Tony Stark Could Name All These Marvel Heroes. Think You Can Get Them All?
- by Joseph Pulford
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- in The Geek Corner
Marvel Comics has been around for a long time, and in that time they have introduced some of the most memorable and well-known characters in all of comics. Many of these heroes have seen a huge upswell in popularity with the advent of The Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has drawn the public's attention to heroes that comic fans have been enjoying for 60 years. Today we are going to see if you can identify all these great Marvel Characters.
Marvel has one of the largest and most diverse casts of heroes that have ever been assembled. Marvel strove to make their characters relatable to fans. They pioneered the idea of a shared universe for their characters, and placed them into the real world, in cities like New York, Chicago, and LA. The locations these characters would interact with were real-world places that the reader could visit. Marvel heroes often faced real-life challenges like having to pay rent and losing their wallet while fighting crime. This helped fans identify with beings who could lift cars and dodge bullets. You got to know these heroes with all their strengths, and all their flaws. In fact, it was often their flaws that made them so appealing. Can you name all these Marvel Superheroes?
Can you name this arachnid themed hero?
When this character was first pitched to the editors, he was rejected because no one thought a creepy crawly character could be a good guy. Luckily for Marvel fans, they allowed him to become a story in a book that was being canceled. This hero swings into existence in Amazing Fantasy #15 from 1962. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. He became a smash hit and would get his own series in less than a year. Can you name this teenage hero?
Can you name this billionaire genius, charmer, and philanthropist?
Ten years ago this character would have been relatively unknown to the general public, but he starred in a movie that became a huge success, and now he is considered one of the most important characters in Marvel. He was always one of the main characters of the comic universe, having been a founding member of the Avengers. He also happened to bankroll the team. He provided the team's first headquarters at his mansion. Can you name this armored hero?
Can you name this King of Wakanda?
This character first appeared in Fantastic Four # 52 from 1966. He is considered the first black superhero in mainstream comics. The character is the King of the fictional country of Wakanda, a technologically advanced nation in Africa that is home to the worlds largest deposits of Vibranium. He becomes a member of the Avengers and eventual marries Storm of the X-Men. He is always torn between his responsibility to his country and his superhero career. Can you name this feline-themed hero?
Can you name this World War II hero?
This character burst onto the scene in his own self-titled book in 1941. His first cover had him punching out Hitler, even though America wouldn't enter the war until nearly a year later. This super soldier would be one of the best selling comics during the war, but after the war, superhero sales declined and his book was canceled. 20 years later he would be brought back in Avengers #4 and become a new member of the team. Can you name this Star Spangled hero?
Can you name this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde based hero?
This character was first created in 1962 and starred in his own self-titled book. He was based on the literary character of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character was originally grey, but due to problems in keeping a consistent color in printing, they changed him green by his second appearance. This character was a founding member of the Avengers and caught mass appeal when he starred in a TV series in 1978. Can you name this green rage monster?
Can you name this character based on a Norse myth?
This character first appeared in Journey into Mystery # 83 from 1962. The comic version of the character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He would become a founding member of the Avengers when his wicked brother would plot to use Marvel's other heroes to destroy this character. He is often considered one of the most powerful beings in Marvel. This character got his first live action appearance in the made for tv movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. Can you name this Asgardian?
Can you name this spy hero?
This character first appeared as a villain in Tales of Suspense # 52, as an Iron Man villain. She was a Russian spy who wanted to gain access to Stark's Technology. Over time this character would become disillusioned with her government, and turn into a hero in the Marvel universe. She would join the Avengers and become one of their most consistent members. She would work with Daredevil and become a Champion of Los Angeles. Can you name this arachnid-based spy superhero?
Can you name this villian who reformed and became an Avenger?
This character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 from 1964. He was recruited from a circus act to help the Black Widow in a new scheme to defeat Iron Man. He is a highly skilled archer, but he also has shown he can use many different weapons with a high degree of skill, including swords and Captain America's shield. He became an Avenger in issue 16 when the founding members of the team all left. Can you name this archer?
Can you name Marvel's First African American Superhero?
This character first appeared in Captain America #117 in 1969. He uses a harness that allows him to fly, and it gives him some mental control over birds. He is an Avenger and a Defender, but he is most well known as Captain America's partner. In fact, for stretches in the 70's Cap's book was renamed to include this character in the title. Recently this character took up the mantle of Captain America in the comics, keeping his flight suit, but changing the color scheme and adding a shield. Can you name this high flying hero?
Can you name this character who started as Captain America's sidekick?
This character first appeared in Captain America #1 from 1941. He was Cap's teen-aged sidekick who had lied about his age to join the war effort. He was believed to have died in the events that got Captain America frozen. He would reappear in the comics over 60 years later, as a new character with a metal arm. At first Captain America did not know who he was, but he would figure it out quickly. Can you name this character who would take on the role of Captain America for a short time?
Can you name this Sorcerer Supreme?
This character is one of Marvel's most powerful magical characters. He was first created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in Strange Tales #110 from 1963. He is a top surgeon who got his hands mangled in a car accident, and became a master of the mystic arts. This character uses many different mystical artifacts, including the Eye of Agamoto. His Sanctum Santorum is based on an apartment building in Greenwich Village that one of the creators lived in. By the moons of Madripor, can you name this magic hero?
Can you name this character whose armor was made by Tony Stark?
This character first appeared in Iron Man #118 in 1979, as Tony Stark's personal pilot. He would take over as Iron Man when Tony had problems with alcoholism. When Tony finally overcame his addiction, this character stepped down as Iron Man but was given a new suit that Tony had created. This suit was more heavily armored, with more weapons as well. He would first don this suit in Iron Man #282 in 1992. Can you name this more battle ready version of Iron Man?
Can you name this space police officer?
This character first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 from 1976. He was the son of J'son, and he wanted to become an astronaut to get revenge on the Badoon. Once he made it to space, he took on the role of intergalactic police office and continued his adventures. In one of the biggest departers from the source material this character was reworked for the MCU, he became a space thief who finds out he is the son of Ego the Living Planet. Can you name this member of the Guardians of the Galaxy?
Can you name this character whose goal is to kill Thanos?
This character first appeared in Iron Man #55 from 1973. In his first appearance, he was a human who had undergone treatment to kill Thanos. He had thought his whole family had died, but we find out that his daughter is a hero known as Moon Dragon. His origin was reworked later in Marvel, and he became an alien who lost his family at the hands of Thanos. He now hunts the galaxy with his new team with the sole goal to kill the Mad Titan. Can you name this tough alien?
Can you name the deadliest woman in the galaxy?
This character first appeared in Strange Tales #180 from 1975. She is an adopted daughter of Thanos. She grows to hate her adopted father and teams up with Adam Warlock to defeat him. She becomes a member of the Infinity Watch and personally keeps the Time Gem safe. She would go on to become a member of the new Guardians of the Galaxy, and she would continue to try and thwart her adopted father's machinations. Can you name this former assassin?
Can you name this character that first appeared in Marvel's Monster comics?
This character was a one time use antagonist in Marvel's Monster comics from the late 50s and early 60s. He first appeared in Tales to Astonish #13 from 1960. He would make two cameo appearances in Incredible Hulk, and Spider-Man before 2005 when he became a major character in the Annihilation storyline. This character would become a big star for Marvel after the release of Guardians of the Galaxy. Can you name this character who speaks in a single sentence?
Which character is named after a Beatles song?
This character first appeared in Marvel Preview #7 from 1976, under the name Rocky. He was renamed when he next appeared in Hulk #271 from 1982. The character only made 10 appearances in his first 30 years of publication, but he would become a major character in the Annihilation storyline. From this, he would join the Guardians of the Galaxy and become a household name after the release of the movie. Can you name this parody character who would become a big player in the Marvel Universe?
Can you name Magneto's daughter?
This character was at one time thought to be Magneto's daughter. Due to movie right problems, it was decided that she was not his biological daughter, and she even stopped being a mutant. She started in Comics in X-Men #4 from 1964 as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. She would leave the bad guys, and join the Avengers in issue 16 with her brother. Can you name this reality manipulating hero, who once eliminated most of Marvel's mutants?
Can you name this Android character?
This character was first created by Ultron in Avengers #57 from 1968. He was initially a spy, but he would decide to turn his back on his creator and help the Avengers. He is created from the body of the Original Human Torch, and the brain patterns of Wonder Man who was thought to be dead. This character would marry Scarlett Witch, but that union would ultimately fail. He would later start a fully android family. Can you name this robotic Avenger?
Can you name this head of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
This character first appeared as a member of the Howling Commands, an army unit from World War II. Though the book was set in the 40s, it was being published in the 60s. This character would be seen interacting with modern heroes, first as a member of the CIA, and then as a member of the International Espionage organization, S.H.I.E.L.D. This hero would retire and be replaced by his son, who is a junior. Can you name this soldier who became a spy?
Can you name this angry Canadian mutant?
This character first appeared in the Incredible Hulk #180 from 1974 on the last panel of the book. Though he would fight the Hulk and Windigo, he would not make a major impact on the Marvel Universe until Giant Sized X-Men #1, when he became a new member of the X-Men. This character was originally supposed to be a mutant version of his namesake animal that took on human form. This story was abandoned fairly earlier on. Can you name this character that became one of Marvel's most well-known heroes?
Can you name this leader of the X-Men?
This character was first introduced in X-Men #1 from 1963. He was the head of a school named after himself. He is one of the most powerful telepaths in the world, and he tries to teach young mutants how to use and control their powers for the benefit of mankind. He believes in peaceful coexistence of Mutants and Humans. This character made many mistakes as the leader of the X-Men and would cause huge rifts between his students. Can you name this wheelchair using mutant teacher?
Can you name this Merc with the Mouth?
This character was first introduced in New Mutants #98 from 1991. He was originally a parody of DC's Deathstroke. Even his name was stolen, Slade Wilson became Wade Wilson. The character was known for making jokes and being silly, while also being hyper-violent and extreme. As time went by He became more and more of a charcuterie and would constantly break the fourth wall, talking to the audience directly. Can you name this Marvel anti-hero who knows that he is a comic book character?
Can you name Xavier's first X-Man?
This character first appeared in X-Men #1 from 1963. He is the field leader of the X-Men, and he was Profesor Xavier's first student. This character has a strong optic blast that he could not control due to a head injury he suffered as a youth. This causes him to have to wear a ruby quartz visor or glasses at all times, or his eyebeams destroy anything he looks at. Can you name this mutant who was raised in Alaska?
Can you name this weather controlling mutant?
This mutant was born in Africa, where she was considered a goddess after her weather control powers surfaced. She became a member of the X-Men in Giant Sized X-Men #1 and would take on a leadership role fairly early on. She has proven to be a very effective leader. She would even lose her abilities for a short time but remained leader of the team until she regained them. She married Black Panther, but the marriage would fall apart over time. Can you name the first black female superhero in mainstream comics?
Can you name the Guardian of Hell's Kitchen?
This character was blinded in an accident that would also give him superpowers. His other four senses are amplified, and he also has a sonar sight sense that gives him some ability to "see". He uses these powers to protect his neighborhood Hell's Kitchen, using a name that he was taunted with as a child. He would grow up and study law to become a lawyer to help protect people who couldn't protect themselves. Can you name this blind hero who believes in finding justice by any means he can?
Can you name this "Power Man"?
This character was a former police officer who was framed for crimes he didn't commit. He was experimented on in prison and gained super strength and invulnerable skin. After getting out of prison, he would become a Hero for Hire and eventually team up with another prominent 70's character the Iron Fist. He would become a member of the Fantastic Four, The Defenders, and The Avengers. He marries Jessica Jones and they have a baby daughter together. Can you name this no-nonsense powerhouse?
Can you name this character who used to be called Jewel?
This superhero was first seen as part of Alais Investigations, where she worked as a PI. We find out that in her backstory she used to be a spandex wearing superhero called Jewel. She would be captured by the Purple Man and made to do horrible things against her will. This left her with mental trauma, that she is still trying to work through. Originally this character was supposed to be Marvel's first Spider-Woman, but the editors decided it would be better if she was an original character for the story. Can you name this hard-drinking hero?
Can you name this X-Men who can steal other heroes' powers?
This X-Men character first appeared as a villain for Ms. Marvel. She would steal Ms. Marvel's powers, and leave her in a coma for many years. This would give her the ability to use Ms. Marvel's powers much longer than she normally can, which added flight and near invulnerability to her skill set. She is famously southern and known for using southern terms while she is fighting super villains. Can you name this mutant who was a big part of the 1990s X-Men The Animated Series?
Can you name this character who got her powers from the Kree?
This character would go by many different superhero names. She would start off as Ms. Marvel, then Binary and Warbird before settling on this name in 2012. The character was infused with the DNA of a Kree warrior which granted her super strength, speed, durability, and the power to fly. She would become a member of the X-Men, the Shi'ar, and the Avengers. Can you name this character who is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its next wave?
Can you name this Ever Loving Blue Eyed character?
This character was a founding member of Marvel's first family the Fantastic Four. He was part of the test flight that gave the team their superpowers. He became a large rock monster, but the character is known as the most human member of the team. He hates his new form and spends a lot of time lamenting his fortune. He does help save the world on many occasions and is one of the most popular heroes in the Marvel Universe. Can you name this hero who yells "It's Clobbering Time"?
Can you name this hot head?
This character is the youngest member of the Fantastic Four. He is the younger brother of Sue Richards, and he is known for letting his emotions get the best of him. He was the first member of the Fantastic Four to get a solo series. His superhero identity was also used by an android from the 1940's, making this character one of the first legacy characters in the Marvel Universe. He is an expert machinic and loves to fix and race cars. Can you name this flame based Superhero?
Can you name the leader of the Fantastic Four?
This character is almost always the leader of the Fantastic Four. It was his ship that took them into space where they gained their powers. He gained the ability to stretch his body to great lengths. He is also one of the smartest people in the whole Marvel Universe. He often tires to cure Ben, but he never quite seems to be able to. Can you name this scientist-inventor who is often at the center of events in Marvel Comics?
Can you name this female member of the Fantastic Four?
When this character first appeared, she was often considered an underpowered member of the Fantastic Four. As she learned to use her powers, it became apparent that she was one of the strongest members of the team. She can control light, and make herself invisible, and she can also create invisible barriers that can work as shields. Using these powers she can protect herself and her team. She is the sister of Johny Storm. Can you name this hero who would marry Reed Richards?
Can you name this character who was once thought to be a mutant?
This character was created by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. She was intended to be a joke character, but she has developed a large fan following in the last ten years. She was a member of the Great Lakes Avengers, and she has been the nanny to Luke Cage and Jessica Jones daughter, Danielle. She would become a member of the real Avengers as well. She is currently studying computer science at Empire State University. Can you name this hero who once thought she was a mutant?