The Religious Affiliation of
Tarantula
Maria Vasquez

Religion: Christian (denomination unknown)

Name: Tarantula

Alter Ego: Maria Vasquez

Classification:  hero  

Publisher(s):

First Appearance: Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #1 (Oct. 2006): "Taking it to the Streets, Part 1"

Creators: Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Billy Tucci, Tom Palmer

Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes

Number of Appearances: 16

Teams/Affiliations: Heroes for Hire

Race: Hispanic

Gender: female

This character is in the following 16 stories which have been indexed by this website:
Civil War: Battle Damage Report #1 (Mar. 2007)
Heroes for Hire

Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #1 (Oct. 2006): "Taking it to the Streets, Part 1"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #2 (Nov. 2006): "Taking it to the Streets, Part 2"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #3 (Dec. 2006): "Civil Disobedience"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #4 (Jan. 2007)
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #5 (Feb. 2007)
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #6 (Mar. 2007): "Guns, Gems, Robots and Terrorists!"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #7 (Apr. 2007): "Guns, Gems, Robots and Terrorists! [Part 2]"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #8 (May 2007): "[Guns, Gems, Robots and Terrorists! Part 3]"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #9 (June 2007)
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #10 (July 2007)
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #11 (Aug. 2007): "World War Hulk, Part One: Infestation"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #12 (Sep. 2007): "World War Hulk, Part Two: Subjugation"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #13 (Oct. 2007): "World War Hulk, Part Three: Incarceration"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #14 (Nov. 2007): "Procreation"
Heroes for Hire (vol. 2) #15 (Dec. 2007): "Extermination"

Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
  - http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/Tarantula.html
  - http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=7558
  - http://www.comicvine.com/tarantula/29-1528/
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/master/tartaz.htm