Susan

Biodata

Background

Susan arrived on the Moon as an infant carried by an unexplained beam of light. The Inhumans sheltered and tested her for two years, but found no powers, alien traits, unusual genetics, or ability to survive in space. They eventually sent her to Blue Star, where she was adopted and raised as an ordinary child. 783

She learned she was adopted at around thirteen or fourteen after overhearing her parents, but never resented them; she considers them her true family because of the love they gave her. 782

After graduating from college, Susan followed her reporter parents into journalism. She aimed to become a leading female anchor and entered the profession with ambition and a willingness to pursue dangerous stories. 6

Career

• Susan investigated illegal sales of Stark Industries weapons on Gray Street without informing her station. After filming an arms transaction, the criminals placed a $20,000 bounty on her; she evaded them for three days before Lin Feng rescued her in Hell's Kitchen. 6
• She became Superman's regular photographer during his New York rescue efforts. Her exclusive photographs substantially improved his public image and made her highly valuable to her station. 10
• False claims that she had affairs with Tony Stark and Superman led to her dismissal. Lin Feng's public identity reveal, along with Tony Stark's support, cleared her name; John and Flora, who orchestrated the smear campaign, were arrested. 45 46
• Rather than return to the station, she founded an independent superhero news website, forum, and video platform. Her reports and livestreams on Superman and related events became popular and also generated Reputation Points for Lin Feng. 46
• She later hosted and edited a major Superman Forum interview featuring Lin Feng, Tony Stark, and Spider-Man. 400 402

Personality

Susan is courageous and highly driven, but her early pursuit of the Gray Street story showed a tendency to underestimate danger. She recognizes that decision as reckless after becoming the target of an assassination bounty. 6

She maintains firm personal boundaries. Susan repeatedly rejected John's unwanted advances, insisted that he address her as “Miss Carter,” and publicly slapped him after he insulted her character. 12 21

Her empathy is a recurring trait. Having been comforted with hot cocoa after her own ordeal, she later brings Wanda hot cocoa and treats her as someone manipulated by Hydra rather than inherently evil. 6 79

Within the household, Susan is affectionate but practical. She supports Lin Feng's responsibilities while openly fearing for his safety, treats Wanda as a younger sister, and acts as the primary disciplinarian for Martina and Lin Jili. 82 512 544

Abilities & Skills

Journalism and media work

Susan is an experienced reporter whose work combines field investigation, photography, writing, editing, and on-camera interviewing.

• Secretly documented an illegal arms deal despite active criminal surveillance. 6
• Produced exclusive, high-quality photographs of Superman during rescue operations. 10
• Built and operated a successful independent superhero-media platform after losing her station job. 46
• Conducted a public interview that directly addressed concerns over Superman's absence from Blue Star. 400
• Edited the interview footage herself before uploading it to the Superman Forum. 402

Innate abilities

No superhuman ability has been documented. Inhuman testing found her genetically indistinguishable from an ordinary Blue Star human, though her arrival from another universe system leaves her true nature unresolved. 783 785

Equipment & Protective Items

• Tree of Life Essence Necklace — A pale-green gemstone necklace given by Lin Feng. It improves her constitution and eyesight, calms her mind, and grants resistance to toxins. 18
• Superman Bracers — Matching bracers provided by Lin Feng as part of his effort to protect her. 39 82
• Special Kryptonite — Given to Susan by Lin Feng; combined with the Symbiote, it could make her extraordinarily powerful. 204
• Symbiote — An unconscious Symbiote offered by Lin Feng. Susan found it repulsive and chose not to merge with it. 204
• Upgraded Wand — Issued by Lin Feng before traveling into space; intended to help her function and survive safely beyond Blue Star. 545

Relationships

• Lin Feng / Superman — Rescuer, longtime partner, and eventual fiancé. Susan began as the reporter Lin Feng saved from Gray Street, became his photographer and girlfriend, then lived with him as his household expanded. She is pregnant with their child by the end of the story. 6 13 41 784 785
• Wanda Maximoff — Found-family younger sister. Susan comforts Wanda after her break from Hydra, supports her moving into the villa, and remains protective of her as Wanda develops Chaos Magic. 79 82 544
• Pietro Maximoff — Household member and Wanda's brother. Susan welcomed him with a celebratory meal after Lin Feng rescued him from Hydra. 80 82
• Crystal — Cousin by the Inhumans' account. Crystal initially concealed the Inhumans' existence from Susan, while Susan knowingly protected Crystal's clumsy attempts at secrecy. 121 782
• Elena — Younger sister. Susan is protective of Elena but trusts Lin Feng to keep her safe, even after he takes Elena on a flight into space. 6 54
• Skye — Friend and ally who uncovered evidence behind Susan's dismissal and later informed her about Crystal's Inhuman identity. 41 42 782
• Martina and Lin Jili — Younger household members whom Susan treats as children, providing discipline and emotional stability after their reckless actions. 398 512
• John and Flora — Former coworkers who targeted Susan with harassment, workplace gossip, and a coordinated smear campaign after Susan rejected John. 21 46
• Tony Stark — Lin Feng's friend and a professional ally. Tony assisted with Susan's early dates with Lin Feng, helped clear the rumor scandal, and supported practical matters involving her household. 12 45 543

Origin Mystery

• Crystal identified Susan as her cousin while also stating that Susan is not an Inhuman. 121
• The Inhumans found Susan on the Moon after a beam of light transported her there as a baby. 783
• Lin Feng's Time Authority investigation traced the beam through Hyperspace to an untraceable black-hole-like transmission zone outside any known Bubble Universe or parallel universe. 783
• OAA confirmed that Susan originated from a universe system separate from Marvel's, but declined to investigate it further because doing so could be considered hostile. He instead gave Lin Feng the travel coordinates. 785
• Lin Feng postpones the journey to Susan's native universe after discovering that she is pregnant. 785

Notable Quotes

“What does it matter whether they're my biological parents? As long as their love for me is real, that's enough!” 782