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|name = Rio Morales
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|image = Rio Morales from MM render.png
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|age = 43{{cite|mm|menu=Rio Morales|name=character bio}}
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|home country = United States
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|age = 41{{cite|msm|character bio|name=character bio}}
  
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|home = [[New York City]]
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|residence = [[New York City]]
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|family = [[Miles Morales]] {{small|(son)}}<br />[[Jefferson Davis]] {{small|(husband)}}
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|family = [[Jefferson Davis]] (husband)<br>[[Miles Morales]] (son)<br>[[Aaron Davis]] (brother-in-law)<br>[[Albert Moon]] (boyfriend)
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|occupation = Teacher
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|occupation = Teacher, councilwoman
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|height = 5'7"<ref name="character bio"/>
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|height = 5'7"<ref name="character bio"/>
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|weight = 120 lbs<ref name="character bio"/>
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|weight = 120 lbs<ref name="character bio"/>
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|gender = Female
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|gender = Female
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|voice actor = Jacqueline Pinol
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|voice actor = Jacqueline Pinol
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|original appearance = Rio Morales (Earth-1610)
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'''Rio Morales''' is a supporting character in ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man]]''. She is the wife of police officer [[Jefferson Davis]] and the mother of [[Miles Morales]]. Rio is voiced by Jacqueline Pinol.{{cite|msm|[[Marvel's Spider-Man#Voice cast|credits]]}}
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'''Rio Morales''' is a supporting character in the [[Marvel's Spider-Man series|''Marvel's Spider-Man'' series]]. She is a school teacher who grew up in [[Harlem]], before moving to [[Brooklyn]] with her husband Officer [[Jefferson Davis]], where they raised their son [[Miles Morales]]. Her strong connection to and passion for her community led her to return to Harlem and run for a city council seat representing them.
   
 
==History==
  
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===Early history===
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Rio was born and raised in East Harlem, [[New York City]],<ref name="character bio"/> around the year 1977.{{note|Rio was 41 years old in ''Marvel's Spider-Man'',{{cite|msm|menu=Rio Morales|name=msm character bio}} which took place in 2018.}} After college, she moved to Upper East Side, while she and Jefferson Davis were dating, and would spend time with him and [[Aaron Davis]].{{cite|mm|script=Sound Samples|name=Sound Samples}} Eventually, she moved to Brooklyn with her then husband Jefferson, where she continued teaching.<ref name="character bio"/>
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Rio had her first teaching job around the time Jefferson became a police officer and Aaron assumed the identity of "[[Prowler|the Prowler]]".<ref name="Sound Samples"/> Rio became a middle school science teacher, which inspired Miles' love of science.{{cite|mm|menu=Jefferson Davis|name=Jefferson Davis bio}} Though the family were originally close, when Jefferson and Aaron's jobs crossed paths, Jefferson and Rio severed Miles' contact with Aaron.<ref name="Sound Samples"/>
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Rio is at the awards ceremony for her husband, Jefferson, when the [[Inner Demons]] arrive and set off explosions. Not knowing the fate of her husband, she rushes into the debris, only to become pinned. She is rescued by her son, Miles, and is next seen at the funeral for her husband.
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During "[[And the Award Goes to...]]", Rio attended the awards ceremony for her husband, Jefferson, when the [[Inner Demons]] arrived and set off explosions. Not knowing the fate of her husband, she rushed into the debris, only to become pinned. She was then rescued by her son, Miles, and attended the funeral for her husband thereafter.{{cite|msm|script=And the Award Goes to...|name=And the Award Goes to}}
   
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Sometime after the funeral, Rio is contacted by [[May Parker]], who is advised by her nephew [[Peter Parker|Peter]] to have Miles volunteer at [[F.E.A.S.T.]] to help him process his grief. Supportive of the idea, Rio convinces Miles to volunteer (the alternative being more therapy).
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Sometime after the funeral, Rio was contacted by [[May Parker]], on the advice of her nephew [[Peter Parker|Peter]], to have Miles volunteer at [[F.E.A.S.T.]] to help him process his grief. Supportive of the idea, Rio convinced Miles to volunteer, the alternative being more therapy.{{cite|msm|script=Strong Connections|name=Strong Connections}} Rio later aided in the distribution of the [[Devil's Breath]] antiserum, and was last seen at May's funeral.
   
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Rio later aids in the distribution of the [[Devil's Breath]] antiserum, and is last seen at May's funeral.
  
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Rio and Miles moved back to East Harlem, setting in her mother's former apartment.{{cite|mm|script=La Nochebuena (The New Year's Eve)|name=La Nochebuena}} During this time, she began campaigning for a seat on the City Council, promising to hold [[Roxxon]] accountable for their move in Harlem.{{cite|mm|script=Time to Rally|name=Time to Rally}} Though Miles had become a [[Spider-Man]], despite wanting to tell Rio, he he kept it from her, on advice by Peter.<ref name="character bio"/>
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In "[[La Nochebuena]]", Rio invited Miles' friends [[Ganke Lee]] and his old friend [[Phin Mason]] for dinner.<ref name="La Nochebuena"/> Later, during "[[Time to Rally]]", she held a campaign rally for her seat, but was interrupted by an attack from the [[Underground]]. In the panic, Rio fell and injured her arm, and was brought to the hospital by Ganke. Though Miles thought she would quit the campaign after her injury, she declined to, saying "Our family doesn't give up".<ref name="Time to Rally"/>
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Much later, after "[[Curtain Call]]", Rio discovered Miles' secret identity as Spider-Man, when he arrived wounded following a confrontation with the [[Tinkerer]]. He explained that Phin was the Tinkerer and the attack on Roxxon Plaza. Rio was worried at first, recalling her talks to Miles as to how to keep himself safe, but reassured him that nothing he could do would stop her loving him, and that he reminded her of Jefferson every day. She and Ganke then organized an evacuation of Harlem before Phin's bomb would go off.{{cite|mm|script=Curtain Call|name=Curtain Call}}
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During "[[The Battle For Harlem]]", Rio coordinated the evacuation, aided both by Spider-Man and also by Aaron Davis. She was then present to help Miles escape from public view after he drained the [[Nuform]] reactor. Weeks later, Aaron Davis' testimony against Roxxon brought the authority to arrest [[Simon Krieger]] for his crimes,{{cite|mm|script=The Battle for Harlem|name=The Battle for Harlem}} and Rio was elected to the council. She was later interviewed by [[J. Jonah Jameson]], who praised her run at first, until she tried unsuccessfully to convince him that Spider-Man is not an enemy, leading him to abruptly end the interview.{{citation needed}}
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After the event, as Miles reflected on Phin sacrificing herself but having put everyone in danger, Rio told Miles that people were complicated and that Miles need not make a judgment on it. In "[[Memory Lane]]", for Miles' birthday, she left him a scavenger hunt that she and Jefferson had left before his passing.{{cite|mm|script=Memory Lane|name=Memory Lane}}
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=== ''Marvel's Spider-Man 2'' ===
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==Characteristics==
  
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[[File:Rio Morales from MM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of Rio Morales]]
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Rio is a middle-aged woman of Hispanic origin. She is a kind and caring woman with a love of science which she passed onto Miles. Even after her husband's death, she still took the time to make others feel better, such as trying to help Miles through the loss of his father despite grieving. She is also brave as well, demonstrated by how she is willing to run back into the wreckage to find her husband during the Demon attack at City Hall.
  
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===Apperance===
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Rio is a sweet, kind and cute middle-aged woman of Puerto Rican origin.
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===Personality===
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{{dialogue|Miles Morales|I thought you'd quit after last night?|Rio Morales|Why would I quit? I said I'd fight for my home; I meant it.|Miles Morales|You could've... You could've died.|Rio Morales|Our family doesn't give up. You know that.|context=[[Miles Morales script#Time to Rally|''Miles Morales'' &sect; "Time to Rally"]]|align=right}}
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Rio Morales is kind, resilient, and dedicated. In the aftermath of Jefferson's death, she showed compassion by caring for Miles and being kind to Peter and others at the funeral when she herself was grieving.<ref name="And the Award Goes to"/> She also showed bravery during the City Hall attack when running into wreckage,<ref name="And the Award Goes to"/> and standing firm against Roxxon despite their power and influence.<ref name="Time to Rally"/> Miles described her as a tough teacher,<ref name="character bio"/> and got his love of science from her.<ref name="Jefferson Davis bio"/>
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Rio is driven to support her family and community. This fueled her city counil run, as she campaigned against gentrification of businesses driven away by Roxxon.<ref name="Time to Rally"/> Her leadership skills were evident even before winning the election, as she organized an evacuation, showcasing both care for others and effective decision-making.<ref name="The Battle for Harlem"/> Rio emphasized her unwavering commitment to family as she assured Miles of unconditional love for him when he revealed himself as Spider-Man,<ref name="Curtain Call"/> and promised that Jefferson's presence would always be felt.<ref name="Memory Lane"/> Despite initial reservations,{{cite|mm|script=Reconnecting}} she forgave Aaron for his past as the Prowler, supporting his efforts to reconcile with the family by co-signing an apartment lease to bring him closer to them, after being inspired by Miles.{{cite|msm2|script=Room for the Future}}
   
 
==Original appearance==
  
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Rio Morales first appeared in [[w:c:marvel:Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 2 1|''Ultimate Comics Spider-Man'' vol. 2 #1]] (November 2011).
  
Rio Morales first appeared in [[w:c:marvel:Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 2 1|''Ultimate Comics Spider-Man'' vol. 2 #1]] (November 2011).
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 21 March 2024

Rio Morales is a supporting character in the Marvel's Spider-Man series. She is a school teacher who grew up in Harlem, before moving to Brooklyn with her husband Officer Jefferson Davis, where they raised their son Miles Morales. Her strong connection to and passion for her community led her to return to Harlem and run for a city council seat representing them.

History

Early history

Rio was born and raised in East Harlem, New York City,[1] around the year 1977.[a] After college, she moved to Upper East Side, while she and Jefferson Davis were dating, and would spend time with him and Aaron Davis.[3] Eventually, she moved to Brooklyn with her then husband Jefferson, where she continued teaching.[1]

Rio had her first teaching job around the time Jefferson became a police officer and Aaron assumed the identity of "the Prowler".[3] Rio became a middle school science teacher, which inspired Miles' love of science.[4] Though the family were originally close, when Jefferson and Aaron's jobs crossed paths, Jefferson and Rio severed Miles' contact with Aaron.[3]

Marvel's Spider-Man

During "And the Award Goes to...", Rio attended the awards ceremony for her husband, Jefferson, when the Inner Demons arrived and set off explosions. Not knowing the fate of her husband, she rushed into the debris, only to become pinned. She was then rescued by her son, Miles, and attended the funeral for her husband thereafter.[5]

Sometime after the funeral, Rio was contacted by May Parker, on the advice of her nephew Peter, to have Miles volunteer at F.E.A.S.T. to help him process his grief. Supportive of the idea, Rio convinced Miles to volunteer, the alternative being more therapy.[6] Rio later aided in the distribution of the Devil's Breath antiserum, and was last seen at May's funeral.

Miles Morales

Rio and Miles moved back to East Harlem, setting in her mother's former apartment.[7] During this time, she began campaigning for a seat on the City Council, promising to hold Roxxon accountable for their move in Harlem.[8] Though Miles had become a Spider-Man, despite wanting to tell Rio, he he kept it from her, on advice by Peter.[1]

In "La Nochebuena", Rio invited Miles' friends Ganke Lee and his old friend Phin Mason for dinner.[7] Later, during "Time to Rally", she held a campaign rally for her seat, but was interrupted by an attack from the Underground. In the panic, Rio fell and injured her arm, and was brought to the hospital by Ganke. Though Miles thought she would quit the campaign after her injury, she declined to, saying "Our family doesn't give up".[8]

Much later, after "Curtain Call", Rio discovered Miles' secret identity as Spider-Man, when he arrived wounded following a confrontation with the Tinkerer. He explained that Phin was the Tinkerer and the attack on Roxxon Plaza. Rio was worried at first, recalling her talks to Miles as to how to keep himself safe, but reassured him that nothing he could do would stop her loving him, and that he reminded her of Jefferson every day. She and Ganke then organized an evacuation of Harlem before Phin's bomb would go off.[9]

During "The Battle For Harlem", Rio coordinated the evacuation, aided both by Spider-Man and also by Aaron Davis. She was then present to help Miles escape from public view after he drained the Nuform reactor. Weeks later, Aaron Davis' testimony against Roxxon brought the authority to arrest Simon Krieger for his crimes,[10] and Rio was elected to the council. She was later interviewed by J. Jonah Jameson, who praised her run at first, until she tried unsuccessfully to convince him that Spider-Man is not an enemy, leading him to abruptly end the interview.[citation needed]

After the event, as Miles reflected on Phin sacrificing herself but having put everyone in danger, Rio told Miles that people were complicated and that Miles need not make a judgment on it. In "Memory Lane", for Miles' birthday, she left him a scavenger hunt that she and Jefferson had left before his passing.[11]

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Characteristics

Rio Morales from MM concept art

Concept art of Rio Morales

Apperance

Rio is a sweet, kind and cute middle-aged woman of Puerto Rican origin.

Personality

Miles Morales: I thought you'd quit after last night?
Rio Morales: Why would I quit? I said I'd fight for my home; I meant it.
Miles Morales: You could've... You could've died.
Rio Morales: Our family doesn't give up. You know that.
Miles Morales § "Time to Rally"

Rio Morales is kind, resilient, and dedicated. In the aftermath of Jefferson's death, she showed compassion by caring for Miles and being kind to Peter and others at the funeral when she herself was grieving.[5] She also showed bravery during the City Hall attack when running into wreckage,[5] and standing firm against Roxxon despite their power and influence.[8] Miles described her as a tough teacher,[1] and got his love of science from her.[4]

Rio is driven to support her family and community. This fueled her city counil run, as she campaigned against gentrification of businesses driven away by Roxxon.[8] Her leadership skills were evident even before winning the election, as she organized an evacuation, showcasing both care for others and effective decision-making.[10] Rio emphasized her unwavering commitment to family as she assured Miles of unconditional love for him when he revealed himself as Spider-Man,[9] and promised that Jefferson's presence would always be felt.[11] Despite initial reservations,[12] she forgave Aaron for his past as the Prowler, supporting his efforts to reconcile with the family by co-signing an apartment lease to bring him closer to them, after being inspired by Miles.[13]

Original appearance

For more background of Rio Morales throughout comic book history, see all appearances of Rio Morales and the original appearance of Rio Morales on the Marvel Database

Rio Morales first appeared in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man vol. 2 #1 (November 2011).

Notes

Annotations

  1. ↑ Rio was 41 years old in Marvel's Spider-Man,[2] which took place in 2018.

Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Miles Morales menu § "Rio Morales"
  2. ↑ Marvel's Spider-Man menu § "Rio Morales"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Miles Morales script § "Sound Samples"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Miles Morales menu § "Jefferson Davis"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Marvel's Spider-Man script § "And the Award Goes to..."
  6. ↑ Marvel's Spider-Man script § "Strong Connections"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Miles Morales script § "La Nochebuena (The New Year's Eve)"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Miles Morales script § "Time to Rally"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Miles Morales script § "Curtain Call"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Miles Morales script § "The Battle for Harlem"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Miles Morales script § "Memory Lane"
  12. ↑ Miles Morales script § "Reconnecting"
  13. ↑ Marvel's Spider-Man 2 script § "Room for the Future"

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Characters in Marvel's Spider-Man
Main characters Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
Supporting characters Felicia Hardy (Black Cat) · Jefferson Davis · Mary Jane Watson · May Parker · Miles Morales · Norman Osborn · Yuriko Watanabe
Enemies Adrian Toomes (Vulture) · Aleksei Sytsevich (Rhino) · Joseph Martello (Hammerhead) · Herman Schultz (Shocker) · Mac Gargan (Scorpion) · Martin Li (Mister Negative) · Max Dillon (Electro) · Otto Octavius (Doctor Octopus) · Screwball · Silver Sable (Silver Sablinova) · Taskmaster · Tombstone (Lonnie Lincoln) · Wilson Fisk (Kingpin)
Other Ben Parker · Charles Standish · David Obademi · Gloria Davila · Harry Osborn · John Howard · Isaac Delaney · J. Jonah Jameson · Morgan Michaels · Rio Morales · Short Order Cook · Venom · Walter Hardy
Characters in Miles Morales
Main characters Miles Morales (Spider-Man)
Supporting characters Ganke Lee · Peter Parker (Spider-Man) · Aaron Davis (Prowler) · Rick Mason · Rio Morales
Enemies Aleksei Sytsevich (Rhino) · Phin Mason (Tinkerer) · Simon Krieger · Wilson Fisk (Kingpin)
Other Caleb Ward · Camila Vázquez · Curt Connors · Danika Hart · Gloria Davila · Hailey Cooper · Harry Osborn · John Howard · J. Jonah Jameson · Jefferson Davis · Norman Osborn · Otto Octavius · Steff · Teo Alvarez · Venom
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