Origin Stories Comics

Origin Story: Mev Gardenia 2099

In 2099, in a futuristic America where neon-lit megacities shine beneath giant digital billboards, lives Mev Gardenia. Her lifelong dream? To become a superhero. Raised on comics and heroic stories, Mev developed a sharp (and sometimes overzealous) sense of justice.

Like the other Mevs, she was adopted by loving parents, who—while supportive—often worried about her obsession with superheroes. As a kid, she spent hours creating her own "missions" around the neighborhood. Despite the inevitable bumps and scrapes, her parents couldn’t help but notice how quickly she always healed.

By her teenage years, her urge to take action became unstoppable. When she wasn’t patrolling her neighborhood in search of wrongs to right, Mev loved hanging out at her favorite spot: Derive Figurine, a legendary comic and superhero merchandise store. She spent countless hours there browsing the latest comics or chatting with the owner about new releases.

One evening, on her way home, she noticed a suspicious man slipping into a dark alley. Moments later, a group of thugs followed. Trusting her instincts, Mev rushed after them without hesitation.

What she found was a nightmare: bodies lay scattered across the alley, drenched in blood. The metallic scent filled the air. At the far end of the alley stood the culprit—a towering, menacing figure. In that instant, Mev realized that her heroic dreams were colliding with a far harsher reality… one where she couldn’t save everyone.

Frozen in fear, she had no time to react. The man seized her violently. Rain poured down, lightning flashed across the sky. In a chilling whisper, he told her he never imagined he’d get to eliminate a child in such perfect weather. Raising his fist to the sky, he charged it with electricity and struck her with brutal force. This creature, more monster than man, disappeared, leaving her lifeless and broken in a pool of blood.

All seemed lost—until a blinding light burst forth: the gardenia flower she’d always worn shone with fierce brilliance. Hours later, Mev awoke, her wounds completely healed.

Shaken, she returned home to find a mysterious package on her bed: a superhero suit, a cape, and a letter from her biological parents. The letter revealed the deep connection between the miraculous flower that saved her life and her true origins.

Rattled but more determined than ever, Mev donned her new suit. She knew she had to face her fears, find the terrifying man who started it all… and finally uncover the truth about who she really is.

Mev Gardenia 2099’s Powers:

• After the attack, Mev gained the same lightning-based powers as her assailant: electricity and thunder now course through her veins.

• She can channel electric currents through her body to defend, attack, or maintain balance.

• She has a healing ability powered by electricity, though recovery time depends on the severity of her injuries.

• By mastering her power, Mev can fly using pure electrical energy.

• The gardenia flower remains the source of her strength, but overuse can drain and weaken her significantly.