Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Hallows’ Eve: The Big Night (2023) #1The Avengers face a multitude of adversaries, making it challenging for them to vigilantly monitor every villain’s schemes or be omnipresent in every corner. However, amidst the scores of dangers that they confront, their greatest emerging threat, Hallows’ Eve, remains absent from their radar. This up-and-coming villain boasts powers previously unknown within the Marvel Universe, and the heroes’ lack of awareness regarding this imminent danger amplifies the growing threat of Hallows’ Eve.
Hallows’ Eve, recognized as Janine Godbe, might not ring familiar to many within the Marvel Universe due to her recent debut in Amazing Spider-Man #14, penned by Zeb Wells and brought to life by John Romita Jr. Her transformation into Hallows’ Eve was catalyzed by the mystical influences of the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor, unfolding amidst the events of the Dark Web Marvel crossover.
Now, embodying the persona of Hallows’ Eve, Janine wields powers that stand both unique and unrivaled. Her powers are triggered by a set of magical Halloween masks she possesses. Each mask imbues her with unique powers, such as a vampire mask that grants her the supernatural abilities of a vampire. These newfound abilities position her as a potential and unprecedented threat, one that could very well surpass any challenge the Avengers have encountered thus far.
Hallows’ Eve Can Imitate Some of the Avengers’ Strongest Members
A turning point occurs in Hallows’ Eve: The Big Night (2023) #1 by Erica Schultz and Michael Dowling. In this issue, Janine stumbles upon new masks in her collection, notably ones resembling Captain America and Hulk, but of unknown origin. These latest discoveries provide her with powers similar to those iconic heroes, presenting a new and unprecedented challenge to the Avengers. Equipped with these unmatched abilities, Hallows’ Eve emerges as a significant threat the Avengers have never encountered before.
A surprising aspect lies in the fact that the heroes of the Marvel Universe appear oblivious to Hallows’ Eve, with the sole exception of Spider-Man. This lack of awareness grants her an extraordinary advantage, providing her access to potent magic whose limitations even she remains unfamiliar with. What’s more concerning is the unchecked freedom she holds from the Avengers’ radar. This unrestricted period offers her the time needed to delve deeper into mastering the array of masks at her disposal and the vast powers they bestow. The longer she operates beneath their notice, the greater her opportunity to hone and command these diverse abilities to formidable levels.
Hallows’ Eve Could Become Marvel’s Most Powerful Villain
The genuine threat posed by Hallows’ Eve doesn’t lie solely in her existing powers, but rather in the vast unknown potential she holds. Her bag of masks has already yielded imitations of some of the most formidable characters in the Marvel Universe, demonstrating its capacity to unleash an immeasurable array of powers. This potential for continuous acquisition and mastery of new abilities sets the stage for her to potentially ascend as one of the most influential and dominant villains within the Marvel Universe. Currently operating beneath the Avengers’ radar, they remain unaware of her existence and consequently lack a strategic plan to counter such an unforeseen threat.
Hallows’ Eve: The Big Night (2023) #1 is now available from Marvel Comics.
