Created by writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday, the character first appeared in Astonishing X-Men vol.
"[13] When the alien Ord came to Earth, convinced that a mutant was destined to destroy his planet, Brand intervened to avert interplanetary war.
Furthermore, statements made by Ord suggest that neutralizing Earth's mutant population may have been just one step in an as-yet unrevealed plan.
Ord, with the assistance of Danger, was able to contact his homeworld to alert them of Colossus' location, not knowing that this was all part of Brand's plan.
Despite their past differences and Brand's continuing high-handed attitude, she attempted to work with the X-Men to find a solution to the crisis.
Once on the surface, Brand and Beast teamed up and became separated from the other X-Men, at which point they were forced to take shelter in a small cave to avoid a device that was altering the weather to subfreezing temperatures.
After meeting back up with the rest of the X-Men, Brand, Beast, Wolverine, Armor, Shadowcat, and their new ally Danger were part of an assault on the Breakworld's doomsday device before it could be fired at Earth.
During the ensuing battle against Breakworld soldiers, Brand dove into the path of a laser blast meant for Beast.
After the Breakworld mission ended, Brand offered McCoy a job with S.W.O.R.D., stating that she needs someone who will question her actions and help her avoid making mistakes.
She reiterates her sexual attraction to him, telling McCoy when he brings up the fact that he's a "blue, furry monster" that her father, an alien, was one as well.
Beta Ray Bill visits Agent Brand aboard the rebuilt Peak seeking information on the whereabouts of Galactus.
When the Peak and S.W.O.R.D itself are invaded by the Drenx, a race of brutal aliens, Brand, McCoy, Lockheed and their ally Death's Head manage to defeat them, reversing Gyrich's actions and getting him dismissed from the organization.
She was vaporized by a laser beam from that multiple personality leaving behind only a severed hand causing the Beast to mourn the loss of his girlfriend.
This worked and Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, and Gamora helped Brand free the station of intruders and restore vital defense systems.
[24] Beginning in January 2016, Brand is a supporting character in the ninth volume of Captain Marvel, written by Agent Carter showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas with artwork by Kris Anka, as part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative.
The series, set eight months after Secret Wars, features Abigail as the Lieutenant Commander of the new Alpha Flight Space Station, working directly under Captain Marvel.
Abigail tells Captain Marvel about how the Alpha Flight Space Program did not detect the Cotati operating in the Blue Area of the Moon.
As Hulkling tries to break up the discussion, Abigail Brand announces her resignation from the Alpha Flight Space Program.
[30] Due to her tongue being able to make shapes that humans cannot, Abigail Brand is multilingual and is able to speak in several alien languages that others are unable to.
[37] Deirdre Kaye of Scary Mommy called Abigail Brand a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.
[38] Francesco Cacciatore of Screen Rant called Abigail Brand Marvel's "Best Villain in Decades,"[39] while Stacie Rook included her in their "10 Female Marvel Heroes That Should Come To The MCU" list,[40] and Alex Capriati included her in their "MCU: 10 Most Desired Fan Favorite Debuts Expected In The Multiverse Saga" list.
[41] Sarah Brown of Collider included Abigail Brand in their "30 Marvel Superheroes That Need to Join the MCU" list.
[42] Thayer Preece Parker of Comic Book Resources ranked Abigail Brand 8th in their "10 Greatest Marvel Villains Of 2022" list.