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Siryn
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Also known as Theresa Cassidy, Theresa Rourke Cassidy, Theresa Maeve Rourke Cassidy, Banshee, Morrigan

Siryn (Theresa Maeve Rourke Cassidy) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Steve Leialoha, the character first appeared in Spider-Woman #37 (April 1981). Theresa Cassidy belongs to a subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She possesses a sonic voice providing various effects while her name refers to the Sirens of Greek mythology and their hypnotic voices. She is depicted most commonly in association with the X-Men. Theresa Cassidy is the daughter of the superhero Sean Cassi

Key facts

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Theresa Cassidy / Siryn.Art by Ryan Sook.
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Siryn
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.real_name
Theresa Maeve Rourke Cassidy
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Human mutant
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Marvel Comics
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.debut
Spider-Woman #37(April 1981)
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.creators
Chris Claremont (writer)Steve Leialoha (artist)
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.alliances
X-Factor InvestigationsMuir Island X-MenX-CorporationFallen AngelsX-Force
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Black Tom CassidyJuggernaut
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.aliases
Tracy CassidyMorriganBanshee
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.powers
Superhuman voice granting sonic scream, sonic shield, and flight

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Encyclopedic overview

29 sections
Contents
  • Publication history
  • 1980s–1990s
  • 2000s–2020s
  • Fictional character biography
  • Early life
  • Muir Island
  • X-Force
  • X-Corporation
  • X-Factor Investigations
  • Messiah Complex
  • Divided We Stand
  • Sean
  • Assuming leadership and departure
  • Return to X-Factor Investigations
  • The Morrigan
  • Krakoa
  • From the Ashes
  • Powers and abilities
  • Reception
  • Critical response
  • Other versions
  • Age of Apocalypse
  • Ultimate Marvel
  • What If?
  • In other media
  • Film
  • Merchandise
  • References
  • External links

Siryn (Theresa Maeve Rourke Cassidy) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Steve Leialoha, the character first appeared in Spider-Woman #37 (April 1981). Theresa Cassidy belongs to a subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She possesses a sonic voice providing various effects while her name refers to the Sirens of Greek mythology and their hypnotic voices. She is depicted most commonly in association with the X-Men. Theresa Cassidy is the daughter of the superhero Sean Cassidy. The character has also been known as Siryn and Banshee at various points in her history.

==Publication history==

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