: Carol Danvers is often cited as a symbol of female empowerment, characterized by her resilience, independence, and refusal to be defined by her gender.

Long before Carol had her own title, her transformation into a Brood Queen was a body-horror masterpiece. Temporarily stripped of her humanity, this wicked Captain Marvel was a hive-minded predator. It remains a cult favorite for fans of "wicked entertainment content" because it asked a simple question: Is Carol still Carol if her brain is alien?