Mirage, also known as Danielle Moonstar, is a fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. She first appeared in the comic book "Marvel Graphic Novel #4" in 1982. Her character is a Native American mutant with the power to create illusions that manifest people's fears or desires.
Danielle was raised in a Cheyenne reservation in Colorado and discovered her powers when she was just a teenager. After her parents died, she was recruited by Professor Charles Xavier to join his team of young mutants known as the New Mutants.
As a member of the New Mutants, Mirage participated in several missions and battles against various villains, including the Hellfire Club, the Demon Bear, and the White Queen. She eventually became the leader of the New Mutants and later joined other superhero teams, including X-Force and the X-Men.
Mirage's powers have evolved over time, allowing her to control and manipulate reality to a certain extent. She has also been depicted as a skilled fighter and archer, as well as a talented tracker and survivalist due to her upbringing in the wilderness.
Overall, Mirage is a complex and compelling character who has been a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe for decades, representing both her Native American heritage and the struggles of young mutants in a world that fears and hates them.