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Religion: Egyptian classical religion 
Name: The Living Pharaoh
Alter Ego: Akasha Martinez
Other Names: Akasha
Classification:
villain
hero
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Sensational Spider-Man (vol. 1) #19 (Sep. 1997): "The Return"
Creators: Richard Case, Todd DeZago
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 3
Enemy of: Spider-Man
Gender: female
When Akasha Martinez first appeared in comics, she was a young woman who became possessed by the powerful consciousness of Ahmet Abdol. She became Living Pharaoh and clashed with Spider-Man. But Akasha was never really evil herself.
Spider-Man destroyed a staff that was being used as a battery for Akasha's powers. Destroying freed Akasha from Abdol's influence. She regained full control of herself, and she retained some of the powers she had gained. Akasha peacefully left Spider-Man and flew away to seek her destiny.Years later, Civil War: Battle Damage Report showed that Tony Stark considered Akasha a candidate for the Initiative (a government-sponsored super-hero program).
Civil War: Battle Damage Report #1 (Mar. 2007)The Sensational Spider-Man (vol. 1) #19 (Sep. 1997): "The Return"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/akasha.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha_(comics)
- http://www.comicvine.com/akasha-martinez/29-24147/
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/lipln.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/m.htm