Jean DeWolff

Jean DeWolff is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Spider-Man. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #48 (August 1976). Captain Jean DeWolff is a police detective from New York City. She is portrayed as tough and unrelenting—the result of her difficult childhood and teenage years—yet morally righteous and willing to operate outside the confines of the law, such as relying on the assistance of vigilantes. DeWolff becomes a recurring ally of Spider-Man, for whom she secretly develops romantic feelings. She is also the sister of Brian DeWolff, the original Wraith. The 1985 storyline "The Death of Jean DeWolff" depicts the character's death at the hands of her partner and lover, Stanley Carter, who became the murderous vigilante Sin-Eater. Outside of comics, the character has appeared in several media adaptations of Spider-Man, such as television series and video games. Liza Colón-Zayas portrayed Jean DeWolff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).