Originally known as Timely Publications and then as Atlas Comics, the comic book publishing company known as Marvel began in 1961 when it launched The Fantastic Four.

The Universe of Marvel Comics

Superheroes

This top Marvel superheroes list includes all the greatest heroes ever to be inked into Marvel comic books. Check out the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-marvel-villains" target="_blank">best Marvel villains and enemies</a>&nbsp;to vote for popular Marvel bad guys, like Magneto and Dr. Doom.&nbsp;The <a href="/list/best-movies-based-on-marvel-comics/all-genre-movies-lists">best Marvel superhero movies</a> got their start on the panels of Marvel&#39;s comic empire and can now be seen off the page as many of the <a href="/list/the-highest-grossing-movies-of-all-time/polkadotking">top grossing movies of all time</a>. Whether you&#39;re a fan of tried and true superheroes like Iron Man or are giddy for Kamala Khan, Marvel&#39;s newest superhero, to debut, you&#39;ll find all the best superheroes from Marvel on the greatest Marvel heroes list.

Marvel superheroes have grown in popularity over time (so much so that Marvel&#39;s The Avengers brought in over one billion dollars in theaters) and there&#39;s no better way to determine who the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best superhero</a> ever is than to vote on the issue. If you turn green with anger when people say Spider-Man is a better super hero than The Hulk, you need to get your votes in on the Marvel superhero list. All Marvel superheroes are available to vote on, so you know your favorite Marvel superhero is represented on the list of Marvel&#39;s best superheroes.

Who is the best Marvel hero of all time? Who are the Marvel superheroes? This Marvel characters list&nbsp;will answer the question of who are the best Marvel heroes of all time are by letting Marvel comic book fans vote on the topic. Make sure to give your favorite Marvel characters some love on this greatest comic book heroes ever list. Who are the best Marvel characters? Your top 10 Marvel heroes? Are they the most popular Marvel characters or really the ones you truly love and grew up with? Make your decisions now!&nbsp;

These are the best Marvel Superheroes!

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With plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-spiderman-lines/ranker-comics" target="_blank">comic book inspiration</a> to draw from, the Marvel Cinematic Universe offers up loads of laughs to go along with the seemingly unending amount of action they continue to provide on the big screen. The screenwriters who have worked on Marvel Studios films have seen fit to add plenty of MCU jokes and Marvel puns throughout the last decade of dominance.&nbsp;

Whether it&#39;s a witticism from the hyperverbal mouth of Tony Stark, a deadpan joke from Black Widow, or some innocuous innuendo from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, there always seems to be enough giggles to go around. Get ready to roll your eyes and chuckle under your breath&nbsp;at some good, old-fashioned wordplay.

The Most Heroic Puns In The MCU

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The Most Heroic Of Marvel's Puns In The MCU, Ranked

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The Universe of DC Comics

DC Comics

DC Comics has a stable of great, iconic heroes on their roster, and while fans of Marvel would vehemently disagree &ndash; some of the best of all time. Batman, Superman, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-wonder-woman-vs-greek-mythology/maggie-clancy" target="_blank">Wonder Woman</a> are all top DC heroes, and they have been and will remain as some of the most iconic and important <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes of all time</a>. Pick your choices for the best DC characters and rank them as you see fit, or just vote for your faves! Take a look at this list of DC superheroes!

Who are the top DC characters? Do you prefer Flash over Batman or Green Arrow? Let us know! Vote up <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest superheroes</a> from the DC Universe or make your own ReRank of&nbsp;this DC heroes list with your personal favorites listed as the top 10 DC heroes. From popular names to lesser known good guys, these are the very best DC heroes ever.&nbsp;

Batman

The 100+ Best DC Comics Heroes of All Time, According to Fans

100+ Best DC Comics Heroes: List of DC Hero Characters Voted by Fans

America

Whosoever wields&nbsp;Mjolnir, if he be worthy, may&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-has-wielded-thor-hammer/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">possess the power of Thor</a>. In Marvel continuity, aside from the lightning God himself, he who is most worthy is Captain America. Of the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-captain-america-comics-storylines/ranker-comics" target="_blank">Captain America comics</a>, the one where he lifts Thor&#39;s hammer is one of the most memorable. It stands to reason, then, that&nbsp;here in reality, the president of the free world should also be worthy enough <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/characters-who-are-most-worthy-of-lifting-mjolnir" target="_blank">to possess Mjolnir</a>.

However unlikely it is that even the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-u-s-presidents-from-best-to-worst" target="_blank">best&nbsp;presidents</a>&nbsp;could obtain the power of Thor, it is nice to imagine that the American people would hold their commander to the same level of integrity as the Asgardians. Regardless of how reasonable those standards are, there are still some leaders who might compare to&nbsp;Steve Roger&#39;s honor or&nbsp;Thor&#39;s heart of gold.&nbsp;

That said, Which US presidents are most worthy of wielding Mjolnir?&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Presidents Who Are Worthy Enough To Wield Mjolnir

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Bailey Brown

Here is a list of the best Image comics you should add to your library. In the early 1990s, Image Comics changed the landscape of comic books and graphic novels forever. It quickly grew to become the third-largest publisher of comic books in the United States, and one reason why the publisher is so beloved by fans is due to the emphasis it places on creator-driven stories. The company allowed creators to publish their own material without having to surrender the copyrights to that intellectual property. Notable creators associated with Image include Erik&nbsp;Larsen,&nbsp;Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, and Robert Kirkman.&nbsp;Well-known publications have come from Image Comics over the years, and now, it is up to comic book lovers around the world to vote for the best Image comic books.

One of the most popular titles to come from the publisher is The Walking Dead. The comics from Robert Kirkman took the community&nbsp;by storm, and it spawned one of the most popular television series in recent memory. However, this is only the beginning, and some of the other works Image has brought into the world include&nbsp;Savage Dragon,&nbsp;Saga, Spawn,&nbsp;and&nbsp;East of West.&nbsp;

The Image comics library is massive, so the focus on this list is on current comic titles. Which ones do you find yourself reading on a regular basis? Vote for the titles you love most, and if you&#39;re looking for any good comic recommendations, then this list is a good place to start. Don&#39;t see your favorite Image comic? Feel free to add it to the list.

The Best Image Comic Book Series, Ranked

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The 50+ Must-Read Image Comic Books, Ranked by Fans

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These are the best Vertigo Comics that you need to add to your library. Vertigo Comics is an imprint of DC, which came into being in 1993. DC Comics started this other label to produce more adult-oriented stories. Comics published under Vertigo would be free from the constraints of the Comics Code Authority, which would allow more creative freedom. Comics that have come from this label over the years have been more violent and graphic, and they have generally shown more sexuality, profanity, and other controversial subjects. Many fantastic comic books have come out of the company over the years, and this list runs through the top Vertigo comics of all time.&nbsp;

Numerous comics have been released that changed the face of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-facts-about-diamond-distributors/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book industry</a>. One of these titles is Neil Gaiman&#39;s&nbsp;The Sandman. The series proved to be so popular that in 2018, Vertigo Comics unveiled four new ongoing series set within the same universe. Another influential comic to come out of the company is&nbsp;Y: The Last Man,&nbsp;which had over 60 issues published at Vertigo.&nbsp;

Many properties from the Vertigo comics library have been developed into TV shows and movies over the years. No matter where you know Vertigo from, you likely know at least some of their comics. With this list, you can vote up your favorites, so other comic lovers know what they need to check out next.&nbsp;

The Best Vertigo Comic Book Series, Ranked

The 50+ Must-Read Vertigo Comic Books, Ranked by Fans

While treating patients at Arkham Asylum, psychiatrist Dr. Harleen Quinzel fell in love with Joker. The rest, they say, is history—or so we thought. Now Gotham's most notorious henchwomen is one of DC's favorite antiheroes.

Harley Quinn

Fan Theories

In the past few years, Harley Quinn has quickly become&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/how-did-harley-quinn-change/math-erao" target="_blank">one of&nbsp;the most-talked-about characters</a> in the DCEU. The manic character of Harley Quinn&nbsp;has been featured heavily in the films Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, has become ridiculously popular at Comic-Con, and even spawned an animated series named after her.&nbsp;

Although some fans may feel there isn&#39;t anything they don&#39;t know&nbsp;about Joker&#39;s female counterpart, these Harley Quinn fan theories may surprise even the most dedicated viewers. Check&nbsp;the theories out below and don&#39;t forget to vote.

12 Harley Quinn Fan Theories That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense

Harley Quinn Fan Theories That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense

Jon Mendelsohn

Theories and speculation about every Marvel character, team, and property, from Ant-Man to the X-Men.

Deconstructing Marvel

Marvel Comics

With over twenty films, countless interesting characters,&nbsp;and so much source material to pull from, it&#39;s no question as to why the MCU is one of the biggest superhero&nbsp;franchises in history.&nbsp;One of&nbsp;fandoms&#39; favorite things to do is come up with fan theories, and when it comes to the MCU&nbsp;there are certainly a lot of them. From questions unanswered to character quirks,&nbsp;we managed to round up some of the most interesting fan theories surrounding the superhero teamup that started it all - The Avengers.&nbsp;

Which Avengers fan theory do you think is most believable? Vote up your favorites below!

Fan Theories About The Original Avengers That Prove They're Still The Best Squad

Loren O'Connell

It&#39;s tough to be a Marvel fan after&nbsp;Endgame. With the MCU on a temporary hold, fans are rehashing the past events of Earth&#39;s Mightiest Heroes and coming up with fresh fan theories. These mind-blowing theories about MCU villains like Loki and Red Skull are not only plausible, but a ton of fun.&nbsp;

If you&#39;ve ever wondered if Thanos has a back up plan, you&#39;re not alone. Browse below and vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-movies-fan-theories/mariel-loveland?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best fan theories</a> about MCU villains!

16 Fan Theories About MCU Villains That Make A Ton of Sense

Raelyn Giansanti

Usually, when DC wants to put a spin on one of its popular heroes, they appear in&nbsp;an&nbsp;Elseworlds&nbsp;tale, or on an alternate Earth far removed from the main universe. Usually, that is, until DC gave comic book creators Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo&nbsp;free license to do whatever the hell they wanted with new, evil versions of Batman.

The series&nbsp;Dark Nights: Death Metal,&nbsp;and its accompanying one-shots, introduced the world to a horde of alternate Batmen who are anything&nbsp;but&nbsp;good.&nbsp;Dark Nights features&nbsp;every kind of Batman imaginable - and yes, that includes&nbsp;a dinosaur version. All told, there were 14 new <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-nights-metal-league-of-evil-batmen/stephanroget" target="_blank">evil Batmen</a> introduced within the series.

Of all the evil Batmen, one must arise as the most &quot;metal.&quot;&nbsp;Vote up the ones you consider to be the most disturbed individuals and see which one rises to the top.

The Wildest Evil Batmen From DC’s ‘Metal’ Universe

Jonathan H. Kantor

Captain America

The MCU is one of the biggest superhero&nbsp;franchises in history, and there&#39;s no question as to why. With over twenty films, countless interesting characters,&nbsp;and so much source material to pull from, it&#39;s the saga that keeps on giving.&nbsp;One of&nbsp;fandoms&#39; favorite things to do is come up with fan theories, and when it comes to the MCU,&nbsp;there are certainly a lot of them. From unanswered questions&nbsp;to character quirks,&nbsp;we managed to round up some of the most interesting fan theories surrounding our favorite cosmic captain - Carol Danvers.&nbsp;

Which Captain Marvel&nbsp;fan theory do you think is most believable? Vote up your favorites below!

Fan Theories About Captain Marvel That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense

If there&#39;s one thing that the MCU isn&#39;t shy of, it&#39;s weapons and technology. When Tony Stark sneezes, he shoots out something amazing that will do your taxes or kill a malevolent sentient robot. It&#39;s how the world works in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and because the movies and TV shows have so many cool gadgets, fans have come up with some pretty fascinating theories over the years.

Many of them have taken to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/" target="_blank">FanTheories</a>&nbsp;subreddit to share their thoughts on the weapons and technology found in the movies, and a lot of them make sense.&nbsp;The more believable fan theories that have come out about the&nbsp;MCU are listed below. Take a look, and when you find something you think might actually be true, be sure to give it an upvote to see if it makes its way to the top of the list!

Fan Theories About MCU Weapons And Tech That Make A Ton Of Sense

Entertainment

The MCU is one of the biggest&nbsp;franchises in cinematic history. With over twenty films under its&nbsp;belt, countless interesting characters,&nbsp;and so much source material to pull from, it&#39;s no question as to why. But what about all the things left unsaid? All the characters and plot points we&#39;re still scratching our heads about? That&#39;s where fan theories come in,&nbsp;and when it comes to the MCU, there happen to be&nbsp;a lot of them.&nbsp;We managed to round up some of the most interesting fan theories surrounding our favorite God of Thunder.&nbsp;

Which Thor fan theory do you think is most believable? Vote up your favorites below!

15 Fan Theories About Thor That Are Wild Enough To Be True

Comic Book Characters

These characters are the most attractive <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-comic-book-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book women</a> of all time ranked by dedicated comic fans from all over the world. This list of beautiful&nbsp;comic book women includes stunning superheroes and the equally alluring&nbsp;villains they fight against &ndash; from Wonder Woman to Catwoman. Anyone can vote on this list of&nbsp;female <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-villains-turned-superheroes/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes and supervillains</a>, and you can even add your own list to these rankings. Whether it&#39;s their mighty superpowers, their scintillating costumes, or their spot on one-liners, these characters make all the comics they appear in some of the hottest comics on the shelf, it&#39;s amazing the pages don&#39;t burn up. Now that&#39;s a superpower!

These fictional women are more than just sexy superheroes or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-hottest-cartoon-characters-of-all-time">cartoon characters</a>, they are some 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 their respective universes.

Zatanna

Stunning Female Comic Book Characters, Ranked

Gorgeous Female Comic Book Characters, Ranked By Fans

Comics

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has opened the floodgates of Marvel Comics&#39; greatest characters to a wider audience, as people who have never read a comic book can suddenly quote the likes of Spider-Man and Iron Man on the fly. While the movies in and out of the MCU have been a great way to get to know the characters, they are hardly the only representation of the Avengers, Blade, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Inhumans, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., or their associated villains.

There are literally thousands of comic&nbsp;books, numerous animated series, and more that delve into the many details surrounding some of the best characters <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-marvel-comics-superheroes" target="_blank">Marvel Comics</a> has created over the years. This list takes a look at those characters who have been widely popularized by the success of the MCU and offers up some detailed information not everyone knows about them.

Take a look at the things you probably didn&#39;t know about <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-marvel-comics-superheroes?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular Marvel characters</a>, and if you find something you previously didn&#39;t know about your favorite superhero or villain, be sure to give it a vote!

Things You Probably Didn't Know About Popular Marvel Characters

Superhero replacements are not just commonplace but virtually&nbsp;inevitable, with the endless serial nature of comic book storytelling necessitating endless twists, turns, and reinventions - which sometimes even means replacing individuals under that iconic mask. Sometimes, it works out, like when Jane Foster brought new meaning to the title of Almighty Thor,&nbsp;but most of the time it doesn&rsquo;t, and the competition for the title of worst superhero replacement ever is fierce.

At the end of the day, most fans are willing to accept a temporary stand-in for their favorite hero - <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-surprising-superhero-replacements/stephanroget" target="_blank">even those particularly surprising substitutes</a> - but never for very long. Eventually, they almost always demand the return of the original, and the replacement has to either carve out a new costumed niche for themselves or fade into the background of continuity. Vote up the superhero transitions that got a well-deserved cold shoulder.

14 Times Superheroes Passed The Torch And Comic Book Fans Said No Thank You

Superhero Replacements Comic Book Fans Said "No Thanks" To

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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.

MCU Character Power Rankings

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.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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The best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies recreate the enduring characters for a whole new generation, using the classic comic book storylines&nbsp;to tell narratives that remain&nbsp;relevant today. Currently in Phase Three, the first two MCU Phases brought us Iron Man, The Avengers, and Captain America: Winter Soldier.&nbsp;Marvel sagas have a timelessness about&nbsp;them as morality tales of good versus&nbsp;evil will always be an overarching cultural concern. Out of all the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which ones do the best job of revamping these iconic characters for modern times?

Which Marvel films have struck a chord with audiences? Black Panther&nbsp;has received nearly universal critical acclaim and been lauded for using the characters and setting to make allegorical points about race relations in America. The Iron Man franchise shows how modern technology - if used responsibly - can serve humanity&#39;s benefit, as an&nbsp;iron suit and electromagnet&nbsp;give Tony Stark his power. The&nbsp;Guardians of the Galaxy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Avengers&nbsp;franchises illustrate the necessity of harmony and cooperation&nbsp;between allies to face down larger threats. Other good MCU movies include Ant-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, and Doctor Strange.

What are the best MCU movies? Vote up your favorites and vote down the worst MCU movies to rank them from best to worst.

If you like this list, you might like voting on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-upcoming-marvel-movies-and-shows/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">upcoming Marvel movies and shows</a>.

The Best Movies In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ranked

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All 24 Of The MCU Movies Ranked Best To Worst

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Ranking comic book characters by their powers, strength, physical traits, affiliations, and other features, like how just goshdarn super they are.

Heroes and Villains

This list of teenage superheroes has been voted on by you. the fans. The are the best teenage <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes of all time</a>! Being a teenager is both tough (because it's an awkward time) and awesome (because you're young and all of your joints work!) --- like these superheroes. From finishing yesterday's math homework and thinking about your crush by day, to saving the world and still thinking about your crush by night. Vote and help decide the best adolescent superheroes in comic book history. They may sometimes be&nbsp;identified as a young adult by casual comic book fans.Who is your favorite teenage superhero? Vote for your favorite young superhero now!

Miss Martian

The Best Teenage Superheroes

The Best Teenage Superheroes in Comic Books

Billionaire philanthropist playboy by day. Dark knight by night. Honoring his parents by cleaning up Gotham 24/7/365.

All Things The Batman

Batman has, arguably, the greatest rogues gallery in all of comics, so let&#39;s rank every Batman villain best to worst! Bad guys like The Joker, Two-Face, and Hush have been reeking havoc on Batman since the 1940s. Some of his greatest allies have even crossed the line here and there, back and forth, and become worthy foes, like The Red Hood, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/obscure-comic-book-characters-who-returned-2020/stephanroget" target="_blank">Phantasm</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actresses-who-played-catwoman/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">Catwoman</a>. If you want to rerank this list, then you&#39;ll want to consult this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-batman-villains-list-of-all-batman-enemies/all-enemies-and-supervillains">complete list of all Batman villains</a>.

Which is the greatest Batman villain? Is the Clown Prince of Crime your favorite Bat baddie, is it the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/batman-nemesis-bane/stephanroget" target="_blank">burly yet conniving Bane</a>, or is it perhaps the vivacious DC villainess Poison Ivy?

Make sure to vote up all your favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-batman-villains-list-of-all-batman-enemies/all-enemies-and-supervillains?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Batman villains</a> from this Batman <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains list</a>, and vote down the ones you&nbsp;don&#39;t think are worthy to be a part of this impressive roster.

Check out these Batman bad guys!&nbsp;