Black Cat was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Dave Cockrum, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #194.
Black Cat's original costume design by Dave Cockrum featured a distinctive black catsuit with white fur accents and a mask, establishing her iconic look.
Throughout the 1980s, Black Cat's character was developed with complex motivations, sometimes as an ally and sometimes as a love interest to Spider-Man, deepening her role in the Marvel Universe.
Black Cat received an updated costume design featuring sleeker lines and a slightly different mask, reflecting modern comic art trends.
Marvel launched a solo comic series focused on Black Cat, exploring her background and adventures outside of Spider-Man's direct storyline.
Black Cat appeared in various animated Spider-Man series, expanding her popularity beyond comics.
Black Cat has been featured as a playable character or significant NPC in many Spider-Man related video games.
Rumors and discussions about Black Cat's potential inclusion in live-action Spider-Man films emerged among fans and media outlets.
Felicia Hardy is born in New York City to Walter Hardy, a renowned cat burglar.
Felicia starts training in gymnastics, martial arts, and acrobatics under her father's guidance.
Felicia's father is framed and imprisoned, deeply affecting her and motivating her future path.
Felicia chooses to become the Black Cat, a skilled cat burglar and antiheroine in New York's criminal underworld.
Black Cat encounters Spider-Man during a heist, marking the beginning of their complicated relationship.
Black Cat and Spider-Man develop a romantic relationship, complicated by their differing moralities.
Felicia develops powers that cause bad luck to her enemies, enhancing her abilities in combat and thievery.
Black Cat's loyalties are tested when she betrays Spider-Man for her own gain but later redeems herself.
Felicia occasionally teams up with Spider-Man and other heroes to battle greater threats to New York City.
Black Cat faces internal conflicts regarding her role as a criminal versus her heroic actions.
