Jessica Jones and Supergirl Have Nothing on These Female Athletes-Turned-Marvel-Superheroes

Female superheroes and female athletes have a lot in common: strength, power, and positions as kick-butt role models for women of all ages and backgrounds.

When espnW chose its IMPACT25 list for 2015, they partnered with Marvel to commission illustrations of each of the honorees as superheroes.

Each of the honorees, revealed on Dec. 7, are athletes or influencers who have made a significant impact on women in sports. Browse through the slideshow above for a selection of the illustrations, and view the full collection at espnW.

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