Francine Frye is a New Yorker who was obsessed with super-villains as a form to escape from the real world. She was a regular accomplice for Electro Electro went to Francine's apartment for shelter, while on the run after having his powers were tampered with by Otto Octavius. Even though he warned her of his malfunctioning powers, Francine tried to get intimate with him, claiming that she simply couldn't help it. They eventually kissed, but Francine was accidentally fried.