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Biography: It is uncertain whether
or not her mother died or walked out on the family, but Angelica was
raised by her father. Although they never had much money, the
kind hearted Mr. Jones proved an attentive father and therefore her
home life was arelatively happy one. Angelica's father worked hard as home advisor to provide this happy
home
life.
Angelica's "gifts" began to
manifest at an early age and so it took her a little while to gain
control over them. Inevitably, however, accidents did occur and after
unwittingly melting both a snowman and a dolls house she was given the
name "Miss Angelica Jinx" and taunted by the other children. One
little rich girl, named Bonnie, persisted in harassing Angelica
throughout her school days, but she never let it get the better of her.
In fact on one occasion Bonnie's bullying lead to the discovery of
Angelica's favorite gift, the power of flight. Not long after
this happy revelation her new found ability was put to good use.
While visiting her father at his job on a construction site, she [in
disguise] saved his life by flying him to safety when part of the high
story building he was working on collapsed beneath him. From then on
she realized that her powers could be used to really help people and
save lives. During her senior year in high school, Firestar was
born. Having been framed for stealing the school's golden trophy
cup and wrongfully suspended, Angelica sewed together a costume and set
out to prove her innocence by catching the guilty party [namely Bonnie
and her boyfriend].
Her plan worked, the two culprits were expelled and Angelica's name was
cleared. The uncertainty she felt over what she should do next soon
dissolved when The X-Men tracked her down and asked her to join them.
She accepted and was consequently trained. This is where she met fellow
X-Man, and future Spider-Friend, Bobby Drake. The two eventually
left the X-Men though remained in contact with them. (It is also
mentioned in an episode that Angelica spent some time studying on the
west coast, where she met Nathan Price/Cyberiad.)
Angelica first met Peter at an inventor's convention and when he
subsequently discovered that she was in fact Firestar, she was
enthusiastic over his proposal to join up as a team and it was Angelica
who invented the name "The Spider-Friends." Angelica is currently a
student at ESU and boards at May Parker's house with Peter, Bobby and
her dog Ms.Lion. Aunt May acts as more than just a home advisor to the 3 students. Her guidance as home advisor helps the kids through their daily lives.
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