership of the New Mutants after Magneto steps down. She guides the team through various adventures, including a trip to Asgard. #leadership #newmutants
During the Inferno storyline, Dani's demonic side is unleashed by the demon S'ym. She is rescued by her teammates and the X-Men. #inferno #crossover )
Dani leaves the New Mutants after the team disbands. She joins X-Force briefly but soon retires from superheroics to attend college. #xforce #retirement
Dani makes a cameo in X-Men #1, part of the Jim Lee relaunch. She is shown as a student at Xavier's school. #xmen #cameo )
Dani's Valkyrie powers are fully developed in the pages of The New Mutants #98-100. She can now sense death and teleport to the afterlife. #valkyrie #powers )
Dani briefly rejoins X-Force to help them fight the villain Gideon. She uses both her illusion and Valkyrie abilities. #xforce #return
Dani appears as a guest star in Generation X #1, interacting with the new team of young mutants. #generationx #cameo )
An alternate version of Dani appears in the Age of Apocalypse storyline, where she is a member of the X-Men. #ageofapocalypse #alternate
Dani is among the heroes affected by the psychic entity Onslaught. She helps in the battle but is not a central figure. #onslaught #event )
Dani appears in flashback stories in the limited series X-Men: The Early Years, highlighting her early days at Xavier's. #flashback #xmen
Dani returns in X-Men Unlimited #22, where she helps the X-Men fight a threat. She is shown as a confident hero. #xmen #return
Dani makes a cameo in The Incredible Hulk #456, assisting the Hulk against a villain. #hulk #cameo )
Dani appears in the limited series X-Men: The Search for Cyclops, helping to locate the missing Cyclops. #cyclops #search
Dani becomes a teacher at the Xavier Institute in New X-Men: Academy X. She mentors a new generation of mutants. #teacher #academyx
Dani appears in X-Treme X-Men #25-30, helping the team on a mission. #xtremexmen #xmen
Dani's Cheyenne heritage is explored in Uncanny X-Men #444, where she confronts a villain from her past. #cheyenne #heritage
During the House of M event, Dani is depowered by the Scarlet Witch's reality warp. She loses her mutant illusion powers but retains her Valkyrie abilities. #houseofm #depowered
After the Decimation, Dani is one of the few mutants who retain powers due to her Valkyrie abilities. She helps other depowered mutants. #decimation #nomoremutants )
Dani appears in X-Men: Deadly Genesis, a storyline that reveals secrets about the original X-Men. #deadlygenesis #xmen
Dani leads a squad of young mutants in New X-Men #20, showcasing her teaching and leadership skills. #teaching #newxmen )
During the Secret Invasion, Dani helps defend Earth from the Skrulls, using her Valkyrie powers to sense disguised Skrulls. #secretinvasion #skrulls
Dani supports Cyclops' mutant nation on Utopia, becoming a key figure in the community. #utopia #mutantnation )
During the Second Coming crossover, Dani fights against the Nimrod Sentinels. She nearly dies but is saved by her Valkyrie abilities. #secondcoming #sentinels )
In Fear Itself, Dani as a Valkyrie helps battle the Serpent's forces. She also deals with the fear-based attacks. #fearitself #valkyrie )
Dani sides with the X-Men during Avengers vs. X-Men, but tries to avoid direct conflict. She uses her powers to de-escalate situations. #avengersvsxmen #xmen
Dani appears in the Battle of the Atom crossover, helping to protect the time-displaced original X-Men. #battleoftheatom #xmen
Dani mourns the death of Wolverine, who was a mentor to her. She participates in the funeral. #deathofwolverine #tribute
During Secret Wars, Dani appears in the Battleworld domain of the Valley of Flame, fighting alongside other heroes. #secretwars #battleworld )
Dani returns as a supporting character in the All-New, All-Different Marvel era, appearing in various X-Men titles. #allnewalldifferent #xmen
Dani makes a cameo in X-Men: Gold #1, attending a gathering of mutants. #xmen #cameo
In the Extermination crossover, Dani helps protect the young time-displaced X-Men from the villain Ahab. #extermination #ahab )
In the House of X relaunch, Dani is shown as a resident of Krakoa, the mutant nation. She serves as a teacher and mentor. #houseofx #krakoa
Dani leads a team of X-Men on a mission in X-Men #5, showcasing her tactical skills. #xmen #leadership )
Dani's Cheyenne heritage is further explored in New Mutants #18, where she connects with her ancestors. #newmutants #cheyenne )
Dani appears in X-Men: The Trial of Magneto, helping to investigate the death of Scarlet Witch. #trialofmagneto #xmen
Dani plays a role in the X-Men: Before the Fall storyline, preparing for the upcoming Fall of X. #beforethefall #xmen
During the Fall of X event, Dani fights against the anti-mutant forces of Orchis, using her Valkyrie powers to protect Krakoa. #fallofx #orchis