Who is Marvel Comics?
General information
Founded: 1939
Founder: Martin Goodman
Country of Origin: United States
Official website: marvel.com
Main heroes
Wolverine
Name: James Howlett
Power: Super-human healing power and speed making him almost invulnerable. Has 3 retractable claws on each hand and the military added Adamantium to his skeleton.
Groups: X-Men, Avengers, formerly Horsemen of Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Secret Defenders, Clan Yashida, Department H, Alpha Flight, Department K, Team X, Team Weapon X, Devil’s Brigade, Canadian Army
Spider-Man
Name: Peter Parker
Power: Due to a radio-active spider sting, Spider-Man has super-human agility and strength and can cling to most surfaces.
Groups: Avengers, formerly the Secret Defenders, “New Fantastic Four”, the Outlaws
Iron Man
Name: Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark
Power: Iron Man has no super-power, his body had been enhanced by the modified techno-organic virus, Extremis and he has an armor created by himself that allows him to fly and fight.
Groups: The Avengers, Initiative, Hellfire Club (outer circle), S.H.I.E.L.D., Illuminati, Thunderbolts, Force Works, Queen’s Vengeance
Captain America
Name: Steven “Steve” Rogers
Power: Captain America represented the pinnacle of human physical perfection. he has a Shield made of Vibranium, a metal stronger than Adamantium.
Groups: Secret Avengers; formerly the Avengers, Invaders, Captain’s Unnamed Superhero Team, Redeemers; formerly partner of Winter Soldier, Bucky, Jones, Rick, Rick Jones, Falcon (Sam Wilson), Falcon, Demolition Man and Nomad (Jack Monroe)
Other notable characters:
Captain Marvel, Hulk, Thor, Luke Cage, Black Widow, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Ant-Man, The Punisher, Storm, Cyclops, …
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