Pick Your Favorite Marvel Heroes To See Which Chris Would Play The Role
- by Austin Baker
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When we really stop and think about it, there are a lot of different people named "Chris" who are heavily involved with the superhero movie genre. The MCU has Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans (who also played the Human Torch in the original Fantastic Four movie), and Christopher Eccleston. Meanwhile DC has Chris Pine, Christopher Nolan, and Chris O'Donnell (if we really want to go back that far!). If somebody was a huge comic book fan, they may as well name their son Chris so that he can make it big in the industry!
In all seriousness, the Chris-tening of the superhero genre has been a true treat for fans to watch. Pine was a huge hit as the love interest in Wonder Woman (and also appears to be in the upcoming sequel). It's hard to picture anyone else besides Chris Evans as Captain America, or Chris Hemsworth as the Mighty Thor, or Chris Pratt as Star Lord. And then there's Chris Nolan, the man who gave us what is considered the greatest superhero trilogy of all time in The Dark Knight Trilogy!
Think you have what it takes to snag one of these legendary actors a new role? Put on your best casting cap and let's play pick the best Marvel heroes and we'll tell you which Chris snags the role!
Pick an Avenger
In this day and age, the Avengers are a household name. However, this was not always the case; thanks to the MCU, what used to be B and C-list characters are now some of the most popular in the world! Pick a member of the super-team:
Pick a Member of the X-Men
Though the Avengers have only grown in popularity in the last decade, the X-Men have reigned supreme in pop culture since the '90s, when they had a hit cartoon show followed by a massively successful movie series in the 2000s (which is still going on today). Choose a member of the team-
Pick an Antihero
As much as everybody loves superheroes, they absolutely go crazy for a good antihero! In the '90s, it was a trend for comic books to push their dark and gritty characters who liked to get down and dirty when hunting criminals.
Pick one of Spider-Man's Allies
Although he technically had a sidekick once, Spider-Man is a Marvel hero who likes to work alone. However, that doesn't mean that he doesn't have a massive number of friends that he can count on to have his back if the chips are ever down! Pick one of Spidey's allies-
Choose a Mentor
Very few superheroes were able to get where they were on their own. Most of the time, they spent years training under a powerful and wise mentor before they were allowed to spread their wings and fly out into the world of crime fighting. Choose a mentor-
Pick a Member of the Fantastic Four
Marvel's first family has had it pretty rough. Though they were one of the first major ideas to come from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, both attempts to make big-budget films about the characters have been flops. Hopefully the third time will be the charm! Choose a member of the Fantastic Four-
Pick a Teenage Superhero
Every superhero has to start off somewhere! Most of the time, a character is already a full-fledged adult when they get their superpowers. Sometimes, writers feel like they can make more compelling characters by writing them as just teens. Pick a teenage superhero-
Choose a Team Leader
After individual heroes become massive successes on their own, comic book publishers always try to make it a point to team them up with their fellow supers to make an awesome super-team! And every good team starts with an excellent team leader. Pick Marvel's best-
Pick a Marksman
It's a cliche as old as comics themselves...When you want to create some tension for the cover, place your hero in the crosshairs of an expert assassin! Many of our favorite heroes themselves are of this like. Choose a Marvel marksman-
Choose One of the Summers
In the world of the X-Men, the Summers family is everywhere! Seriously, Cyclops has multiple brothers, children from the future, as well as a granddaughter and alternate universe child! Choose one of the Summers clan-
Choose a Guardian of the Galaxy
Absolutely nobody saw the Guardians of the Galaxy becoming as big of a hit as it was. The comic book versions were straight D-listers and some of the more bizarre characters in the Marvel universe. However, the success of the 2014 film has propelled the team to new heights.
Pick the Strongest Hero
In the world of comics books, writers are always trying to up the ante by making new characters that are stronger than the rest of their peers and them having them take on other characters that are even stronger. Marvel is home to some of the most powerful superheroes in the world, but who is strongest?
Pick Marvel's Most Genius Mind
The dynamics of the different comic book publishers are interesting- In DC, you have lots of aliens and God-like beings. In Marvel, you have a lot of scientist characters who use their noggins to turn themselves into superheros. Which Marvel character is the brightest?
Choose a Member of the X-Force
The X-Force is a super-team of mutants that like to get their hands a little bit more dirty than their squeaky-clean X-Men pals. These are the guys you call when you need some dirty deeds done dirt cheap! Pick a member of the X-Force
Pick a Sidekick
In the world of DC Comics, it seems like everybody has a sidekick of some sort. Meanwhile, in Marvel Comics, they run few and far between. However, this means that the few that do exist in this world are extremely memorable! Pick a sidekick from Marvel-
Choose a Cosmic Hero
If you really want to take a deep dive into the world of Marvel, look no further than the publisher's cosmic stories. These tales generally take place outside the realm of the regular stories (mostly in outer space) and deal with characters like Thanos, the Eternals, and other cosmic entities.
Pick a Marvel Prankster
No matter how dark and gritty the world of comics becomes, there will always be a place for superheroes that are snarky, wacky, and fun. Whether they are side-splittingly hilarious or just plain nuts, pick a Marvel funnyman-
Choose a Love Interest
No matter the character, no matter how "independent" they may appear to be written, has at some point or another had a love interest. Some of them last forever (such as Reed Richards and Sue Storm), while others are a brief fling that comes and goes as writers please. Choose a superhero love interest-
Pick a Sorcerer
Marvel has a unique take on science and magic in their universe...Jane Foster once proclaims that all magic is just science that hasn't been discovered yet. This means that there are a ton of spellcasters walking around in Marvel comics. Pick one-
Choose an Arch-Nemesis
A superhero is only as good as the villain that he or she faces. Thankfully, Marvel comics has one of the greatest lineups of supervillains in the history of the medium! If you were a superhero, who do you think your arch-nemesis would be?
Choose a Flying Hero
Superman really set a trend when he was introduced in the '30s! After the Man of Steel's initial appearance, many publishers tried to copy his power set (including Marvel). Several of Marvel's best characters have the ability to fly. Which one is best?
Pick a Super-Animal
Comics can really weird sometimes. Several characters have taken on four-legged sidekicks over the years, and some superheroes have even been turned into furry friends themselves! Which Marvel animal is the best?
Choose a Hero That Was Originally Evil
Another trope that gets thrown around quite often in the world of comics is that of the supervillain turned into a superhero. Many times a character will start off as the sidekick of a villain before they see the light and join the side of good. Pick one of these characters-
Choose a C-List Hero
Not everyone can be a Hulk or a Spider-Man or a Wolverine. Some heroes are created, have a small but loyal following, and remain at the bottom of the barrel for most of their careers. Marvel has no shortage of C-list heroes. Pick one:
Choose a Weapons Expert
Any good superhero needs a trusty weapon at his side! Thor has his hammer. Cap has his shield. Iron Man has his armor. But there are some characters in the Marvel Universe that are skilled enough to make ANY weapon their own!
Pick an Armored Superhero
If you don't have a set of superpowers all your own, it's probably in your best interest to wear some sort of high-tech armor to protect yourself. Thanks to Tony Stark, the Marvel Universe is swarming with heros decked out in this sort of gear. Pick one-
Choose a Super-Child
Even if their personality seems as wild as can be, most superheroes at some point or another try to settle down with their loved ones and maybe even start a family. This leads to the creation of super-powered children- Choose one from the Marvel world:
Choose a Time Traveler
Some of the greatest Marvel stories ever told are made possible through the use of time travel. Think about it- if not for this plot device we wouldn't have gotten Days of Future Past, Age of Ultron, or Dr. Strange! A few characters are know for hopping through time. Pick one-
Choose a Marvel Institution to Work For
Hey, even superheroes need day jobs! Sadly, crime fighting doesn't always pay the bills, meaning that the alter egos of our favorite costumed vigilantes have to try and hold down a real job at various organizations. Which fictional Marvel company would you want to work for?
Pick a Second-Generation Superhero
Sadly, nothing lasts forever. Eventually, even the greatest superheroes get old and have to retire from the life of heroism, passing the torch down to a second generation. Some times, these replacement heroes are just as good as the original! Or at least, they are different enough to be interesting...
Pick a Royal Character
Though the majority of Marvel's superheroes come from humble beginnings, there are a select few who were handed down the responsibilities of being a King or Queen from the moment they were born! These people have a unique perspective on heroism, as they must do what is best for their own country as well as the world as a whole.
Choose a Tech-Based Hero
When you weren't born with magical powers or have had the luxury of getting bitten by a radioactive spider, you have to create your own superpowers! Many Marvel heroes have roots in science, in particular with inventions they have made. Pick a tech-based hero-
Pick a Golden Age Hero
Though many of DC's superheroes got their start during the Golden Age of comics, the majority of Marvel's heavy hitters came about during the Silver Age. However, this didn't mean the company had nothing going on for them in this time period! Pick a Golden Age hero-
Choose an Asgardian
Asgard is one of the Nine Realms and the home to the Mighty Thor and his friends. Though Earthlings knew nothing of this place (until the events of the MCU), it was seen as paradise by early man as well as the kingdom ruling over all nine realms. Pick one of its inhabitants.
Pick an Alien Hero
With a cosmic universe as large as the one in Marvel Comics, you're bound to get some superheroes who are of an alien origin. Often, these characters are assigned to protect the "primitive" world of Earth; some look human, while others completely embrace their original looks.
