RHODA PENMARK

Real Name: Rhoda Penmark

Identity/Class: Human

Occupation: Student

Group Membership: None

Affiliations: None

Enemies: None

Known Relatives: Christine Penmark (mother), Kenneth Penmark (father, deceased)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Kansas City, Missouri

First Appearance: The Bad Seed (novel, 1954)

Height: 4'9"

Weight: 70 lbs.

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Blonde

Powers/Abilities: Rhoda Penmark possesses no superhuman abilities. She is highly intelligent and manipulative, able to use her charm and innocence to deceive those around her. She is also a skilled liar and is able to keep her true nature hidden from others.

History: Rhoda Penmark was a young girl living with her parents in Kansas City. She was seen by her community as the perfect child, but her true nature was revealed when she committed a series of murders. She killed a classmate who won a penmanship medal over her, as well as a janitor and a neighbor who suspected her involvement in the previous murder. Her mother, Christine Penmark, discovered Rhoda's true nature and confronted her, leading to Rhoda's suicide by jumping off a pier.

Strength Level: Rhoda Penmark possesses average human strength.

Miscellaneous: Rhoda Penmark is known for her role in the novel "The Bad Seed," as well as the subsequent stage play and film adaptations. She is often portrayed as a chillingly manipulative child, able to deceive those around her with her innocent facade. The character has become a cultural touchstone for the concept of the "evil child," and is often cited as one of the most memorable examples of the trope in popular culture.