If You Can Name All These MCU Characters You Think Like An Avenger
- by Chris Roberts
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Remember when, before the expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel and DC were roughly on the same plane in regard to size, scope, and popularity? It wasn't even that long ago when the X-Men franchise was just taking off and that represented just about all Marvel was doing aside from 76 different versions of Spider-Man. However, since it began producing its own films and distributing them through Paramount Pictures in 2005, Marvel Entertainment has seemingly released feature films on nearly every one of its created superheroes. We have multiple Avengers films as well as multiple stand-alone films for Marvel characters like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and The Hulk. There's even films for lesser-known characters like Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, and Black Panther, with in-development works for Captain Marvel and a third Guardians of the Galaxy film. Oh, and don't forget about another Spider-Man film, because why not?
The expansion of the MCU has given the company new life and new fans, most of whom weren't even comic book fans - that's how well the films have been produced and marketed. However, given the vast array of characters in the MCU, it could prove difficult for even the most hardcore Marvel fans to name all 35 of these characters. Should you do so, perhaps there's a spot in the Avengers for you after all.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Also known as King T'Challa of Wakanda, this Marvel superhero enjoys superhuman-level senses and physical attributes as a result of the heart-shaped herb specific to Wakanda. In addition to being an adept fighter in hand-to-hand combat, he is a brilliant strategist and scientist who is constantly thinking several steps ahead. He first appeared in the Fantastic Four Vol. 1 #52 comic in 1966 and was the subject of a recent feature film directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Although often the butt of the joke and criticized for having no real powers other than being an archer, this Marvel hero, real name Clinton Francis Barton, is a valued member of the Avengers and former first official and founding member of Avengers West Coast. He's described as a world-class athlete with unmatched abilities as an archer and as capable in hand-to-hand combat, which is largely owed to the fact he was a longtime training partner of Captain America. He is played in the Avengers film franchise by Jeremy Renner.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Arguably one of the most central MCU figures in regard to popularity and story, this X-Men character's real name is James Howlett and one of his most prominent aliases is Logan. He's a Canadian citizen, which has been often brought up by another Canadian MCU superhero portrayed by Ryan Reynolds. He first appeared in the Incredible Hulk #180 comic in 1974 and has since been the subject of numerous films. He's portrayed in the MCU by Australian actor Hugh Jackman.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by Sir Ian McKellen in X-Men: Days of Future Past, among other films, this villain, whose real name is Max Eisenhardt, first appeared in the X-Men #1 comic in 1963. He survived the concentration camp following the demise of his parents at the hand of the Nazis and, after discovering his power to control magnetic forces, befriended Charles Xavier, who later became one of his fiercest rivals. Unlike Xavier, he's a firm believer in the notion that mutants are superior to humans.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Also known as Natasha Romanova, this Avengers member is portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the MCU. A former citizen of Russia, she is a resident in the United States through an extended visa authorized by S.H.I.E.L.D, while government treatments enhanced her physical abilities and durability, augmented her immune system, and slowed her aging process. A former teacher, she studied and practiced ballet to cover for her true occupation as part of a post-WWII program to develop a team of elite female sleeper agents.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This character has been portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man, The Avengers, and is expected to appear in the 2019 film Captain Marvel. While he has no special abilities, he is a former United States Army officer and CIA espionage veteran who joined S.H.I.E.L.D and eventually became the leader of the covert international peacekeeping organization. He also led efforts to establish the Avengers initiative and Project Insight, among others. The character first appeared in a 1963 Marvel comic.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This character first appeared in The Avengers #257 comic book released in 1985 but she has become known to be affiliated with the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise as an antagonist, although she has a change of heart in the second film and joined her sister and the Guardians in their fight against Ego. She is a Luphomoid assassin and the adopted daughter of Thanos as well as partner of Ronan the Accuser, at least during the first Guardians film. The character is portrayed by Karen Gillan.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Since debuting in the Journey into Mystery #85 comic book in 1962, this character has appeared in MCU films such as Thor, The Avengers, and Avengers: Infinity War. Also referred to as the God of Mischief and the Prince of Asgard, he was born in 965 AD to the Frost Giant King Laufey, but was abandoned to die in a temple. However, he was found by King Odin, who raised him along with his biological son Thor. Naturally, this character grew up with an inferiority complex to Odin's real son.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
First played by Edward Norton and Eric Bana in a feature film, Mark Ruffalo has since taken over this character and portrayed him in The Avengers film franchise and Thor: Ragnarok. The character is a doctor named Bruce Banner who was tasked with recreating the Super Soldier Serum that spawned Captain America, but instead exposed himself to high levels of Gamma Radiation that resulted in him acquiring the ability to transform into an angry green-skinned beast with superhuman strength when provoked.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This character hasn't technically been part of the revamped MCU that has been built since 2005, but he was previously played by James Marsden and Tye Sheridan in X-Men films like X-Men: First Class, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the original X-Men film in 2000. He was also referenced in Deadpool 2, suggesting he - and the X-Men - will be part of the MCU moving forward. The character's real name is Scott Summers and he is a mutant with the ability to shoot destructive beams from his eyes.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
The Hulk isn't the only green-skinned hero in the MCU. This character, who first appeared in the Strange Tales #180 comic back in 1975, was introduced into the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy and has since starred in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Avengers: Infinity War. Although her parents were killed by Thanos, the intergalactic warlord raised her as his own, but she eventually sought freedom and refused to kill millions of innocent people on behalf of Thanos.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Previously played by Ben Affleck in a forgettable and regrettable feature film, this New York-based character is now portrayed by Charlie Cox in a popular Netflix series as well as in The Defenders. He is also mentioned often in other Marvel Netflix series Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The charater's real name is Matt Murdock. As a child, he was blinded by a radioactive substance, but his other senses were heightened to a superhuman level. He works as a lawyer, but fights injustice at night as his superhero alter ego.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, this Norse God is the son of Odin, current king of Asgard, and possesses a variety of superhuman powers to go along with his unmatched skill in battle as he has been practicing for thousands of years. He was banished to Earth in his first feature film but has since been welcomed back to Asgard and has since appeared in the films The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Avengers: Infinity War. He has also been the subject of two additional feature films.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., this character, whose real name is Tony Stark, is one of the most visible characters in the MCU as, in addition to his own feature films, he has appeared in all the Avengers films, Captain America: Civil War, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Prior to developing the superhero suit he often wears, he was a billionaire playboy and philanthropist who enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle. He created the suit as a means of escaping the Ten Rings terrorist organization, which had kidnapped him.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Christopher Charles Summers is the real name of this character, who is the son of Scott Summers AKA Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor, a Jean Grey clone, at least according to the comic books. While he is not technically part of the MCU, he recently appeared as a feature character in Deadpool 2, which is affiliated with Marvel, but produced by Fox. It's confusing. Regardless, the character is portrayed by Josh Brolin in Deadpool 2 and is on a mission to travel back in time to prevent his son from being killed.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This Marvel character first appeared in The X-Men #1 comic back in 1963 and has since appeared in multiple X-Men films played by several different actresses, including Sophie Turner, Framke Janssen, and Catherine Disher. She is a mutant born with telepathic powers that first manifested when she witnessed her best friend hit by a car when she was a child. While she is an important member of the X-Men, she also has to fend off the physical manifestation of the Phoenix Force, which is due to the fact she's an Omega-level mutant.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
One of the few X-Men characters to transfer over to the MCU, this character, whose real name is Pietro Maximoff, was portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron. He was born in the fictional country of Sokovia and developed a disdain for American and, particularly, Stark Industries, as a mortar shell developed by the company exploded and killed his parents. He developed superhuman speed as a result of experiments conducted by HYDRA forces.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Few people would have expected this diminutive superhero would have earned two, let alone one, feature films, but the first was actually quite successful as it scored an 82 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was especially surprising since the hero, Scott Lang, is played by comedic actor Paul Rudd. Lang is a former criminal who was recruited to serve as this superhero by Hank Pym. He has since appeared in Captain America: Civil War and is expected to be in the fourth Avengers film.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Again, while this character is not technically part of the MCU, he has advocated for it himself in his films as has Ryan Reynolds, who portrays the character. It should also be noted he's one of the most popular Marvel characters right now so to not include him would be an injustice. The character's real name is Wade Wilson and, according to the film, he is from Saskatchewan, Canada. A former mercenary, he contracted cancer and, in an effort to find an alternative cure, allowed the Canadian special weapons Department K to perform a test on him in which he was essentially given the same healing powers that had been given to Wolverine.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by former WWE wrestler Dave Batista, this Guardians of the Galaxy character was a former intergalactic criminal who joined the group as a means of getting revenge on Ronan the Accuser, who killed his wife and daughter. He is often a source of comedic relief in the film largely due to his inability to understand sarcasm. He also appeared in Avengers: Infinity War and, along with several other Guardians, was killed by Thanos. However, he's still expected to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This character is not yet part of the MCU but soon will be after the film franchise is moved to Marvel Entertainment, which is expected to be the case within a few years. Still, the Marvel character, whose real name is Robert Louis Drake, has been portrayed by Shawn Ashmore in four different X-Men films up until X-Men: Days of Future Past. He is a mutant with the ability to generate both ice and cold air from his body and was former best friends with Pyro, who possessed fire and heat capabilities.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Peter Quil is the real name of this half-human and half-Celestial who was abducted from Earth by the Yondu Ravenger Clan on behalf of his father Ego. He eventually leaves the Ravenger Clan and works on his own, but is soon after joined by a group of misfits who eventually become known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. He is portrayed by Chris Pratt and, in addition to starring in the first toe Guardians of the Galaxy films, he appeared in Avengers: Infinity War and is expected to appear in the fourth Avengers film.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This character's real name is Remy LeBeau and, after being abandoned by his birth father, he was taken by Max's Brotherhood, which injected him with artificial inhuman DNA that turned his eyes red but seemingly didn't give him any powers. However, he later developed a molecular acceleration power that allowed him to harness the potential energy in one object and convert it to kinetic energy capable of creating explosive results. He often charges playing cards and always keeps a deck on hand.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Like most of the other X-Men characters in this quiz, this character hasn't yet been utilized in the MCU, although there's rumors that she will be part of Black Panther 2. The character has previously appeared in multiple X-Men films and even had a cameo in Deadpool 2. She has been portrayed mostly by Halle Berry, but also by Alexandra Shipp and April Elleston-Enahoro. She is a teacher at Professor Xavier's Institute and has the ability to control the weather.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
If there's one question you get wrong on this quiz don't let it be this one. Arguably the most popular superhero in the MCU and among all superheroes in general, this character's real name is Peter Parker. He works as a journalist in the comic books and is ironically responsible for finding the true identity of his own superhero alter ego. In the MCU, he is portrayed by Tom Holland and has appeared in Iron Man 2, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War, among others.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
After the success of the Ant-Man film, a sequel is being released this summer starring Paul Rudd as the titular character and Evangeline Lilly as his sidekick Hope Van Dyne who wears a similar suit developed by her father Hank Pym. The suit was originally designed to be worn by her mother but was passed down to Hope following the events that unfolded in the first film. The character is also expected to appear in the upcoming fourth Avengers film.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by Krysten Ritter, this MCU character is the star of a popular Netflix series now in its second season and has also appeared in The Defenders. She is a New York-based private investigator who, after being adopted, discovered she possessed superhuman abilities as a result of a car crash that killed her parents. She was manipulated by Killgrave, a villainous man with mind control powers, but freed herself from his control and eventually killed him in the first season of the series.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by both Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard at different times, this character appeared in the first three Iron Man films as well as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War. His real name is James Rhodes and he is a colonel in the United States Air Force and best friend of Tony Stark, often acting as the middle man between the military's Department of Acquisitions and Stark Industries. He was eventually given an armored suit similar to that of Iron Man.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Another character outside of the MCU but with ties to films in the franchise, this character, whose real name is Cain Marko, possesses superhuman strength and stamina to go along with regenerative healing and self sustenance capabilities, meaning he has no need to eat, drink, or even breathe. He is also immortal and, thus, immune to aging. He appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand and was recently a central figure in Deadpool 2, hinting that he might be more involved in future Deadpool or MCU films following the inevitable crossover.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
This X-Men character's real name is Raven Darkholme and she possesses the ability to transform into whomever she likes. According to the comic books, she was once a member of Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants, but later joined the X-Men to help save the world from En Sabah Nur. She appeared in every X-Men film that has been released and is expected to be in the upcoming X-Men: Dark Phoenix film. She has been played by Rebecca Romijn, Jennifer Lawrence, and Morgan Lily.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
The talk of MCU fans since the release of Avengers: Infinity War, this character, also known as the Dark Lord and Great Titan is regarded as one of the most powerful beings in the universe. He first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, where he sought control of the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of the universe's population, which he ultimately succeeded in doing in Avengers: Infinity War. The character is portrayed, using a fair amount of CGI, by Josh Brolin, who also plays another Marvel character.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Formerly named Carl Lucas, this New York-based superhero possesses superhuman strength and regenerative healing abilities to go along with his developed investigative and hand-to-hand combat skills thanks to time spent as a police officer as well as working in the marines, not to mention fighting in prison. Portrayed by actor Mike Colter, he first appeared in Jessica Jones and was a central figure for the latter half of the season. He now has his own Netflix series and appeared in The Defenders.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
A kind-hearted and seemingly innocent sidekick of the intergalactic criminal Rocket Raccoon, this character is a super intelligent plant-like species who originated from Planet X. While he is able to understand everything around him, his vocabulary is limited to three words, which are voiced by Vin Diesel. He first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy and, although he was killed in the end of the film, he spawned a baby version of himself that has continued to grow throughout Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Avengers: Infinity War.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
Portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow, this character is not only the CEO of Stark Industries but also the love interest of Tony Stark AKA Iron Man, although it took some time in the Iron Man film series for the two individuals to confess their love to each other. Although she doesn't possess any superhuman powers, she briefly displayed superhuman strength and enhanced healing abilities thanks to Extremis, but the genetic manipulation was removed from her body by Stark. In addition to the Iron Man films, she has appeared in all three Avengers films.
Who is this Marvel Cinematic Universe character?
We saved one of the most obvious ones for last. This MCU character's real name is Steve Rogers and the WWII veteran is regarded as the world's first superhero in the MCU universe, at least on earth. He was rejected entry into the military prior to WWII due to health concerns, but volunteered for the Super Soldier program, which transformed the formerly-frail individual into a peak physical fighting machine. He is portrayed by Chris Evans and, in addition to his feature movies, has appeared in all three Avengers films as well as Spider-Man: Homecoming.