Super sabra

The Telegraph

By Ami Eden · June 29, 2009

From The Jerusalem Post:

With the superhuman abilities of strength, speed and agility, this mutant superhero and former secret agent has one goal: the defense of her country. For Ruth Bat-Seraph, also known by her alias Sabra, that country happens to be Israel.

Marvel Comics created Sabra in the 1970s, but up until now she has appeared only as a supporting character alongside Marvel greats like the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men.

On July 1 this will change, with the print publication of Sabra's first headlining appearance in the Marvel anthology Astonishing Tales #6. In the story, which can currently be viewed in digital format online, Sabra is attending a diplomatic reception when she meets Yael, a young Israeli girl about to begin her military service. Yael reveres Sabra as a hero of the nation, and the two bond over the doubts that go along with being young and entering the army - as well as another hardship they share: the death of their fathers in the service of their country. Using her powers, Sabra gives Yael a taste of her chosen career path, an air force pilot, by taking her on a flight....

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