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'''Lylla''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Sal Buscema]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (February 1982).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=May 2, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3: Who Is Lylla? |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-who-is-lylla-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajput |first=Rohit |date=May 28, 2023 |title=How was Lylla's story in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 different than her comic book counterpart? Changes explored |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/how-lylla-s-story-guardians-galaxy-vol-3-different-comic-book-counterpart-changes-explored |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref> Lylla is an anthropomorphic [[otter]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acuna |first=Kirsten |last2=Singh |first2=Olivia |date=May 5, 2023 |title=44 details you may have missed in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' |url=https://www.insider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-details-easter-eggs-missed-2023-5 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Insider (website)|Insider]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dar |first=Taimur |date=December 1, 2022 |title=Adam Warlock and Baby Rocket Raccoon debut in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 trailer |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicsBeat]] |language=en-US}}</ref> She is the heiress to the [[toymaking]] empire Mayhem Mekaniks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leishman |first=Rachel |date=June 18, 2019 |title=I Know Who Should Play Rocket Raccoon's Love Interest |url=https://www.themarysue.com/lylla-and-rocket-raccoon-are-far-from-the-shallow/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burwick |first=Kevin |date=June 24, 2019 |title=Guardians Vol. 3 Wants Lady Gaga to Play Rocket's Girlfriend Lady Lylla? |url=https://movieweb.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lady-gaga-lady-lylla/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[MovieWeb]] |language=en}}</ref> She is also the friend and lover of [[superhero]] [[Rocket Raccoon]].
'''Lylla''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Sal Buscema]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (February 1982).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=May 2, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3: Who Is Lylla? |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-who-is-lylla-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajput |first=Rohit |date=May 28, 2023 |title=How was Lylla's story in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 different than her comic book counterpart? Changes explored |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/how-lylla-s-story-guardians-galaxy-vol-3-different-comic-book-counterpart-changes-explored |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref> Lylla is an anthropomorphic [[otter]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Acuna |first1=Kirsten |last2=Singh |first2=Olivia |date=May 5, 2023 |title=44 details you may have missed in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' |url=https://www.insider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-details-easter-eggs-missed-2023-5 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Insider (website)|Insider]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dar |first=Taimur |date=December 1, 2022 |title=Adam Warlock and Baby Rocket Raccoon debut in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 trailer |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicsBeat]] |language=en-US}}</ref> She is the heiress to the [[toymaking]] empire Mayhem Mekaniks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leishman |first=Rachel |date=June 18, 2019 |title=I Know Who Should Play Rocket Raccoon's Love Interest |url=https://www.themarysue.com/lylla-and-rocket-raccoon-are-far-from-the-shallow/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burwick |first=Kevin |date=June 24, 2019 |title=Guardians Vol. 3 Wants Lady Gaga to Play Rocket's Girlfriend Lady Lylla? |url=https://movieweb.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lady-gaga-lady-lylla/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[MovieWeb]] |language=en}}</ref> She is also the friend and lover of [[superhero]] [[Rocket Raccoon]].


Lylla appears in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'' (2023), voiced by [[Linda Cardellini]].
Lylla appears in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'' (2023), voiced by [[Linda Cardellini]].


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
Lylla debuted in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (February 1982),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farley |first=Lloyd |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’: Who Is Lylla the Otter? |url=https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lylla-the-otter-explained/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McCoy |first=Joshua Kristian |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy: Who Is Lylla? |url=https://gamerant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-lylla/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> created by writer [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Sal Buscema]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Marco Vito |date=May 6, 2023 |title=‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Retcons a ‘Vol. 1’ Easter Egg |url=https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-easter-egg/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Silverio |first=Ben F. |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown: It's Time For One Last Ride |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1197404/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-super-bowl-trailer-breakdown-its-time-for-one-last-ride/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[/Film]] |language=en-US}}</ref> She appeared in the 2011 ''[[Annihilators (Marvel Comics)|Annihilators]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 8, 2023 |title=Who Is Lylla, Rocket's Otter Friend in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3? |url=https://nerdist.com/article/otter-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lylla-marvel-comics-history/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Nerdist]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bojic |first=Danny |date=May 8, 2023 |title=GOTG 3's Lylla Gets A Much Happier Ending In The Comics |url=https://www.looper.com/1279883/gotg-3s-lylla-gets-a-much-happier-ending-in-the-comics/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=April 25, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's adorable otter is named Lylla - and she's Rocket's one true love |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-adorable-otter-from-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer-is-named-lylla-and-shes-rockets-one-true-love/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> She appeared in the 2023 ''Rocket Raccoon: Marvel Tales'' [[Comics anthology|anthology]] [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doran |first=Michael |date=January 19, 2023 |title=Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, and all of Marvel's April 2023 comics and covers revealed |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-comics-april-2023-solicitations-and-covers/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref>
Lylla debuted in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (February 1982),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farley |first=Lloyd |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3': Who Is Lylla the Otter? |url=https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lylla-the-otter-explained/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McCoy |first=Joshua Kristian |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy: Who Is Lylla? |url=https://gamerant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-lylla/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> created by writer [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Sal Buscema]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Marco Vito |date=May 6, 2023 |title='Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Retcons a 'Vol. 1' Easter Egg |url=https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-easter-egg/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Silverio |first=Ben F. |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown: It's Time For One Last Ride |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1197404/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-super-bowl-trailer-breakdown-its-time-for-one-last-ride/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[/Film]] |language=en-US}}</ref> She appeared in the 2011 ''[[Annihilators (Marvel Comics)|Annihilators]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 8, 2023 |title=Who Is Lylla, Rocket's Otter Friend in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3? |url=https://nerdist.com/article/otter-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-lylla-marvel-comics-history/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Nerdist]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bojic |first=Danny |date=May 8, 2023 |title=GOTG 3's Lylla Gets A Much Happier Ending In The Comics |url=https://www.looper.com/1279883/gotg-3s-lylla-gets-a-much-happier-ending-in-the-comics/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=April 25, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's adorable otter is named Lylla - and she's Rocket's one true love |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-adorable-otter-from-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer-is-named-lylla-and-shes-rockets-one-true-love/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> She appeared in the 2023 ''Rocket Raccoon: Marvel Tales'' [[Comics anthology|anthology]] [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doran |first=Michael |date=January 19, 2023 |title=Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, and all of Marvel's April 2023 comics and covers revealed |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-comics-april-2023-solicitations-and-covers/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
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=== Marvel Cinematic Universe ===
=== Marvel Cinematic Universe ===
Rachel Harp of ''[[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]]'' praised Lylla for highlighting the "evils of animal testing" across ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]''. Ashvaria Rai of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' wrote, "Lylla leaves a lasting impact on audiences, even with her all-too-brief screen time in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3''. Her gentleness toward others and contagious hope for a better life establish her as one of the most amicable new characters."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rai |first=Ashvaria |date=May 9, 2023 |title=10 Best Final Quotes From MCU Characters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/best-last-quotes-mcu-movies-characters/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Hannah Saab and Vidhi Narula of ''[[Collider (website)|Collider]]'' ranked the final quote of Lylla in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'' 1st in their "11 Best Inspirational Marvel Quotes" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saab |first=Hannah |last2=Narula |first2=Vidhi |date=May 31, 2023 |title=11 Best Inspirational Marvel Quotes, Ranked |url=https://collider.com/best-life-relatable-quotes-from-mcu/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref> Michael Walsh of ''[[Nerdist]]'' ranked Lylla 6th in their "10 Best Animals in the MCU" list, calling her "the greatest cybernetically-enhanced otter."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Michael |date=May 26, 2023 |title=The 10 Best Animals in the MCU, Ranked |url=https://nerdist.com/article/10-best-animals-in-the-mcu-ranked-rocket-goose-lylla-teefs-floor/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Nerdist]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Anthony Orlando of ''[[Digital Trends]]'' ranked Lylla 6th in their "Best Characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orlando |first=Anthony |date=May 6, 2023 |title=The best characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, ranked |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-best-characters-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-ranked/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Digital Trends]] |language=en}}</ref>
Rachel Harp of ''[[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]]'' praised Lylla for highlighting the "evils of animal testing" across ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]''.{{cn|date=September 2023}} Ashvaria Rai of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' wrote, "Lylla leaves a lasting impact on audiences, even with her all-too-brief screen time in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3''. Her gentleness toward others and contagious hope for a better life establish her as one of the most amicable new characters."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rai |first=Ashvaria |date=May 9, 2023 |title=10 Best Final Quotes From MCU Characters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/best-last-quotes-mcu-movies-characters/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Hannah Saab and Vidhi Narula of ''[[Collider (website)|Collider]]'' ranked the final quote of Lylla in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'' 1st in their "11 Best Inspirational Marvel Quotes" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Saab |first1=Hannah |last2=Narula |first2=Vidhi |date=May 31, 2023 |title=11 Best Inspirational Marvel Quotes, Ranked |url=https://collider.com/best-life-relatable-quotes-from-mcu/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref> Michael Walsh of ''[[Nerdist]]'' ranked Lylla 6th in their "10 Best Animals in the MCU" list, calling her "the greatest cybernetically-enhanced otter."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Michael |date=May 26, 2023 |title=The 10 Best Animals in the MCU, Ranked |url=https://nerdist.com/article/10-best-animals-in-the-mcu-ranked-rocket-goose-lylla-teefs-floor/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Nerdist]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Anthony Orlando of ''[[Digital Trends]]'' ranked Lylla 6th in their "Best Characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orlando |first=Anthony |date=May 6, 2023 |title=The best characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, ranked |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-best-characters-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-ranked/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Digital Trends]] |language=en}}</ref>


== In other media ==
== In other media ==


===Film===
===Film===
* Lylla is referenced in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', where her name appears during the mugshot sequence on a panel next to [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket Raccoon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bibbiani |first=William |date=May 9, 2023 |title=An Original Guardians Of The Galaxy Easter Egg May Have Given False Hope For Vol. 3 |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1276295/guardians-of-the-galaxy-easter-egg-given-fans-hope-lylla-survival/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[/Film]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Adam |date=May 18, 2023 |title=There’s A Guardians Easter Egg In Vol. 1 You’ll Only Understand After You’ve Seen Vol. 3 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/theres-a-guardians-easter-egg-in-vol-1-youll-only-understand-after-youve-seen-vol-3 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[CinemaBlend]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 24 MCU Easter Eggs & References Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-easter-eggs-references/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Lylla is referenced in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', where her name appears during the mugshot sequence on a panel next to [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket Raccoon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bibbiani |first=William |date=May 9, 2023 |title=An Original Guardians Of The Galaxy Easter Egg May Have Given False Hope For Vol. 3 |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1276295/guardians-of-the-galaxy-easter-egg-given-fans-hope-lylla-survival/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[/Film]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Adam |date=May 18, 2023 |title=There's A Guardians Easter Egg In Vol. 1 You'll Only Understand After You've Seen Vol. 3 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/marvel-cinematic-universe/theres-a-guardians-easter-egg-in-vol-1-youll-only-understand-after-youve-seen-vol-3 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[CinemaBlend]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 24 MCU Easter Eggs & References Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-easter-eggs-references/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Lylla appears in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'', voiced by [[Linda Cardellini]].<ref name="btva32">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Lylla – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Vol-3/Lylla/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=April 25, 2023 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Clip Takes a Dark Trip Into Rocket Raccoon's Past [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163848/https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarto |first=Debbie Diamond |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Marvel Studios’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Heads to Disney+ |url=https://www.awn.com/news/marvel-studios-guardians-galaxy-vol-3-heads-disney |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Animation World Network]] |language=en}}</ref> This version is also referred to as '''89Q12'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boycillo |first=Andrea Dawn |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Here's Who Dies and Who Survives in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |url=https://epicstream.com/article/who-dies-and-who-survives-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=Epicstream.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=April 25, 2023 |title=New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Clip Takes a Dark Trip Into Rocket Raccoon’s Past [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref> She was created by the [[High Evolutionary (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|High Evolutionary]] and sports robotic arms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Bryan |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is somehow the best animal rights movie of the year |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/5/11/23719765/guardians-of-the-galaxy-rocket-raccoon-animal-rights-welfare-experimentation-disney-marvel |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Vox (website)|Vox]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Glassman |first=Julia |date=May 7, 2023 |title=The Body Horror in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is Some Serious Stuff |url=https://www.themarysue.com/the-body-horror-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-is-some-serious-stuff/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |language=en}}</ref> In flashbacks, she befriended fellow test subjects [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket]], Teefs, and Floor and mounted an escape attempt with them, though all save for Rocket were killed. Amidst a [[near-death experience]], Rocket briefly reunites with Lylla.<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Spoilers: Deaths, Ending, and What's Next |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-spoilers-deaths-ending-whats-next/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayala |first=Nicolas |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's 12 Biggest Spoilers & Reveals |url=https://screenrant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-spoilers-reveals/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> She tells him that his time has not yet come.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayala |first=Nicolas |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Everyone Who Dies In Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 |url=https://screenrant.com/who-dies-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Lylla appears in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'', voiced by [[Linda Cardellini]].<ref name="btva32">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Lylla – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Vol-3/Lylla/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=April 25, 2023 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Clip Takes a Dark Trip Into Rocket Raccoon's Past [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163848/https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarto |first=Debbie Diamond |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Marvel Studios' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Heads to Disney+ |url=https://www.awn.com/news/marvel-studios-guardians-galaxy-vol-3-heads-disney |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Animation World Network]] |language=en}}</ref> This version, also referred to as '''89Q12''',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boycillo |first=Andrea Dawn |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Here's Who Dies and Who Survives in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |url=https://epicstream.com/article/who-dies-and-who-survives-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=Epicstream.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=April 25, 2023 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Clip Takes a Dark Trip Into Rocket Raccoon's Past [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref> is a creation of the [[High Evolutionary (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|High Evolutionary]] and sports robotic arms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Bryan |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is somehow the best animal rights movie of the year |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/5/11/23719765/guardians-of-the-galaxy-rocket-raccoon-animal-rights-welfare-experimentation-disney-marvel |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Vox (website)|Vox]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Glassman |first=Julia |date=May 7, 2023 |title=The Body Horror in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is Some Serious Stuff |url=https://www.themarysue.com/the-body-horror-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-is-some-serious-stuff/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |language=en}}</ref> In flashbacks, she befriended fellow test subjects [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket]], Teefs, and Floor and attempted to escape [[Counter-Earth (comics)|Counter-Earth]], though all save for Rocket were killed. In the present, amidst a [[near-death experience]], Rocket briefly reunites with Lylla,<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Spoilers: Deaths, Ending, and What's Next |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-spoilers-deaths-ending-whats-next/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayala |first=Nicolas |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's 12 Biggest Spoilers & Reveals |url=https://screenrant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-spoilers-reveals/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> who tells him that his time to join them in the afterlife has not yet come.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayala |first=Nicolas |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Everyone Who Dies In Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 |url=https://screenrant.com/who-dies-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>


===Video games===
===Video games===
* Lylla appears in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dan |date=June 7, 2017 |title=Telltale’s ’Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Reveals Rocket’s Tragic Past |url=https://uproxx.com/gaming/guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-episode-2/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Uproxx]] |language=en-US}}</ref> voiced by [[Fryda Wolff]].<ref name="btva3">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Lylla – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-The-Telltale-Series/Lylla/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref>
* Lylla appears in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Dan |date=June 7, 2017 |title=Telltale's 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Reveals Rocket's Tragic Past |url=https://uproxx.com/gaming/guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-episode-2/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Uproxx]] |language=en-US}}</ref> voiced by [[Fryda Wolff]].<ref name="btva3">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Lylla – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-The-Telltale-Series/Lylla/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref>
* Lylla appears in ''[[Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.{{cn|date=May 2023}}
* Lylla appears in ''[[Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.{{cn|date=May 2023}}


=== Merchandise ===
=== Merchandise ===


* In 2017, [[Funko]] released a Lylla [[Funko pop|Funko pop figure]] inspired by the ''Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series'' incarnation of the character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snyder |first=Justin |date=October 13, 2017 |title=‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series’ goes Pop! |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-s-guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-goes-pop |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Konrad |first=Jeremy |date=October 13, 2017 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy Telltale Game Characters Get Funko Pops! |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/guardians-galaxy-telltale-funko/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=October 13, 2017 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series' Funko Pops Include Lylla's First Toy |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-funko-pops-inclu/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref>
* In 2017, [[Funko]] released a Lylla [[Funko Pop|Funko Pop figure]] inspired by the ''Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series'' incarnation of the character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snyder |first=Justin |date=October 13, 2017 |title='Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series' goes Pop! |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-s-guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-goes-pop |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Konrad |first=Jeremy |date=October 13, 2017 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy Telltale Game Characters Get Funko Pops! |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/guardians-galaxy-telltale-funko/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=October 13, 2017 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series' Funko Pops Include Lylla's First Toy |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-funko-pops-inclu/ |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:53, 9 January 2024

Lylla
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceIncredible Hulk #271
(February 1982)
Created byBill Mantlo
Sal Buscema
In-story information
SpeciesOtter halfworlder mutate
Place of originHalfworld
PartnershipsRocket Raccoon
Abilities
  • Human-like intellect
  • Otter physiology

Lylla is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in Incredible Hulk #271 (February 1982).[1][2] Lylla is an anthropomorphic otter.[3][4] She is the heiress to the toymaking empire Mayhem Mekaniks.[5][6] She is also the friend and lover of superhero Rocket Raccoon.

Lylla appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), voiced by Linda Cardellini.

Publication history[edit]

Lylla debuted in Incredible Hulk #271 (February 1982),[7][8] created by writer Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.[9][10] She appeared in the 2011 Annihilators series.[11][12][13] She appeared in the 2023 Rocket Raccoon: Marvel Tales anthology one-shot.[14]

Fictional character biography[edit]

Lylla inherits the toymaking company Mayhem Mekaniks after her parents are murdered by rival Judson Jakes, who wants to take over the company.[15] The only way for Lylla to gain full control is through marriage. Lylla soon comes under threat from not just Jakes, but also Lord Dyvyne, with both wanting to control her toy company.[16] Luckily, Rocket Raccoon comes to her aid. With the help of their friends, Wal Rus and Uncle Pyko, they defeat both parties.[17] Lylla travels with Rocket afterward to start a new life together.[18] These events are later revealed to be false. Lylla, along with the rest of the halfworlders, are actually service animals who care for mental patients on their planet.[volume & issue needed] She was once married to Blackjack O'Hare.[19]

Powers and abilities[edit]

Lylla possesses the normal attributes of an Earth otter, which includes being an excellent swimmer.[20][21]

Reception[edit]

Marvel Cinematic Universe[edit]

Rachel Harp of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals praised Lylla for highlighting the "evils of animal testing" across Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.[citation needed] Ashvaria Rai of Comic Book Resources wrote, "Lylla leaves a lasting impact on audiences, even with her all-too-brief screen time in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Her gentleness toward others and contagious hope for a better life establish her as one of the most amicable new characters."[22] Hannah Saab and Vidhi Narula of Collider ranked the final quote of Lylla in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 1st in their "11 Best Inspirational Marvel Quotes" list.[23] Michael Walsh of Nerdist ranked Lylla 6th in their "10 Best Animals in the MCU" list, calling her "the greatest cybernetically-enhanced otter."[24] Anthony Orlando of Digital Trends ranked Lylla 6th in their "Best Characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" list.[25]

In other media[edit]

Film[edit]

Video games[edit]

Merchandise[edit]

References[edit]

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