Do You Know The Secret Identities Of These Marvel Heroes?

It’s the oldest entry in the book of superhero fiction tropes: the hero’s secret identity. In order to keep their loved ones safe, the costumed vigilante typically keeps their everyday lives a secret to the wider world so that their enemies can’t track them down. And also, you know, just so they can have some time off.

While the hero is the one that gets all the attention, some superhero secret identities become just as iconic on their own. For instance, anyone reading this will know that the man behind Iron Man’s mask is Tony Stark or that Professor X is really Charles Xavier. For most heroes, though, only a true believer can match the hero’s real name to their crime-fighting non-de-plume and vice versa.

But are you a true believer? In this quiz, you’ll be tested on how well you know the secret identities of the heroes of the Marvel universe, everyone from the most known names to some lesser-known, cult favourites. Who is Spider-Man when he's not swinging from a web? How about the Hulk when he's not angry and green? Prove yourself an Avengers aficionado and an exemplary X-Men fan by getting as many of the following questions right as you can.

Question 1

The Hulk's Secret Identity Is...?

Hulk from Thor

Let’s kick off with one of the most famous Marvel heroes out there. The Incredible Hulk has been entertaining audiences for decades now, in comic book form and on TV and film. The USP of the not-so-jolly green giant is that he’s a reluctant hero. Because he was blasted with gamma radiation, this genius scientist transforms into a giant rage monster whenever he gets angry. But can you tell us the name of the human that is Hulk’s other half?

Question 2

What's The Winter Soldier's Secret Identity?

As seen in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the comic book arc from writer Ed Brubaker that it was based on, an old face from Cap’s past returns in the form of his latest nemesis: the cold-blooded assassin known as the Winter Soldier, an agent of HYDRA recognisable for his metal arm and love of eye shadow. Thanks to a jog of his memory, though, Cap gets his pal back and Winter Soldier is able to break his conditioning. But who is this immortal assassin?

Question 3

What's Deadpool's Secret Identity?

He is Marvel’s very own Merc with the Mouth, the most irreverent hero in the company’s pantheon. From his humble beginnings as a riff on DC’s Deathstroke, Deadpool has grown into a hugely popular figure thanks to his unique sense of humour and love of breaking the fourth wall. In recent years, Ryan Reynolds has brought him to life to widepread acclaim on the big screen as part of Fox’s X-Men franchise. But do you know what his real name is?

Question 4

What's War Machine's Secret Identity?

In 2008’s Iron Man, Tony Stark’s best bud - a colonel in the US Air Force - looked at one of his Iron Man suits and said: “Next time, baby, next time.” And he was right, too. From Iron Man 2 onwards, this friend of Stark’s has become War Machine, a hero with his own suit of armour and, later, a member of the Avengers. But what is the real name of Iron Man’s brother in armour? Pick the right answer below.

Question 5

What Is The MCU Ant-Man's Secret Identity?

In the comics, the original Ant-Man is Hank Pym. For the MCU, however, they decided to fast forward to one of his successors. First appearing in 2015’s Ant-Man, this unlikely hero was introduced as an ex-convict who stole the astonishing shrinking suit of the elderly inventor Pym. Under his guidance, though, he used the suit to do good, defeating the evil Yellowjacket and eventually joining with Captain America’s rogue Avengers in Civil War. But what is the MCU Ant-Man’s name?

Question 6

Squirrel Girl's Secret Identity Is...?

90s Superheroes Quiz Squirrel Girl

Though she began as a jokey back-up character, Squirrel Girl’s popularity has risen and risen over the past twenty seven years and nowadays she has a cult fanbase all to herself. The girl with all the powers of a… squirrel (hey, don't laugh) will soon make her live-action debut in the upcoming New Warriors TV show, a half-hour sitcom that is set in the MCU. She’ll be played by actress Milana Vayntrub. But what is the character’s secret identity in the comics?

Question 7

Carol Danvers Is Commonly Known As...?

Carol Danvers is one of the foremost heroines in the Marvel universe. She has been around for decades, but it is really in the last few years that she has really taken her place as one of the company’s top-tier names. In fact, she's set to be played by Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson in an upcoming Marvel movie, arriving in 2019. But what is Carol Danver’s superhero moniker? Is she more commonly known as She-Hulk, Captain Marvel, Valkyrie or Spider-Woman?

Question 8

Star-Lord Is The Superhero Name Of...?

Star-Lord is the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, the foremost outer-space heroes of the Marvel universe. He has been knocking around the comic book world for a while now, but his shot at the big time came in 2014’s surprise smash hit movie featuring the team of cosmic rebels. In the MCU, Star-Lord is a half-human, half-celestial who was kidnapped from Earth at a young age, eventually saving the galaxy at least twice over. But what is his birth name?

Question 9

Luke Cage Is Also Known As...?

He’s Luke Cage, the man with unbreakable skin. But, in the comics, he goes by another name. When Carl Lucas was wrongly imprisoned, he became part of some dodgy experiments in jail that left him a superhero. Changing his name to Luke Cage, he took to the streets of Harlem to fight crime and became known as... Well, that's the question we need answered. Though he doesn't go by this in the Marvel Netflix shows, Luke has a superhero name in the comics. What is it?

Question 10

Which Of These Has Never Been Venom?

You might know how it goes: Peter Parker dons a black version of his Spider-Man suit that turns out to be an evil alien symbiote. After that, it bonds to another and the ensuring being calls themselves Venom. Over time, the Venom symbiote has bonded with several others - three of these characters, in fact. But do you know enough to single out the individual who has never been a host for Venom? See if you can get it right.

Question 11

What Is The Real Name Of Wolverine?

Wolverine is one of the most iconic Marvel heroes out there, so you most probably know that he is usually referred to as Logan. But you might not know that Logan isn’t his actual first name. As someone who has lived for over a hundred years, Wolverine left behind his birth name a long time ago. Film fans may remember that it was mentioned in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. But do you know it? Pick the right answer from the options below.

Question 12

What Is Beast's Secret Identity?

He may look like a monster, but the blue-skinned mutant known as Beast is one of the smartest people you will find at the X-Men’s X-Mansion. As seen in 2011 prequel X-Men: First Class, Beast’s original mutant was just a pair of large, hairy prehensile feet. In an attempt to cure himself, though, he developed a formula that accidentally exacerbated his condition and turned him into a furry, well, beast. But what is his actual name? Do you know it?

Question 13

What Is Hawkeye's Secret Identity?

He might not have a suit or armour or a magic hammer, but Hawkeye is a key member of the Avengers. With just his trusty bow and arrows, the archer has taken on alien invaders, robot armies and even his own friends when the team turned against each other. In many ways, Hawkeye is the most well-adjusted of the group of heroes as he is the only one to hold down a family (hidden away in a secluded country farm). But what is his real name?

Question 14

Miles Morales Is The Real Name Of Which Legacy Hero?

As some of Marvel’s original heroes are over 50 years old, the comics like to rejuvenate things now and again by having a new character take on the mantle of an iconic superhero. Take Miles Morales, for example, the half-African American, half-Hispanic New York teen first created by Brian Michael Bendis in 2011. Despite stepping into the shoes of a beloved name, fans quickly took to Miles and are waiting for him to make it to live-action. But what is his superhero identity?

Question 15

What Is Spider-Woman's Secret Identity?

Spider-Man is known the world over, but Spider-Woman, on the other hand, is a much more obscure character to non-comic book readers. Her origins have been revamped a few times over the years but usually she is not too connected with Spider-Man and is her own individual hero, working as an agent of SHIELD and as one of Luke Cage’s New Avengers. Sadly, she hasn’t appeared in live-action yet. But do you know what her everyday alter ego is anyway?

Question 16

Scarlet Witch's Secret Identity Is...?

Scarlet Witch is one of the most powerful heroes on the Avengers’ roster. However, she is also one of the most unstable of the lot. Over the years, her immense powers have overwhelmed her, leading her to murder her friends and loved ones and even wipe out mutantkind to near extinction. We’ll have to see what Elizabeth Olsen’s version has in store in the MCU over the next few movies. So do you know what Scarlet Witch’s real name is?

Question 17

Daredevil's Secret Identity Is...?

When he rescued a man from being run over, the boy who would become Daredevil was blinded by some spilled toxic waste. However, the accident also left him with enhanced senses. After training to the peak of physical fitness with the ninja clan the Chaste, Daredevil took to the streets of Hell’s Kitchen to clean up his city. He’s known as the Man without Fear, New York’s Guardian Devil or ol’ Hornhead, but what is the real name of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen?

Question 18

What Is The Punisher's Secret Identity?

Most superheroes live by a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing. The Punisher, however, is not one of those heroes. A man whose family was murdered by the mob, the Punisher believes that the only way to stop crime is by wiping out as many criminals as possible. An ex-marine with an enviable arsenal, the Punisher is one of the most fearsome Marvel vigilantes, leaving him as an outsider in the superhero community. But what is his secret identity?

Question 19

Storm's Real Name Is...?

Halle Berry Storm

How many of us wish we could control the weather, say when its raining heavily or we really want a snow day off from work? For Storm, she has that exact power at her finger tips. As one of the most iconic members of the X-Men, Storm has had a long and storied history. She has appeared in most of the franchise’s movies, for example, as played by Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp. But can you cast away the clouds and remember Storm’s real name?

Question 20

What Is Ghost Rider's Secret Identity On Agents of SHIELD?

Despite his demonic appearance, Ghost Rider is actually a good guy. A bit like Venom, there have been many Ghost Riders, as the hero is created when some poor sap is possessed by the spirit of vengeance and is cursed to hunt down the souls of the wicked. You might have seen the duo of movies starring Nicolas Cage, but can you tell us the name of the version of Ghost Rider who featured in Agents of SHIELD’s fourth season?

Question 21

Cable's Real Name Is...?

In the next Deadpool movie, arriving this year, audiences will meet his frequent partner in crime-fighting, the tough-guy cyborg known as Cable. A big favourite back in the 1990s, Cable has a bit of a convoluted backstory. Basically, he’s a warrior infected with a techno-virus from a dystopian future. What’s more, he’s the son of Cyclops and Jean Grey! There’s a big clue as to his real name for you. He's a member of the Summers clan, sure, but do you know his first name?

Question 22

The Silver Surfer's True Name Is...?

One of the biggest baddest threats to the Marvel universe is Galactus, the World Eater. His coming is pre-empted by the appearance of his herald, the Silver Surfer, who picks out a planet for his lunch. However, the Surfer realised the error of his ways and turned against his master, instead allying himself with the heroes of Earth like the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. In 2007’s Rise of the Silver Surfer, he was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. But what is this chrome-coloured alien’s original name?

Question 23

What's Mr Fantastic's Real Name?

Stan Lee’s first Marvel characters were the Fantastic Four, and the leader of the franchise’s First Family was Mr Fantastic. A genius scientist, Mr Fantastic got his remarkable stretching abilities from a trip into space when he and his friends were blasted with mysterious cosmic rays. On the big screen, he’s been played by both Ioan Gruffud and Miles Teller, and a new version could be on the way as part of the MCU. But what’s Mr Fantastic’s secret identity?

Question 24

What Is X-23's Secret Identity?

Laura X-23 X-Men Logan

Wolverine has had a tough line, but so has his daughter. Created from his DNA, the young clone girl designated as X-23 shares Logan’s healing factor, his retractable claws and has been given an adamantium skeleton as well. After a childhood of being locked away and experimented on, X-23 escaped and met her father. In the comics, she even goes on to take on the mantle of Wolverine after Logan’s death. But what is her given name other than X-23?

Question 25

What Is Blade's Real Name?

It’s an often forgotten fact, but the 1998 film starring Wesley Snipes as vampire hunter Blade is the first modern Marvel superhero movie. Not that Blade is the sort to cross paths with the Avengers. His side of the Marvel universe is dark and horror-infused but he is nonetheless a classic Marvel character. Dubbed a Daywalker, Blade is the son of a human woman who was fed on by vampires during her pregnancy, resulting in him developing vampiric powers. But what is his real name?

Question 26

What Is Thor's Alter Ego?

It is an element of the character that has been skirted over in the MCU, but in classic Marvel comics, Thor has a human alter ego. When a mild-mannered doctor picked up the Asgardian hammer Mjolnir, he was transformed into the Mighty Thor! Thor’s other half has been alluded to in the movies, however, as his human counterpart’s name has been used in the MCU for a different character. But what is it? Can you pick the right answer from the options below?

Question 27

Pietro Maximoff Is The Real Name of Which Hero?

Every superhero universe needs a speedster and Marvel’s resident runner is Pietro Maximoff. The son of Magneto, Pietro began as a villain but later served as a long-term Avenger and member of the X-Men. In contrast, in the MCU, Pietro is a one-off character who was killed in his first movie in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Though the version seen in the X-Men franchise, anglicised to Peter Maximoff, is still going strong. So can you tell us his superhero name?

Question 28

Nightcrawler's Real Name Is...?

Most of the mutations of the X-Men are actually pretty cool: shapeshifting, telekinesis, immortality… Nightcrawler, though, has clearly drawn the short straw. Sure, he has the amazing ability to teleport all over the place but he also has the physical appearance of a blue demon, which has led him to be ostracised from society. In fact, he served in a travelling circus before he found solace at Xavier’s mansion - which is where he got his superhero name. But do you know what he is really called?

Question 29

What Is The Name Of The Original Wasp?

Though this isn’t true of the continuity of the MCU, the Wasp is one of the founding members of the Avengers in the comics. Along with her husband Hank Pym AKA Ant-Man, the original Wasp is one of the earliest Marvel heroes. In the MCU, she will make her debut in the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp, where the character will be played by Michelle Pfeiffer. But what is the real name of the first Wasp - not her daughter, who also takes on the mantle, but the one and only original?

Question 30

Quake's Real Name Is...?

Quake is one of those lesser-known heroes from the comics who has been introduced to a much wider audience thanks to the character making it to the screen. Specifically, Quake stars in Agents of SHIELD, the MCU TV spin-off show about Phil Coulson’s crack team of super secret agents. Most of the team don’t have superpowers, but Quake is different - she's actually an Inhuman with the power to cause geological reverberations. But which of Coulson’s brigade is also known as Quake?

Question 31

Kamala Khan Is The Real Name Of Which Heroine?

Marvel made waves this decade when they introduced their first female Muslim hero in the form of Kamala Khan. The New York teen quickly amassed a fervent fanbase and the calls for her to enter the MCU are growing all the time. Power-wise, Kamala is an Inhuman who can shapeshift. As for her superhero identity, it is inherited from a previous heroine - her idol, Carol Danvers. But what is said identity? Here’s your clue: it has Marvel in the name.

Question 32

Which Love Interest Is Also Known As Rescue?

The life of a superhero love interest isn’t often a glamorous one, as they are often forced into the role of damsel in distress so the hero has someone to save. Not in this case, though. This specific love interest had enough of watching their lover fighting crime and decided to have a go themselves, taking up the name Rescue. We’ve yet to see this development in the movies, but we wouldn’t rule it out. But which love interest are we talking about?

Question 33

What Is Iron Fist's Secret Identity?

Iron Fist is arguably the finest martial artist in the Marvel universe. The son of an American billionaire, the orphan boy who would become Iron Fist was raised in the mystical city of K’un-Lun, growing to become their protector - the Chosen One gifted the power to summon his chi to give him an unstoppable punch. But what is the real name of this kung fu hero, who is currently part of Marvel’s Netflix mini-franchise? Pick the right answer below.

Question 34

Which Avenger Is Also Known As Nomad?

It’s not uncommon for superheroes to switch up their alter egos now and then. There could be various reasons why this happens. In this case, for example, the hero lost faith in what they believed in, what had led them to become their previous super-identity, so they fashioned a new one: calling themselves Nomad. This didn’t last too long in the comics, but evidence suggests the Nomad identity will be adapted to the screen in Avengers: Infinity War. But who is Nomad?

Question 35

What Is Doctor Strange's Secret Identity?

Unlike most heroes, Doctor Strange has his actual name in the nom-de-plume he uses while crime-fighting. This is, of course, because he is a genuine doctor. Strange was initially a hot-shot neurosurgeon before a car accident cost him the use of his hands. His quest to heal himself led him to Kamah-Taj, where he learned to master the mystic arts and eventually become Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme, the planet’s last line against supernatural threats. So we know his surname, but what's his first name?

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