Marvel’s is one of the most distinctive characters in the comic book giant's roster, known for subverting traditional superhero tropes through a gritty, "neo-noir" lens. Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos , she first appeared in the 2001 comic series Alias as a foul-mouthed, whiskey-drinking private investigator with a dark past. Unlike typical heroes, Jessica is defined by her trauma and a deep-seated cynicism toward the "capes" she once lived among. Origin and Comic Book History