Melinda Leucenstern

An Australian scientist and a former criminal whose record was cleared by S.H.I.E.L.D. so she can work in Bruce Banner's team of scientists.

Name:

Melinda Leucenstern

Publisher:

Marvel

Real name:

Melinda Leucenstern

Aliases:

Birth date:

None

Gender:

Female

Powers:

Intellect

First issue:

Indestructible Hulk #3 Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Part 3

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Origin

Melinda Leucenstern is a Psy.D., M.S., who is well versed in any number of psychological calming techniques. She has a tendency to work for the wrong side of the law but her latest stint in the Australia penal system has forced her to change her views on who she should work for.

Creation

Melinda Leucenstern was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Leinil Yu. She first appeared in Indestructible Hulk #3 (Mar. 2013).

Major Story Arcs

Hulk: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

For more information see: Indestructible Hulk: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

While incarcerated in Perth, Australlia, Melinda is approached by Maria Hill. Maria informs her she has been selected to work with Dr. Banner and S.H.I.E.L.D. Melinda informs Maria, that even though she is incarcerated she has been approached by HYDRA and Egghead, but she'd rather work with Banner.

Melinda is present when the team meets with Banner for the first time. Like the others she is calm when Banner tests them, by pretending to Hulk-out. Melinda also steps up when Banner asks the team what they could do with a chip of Uru, but before she can give him her ideas, Banner is called away.