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Victoria Montesi (Earth-616)

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Victoria Montesi (Earth-616)
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Vicki

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Vittorio Montesi (father); Chthon (father); Giuseppe Montesi (uncle); Giacomo Montesi; Marcello Montesi; Paolo Montesi (ancestors, deceased)

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Physician

Education
Medical school graduate

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Origin
The Montesis were a family of priests given special permission to marry and have children due to their strong resistance to the Darkhold's corruption. They also developed the Montesi Formula in an attempt to destroy all vampires. Vittorio Montesi learned that he was infertile. Judging that an heir was needed more than ever to continue the family's fight against evil, he gave in to the corruption of the Darkhold and made a bargain with Chthon for a daughter.

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Victoria grew up in Italy unaware of her true nature. After learning more about her father, she took up the task of dealing with the Darkhold. Assassins were sent by Lilith (Mother of Demons) to kill her. Victoria's lover Nash was fatally wounded protecting her. Nash was healed with a Darkhold spell, but she then died when the spell had to be undone.

Victoria formed the Darkhold Redeemers with Jinx, Louise Hastings, and bodyguard Sam Buchanan. They were further assisted by Modred the Mystic during his periods of clarity. However, they were unhappy with his self-centered goals and moments of untrustworthiness.

This battle against evil led her to join the Midnight Sons. However, as Lilith and her Lilin attacked, Victoria suddenly realized she was pregnant. Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange) deduced that this was Chthon's plan all along. The Elder God would use her as a means to be reborn into Earth's dimension and make a mockery of her family's mission. He secretly placed her into stasis.

Chthon's forces came for Victoria and brought her out of stasis. She began to deliver the baby. However, by attempting to take the form of Victoria's baby Chthon left himself vulnerable. Doctor Strange was able to stop the powerful Elder God, showing him that there was purity within Victoria, a being made from his dark essence. The Midwife also assisted Strange as her duty to preserve life was greater than serving Chthon.

Now able to live a normal life, Victoria is believed to have returned to Italy.

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Powers

Like previous Montesis, Victoria is naturally resistant to the corrupting influence of the Darkhold. She is able to cast spells from it without any known penalty. Victoria can also sense when spell from the Darkhold is being used.

A number of beings did not seem to notice Victoria when she was nearby even when they would attack those accompanying her. It is unclear if she is undetectable to them or if they allow her to pass fearing retaliation from Chthon.

Recommended Reading

  • Marvel Comics Presents Vol 1, No. 146 Late January 1994; Siege of Darkness (part 14); Featuring: Doctor Strange, Nightmare, Salomé
  • Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Vol 1, No. 72 December 1994
  • Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme Vol 1, No. 90 June 1996; Featuring: Chthon

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