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Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

The internet is rife with breakdowns of all the many battles of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far, but even the sprawling action of Avengers: Endgame didn&rsquo;t fully answer the question on everyone&rsquo;s mind as they smash action figures together in the playground - which MCU character would win in an all-out fight for cinematic supremacy? It&rsquo;s a query that has a lot of layers to it, and it&rsquo;s not quite as simple as determining who is truly the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-mcu-characters/math-erao" target="_blank">strongest Avenger</a>,&rdquo; though strength obviously has a good deal to do with it.

A good rule of thumb in comic books is that any character can beat any other character at any given moment, provided the fight is occurring in said character&rsquo;s own title. In other words, even Hawkeye can take down anyone he wants - so long as he does so in a Hawkeye comic. It&rsquo;s a little more complicated than that when it comes to the movies, but it&rsquo;s a good testament to just how resourceful superheroes can be - and why it&rsquo;s not wise to count any of them out in a battle royale.

Superheroes

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-mcu-characters/math-erao" target="_blank">strongest superheroes and most dangerous&nbsp;villains</a> in movie history, with alien beasts, Asgardian gods and gamma-irradiated giants leveling cities <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-feats-of-strength-in-mcu/stephanroget" target="_blank">during the course of their battles</a>.

And then there are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-supporting-characters-marvel-cinematic-universe/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">tiny, fragile little beings</a> who are just doing their best, despite being almost laughably weak. Now, that&#39;s not to say these characters aren&#39;t wonderful, charming, sinister,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-mcu-characters/math-erao?ref=search" target="_blank">or downright awesome</a> for what they contribute to the world. It&#39;s just that, if they tried to punch Thor, they&#39;d just break their own hand.

In a effort to give them their due, it&#39;s important to understand what they contribute before explaining exactly why, despite their various mental or emotional strengths, they are physically out of their league in the MCU.

Since the debut of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been delivering top-notch superhero movies with some of the greatest comic book characters of all time. Featuring Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, and Doctor Strange, these are the best Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. This list of MCU characters also includes memorable villains, such as Loki, Vulture, and Killmonger, and characters from television properties like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D</a>.

Who is your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley" target="_blank">MCU character</a>? Who <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">deserves more screentime</a>? While most&nbsp;of these Marvel superheroes have been popular before even making it onscreen, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley" target="_blank">some lesser known characters</a>, like the Guardians of the Galaxy, are finally getting the attention they deserve.&nbsp;

Vote up the top characters in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">MCU movies</a>, and feel free to add underrated characters missing from the list.

Across 23 films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought&nbsp;some of the most popular heroes, villains, and supporting characters from the comics to the big screen - many of whom possess astonishing abilities and spectacular skills (though some are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weakest-mcu-characters/zach-seemayer" target="_blank">pretty weak</a> when you think about it).&nbsp;

When it comes to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-universe-most-powerful-weapons-ranked/stephanroget" target="_blank">the strongest MCU</a> characters, raw strength isn&#39;t the only qualification. Instead, it&rsquo;s important to look at how each individual uses&nbsp;unique abilities when facing enemies or carrying out missions. In the end, however, the choice is yours.

Here are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/powerful-characters-marvel-comics/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">strongest Marvel characters ranked</a> by the fans who love them.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has perfected the art of emotional manipulation. Although these films supposedly focus on superheroes fighting bad guys, the MCU has expanded beyond a simple action hero story. Instead, this franchise has learned how to get fans deeply invested in&nbsp;each individual character, only to rip that beloved personality away in the most horrific way. Each new MCU installment comes with its own set of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-mcu-moments/brent-sprecher" target="_blank">tear-inducing moments</a>, each one a little more difficult to watch than the last.

While the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-character-demises/stephanroget" target="_blank">heartbreaking end of certain characters</a>&nbsp;is simply the norm in Marvel movies, some passings are especially difficult to deal with. The complexity of these characters and their relationships with other members of the Marvel universe means that each new passing has a ripple effect that runs throughout the MCU. But it&#39;s not just the other characters who suffer during a loss. Devoted fans who feel they know these personalities also feel a hole in their hearts when certain characters disappear from their screens forever.&nbsp;

Well, it&#39;s time to relive the torment. Take a look below at some of the saddest deaths in the MCU and vote up the ones that hit you right where it hurts.

Since 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has proven be full of healthy, collaborative&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-marvel-movie-couples/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">romantic relationships</a>. For example, Black Panther&rsquo;s T&rsquo;Challa and Nakia feel&nbsp;like true equals with a familiar romance that is handled organically. Likewise, Okoye and W&rsquo;Kabi&nbsp;are one of the most dynamic romantic relationships in the MCU, as neither are willing to relinquish&nbsp;their beliefs for their love.

However, there are annoying relationships in the MCU due to a lack of chemistry, an actor stepping out of a role, or a couple flat-out not making any sense. And this is not to say the cinematic universe didn&rsquo;t have great source&nbsp;material from which to pull &ndash; there are plenty of <a href="/list/healthy-marvel-superhero-relationships/hannah-collins" target="_blank">healthy romantic relationships in Marvel</a>, but many of them fail&nbsp;to make an onscreen transition work. Even when Kevin Feige and company&nbsp;don&#39;t create credible romantic relationships in movies, the <a href="/list/best-marvel-superhero-bffs/tamara-jude" target="_blank">MCU has&nbsp;great friendships</a> the audience can root for. (Hello, Rocket and Groot! And Baby Groot! And Teenage Groot!)

Still, these fun platonic relationships don&#39;t entirely make up for the bad <a href="/list/how-jane-foster-becomes-thor/stephanroget" target="_blank">Marvel couples</a> audiences are subjected to onscreen. These superhero romances feel forced, awkward, or, at worst, like lazy plot devices.

When it comes to funny Marvel characters, the MCU has the market cornered. Whether they&#39;re poking fun at their friends, enemies, themselves, or just the absurd situations they wind up in, the funniest&nbsp;heroes always have the ability to&nbsp;capture the audience&rsquo;s attention. It&#39;s no surprise that some of these heroes are also among the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/luckiest-mcu-characters/math-erao" target="_blank">luckiest characters in the MCU</a>.

The type of humor for each of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-marvel-comic-book-characters/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny Marvel superheroes</a> may vary, but the&nbsp;Marvel Cinematic Universe&nbsp;is known&nbsp;for its laughs - and everyone from Tony Stark to Korg brings the wisecracks.

While supporting and side characters play an important role in fleshing out the joke-filled world of the MCU, it&#39;s the big names that really bring down the house - so vote up your favorite <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-superheroes/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny Marvel heroes</a>.

Comic Book Movies

When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are some incredibly intelligent characters like Shuri and Tony Stark, but for every Iron Man, there&#39;s a character who relies on something other than their intellect to get things done. Most of the time, this isn&#39;t an issue, and the less intelligent folks get by on their charm and ability to punch a person into orbit.

Even if they are beloved characters, these dummies have said or done something in one of the MCU&#39;s 23 films that sets them apart from the rest of the group. While they may not be complete idiots who shouldn&#39;t be left alone in a room with a fork&nbsp;and a wall socket, they&#39;ve certainly had their &quot;Stupid is as stupid does&quot; moment at least once in the movies.

Check through the list below&nbsp;to find the character with the dumbest line or incident, and vote them up to see which one of these fools is the dumbest of the MCU!

Villains

The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have its share of awesome heroes, but for every great hero, there&rsquo;s an equally awesome villain. Iron Man has the Iron Monger, the Hulk has Abomination, and Ant-Man has Ghost... and Yellow Jacket... and Sonny Burch.

This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-villain-motivations/tyler-mitchell?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of MCU villains</a> includes all the greats, as well as a few lesser-known foes. Villains like Whiplash and Erik Killmonger may have been memorable in part due to their charisma, but what about other evil characters like Proxima&nbsp;Midnight and Ebony Maw? We also can&#39;t forget Ego and Thanos, who are two of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-comic-book-characters-ranked/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most powerful characters</a> in Marvel history.&nbsp;Which MCU villain is your favorite?&nbsp;

Vote up the best and most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-ruthless-marvel-characters/eric-vega" target="_blank">ruthless villains in the MCU</a> so we can all see which evildoers top the list.&nbsp;

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With the conclusion of Kevin Feige&#39;s Infinity Saga, it&#39;s hard to not overlook some incredible characters who made a bigger impact on the MCU than the audience may have realized initially. Giving credit where credit is due, half of the universe would still be &quot;blip&#39;d&quot; out of existence if it wasn&#39;t for the likes of the household name Avengers, but some&nbsp;underappreciated characters definitely deserve some kudos. Ranging from brilliant spies to&nbsp;aliens with numerous abilities,&nbsp;what these characters lack in screen time they make up for in effectiveness.

Here are some of the&nbsp;most underrated characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

When you think of superheroes in the MCU, your mind probably goes to Thor, Iron Man, and the rest of the Avengers, but do you ever think about the dirtiest superheroes? Did you ever notice how dirty some of these guys got through the course of Phases I through III? Dirty goes hand-in-hand with unkempt or poor personal grooming standards. Some superheroes put a lot of work into beating up the bad guys, but not enough attention is paid to getting a nice, clean shave.

Granted, they can&#39;t be magazine cover ready at all times, but that doesn&#39;t mean they should leave the compound without a healthy application of deodorant. Check out this list of the dirtiest characters in the MCU and find the ones you think let themselves go a little too much.

Ever wonder what your favorite MCU character says about you? If you&#39;ve spent much time indulging in the cinematic journey that is the Marvel Universe, you&#39;ve likely found yourself drawn to one or more of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked" target="_blank">MCU characters</a>&#39; personalities. Since we all tend to favor characters we can relate to, it makes sense that your favorite Marvel character may share some of your distinctive personality traits. Here you&#39;ll find a list of some of the top characters from the MCU, as well as a breakdown of their personalities, some of which you may find oddly familiar when it comes to your favorites.

With 20+ movies and counting, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is bound to have some characters who are just swamped. The busiest MCU characters tend to have schedules that would make your average daily planner run and hide. Some of these people run billion-dollar corporations; others manage to balance being a superhero with obsessive inventing;&nbsp;and others still&nbsp;travel from planet to planet wiping out half of the population in an endless cycle.

No packed schedule is overlooked here: Being a busy superhero and&nbsp;a busy parent can be just as daunting as protecting the planet from intergalactic threats - we&#39;re not here to throw shade at anyone. Villains can be just as busy, if not busier, than your average everyday hero.

While some of these sidekicks and supporting characters may not be bonafide superheroes, they can all still pack a punch. Whether they&#39;re fighting in the trenches, providing moral support, or sitting on the sidelines hacking into some bad guy&#39;s mainframe, our favorite superheroes would have a much harder time winning the war without these guys by their side.

After all, would Thor have been able to travel back to Asgard without Erik Selvig&rsquo;s help? And would the T&rsquo;Challa have been able to defeat Kilmonger and Ross&rsquo;s army without M&#39;Baku and the Jabari? Maybe, but probably not. From everyday high school kid Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man movies and even sidekicks who started out as villains like Bucky Barnes and Yondu, this list includes the best MCU supporting characters of all time. Who&#39;s your favorite?

Vote up the best&nbsp;supporting characters in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a>, and if you see someone missing you deserves recognition, add them to the list below!

When most people think about their favorite superheroes, they tend to automatically picture the coolest and most powerful characters around. But what makes a cool superhero, well, cool? Is it the sheer power they possess, their ability to remain calm in the direst of situations, is it their ability to crack one-liners at the most inopportune times? Maybe it&rsquo;s all three.

From Rocket Racoon to Tony Stark and Star-Lord, this list consists of the coolest and most suave characters in the entire <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a>. Which character do you think is the coolest?

Vote up your favorite cool characters and add anyone you think shouldn&rsquo;t be missing from this list.

Marvel Studios may be owned by Disney, but the MCU is far from G-rated. There are a lot of dark themes and characters in the series, and some of those characters are downright ruthless. It&#39;s not just the villains either - even some of the most popular heroes in the MCU can be brutal. Thor arms himself with a&nbsp;hammer, after all, which requires extreme action in a fight.&nbsp;

The MCU is clearly full of people willing to make hard decisions - but which MCU characters are the most ruthless? Is it worse to extinguish half of all life without hesitation, or to take out a single person in a particularly cruel way? What qualifies as ruthless, and who meets those qualifications best?&nbsp;

They say wisdom is the intersection of emotion and intellect. And what better way to describe the characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? These superheroes&nbsp;often have an almost limitless understanding of science. They travel to alternate dimensions, dabble in magic, create technological advancements, and explore alien worlds. And yet, they also deal with epic emotions like their underlying daddy issues, loves and losses, and watching half of the world get decimated. But who is the wisest of them all?&nbsp;

In their battles, both internal and external, these characters showcase their wisdom by making hard decisions and epic sacrifices. Their unique worldviews help them navigate the impossible. So which of the Avengers is the wisest? Which of the Guardians of the Galaxy has got it all figured out? Who on Asgard sees it as it is? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-mcu-characters/math-erao" target="_blank">strongest character</a> might have power but no idea what to do with it. And even the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumbest-marvel-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">dumbest characters</a> have their own source of inner knowing. Who would you want to explain the secrets of the universe?&nbsp; Who would be the sage member on your superhero squad? These are the wisest characters in the MCU, but the wisest one is up to you.&nbsp;

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has showcased some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-overall-greatest-and-most-powerful-super-heroes/colloquialism_and_the_like?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most powerful superheroes</a> in all of fiction, but determining which one is the strongest is no easy task. After all, a lot goes into determining strength when you&#39;re talking about a person who can levitate things with their mind but is unable to pick up a car with their bare hands. Would the Hulk be stronger than Scarlet Witch just because he can hold up a mountain?

It&#39;s hard to answer that question without taking into consideration all of the abilities each superhero has in their arsenal. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-mcu-characters-that-are-not-avengers/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">strongest heroes in the&nbsp;MCU</a> are all mighty in their own way, but finding the person who gets the top slot in the list is up to you!

Who is the luckiest MCU character? When it comes to the men, women, gods, and aliens who have stumbled their way through life, averting chaos and disaster through no real action on their part, we&#39;ve got some serious contenders.

Opinions may vary on who the luckiest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/shop/collectibles/all-marvel/808-gf8184.html" target="_blank">Marvel</a> character is in the comics, but the movies make things a little more straightforward. The MCU is packed with self-made heroes and villains whose skills have allowed them to triumph over seemingly impossible odds, but there are plenty of characters who just coast by, sometimes oblivious to their own good fortune.

To a degree, most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-superheroes-to-be-for-halloween/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes and villains</a> exist because of a stroke of good (or bad) luck, but many rise to the occasion once they&#39;re granted the opportunity for greatness. Meanwhile, others are happy to just keep dodging their own doom, and it&#39;s up to you to decide which character in the MCU is the luckiest.

While it is nice to be able to fly or shoot energy beams from your hands, there are plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-non-superpowered-female-mcu-characters/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">MCU&nbsp;heroes without powers</a> to speak of. The Hulk may be super strong, but can he shoot a bow and arrow? Mantis may have empathic abilities, but can she create her own suit of flying armor? Thor may be able to shoot lightning at his enemies, but could he infiltrate an enemy base as a super-spy would?

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes with different advantages and drawbacks. Here are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/powerful-characters-marvel-comics/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most powerful Marvel</a> Cinematic Universe heroes who manage to get by&nbsp;- whether an &quot;outsider&quot; or a member of the&nbsp;Avengers - without powers.

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Iron Man

Iron Man is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A wealthy American business magnate, playboy, and ingenious scientist, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark. When his captors attempt to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, he instead creates a powered suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit, adding weapons and other technological devices he designed through his company, Stark Industries. He uses the suit and successive versions to protect the world as Iron Man.

Thor

Thor is a fictional superhero that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of thunder and possesses the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the ability of flight and weather manipulation amongst his other superhuman attributes.
Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller-plotter Jack Kirby. He has starred in several ongoing series and limited series, and is a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers, appearing in each volume of that series. The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including animated television series, clothing, toys, trading cards, video games, and movies.
The 2011 film Thor, based on the character and comic, was directed by Kenneth Branagh and starred Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Hemsworth reappears as Thor in The Avengers and Thor: The Dark World and will reprise his role in the sequels Avengers: Age of Ultron and Thor: Ragnarok as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

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Captain America / Steve Rogers

Captain America

Captain America is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover dated March 1941) from Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics. The character wears a costume bearing an American flag motif, and he utilizes a nearly indestructible shield which he throws as a projectile. Captain America is the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a frail young man enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum to aid the United States government's efforts in World War II. Captain America was the first Marvel Comics character to appear in media outside comics with the release of the 1944 movie serial, Captain America.

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Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

Spider-Man

Spider-Man is a fictional superhero created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in the anthology comic book Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. He appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, as well as in a number of movies, television shows, and video game adaptations set in the Marvel Universe. In the stories, Spider-Man is the alias of Peter Parker, an orphan raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York City after his parents Richard and Mary Parker were killed in a plane crash.

Loki

Loki is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciller Jack Kirby, a version of the character first appeared in Venus #6 (August 1949). The modern day incarnation of Loki first appeared in Journey into Mystery #85 (October 1962). The character, which is based on the Norse deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of mischief. He is the adopted brother and often enemy of the superhero Thor, however over the years the character has been depicted as an antihero. In 2009, Loki was ranked as IGN's 8th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time and in 2014 was ranked again by IGN, this time as the 4th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Tom Hiddleston portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

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Dr. Strange

Doctor Strange

Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange, best known under his alias Doctor Strange, is a fictional superhero that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Debuting in the Silver Age of comics, the character has been featured in several eponymous comics series and licensed derivative media including video games, an animated television show, films, and merchandise such as trading cards and figurines. A Marvel Studios live-action film adaptation, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role, is set for a 2016 theatrical release.

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Black Widow

Natalia Alianovna Romanova is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Don Rico, and artist Don Heck, the character debuted in Tales of Suspense #52 (April 1964). The character was introduced as a Russian spy, an antagonist of the superhero Iron Man. She later defected to the United States, becoming an agent of the fictional spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D., and a member of the superhero team the Avengers.

Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen, the character first appeared in Marvel Preview #7. He is an intelligent, anthropomorphic raccoon, who is an expert marksman and master tactician. His name and aspects of his character are a nod to the Beatles' 1968 song "Rocky Raccoon".
Rocket Raccoon appeared as a prominent member in the 2008 relaunch of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. The character has appeared in several media adaptations as a member of that team, including animated television series, toys, and video games. He appears in the 2014 live-action film Guardians of the Galaxy, with his voice provided by Bradley Cooper.

Groot

Groot is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #13. An extraterrestrial, sentient tree-like creature, Groot originally appeared as an invader that intended to capture humans for experimentation.
The character was reintroduced as a heroic, noble being in 2006, and appeared in the crossover comic book storyline "Annihilation: Conquest". Groot went on to star in its spin-off series, Guardians of the Galaxy, joining the team of the same name. Groot has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, toys, and trading cards. Vin Diesel voices Groot in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy, and Krystian Godlewski plays the character via performance capture. Since his film premier, Groot has become a pop culture icon, with his repeated line "I Am Groot" becoming a famous reference.

Hulk

The Hulk is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1. Throughout his comic book appearances, the Hulk is portrayed as a large green humanoid that possesses near limitless superhuman strength and great invulnerability, attributes that grow more potent the angrier he becomes. Hulk is the alter ego of Bruce Banner, a socially withdrawn and emotionally reserved physicist who physically transforms into the Hulk under emotional stress and other specific circumstances at will or against it; these involuntary transformations lead to many complications in Banner's life. When transformed, the Hulk often acts as a disassociated personality separate from Banner. Over the decades of Hulk stories, the Hulk has been represented with several personalities based on Hulk and Banner's fractured psyche, ranging from mindless savage to brilliant warrior, and Banner has taken control of the Hulk's form on occasion.

Ant-Man (Scott Lang)

Ant-Man

Ant-Man is the name of several fictional characters appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Ant-Man was originally the superhero persona of Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size. Hank Pym was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27; his first appearance as Ant-Man was in Tales to Astonish #35.
After Pym retired his Ant-Man identity, successors Scott Lang and Eric O'Grady have used Pym's technology to take on the role of Ant-Man.

Black Panther / T'Challa

Black Panther

Black Panther is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. The series depicts the Black Panther as T'Challa, king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda.

Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)

Scarlet Witch

Wanda Maximoff is a fictional character, whose code name is Scarlet Witch, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Star-Lord (Peter Quill)

Star-Lord

Star-Lord is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, the character first appeared in Marvel Preview #4. The son of a human mother and alien father, Quill assumes the mantle of Star-Lord, an interplanetary policeman.
The character played a role in the crossover comic book storylines "Annihilation" and "Annihilation: Conquest", and became the leader of the space-based superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy in the 2008 relaunch of the comic of the same name. He has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, toys, and trading cards. Chris Pratt portrays Peter Quill as the lead character in the 2014 live-action film Guardians of the Galaxy.

Nick Fury

Colonel Nicholas Joseph Fury is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 (May 1963), a World War II combat series that portrayed the cigar-chomping Fury as leader of an elite U.S. Army unit. A popular character over a number of decades, in 2011, Fury was ranked 33rd in IGN's Top 100 Comic Book Heroes, and 32nd in their list of "The Top 50 Avengers". He has sometimes been considered an antihero.

Thanos

Thanos is a fictional supervillain that has appeared in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin. Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, the character has been featured in over four decades of Marvel continuity and a self-titled series. Thanos has appeared in other Marvel-endorsed products, including animated television series, arcade and video games, toys and trading cards. Thanos appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a non-speaking cameo at the end of the 2012 film The Avengers, and Josh Brolin portrays him in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy and will reprise the role for future films. Thanos was ranked number 47 on IGN's top 100 comic book villains of all time.

The Winter Soldier / Bucky Barnes

The Winter Soldier

Winter Soldier is a fictional character from the 2014 film Captain America 2.

Gamora

Gamora is a fictional antiheroine that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #180. Gamora is the adopted daughter of the supervillain Thanos, and the last of her species. Her powers include superhuman strength and agility and an accelerated healing factor. She has appeared as the occasional love interest of the superheroes Adam Warlock and Nova, and a member of the group known as the Infinity Watch.
The character played a role in the 2007 crossover comic book event Annihilation: Conquest, and became a member of the titular team in its spin-off comic, Guardians of the Galaxy. She has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise. Zoe Saldana plays the character in the 2014 live-action film Guardians of the Galaxy.

Hawkeye (Clint Barton)

Hawkeye

Hawkeye (Clinton Francis "Clint" Barton) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck, the character first appeared as a villain in Tales of Suspense #57 (Sept. 1964) and later joined the Avengers in The Avengers #16 (May 1965). He has been a prominent member of the team ever since. He was also ranked at #44 on IGN's Top 100 Comic Book Heroes list.

Yondu

Yondu is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, and a founding member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team. Michael Rooker plays the character in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy.

Drax the Destroyer

Drax the Destroyer is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Mike Friedrich and writer/artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in Iron Man #55.
Arthur Douglas was a human whose family was attacked and killed by the supervillain Thanos. Needing a champion to combat Thanos, the being known as Kronos took Arthur's spirit and placed it in a powerful new body, and Drax the Destroyer was born. Drax's powers included enhanced strength and resilience, flight, and the ability to project energy blasts from his hands. The character often battled Thanos, and on occasion the superheroes Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. He was also a member of the group known as the Infinity Watch.
In 2004, the character lost his flight and energy blasts, and a portion of his strength and resilience. This version of the character played a role in the crossover comic book events Annihilation and Annihilation: Conquest, and became a member of the relaunched Guardians of the Galaxy. He has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, toys, trading cards, and video games.

Valkyrie

Brunhilde is a fictional character from the 2011 American direct-to-video animated film Thor: Tales of Asgard.

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Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner is a fictional character from the film series The Incredible Hulk.

Heimdall

Heimdall is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, based on the god Heimdallr of Norse mythology. Heimdall is played by Idris Elba in the live-action films Thor and Thor: The Dark World.

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