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Fictional character biography

Frankie Raye was born in New York City. She worked for the United Nations as an interpreter. She became Johnny Storm's girlfriend, and was known for being afraid of fire. Later, her fear was explained to be the result of a mental block induced by her stepfather, Phineas Horton, after she was accidentally doused with the chemicals which caused the android original Human Torch (his creation) to burst into flame, in an attempt to prevent her using the Torch-like powers granted her by the accident. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The foundation of the U.N. The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. ... Interpreter can mean one of the following: In communication, an interpreter is a person whose role is to facilitate dialogue between two parties that do not use the same language. ... This article is about the Silver/Modern Age Human Torch, Johnny Storm. ... Professor Phineas T. Horton is a fictional character, and was the creator of the original Human Torch. ... The Human Torch is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics-owned superhero. ...

After breaking through the block, she aided the Fantastic Four for some time, until she volunteered to become the herald of Galactus.^[1] She claimed to have no compunction about leading him to sentient populated planets and proved that when she led the Devourer of Worlds to the Skrull homeworld to consume it in her period of service. When Richard Rider resumed his Nova identity alongside the New Warriors, he was briefly called "Kid Nova" to distinguish him from Raye. Frankie Raye was ultimately killed by the alien Morg, who had replaced her as Galactus' herald, in Silver Surfer #75 (1992). The demon Mephisto later made it appear that she had returned from the dead in a failed bid to steal the soul of the Silver Surfer. For other uses, see Fantastic Four (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in the Marvel Universe. ... For the former Herald of Galactus who also went by the name Nova, see Nova (Frankie Raye). ... The New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. ... Morg is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... This article is about the Marvel Comics character. ... This article is about the comic book character. ...

Other versions

In the alternate future of John Byrne's "The Last Galactus Story" (serialized in Epic Illustrated), she survived (or was resurrected) and continued serving Galactus until the end of the universe, at which time he would sacrifice himself to create a new universe, and she would become the Galactus of this new universe. This article or section may contain excessive or improper use of copyrighted images and/or audio files. ... Epic Illustrated was a bi-monthly large format anthology series published by Marvel Comics for 34 issues between 1980-1986. ...

Appearances in other media

Animation

Nova on Silver Surfer cartoon series

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In 1998, she appeared in various episodes of the Silver Surfer cartoon series. When the Surfer is trying to save citizens of Earth from Galactus, he uses his Power Cosmic to save an orphan, Frankie Raye. A rare mutant gene in her body is activated. Her gift allows her to end up where she needs to be. Galactus immediately chooses Frankie for his next herald due to her gift, thereby transforming her into Nova. The Silver Surfer from the animated series. ...

In the scripted (unmade) episode "The Hunger", she was replaced by Terrax. She would join the Silver Surfer to return to Earth in the three-parter "Down To Earth", as well as meeting The Fantastic Four. Terrax the Tamer is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Frankie Raye is set to make an appearance in an episode of the new Fantastic Four animated series. Fantastic Four: Worlds Greatest Heroes is a new animated television series premiering on Cartoon Network in Fall 2006 based on Marvel Comics hit series. ...

Live-action

Frankie Raye appeared in the movie Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, portrayed by Beau Garrett. She worked for the government with General Hager while Frankie was captain. Raye and Hager inform the Fantastic Four about the strange occurrences happening worldwide, due to the arrival of a distinct Cosmic-entity, Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer on earth. Though Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, who is a member of the Fantastic Four, likes Frankie, the feelings aren't the same on her side due to the fact she sees him as an irresponsible man who almost got his team killed. Frankie also has some vast knowledge about Johnny in his files about his immaturity and irresponsibility. After the Silver Surfer has been captured and put in the government facility, the Fantastic Four free him so they can stop Victor von Doom, who has stolen the Surfer's powers with his cosmic surfboard, and Galactus, Frankie tries to stop the Four by pointing a gun at them. But after she learns that General Hager was killed by Doom when he absorbed the Surfer's powers and that the world was going to be destroyed by Galactus, she lets the five go. Frankie last appears at the end of the movie attending the wedding ceremony of Reed Richards and Susan Storm. When Susan throws the bouquet Johnny flames it to prevent her, the tallest woman present amidst the Japanese crowd, from catching it. Beau Garrett is an American actress and model. ... For other uses, see Fantastic Four (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Galactus. ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the comic book character. ... This article is about the Silver/Modern Age Human Torch, Johnny Storm. ... Cover to Heroes Reborn: Fantastic Four #5. ... Mister Fantastic is a Marvel Comics superhero who is the leader of the Fantastic Four. ... Susan Storm Richards is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

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