Religion: vampire (would-be)
Name: Minerva Bannister
First Appearance: The Defenders (vol. 1) #148 (Oct. 1985): "The Kicksaws Consignment"
Creators: Peter Gillis, Sal Buscema, Art Nichols
Number of Appearances: 1
Enemy of: Cutlass, Typhoon, Mr. Van Vliet, The Defenders
Ally: Harry Crun
Occupation: socialite
Gender: female
Note: wanted to become a vampire; used Lesser Grey God
Minerva Bannister was a wealthy socialite who wanted more than anything else to become a vampire. Her first attempt involved vampire hunter Hannibal King (a former vampire). She then tried to use the ancient artifact known as the Lesser Grey God.
The Defenders (vol. 1) #148 (Oct. 1985): "The Kicksaws Consignment"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/bambaq.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/lehlh.htm
- http://www.chronology.net/default.pl/cited/rd_defenders/2
- https://www.comics.org/issue/40540
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=36528
- http://www.comicvine.com/the-defenders-/37-25978/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Defenders_Vol_1_148