Religion: Catholic nun (former)
Name: Rapture
Alter Ego: Sister Joy
Classification: villain hero clergy/religious leader
First Appearance: The Uncanny X-Men (vol. 1) #360 (Oct. 1998): "Children of the Atom"
Creators: Steve Seagle, Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Jordi Ensign, Aaron Sowd, Jon Sibal, Peter Palmiotti
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 2
Teams/Affiliations: X-Men (Cerebro)
Gender: female
Note: nanotech creation
Rapture has blue skin, wings, and wields a sword. Based on her appearance, she may be based on the winged X-Man named Archangel (Warren Worthington) and the blue-skinned recurring X-men foe Mystique. Rapture's personality has been described as reminiscent of Phoenix (Jean Grey).
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Rapture_(Sister_Joy)
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/raorau.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/x0xmxz.htm