Origin
Reva and her brother Sam were living in New York city and were friends with Luke Cage before he gained powers. She and Luke eventually started dating and engaged in a romantic relationship with him.
Creation
Reva Conners was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska in 1972 and first appeared in Hero For Hire Vol.1 issue 1.
Major Story Arcs
Death
Reva died in a conflict between Cage, Stryker and the Maggia. Her death still weighs heavy on Luke’s memorie.
Other Media
Television
Luke Cage (2017)
Reva Connor is slated to appear in the Netflix original series, Luke Cage. She is played by actress Parisa Fitz-Henley.