Rogue V.S. Mizz Marvel
The relationship between Carol Danvers and the X-Man Rogue is one of the most bitter and complex in comic history. In order to fully understand their unique history, you must not only know about the tragic events that have irrevocably linked the two women, but the years they shared together in Rogue's body as a result. This section provides details on Rogue & Carol's unique history and references to the issues in which Carol's psyche controlled Rogue's body.
No two lives have been intertwined in quite the same manner as those of the mutant Rogue and the warrior Carol Danvers. From the beginning, their destinies were firmly set. It all began when Mystique, Rogue's foster mother and the leader of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, ran afoul of the super-heroine called Ms. Marvel. Carol stumbled upon an arms deal that Mystique was coordinating behind the scenes and foiled Mystique's carefully laid plans. Mystique's partner and lover, the precognitive mutant Destiny, glimpsed Carol's future and warned Mystique that Ms. Marvel was intimately tied to a great tragedy which would harm Rogue. Determined to shield her daughter from this danger, Mystique developed an obsessive hatred for Carol. When she learned that Carol had resurfaced in San Francisco following her departure from the ranks of the Avengers, she plotted to end this threat to Rogue once and for all. Little did she know that Rogue had overheard her angry words and concerns and determined to deal with Ms. Marvel herself.
Rogue traveled to San Francisco and attacked Carol as she returned to her apartment with an armload of groceries. Caught unawares, Carol was bewildered by Rogue's ferocious and completely unprovoked attack. But Carol's surprise didn't last for long. Upon hearing Rogue mention Mystique, Carol fought back. She didn't know who Rogue was, but she knew that Mystique was gunning for her in a serious way and was determined not to be a victim of her machinations. The battle between Rogue and Carol raged on, both fighting fiercely. Their clash culminated on the Golden Gate Bridge, where Rogue finally let loose and attempted to absorb Carol's mind and powers.
No one knows for certain exactly what went wrong. Perhaps Rogue maintained contact for too long? Or maybe it was Carol's unique Kree/Human DNA interacting with Rogue's powers in an unpredictable way? Whatever the cause, the result was clear ... Rogue had completely and permanently absorbed Ms. Marvel's mind and powers. The merging of their minds drove Rogue mad. Overwhelmed by the experience, Rogue took Carol's seemingly lifeless form and threw it over the edge of the bridge.
Unbeknownst to Rogue, Carol was rescued by Jessica Drew AKA Spider-Woman. Believing Carol to have attempted suicide, Spider-Woman rushed her to a nearby hospital. There Carol was diagnosed as "tabula rasa", a blank slate. When Carol was identified, it became clear that something was seriously wrong with this whole scenario. Spider-Woman called in the one man who might stand a chance of restoring Carol's mind and getting to the bottom of this mystery, Professor Charles Xavier. Using his incredible psionic powers, Xavier was able to draw forth most of Carol's memories. However, he was unable to restore the emotional connections that gave these memories true meaning. (Avengers Annual #10)
Carol remained with the X-Men for a time and assisted them on a number of missions, one of which brought her into conflict with Rogue! (Uncanny X-Men #153) Another of these missions led to her transformation into the cosmic powered Binary! (Uncanny X-Men #163) Carol was seriously considering joining the team when Rogue arrived on the X-Men's doorstep, begging for Xavier's help. Rogue was being driven mad by Carol's memories and feared that she would never be able to control her mutant abilities. Desperate for help, Rogue swallowed her pride and left Mystique's loving embrace to seek the X-Men's help. Despite a decidedly negative reaction from all of the X-Men, Xavier admitted Rogue to his school and the ranks of the X-Men.
When Carol returned and saw Rogue, she punched her so hard she was catapulted to the very edges of Earth's atmosphere! When she returned, she found a fully powered Binary ready and waiting! It wasn't until Carol powered down that Rogue realized who it was she was fighting. When Carol learned that Xavier had agreed to help Rogue, she decided to leave. While she could understand Xavier's reasons for aiding Rogue, she could not approve of them. (Uncanny X-Men #171) Shortly after this momentous encounter, Carol left Earth with the Starjammers, a band of intergalactic pirates. (Uncanny X-Men #174)
Meanwhile, Rogue remained on Earth and struggled to reconcile herself with what she had done to Carol. Through Xavier's help, Rogue was able to gain a more stable frame of mind but to this day control over her absorption powers eludes her. She also found purpose and eventually acceptance among the X-Men. Despite her new life as a hero, Rogue could not escape the repercussions of her fateful battle with Ms. Marvel. Carol's memories and psyche still resided in Rogue's mind. When the X-Men received a cry from help from Carol's ex-partner and lover Colonel Michael Rossi, Carol's personality came to the forefront of Rogue's mind for the first time. Rogue rescued Rossi, but was confused and conflicted by Carol's memories and emotion. Rossi confronted Rogue with the truth of what she had done. The combination of Carol's intense feelings for Rossi and his obvious contempt for Rogue forced her to face what she had done. For the first time, Rogue realized all that Carol had lost to her and was tormented by her own guilt. (Uncanny X-Men #184)
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