Draft:Hallows' Eve (Marvel Comics)

Elizabeth Tyne (also known as Janine Godbe) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist John Romita, the character first appeared in Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (June 1995). Elizabeth Tyne changed her name to Janine Godbe. She is known under the codename Hallows' Eve and uses enchanted masks giving her special abilities.

Concept and creation
The Hallows' Eve persona of Elizabeth Tyne was teased when Amazing Spider-Man #14 was introduced at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The codename "Hallows' Eve" is the Christian name for the celebration called Halloween. Chris Arrant of Popverse described Elizabeth Tyne as a 90s character who went from being merely known as the girlfriend of Ben Reilly to a "spooky" hero.

Publication history
Elizabeth Tyne debuted in Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (June 1995), created by J.M. DeMatteis and John Romita. She appeared in the 2022 Amazing Spider-Man series, the 2023 Dark Web Finale one-shot, and the 2023 Hallows' Eve series, her first solo comic book series. The first issue was released on March 1, 2023. The second issue was released on April 19, 2023. The third issue was released on May 24, 2023. Tyne appeared in the 2023 Amazing Spider-Man Annual series, the 2023 Hallows' Eve: The Big Night one-shot, her first solo one-shot, which was released on October 25, 2023, and the 2024 Blood Hunters series.

Fictional character biography
Elizabeth Tyne murdered her abusive father in self-defense, which led her to flee and change her name. She later met Ben Reilly under her new identity, Janine Godbe, and the two began a relationship. However, Kaine Parker, a former supervillain who chased the couple, kidnapped Godbe. Parker wanted to get revenge on Reilly and forced Godbe to fake her death. She finally reappeared after receiving a fake invention from Parker who impersonated Reilly. Godbe later went to the police and confessed to murdering her father. She was eventually released at the behest of the Beyond Corporation, which was looking for any means they could find to secure Ben's place as the company's Spider-Man.

Powers and abilities
Elizabeth Tyne uses a range of enchanted masks that grant her different superpowers. These masks are are cursed with chaos magic from Limbo. A mask inspired by a character allows her to use their abilities and embody their distinctive characteristics, such as their qualities, and even their speech pattern. A Vampire mask provides Tyne the supernatural abilities of a vampire, while a mask inspired by Captain America empowers her with superhuman strength, speed, and agility. Additionally, Tyne is also immune to limbo magic.

Critical response
Taylor Black Forsberg of Screen Rant described Elizabeth Tyne as a breakout horror-themed antihero and noted the character gained cosplay attention after her reintroduction as Hallows' Eve.

Impact
In 2022, the introduction of Elizabeth Tyne as Hallows' Eve in Amazing Spider-Man #14 was credited as one of the reasons the comic book sold out.

Hallows' Eve
According to the ComicHub system at local comic book shops selling American comics, the Hallows' Eve trade paper back was the ninth best selling graphic novel in November 2023. Hallows' Eve #1 was the third best selling comic book in March 2023. Additionally, the first issue of Hallows' Eve sold out.

Alexander Jones of Multiversity Comics gave Hallows' Eve #1 a score of eight out of ten and said the character of Hallows' Eve is characterized in a fascinating way. Jones praised the writing and the artwork, especially the expressions of Hallows' Eve when she switches mask. They also described the comic book as a strong expansion of the Spider-Man universe. Chase Magnett of ComicBook.com gave Hallows' Eve #1 a grade of four out of five and called it an essential reading. They described it as accessible for readers, well-crafted, and thrilling. Magnett praised the artwork and said the comic series has potential. David Brooke of AIPT Comics gave it a score of eight out of ten. They praised the originality of the powers and costume used by Hallows' Eve's. Brooke described the series as a good start, saying it leaves room to further explore the different featured characters.

In other media
In 2023, Hasbro released an Elizabeth Tyne / Hallows' Eve action figure as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.