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Marvel Characters

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Angel
One of the original X-Men, the wealthy Warren Worthington III is a mutant with the power of flight and recognized by his angel-like wings.
Ant-Man
Overcoming his criminal past, Scott Lang follows in the tiny, yet mighty, footsteps of his predecessor as the size-changing hero known as Ant-Man!
Beast
A genius scientist and scholar, Beast has a vast intellect to complement his great strength.
Black Panther
As the king of the African nation of Wakanda, T’Challa protects his people as the latest in a legacy line of Black Panther warriors.
Black Widow
Despite her origins as an agent of evil, Natasha Romanoff has become a force for good in the world of covert intelligence and super heroics.
Blade
Himself a half-human/half-vampire, "Daywalker" Eric Brooks has honed his abilities to hunt down the undead who have long terrorized mankind.
Captain America
America’s World War II Super-Soldier continues his fight in the present as an Avenger and untiring sentinel of liberty.
Captain Marvel
Rediscovering her human identity and past, Carol Danvers learned to channel her powers for good, becoming the Super Hero Captain Marvel. Now an ally to Earth's mightiest heroes, the Avengers, she travels across the stars to give aid to those in need.
Cyclops
From a stoic leader of the X-Men to a hardened radical, Cyclops is always true to mutantkind and determined to make Xavier’s dream of peace between mutants and humans a reality.
Doctor Strange
Formerly a renowned surgeon, Doctor Stephen Strange now serves as the Sorcerer Supreme—Earth’s foremost protector against magical and mystical threats.
Gamora
Gamora is a trained warrior assassin, whose life under her adoptive father Thanos’ torturous wrath leads her to turn against him. Realizing the universe is threatened by powerful Infinity Stones, she takes up the mantle of Guardian of the Galaxy.
Ghost Rider
Young LA mechanic Robbie Reyes finds himself transformed into hell on four wheels as he becomes a new incarnation of Ghost Rider.
Groot
This sentient alien tree branches out of his comfort zone to help the Guardians of the Galaxy keep the people of the universe safe.
Hawkeye
With a wit as quick as an arrow, Clint Barton used his incredible marksmanship and combat skills to become an efficient fighter on his own as well as with the Avengers.
Hulk
Dr. Bruce Banner lives a life caught between the soft-spoken scientist he’s always been and the uncontrollable green monster powered by his rage.
Human Torch
Johnny Storm yearns for adventure and frequently finds it either with the Fantastic Four, another super-team, or by himself. With his fiery form, he can burn through just about any adversity and put a smile on it while he does.
Iceman
Iceman, the team's youngest founding member, discovered his mutant power to create ice while in his early teens.
Invisible Woman
Susan Storm Richards overcame losing her parents at a young age to become a motherly figure to her brother. After receiving superpowers, she co-founded the Fantastic Four and emerged as the single-most powerful member of the group.
Iron Man
Inventor Tony Stark applies his genius for high-tech solutions to problems as Iron Man, the armored Avenger.
Mantis
Isolated from other lifeforms from an early age by Ego, Mantis does not understand the intricacies of social engagement; but she is learning upon recruitment into the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Mister Fantastic
As Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards utilizes his scientific brilliance and pliable form to make a difference in the world with what he knows, and explores the unknown to learn everything else he doesn’t.
Moon Knight
Struggling with multiple personalities and amoral inclinations, Marc Spector fights on against all odds as the cloaked avenger Moon Knight.
Phoenix
From Marvel Girl to Dark Phoenix, Jean Grey's telepathic and telekinetic abilities make her one of the most powerful X-Men in history.
Professor X
While traveling the world, young mutant telepath Charles Xavier befriended fellow mutant Magnus (Max Eisenhardt), but their dichotomous beliefs on mutant/human relations drove a wedge between them.
Rocket
Ain’t no thing like Rocket, ‘cept Rocket. He lives for the simple things, including collecting valuable bounty alongside his friend and partner, Groot. Quick to train a weapon on anyone who offends him, he’s far more formidable than he appears.
Scarlet Witch
A powerful mutant sorceress, Wanda Maximoff has been a master of the mystical arts for the Avengers.
She-Hulk
After getting a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, Jennifer Walters gained all the powers of the Hulk – and all the problems. But while she gained massive strength, she never lost her passion for justice.
Star-Lord
Leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill, known as Star-Lord, brings a sassy sense of humor while protecting the universe from any and all threats.
The Thing
With his nearly-indestructible body and incredible strength and stamina, the Thing possesses the ability to defend the innocent and crush evil, but also to help the Fantastic Four explore the unknown throughout the multiverse.
The Wasp
Janet Van Dyne, is a founding member and long time leader of the Avengers, with the ability to shrink, fly and control insects
Thor
Thor Odinson wields the power of the ancient Asgardians to fight evil throughout the Nine Realms and beyond.
The Vision
The android called Vision defies physics and fights as an Avenger with the power of density manipulation and his flawless computer brain.