Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by ...
(MCU) media franchise features many fictional elements including locations, weapons, and artifacts. While many of these features are based on elements that originally appeared in the American comic books published by
Marvel Comics
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, some features were created specifically for the MCU.
Locations
Earth
* The , also known as the New Avengers Facility, is the primary base of operations of the Avengers in
Upstate New York
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following the
Battle of Sokovia
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. Originally a warehouse owned by Stark Industries used to store equipment, it is transformed into the new headquarters of the Avengers in 2015 before being destroyed by an alternate version of
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
in 2023, with its ruins serving as the battleground for the subsequent Battle of Earth. The interior of the facility was digitally created by
Method Studios
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Aerotropolis Atlanta
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in
Atlanta, Georgia
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doubled as the
compound
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Architecture and built environments
* Compound (enclosure), a cluster of buildings having a shared purpose, usually inside a fence or wall
** Compound (fortification), a version of the above fortified with defensive struc ...
in '' Captain America: Civil War'' and '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'', with Trixter completely redesigning the facility for its appearance in ''Homecoming''.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name), formerly known as Stark Tower, is a skyscraper located in
Manhattan
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, New York City. The building is originally owned by Stark Industries before serving as the headquarters of the Avengers until the Battle of Sokovia. Tony Stark later sells the building to an unnamed buyer, whose identity remains unknown as of '' Hawkeye''. Destroyed versions of the building are seen in the
Void
Void may refer to:
Science, engineering, and technology
* Void (astronomy), the spaces between galaxy filaments that contain no galaxies
* Void (composites), a pore that remains unoccupied in a composite material
* Void, synonym for vacuum, a ...
as well as an alternate reality where
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
defeats the Avengers. ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' production designer Charles Wood built an enormous set for the film, one of the largest sets ever built for an MCU film, which featured multiple connected environments and levels.
* is an
antique shop
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An antiques shop can also be located within an ant ...
in
Brooklyn
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Strategic Scientific Reserve
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(SSR), where Dr.
Abraham Erskine
Earth Lord
Earth Sentry
Earth Sentry (John Foster) was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in '' A-Next'' #2 (1999) in the MC2 universe.
When John and his father Bill were investigating a UFO crash site, they discovered ...
and
Howard Stark
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worked on
Project Rebirth
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New York City
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with its high buildings dating from pre-WW2 and the site is a shortlisted UNESCO world heritage site.
* is a military training facility located in Wheaton,
New Jersey
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formerly belonging to the
United States Army
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which also acts as one of the bases of the
Strategic Scientific Reserve
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during World War II. Following the war, it is taken over by S.H.I.E.L.D., with
Howard Stark
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and
Hank Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in '' Tales ...
performing research there while
Arnim Zola
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secretly uploads his consciousness into a series of computers. The compound is destroyed in 2014 by a S.H.I.E.L.D. missile sent by Hydra. By 2024, it is rebuilt and hosts the first New Jersey AvengerCon, attended by Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel and her best friend Bruno.
* , also known as the "
safe house
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", is the private residence of Clint Barton and his family. It is where the Avengers take refuge after an incident in
Johannesburg
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involving collateral damage caused by the Hulk. Barton later agrees to spend a period of time under house arrest there following his actions in the Avengers Civil War, during which his family falls victim to
the Blip
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. After the Blip, Barton brings Kate Bishop to the farmhouse to celebrate Christmas with his family.
* is a
university
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Darcy Lewis
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* Darcy (unit), a unit of permeability of fluids in porous material
* Darcy friction factor in the field of fluid mechanics
* ...
, while some notable former faculty include Bruce Banner,
Betty Ross
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, and
Erik Selvig
Erik Selvig is a fictional character portrayed by Stellan Skarsgård in Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor'' (2011), '' The Avengers'' (2012), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), '' Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), and '' Thor: Love and Thunde ...
. Action sequences set at the university in ''
The Incredible Hulk
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'' were filmed at the
University of Toronto
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and Morningside Park.
* The (based on the Golden Daggers sect from the Marvel Comics) is an underground fight club located in
Macau
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. The club was founded by Xialing when she was sixteen years old after running away from the Ten Rings organization. The club makes its income from livestreaming its fights onto the dark web, with several of its participants having included Black Widows,
Extremis
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Shang-Chi
Zheng Shang-Chi ( ), also known as the Master of Kung Fu and Brother Hand, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, debuting in '' ...
is tricked into visiting the club by
Wenwu
Xu Wenwu ( ; zh, c=徐文武, p=Xú Wénwǔ) is a fictional character portrayed by Tony Leung in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, a composite character based on the Marvel Comics characters the Mandarin and Fu Manchu bu ...
, who raids the club with his men to capture his children and Katy.
* is a city in
Afghanistan
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and the hometown of Ho Yinsen. In 2011, following numerous terrorist attacks by the Ten Rings,
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
dons his newly-built Iron Man Mark III armor and flies to the town, where he kills several terrorists and destroys an arsenal of Jericho Missiles nearby. Stark then leaves the town and begins flying back to the United States, but is intercepted by two
F-22 Raptor
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s sent by the
U.S. Air Force
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. At the same time, James Rhodes calls Stark and informs him of the incident in Gulmira. Stark initially denies his involvement, claiming that he was "driving with the top down", but later confesses that he was wearing the Iron Man armor before narrowly escaping, prompting Rhodes to announce to the public that the incident was a "training exercise".
* The is the main headquarters of Hammer Industries, located in
Queens
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, New York. In 2011, Justin Hammer invites Ivan Vanko to the base, hoping to work with him in order to take down his rival
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
.
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
and Happy Hogan later infiltrate the headquarters and take down several guards. The SpaceX headquarters in
Hawthorne, California
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served as the set for the facility in ''
Iron Man 2
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''.
* The in Sokovia is a research facility operated by Hydra, where
Wanda
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and Pietro Maximoff were experimented on by Hydra and exposed to the
Mind Stone
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, which amplified Wanda's magical powers and granted Pietro superhuman abilities. Scenes set in the facility in ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' were filmed at
Fort Bard
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Dover Castle
Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some sources say it is the ...
Kent
Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces ...
, England.
* The is a top secret research facility used by S.H.I.E.L.D. and
NASA
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Carol Danvers
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and Nick Fury infiltrate the base and discover Danvers' involvement testing an experimental light-speed engine powered by the Tesseract designed by Dr. Wendy Lawson. It is eventually destroyed in 2012 by the energy emitted by the Tesseract after Loki's arrival at the facility.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) in
Nepal
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is the main headquarters of the
Masters of the Mystic Arts
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. It is visited by Stephen Strange in search for a cure for his hands after they were severely injured by a car accident. Its libraries contain many books on the mystic arts, including the Book of Cagliostro, ''Maxim's Primer'', ''Book of the Invisible Sun'', ''Codex imperium'', ''
Astronomia nova
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'', and ''
The Key of Solomon
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''. The location of Kamar-Taj was changed from
Tibet
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to Nepal to prevent censorship by the
Chinese government
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. For '' Doctor Strange'', the interior of the building was constructed at
Longcross Studios
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The s ...
in Surrey, England before being integrated into a real building in Kathmandu.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is an island
city-state
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in the
Indonesian archipelago
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that is controlled by the Power Broker, and inhabited by several criminals. Sharon Carter is revealed to have been living luxuriously there as a dealer in stolen art since the Sokovia Accords, afraid to go back to the U.S. for fear of arrest. The island is divided into two parts, the wealthy Hightown and the deprived Lowtown.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a STEM-focused high school in Queens, New York City. Its students include
Peter Parker
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,
Ned Leeds
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,
Michelle Jones-Watson
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,
Flash Thompson
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Liz
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People
* Liz Balmaseda (born 1959), Pu ...
, Cindy Moon, Seymour O'Reilly, Tiny McKeever, Charles Murphy, Abe Brown, Sally Avril, Brad Davis, Zach Cooper, and Josh Scarino. Faculty includes Roger Harrington, Coach Wilson, Mr. Cobbwell, Monica Warren, Barry Hapgood, and
Julius Dell
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. The school's principal is Principal Morita, who is shown to be a descendant of Howling Commandos member
Jim Morita
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Atlanta
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,
Van Nuys High School
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Los Angeles
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Brooklyn
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doubled as the school in ''Spider-Man: Homecoming''. In order to change the setting from the Atlanta set to Queens, Trixter created a CGI model of the school and added 360-degree matte paintings.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name), is a mountain which holds the power of the ''
Darkhold
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'' and features a shrine dedicated to the Scarlet Witch. After the ''Darkhold'' is destroyed. Wanda Maximoff forces Wong to lead her to Wundagore, allowing her to dream-walk into the body of her Earth-838 self and be with that universe's versions of Billy and Tommy. After seeing Billy and Tommy recoiling in horror at her corruption, she uses her powers to bring down Wundagore, seemingly sacrificing herself in the process.
* , formerly
Tønsberg
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, is a village in
Norway
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which housed the Tesseract for centuries until Johann Schmidt stole it during World War II. The town is also where Odin resides in his final days after being banished by Loki. Following the Blip, the town is renamed New Asgard and serves as a refuge for the surviving Asgardians and other inhabitants of the Nine Realms.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) in
Greenwich Village
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, New York City is one of the three Sanctum Sanctorums on Earth. Located on 177A Bleecker Street, it is used by the Masters of the Mystic Arts to store various relics and serves as one of their bases, formerly guarded by Daniel Drumm until he is replaced by Stephen Strange following his death. In 2017, Strange detains Loki and invites
Thor
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to the Sanctum, directing him to his father Odin. One year later, following his escape from the '' Statesman'', Bruce Banner crash lands in the New York Sanctum and letter Strange and Tony Stark about the threat of Thanos. Following the Blip, the Sanctum becomes covered in snow. A set for the building was constructed at Longcross Studios in Surrey, England for ''Doctor Strange'', which was also used in '' Thor: Ragnarok'' before it was demolished.
* is a town in
New Mexico
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, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ke ...
where astrophysicist Jane Foster, her intern Darcy Lewis, and her mentor Erik Selvig were studying atmospheric disturbances when they encounter Thor arriving via the Bifröst. Upon learning of
Mjölnir
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's location nearby, Thor storms the S.H.I.E.L.D. facility surrounding the hammer before being arrested by
Phil Coulson
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. Later, following the arrival of
Sif
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and the
Warriors Three
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, the town becomes the battleground for a fight between Thor and the Destroyer, who had been sent by his brother Loki.
Cerro Pelon Ranch
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in
Galisteo, New Mexico
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doubled as the city in ''
Thor
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'', which was extensively modified for the film.
* The is the main headquarters of Pym Technologies, located on
Treasure Island
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,
San Francisco
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. It is destroyed by Scott Lang during his fight with
Darren Cross
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The character was ...
. The
State Archives
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building in
Downtown Atlanta
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doubled as the building in ''
Ant-Man
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''.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a maximum security prison, with
Thaddeus Ross
General (United States), General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross (also known as the Red Hulk) is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics featuring the Hulk. Ross is a United States Armed Forces, United States mi ...
serving as warden. Sam Wilson, Wanda Maximoff, Clint Barton, and Scott Lang are remanded to the prison after helping Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes evade capture, thus violating the Sokovia Accords. However, they are later broken out by Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff, though Barton and Lang wished to return to their families under house arrest. In 2018, Trish Walker and
Willis Stryker
Diamondback (Willis Stryker) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is primarily an enemy of Luke Cage and is notable for being the first major supervillain that he faced.
The character was portr ...
are imprisoned in the Raft after going on respective killing sprees. In 2024, days following his escape from a prison in Berlin, the Dora Milaje of
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
detain Helmut Zemo to the Raft via the Royal Talon Fighter. Designed to hold super-powered individuals, the prison is located deep in the middle of the
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about . It covers approximately 20% of Earth's surface and about 29% of its water surface area. It is known to separate the " Old World" of Africa, Europe ...
.
* The is a large aerial facility which acted as the primary base of the program of the same name, led by General Dreykov. It is also the site where Black Widows are brainwashed and trained to become elite assassins. It is destroyed in 2016 after Melina Vostokoff took down one of its engines. Visual effects for the facility in '' Black Widow'' were provided by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an American visual effects and digital production company based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. The company is known for creating digital imagery for feature films, advertising and games from its locations in Californ ...
, who also worked on the final battle and skydiving sequences. Digital Domain referenced Soviet-era architecture, such as the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, when designing the Red Room, while the filmmakers hired military consultants to ensure the practicality of the facility.
* is a town in
Tennessee
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where Tony Stark is forced to stay in after his armor ran out of power. It is also the hometown of Harley Keener, a child who aided Stark in repairing his suit and later attended his funeral. The fictional town is named after the city of the same name in
North Carolina
North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and ...
where portions of ''
Iron Man 3
''Iron Man 3'' (titled onscreen as ''Iron Man Three'') is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to ''Ir ...
'' were filmed.
* is a
landlocked country
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in
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is a subregion of the European continent. As a largely ambiguous term, it has a wide range of geopolitical, geographical, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic connotations. The vast majority of the region is covered by Russia, whic ...
, located between
Slovakia
Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the s ...
and the
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
. It is the home of Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, as well as Helmut Zemo. The United States initiated a bombing campaign against the country to stabilize and secure peace with Stark Industries-manufactured bombs, killing Wanda and Pietro Maximoff's parents. Additionally, Mary Walker and her
U.S. Army
The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.Article II, section 2, cl ...
squad were ambushed by the Sokovian Armed Forces, with almost all of them murdered. During the
Hydra Uprising
Steven Grant Rogers, more commonly known as Steve Rogers, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Chris Evans (actor), Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Captain Am ...
, Hydra sets up a research facility in Sokovia, where they conduct experiments on the Maximoff twins using
Loki's scepter
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. The country later serves as the battleground for a conflict between the Avengers and Ultron, which results in the destruction of the country's capital city, Novi Grad, as well as the ratification of the Sokovia Accords. The country is annexed by the surrounding countries soon after. Scenes set in the city were filmed in the Aosta Valley region in Italy in ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'', in which local storefronts were replaced with
Cyrillic script
The Cyrillic script ( ), Slavonic script or the Slavic script, is a writing system used for various languages across Eurasia. It is the designated national script in various Slavic, Turkic, Mongolic, Uralic, Caucasian and Iranic-speaking co ...
.
Hendon Police College
Hendon Police College is the principal training centre for London's Metropolitan Police.
Founded with the official name of the Metropolitan Police College, the college has officially been known as the Peel Centre since 1974, although its origi ...
, a training facility for London's Metropolitan Police Service was also used to portray a city in Sokovia.
* The is the residence of Tony Stark,
Pepper Potts
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She serves as a supporting character to Iron Man and sometimes a romantic interest of Tony Stark. Created by writers Stan Lee and ...
, and their daughter, Morgan Stark. Located in the countryside of Upstate New York, it is built by Tony Stark shortly after his marriage with Potts, and he lived there until his death in 2023. His funeral is also held in front of his residence.
* The , also known as the World Exposition of Tomorrow, is an exposition located at the Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. Started by Tony Stark's father, Howard, it brings together great minds and showcases new technology. Past attendees include
Phineas Horton
This article lists Marvel characters beginning with the letter "H", with a brief description introducing each one.
Hala the Accuser
Gabrielle Haller
Gabrielle Haller was a catatonic Holocaust survivor who awoke from the disorder after Charles ...
(showcasing his Synthetic Man) and Peter Parker.
* The is the private residence of Tony Stark, located at 10880 Malibu Point,
Malibu, California
Malibu ( ; es, Malibú; Chumash: ) is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, situated about west of Downtown Los Angeles. It is known for its Mediterranean climate and its strip of the Malib ...
. It is destroyed by
Aldrich Killian
Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Iron Man'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.
Guy Pearce portrayed a retooled ...
(posing as the Mandarin) in a missile attack. The mansion's exterior shots in '' Iron Man'' were digitally added to footage of Point Dume in Malibu, while its interior shots were filmed at soundstages in
Playa Vista, Los Angeles
Playa Vista is a neighborhood in the Westside area of Los Angeles, California. The area was the headquarters of Hughes Aircraft Company from 1941 to 1985 and the site of the construction of the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" aircraft. The ...
.
* (based on
Atlantis
Atlantis ( grc, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, , island of Atlas) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works '' Timaeus'' and '' Critias'', wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that b ...
and Tlālōcān from Aztec mythology) is an underwater kingdom in the Atlantic Ocean ruled by
Namor
Namor (), also known as the Sub-Mariner, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in early 1939, the character was created by writer-artist Bill Everett for comic book packager Funnies Inc ...
that is populated by the Talokanil located in the
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico ( es, Golfo de México) is an ocean basin and a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by the North American continent. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United ...
.
* The is the main base of operations of the Ten Rings criminal organization, located on an unknown mountaintop in China. The compound was founded a thousand years ago by Wenwu during his early years as a
warlord
A warlord is a person who exercises military, economic, and political control over a region in a country without a strong national government; largely because of coercive control over the armed forces. Warlords have existed throughout much of h ...
, and also served as his personal retreat for him and his family, with Shang-Chi and Xialing having spent their childhoods there. The compound includes a
throne room
A throne room or throne hall is the room, often rather a hall, in the official residence of the crown, either a palace or a fortified castle, where the throne of a senior figure (usually a monarch) is set up with elaborate pomp—usually raised, ...
, training grounds for its warriors, a library housed with relics of
Ta Lo
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, a
dungeon
A dungeon is a room or cell in which prisoners are held, especially underground. Dungeons are generally associated with medieval castles, though their association with torture probably belongs more to the Renaissance period. An oubliette (from ...
, and an underground parking lot. After Xialing assumes leadership of the Ten Rings, she redecorates the compound with
graffiti
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Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island is an island and national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. During the Civil War, it was used as a training camp for the United States Colored Troops. The island was given to the federal gover ...
at the foot of the Roosevelt Bridge which acted as the main base of operations for S.H.I.E.L.D.. The base is taken over by Hydra during their uprising from within S.H.I.E.L.D. in order to use three weaponized Helicarriers to kill people they deem to be threats. It is later destroyed by a disabled Helicarrier. While most shots of Washington, D.C. in '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' were digitally created due to numerous flight restrictions in the city, aerial footage of the city was used for live-action plate photography for shots which involved the Triskelion.
*
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
(based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name), officially the Kingdom of Wakanda, is a highly advanced
Africa
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n nation that formerly posed as a struggling third world country before it is opened up to the world by T'Challa. Its
capital city
A capital city or capital is the municipality holding primary status in a country, state, province, department, or other subnational entity, usually as its seat of the government. A capital is typically a city that physically encompasses t ...
is Birnin Zana, also known as the Golden City. The main language is
Xhosa
Xhosa may refer to:
* Xhosa people, a nation, and ethnic group, who live in south-central and southeasterly region of South Africa
* Xhosa language, one of the 11 official languages of South Africa, principally spoken by the Xhosa people
See als ...
, though its civilians also speak English. It consists of lush river valleys, mountain ranges rich in natural resources, and a capital city that integrates space-age technology with traditional designs. Wakanda consists of six tribes: the Golden Tribe, the River Tribe, the Mining Tribe, the Merchant Tribe, the Border Tribe, and the Jabari Tribe. The country has been noted for its
Afrofuturism
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, with the country cited as a possible example of how African nations might have developed in the absence of European colonialism.
* is a town in New Jersey. Prior to the Blip, a plot of land in the town is purchased by the
Vision
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Perception Optical perception
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* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
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and Wanda Maximoff, but the Vision is killed soon after by Thanos. When Maximoff arrives at the plot of land, she inadvertently creates an anomaly around the town, placing almost all of its inhabitants under
mind control
Brainwashing (also known as mind control, menticide, coercive persuasion, thought control, thought reform, and forced re-education) is the concept that the human mind can be altered or controlled by certain psychological techniques. Brainwashin ...
, transforming objects on a molecular level, and broadcasting a sitcom titled ''
WandaVision
''WandaVision'' is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in ...
''. Dubbed "the Hex" by
Darcy Lewis
Darcy, Darci or Darcey may refer to:
Science
* Darcy's law, which describes the flow of a fluid through porous material
* Darcy (unit), a unit of permeability of fluids in porous material
* Darcy friction factor in the field of fluid mechanics
* ...
, Monica Rambeau gains superhuman abilities after passing through the barrier three times, while simulacrums of Billy Maximoff, Tommy Maximoff, and the Vision are created. When
Agatha Harkness
Agatha Harkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a powerful witch, typically portrayed as a friend and teacher of Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, as well as the mother of Nicholas Scratc ...
attacks Maximoff, she destroys the boundary, the residents escape, and Wanda's children and Vision disintegrate. The town was named as a reference to Feige's hometown of
Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States, located southwest of Manhattan. As of the 2010 United States census, the town's population was 30,316,
ice planet
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Under a geophysical definition of planet, the small icy worlds of the Solar System ...
which is commonly visited by the Ravagers as a place to relax, especially at the Iron Lotus brothel. Sometime in 2014, Stakar Ogord comes across Yondu on Contraxia, while
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck is a fictional Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. Howard the Duck first appeared in ''Adventure into F ...
Atlanta, Georgia
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, which ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' production designer Scott Chambliss sought to make it appear to have been put together from "repurposed junk", creating a "neon jungle" covered in ice and snow.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a living mass of matter that the Celestial Ego formed around himself thousands of years ago, causing him to resemble a large red planet with a face. The planet is destroyed by a bomb planted by the Guardians of the Galaxy in Ego's brain, and is also destroyed by
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
in an alternate reality. Visual effects of the planet in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' were provided by
Animal Logic
Animal Logic is an Australian animation and visual effects digital studio based at Disney Studios in Sydney, New South Wales in Australia, Vancouver in Canada, and Rideback Ranch in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1991, Animal Logic has ...
, Method Studios, and Weta Digital. Weta and Animal Logic's work were heavily based on fractal art, including
Apollonian gasket
In mathematics, an Apollonian gasket or Apollonian net is a fractal generated by starting with a triple of circles, each tangent to the other two, and successively filling in more circles, each tangent to another three. It is named after Greek ...
s and
Mandelbulb
The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal, constructed for the first time in 1997 by Jules Ruis and in 2009 further developed by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates.
A canonical 3-dimensional Mandelbrot set does not e ...
s, and was described by director
James Gunn
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker and executive. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with ''Tromeo and Juliet'' (1997). He then began working as a directo ...
as "the biggest visual effect of all time".
* The , also known as Planet 0259-S and Titan II, is a greenfield planet where
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
resides following his "retirement". After fulfilling his lifelong goal of wiping out half of the Universe, he teleports to the planet and smiles at the sunrise as he reflects on his success. Three weeks later, the Avengers travel there and Thor decapitates him upon learning that he had destroyed the
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is the severed head of an ancient deceased Celestial which acts as the homeworld of the Exitar mining colony, founded by the Collector. In 2014, the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive at Knowhere to sell the Power Stone to the Collector, but the museum is destroyed before Ronan's forces arrive. In 2018, Thanos attacks Knowhere and acquires the Reality Stone from Tivan before destroying the place. The Guardians later purchase Knowhere from the Collector, and begin to renovate it into their new headquarters.
Star-Lord T'Challa
T'Challa is a fictional character portrayed by Chadwick Boseman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his appointed title of Black Panther. He is ...
leads the Ravagers on a mission against the Collector on Knowhere in an alternate reality. Visual effects of the planet were created by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a high-security prison run by the Nova Corps. The Guardians of the Galaxy are brought together in the prison and execute an escape plan, with Ronan ordering Nebula to massacre all of its inhabitants upon learning of Gamora's escape. Visual effects of the prison were created by Framestore.
* is a purple-hued moon that is destroyed by a nearby planet in the year 2077. Loki and Sylvie arrive on the moon through a Time Door, but are unable to escape due to their
TemPad
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having run out of power. After failing to board an Ark to escape, they are rescued and recaptured by the
TVA
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. '' Loki'' production designer Kasra Farahani opted to build an enormous practical set piece of the town Sharoo instead of utilizing Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)'s StageCraft technology, implementing a "blocky
ziggurat
A ziggurat (; Cuneiform: 𒅆𒂍𒉪, Akkadian: ', D-stem of ' 'to protrude, to build high', cognate with other Semitic languages like Hebrew ''zaqar'' (זָקַר) 'protrude') is a type of massive structure built in ancient Mesopotamia. It has ...
language" and using black-light paint in order to distinguish it from other alien worlds in the MCU. Visual effects for the moon were provided by
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an American visual effects and digital production company based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. The company is known for creating digital imagery for feature films, advertising and games from its locations in Californ ...
, who also considered making the planet "a lush world covered in greenery", one "dominated by massive oceans", and one containing a molten core which later implodes.
* is an abandoned
ocean planet
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located in the
Andromeda Galaxy
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, with its oceans only receding to expose its landmasses every 300 years. In 2014, Peter Quill arrives on the planet in order to obtain the Orb, a mission that is replicated by
Star-Lord T'Challa
T'Challa is a fictional character portrayed by Chadwick Boseman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his appointed title of Black Panther. He is ...
in an alternate reality. In 2023, James Rhodes and Nebula time-travel to 2014 Morag and knock Peter Quill out before acquiring the Orb. Visual effects of the planet in ''
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
Thor
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, and Loki. The planet is destroyed by Ultron in an alternate reality. The art of Thor co-creator
Jack Kirby
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served as one of the primary inspirations for Sakaar's depiction in '' Thor: Ragnarok'', and was described by executive producer Brad Winderbaum as "the toilet of the Universe" surrounded by an endless number of wormholes. A set for the planet was constructed at the
Village Roadshow Studios
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Queensland
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, nickname = Sunshine State
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, establishe ...
, including the Grandmaster's palace and the surrounding junkyard. Visual effects for the planet's junkyard landscape and wormholes were created by Double Negative and Digital Domain. A Sakaarian
national anthem
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is featured in an unused version of the second
post-credits scene
A post-credits scene (commonly referred to as a stinger or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video g ...
of ''Ragnarok'', which was improvised by
Jeff Goldblum
Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (; born October 22, 1952) is an American actor and musician. He has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of his era, such as ''Jurassic Park'' (1993) and ''Independence Day'' (1996), as well as their sequels.
...
and Waititi.
* The is an
asteroid field
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inhabited by the
Chitauri
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which acts as the domain of Thanos, where he gives orders to The Other and Ronan. Visual effects of the location were created by
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an American visual effects and digital production company based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. The company is known for creating digital imagery for feature films, advertising and games from its locations in Californ ...
in '' The Avengers''.
* The is an amalgamation of planets artificially fused together which serves as the homeworld to the
genetically-engineered
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species of the same name. Powered by Anulax Batteries, it is ruled by Ayesha. The amalgamation is destroyed by Ultron in an alternate reality. Visual effects for Ayesha's lair in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' were provided by Framestore, while Luma Pictures worked on the Sovereign world and its people. A set for the planet was also built at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, which employed a "1950s pulp fiction variation on 1930s art deco design aesthetic".
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is an exoplanet and the homeworld of Thanos before its inhabitants were wiped out from
overpopulation
Overpopulation or overabundance is a phenomenon in which a species' population becomes larger than the carrying capacity of its environment. This may be caused by increased birth rates, lowered mortality rates, reduced predation or large scal ...
. In 2018,
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
ally with the Guardians of the Galaxy to confront Thanos, who acquires the Time Stone following a battle and teleports to
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
. In the Earth-838 dimension, the Illuminati kill Thanos on Titan, and then kill that universe's version of Stephen Strange after he is corrupted by the ''Darkhold''.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a barren planet and the location of the
Soul Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
, which is guarded by the
Red Skull
The Red Skull is an alias used by several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and its predecessor Timely Comics. The first version, George Maxon, appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 and #4. The main ...
. In 2018, Thanos coerces Gamora into revealing the Stone's location before teleporting there, where she is sacrificed in order for Thanos to obtain the Stone. Similarly,
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
sacrifices herself in 2023 in order for Clint Barton to acquire the Stone.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is the capital of the Nova Empire and home of the Nova Corps. In 2014, Ronan attacks Xandar in retaliation for the Kree–Nova War, killing most of the Nova Corps before being defeated by the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Ravagers. It is later decimated by Thanos in 2018, an event replicated by Ultron in an alternate reality. Scenes set on the planet in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' were filmed at Millennium Bridge, London, while visual effects were done by Moving Picture Company (MPC).
Dan Hennah
Dan Hennah is a production designer from New Zealand who worked on ''The Lord of the Rings (film series), The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit (film series), The Hobbit'' films. He won an Oscar for ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the K ...
sought to give the realm "more of a humanity" than in previous films by adding smaller building perspectives, making it appear more practical and utilitarian. A set for the realm was constructed at the
Village Roadshow Studios
Village Roadshow Studios are a set of film studios located in Oxenford, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The studios are owned by Village Roadshow and consist of nine sound stages as well as a range of other production facilities. The studio ...
Gold Coast
Gold Coast may refer to:
Places Africa
* Gold Coast (region), in West Africa, which was made up of the following colonies, before being established as the independent nation of Ghana:
** Portuguese Gold Coast (Portuguese, 1482–1642)
** Dutch G ...
,
Queensland
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, nickname = Sunshine State
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, subdivision_type = Country
, subdivision_name = Australia
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, establishe ...
, Australia, based on the aesthetics of previous ''Thor'' films, while visual effects were provided by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
based on assets Double Negative had from ''The Dark World''.
** The is a long magical bridge that runs from the center of
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
to the edge, connecting the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf to Himinbjörg, the generator of the Bifröst Bridge. In 2011, the Rainbow Bridge is destroyed by
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
, but is later repaired by
Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing forekno ...
using the power of the
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
.
** , also known as Odin's treasure room, is a room in the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf that contained many powerful and magical artifacts, including a replica of the
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
.
* (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a region in
Niflheim
In Norse cosmology, Niflheim or Niflheimr (Old Norse: ; "World of Mist", literally "Home of Mist") is a location which sometimes overlaps with the notions of Niflhel and Hel. The name ''Niflheimr'' appears only in two extant sources: ''Gylfaginn ...
that serves as the home of the dead. After
Hela
HeLa (; also Hela or hela) is an immortalized cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line. The line is derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February 8, 1951, named after Henrietta ...
is banished there by her father, Odin, she attempts to escape and slaughters almost all of the Valkyrie, only to be defeated by Odin once again. The flashback sequence in ''Thor: Ragnarok'' featuring the Valkyrie was produced by
Rising Sun Pictures
Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) is an Australian visual effects company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, co-founded and headed by Tony Clark. Since April 2021 it has been owned by FuseFX. Its film and television credits include '' Black W ...
, who achieved its surreal ethereal appearance through a combination of motion capture,
computer graphics
Computer graphics deals with generating images with the aid of computers. Today, computer graphics is a core technology in digital photography, film, video games, cell phone and computer displays, and many specialized applications. A great de ...
, a 900 fps frame rate, and a special 360-degree lighting rig containing 200 strobe lights.
* (based on the Norse mythological location of the same name) is an icy planet that is home of the Frost Giants and the birthplace of Loki. Visual effects for the planet were created by
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an American visual effects and digital production company based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. The company is known for creating digital imagery for feature films, advertising and games from its locations in Californ ...
in ''
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
'', who were sent paintings from classic studies by J. M. W. Turner by director
Kenneth Branagh
Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh (; born 10 December 1960) is a British actor and filmmaker. Branagh trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and has served as its president since 2015. He has won an Academy Award, four BAFTAs (plus ...
.
* (based on the Norse mythological location of the same name) is a fiery realm that is home to the Fire Demons, most notably Surtur. Two years following the
Battle of Sokovia
The Avengers are a team of superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Ni ...
,
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
journeys there to confront Surtur on Ragnarök before killing him. ''Thor: Ragnarok'' production designer Dan Hennah described the realm as a
Dyson sphere
A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that completely encompasses a star and captures a large percentage of its solar power output. The concept is a thought experiment that attempts to explain how a spacefaring civilization would meet ...
which draws power out of a dying star to energize its inhabitants.
* (based on the Norse mythological location of the same name) is an
Alderson disk
An Alderson disk (named after Dan Alderson, its originator) is a hypothetical artificial astronomy, astronomical megastructure, like Larry Niven's Ringworld and the Dyson sphere. The disk is a giant :wikt:platter, platter with a thickness of sev ...
surrounding a dying star, inhabited by gigantic Dwarves who served as blacksmiths for the Asgardians, forging weapons such as
Mjölnir
Mjölnir (from Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including the 11th cen ...
,
Stormbreaker
''Stormbreaker'' is a young adult action-adventure book written by British author Anthony Horowitz, and is the first novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series. The book was released in the United Kingdom on the 4th of September 2000, and in United S ...
, and the
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
out of uru. Sometime between 2014 and 2015, Thanos visits the forge, forcing the Dwarves to make the Infinity Gauntlet before slaughtering them and smelting Eitri's hands.
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
,
Groot
Groot () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' Tales to Astonish'' #13 (Nov. 1960). An extraterrestrial, senti ...
, and
Rocket
A rocket (from it, rocchetto, , bobbin/spool) is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using the surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely fr ...
visit the forge several years later, aiding Eitri in creating Stormbreaker.
* (based on the Norse mythological location of the same name), also known as the Dark World, is a planet that is wreathed in perpetual darkness and ruled by the Dark Elves, led by Malekith the Accursed. Visual effects of ''Thor: The Dark World''s prologue scene were done by Blur Studio, and mainly consisted of CGI with live-action shots interwoven throughout. Subsequent scenes in the film were shot in
Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its s ...
, with Double Negative adding ruins, mountains, Dark Elf ships, and skies.
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
, who described the process as "one of the hardest effects hey'vehad to deal with". This imagery is reused in '' Avengers: Endgame'', ''
WandaVision
''WandaVision'' is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in ...
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel ...
''. The Astral Dimension is also connected to the MCU's afterlife, which is interpreted as being a subjective reality depending on the belief system of the individual. In '' Black Panther'', the Ancestral Plane is a location where deceased Wakandans reside, specifically those who have worn the mantle of Black Panther. The living are able to communicate with these past rulers upon ingestion of the heart-shaped herb. In '' Moon Knight'', the Duwat is the name for the Egyptian perspective of the afterlife, where the goddess
Taweret
In Ancient Egyptian religion, Taweret (also spelled Taurt, Tuat, Tuart, Ta-weret, Tawaret, Twert and Taueret, and in Greek, Θουέρις – Thouéris, Thoeris, Taouris and Toeris) is the protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and ...
ferries Marc Spector and Steven Grant across an ocean of sand to reach the Field of Reeds. If a person's heart does not balance against the Feather of Truth, they are consumed by other lost souls in the sands. Spector and Grant make it back to the real world through the Gates of Osiris.
* The is a castle atop an asteroid at the end of time where He Who Remains resides and watches over the Sacred Timeline, which orbits the place. Carved ''
in situ
''In situ'' (; often not italicized in English) is a Latin phrase that translates literally to "on site" or "in position." It can mean "locally", "on site", "on the premises", or "in place" to describe where an event takes place and is used in ...
'' from the asteroid and made a "black stone with gold vein embellishments", the Citadel is mostly abandoned except for He Who Remains' office, with '' Loki'' production designer Kasra Farahani intending to reflect the loneliness of He Who Remains. Outside his office, there are also numerous 13-foot-tall statues of "sentinels of time" in the "Hall of Heroes", each holding half of an hourglass. A nebula outside the window and a fireplace were used as light sources in office. The design and architecture of the Citadel was inspired by
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, known formally as La Cuesta Encantada ( Spanish for "The Enchanted Hill"), is a historic estate in San Simeon, located on the Central Coast of California. Conceived by William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, and his arch ...
and compared to
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard is a boulevard in the central and western part of Los Angeles, California, that stretches from the Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades east to Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles. It is a major thoroughfare in ...
.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name) is a timeless dimension inhabited by
Dormammu
Dormammu () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #126 (Nov. 1964), and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Debuting in the Silver Age of Comi ...
. It is an amalgamation of itself and all other dimensions Dormammu had conquered and absorbed into it. Stephen Strange visits it to bargain with Dormammu after
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
contacts it to absorb the Earth. Visual effects of the dimension in ''Doctor Strange'' were provided by
Method Studios
Method Studios is a visual effects company launched in 1999 in Los Angeles, California with facilities in New York, Atlanta, Vancouver, San Francisco, Melbourne, Montreal, and Pune. The company provides production and post-production services i ...
and Luma Pictures. ''Doctor Strange'' visual effects supervisor
Stephane Ceretti
Stéphane Ceretti (born 24 September 1973) is a French visual effects supervisor.
Career
He began his career first as an animator then as a VFX supervisor at BUF Compagnie in Paris. He moved to London, UK in 2008 where he worked at Moving P ...
described the Dark Dimension as a "dynamic environment", with the Luma team using art by
Steve Ditko
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as a reference.
* The is a dimension which causes the surroundings to be reflected in different directions, similar to the function of a
mirror
A mirror or looking glass is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera. Mirrors reverse the direction of the im ...
, without affecting the real world. Due to its nature, it is used by the sorcerers for training and controlling threats. The Ancient One utilizes it during the Battle of New York, while Stephen Strange utilizes it against
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
,
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
,
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
, and
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
. According to ''Doctor Strange'' director Scott Derrickson, the action sequences set in the dimension is an attempt to take ''
Inception
''Inception'' is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced the film with Emma Thomas, his wife. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infi ...
'' "to the Nth degree and take it way more surreal and way farther". Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) was primarily responsible for visual effects of the Manhattan folding sequence, which consisted of 200 shots and was mainly CGI, although some real-life shots of New York were used. Meanwhile, Luma Pictures worked on the first mirror sequence at the beginning of the film.
* The (based on the
Microverse
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique places and artifacts. There follows a list of those features.
Places
Certain places fe ...
from the Marvel Comics) is a minuscule dimension that only can be entered through
subatomic particles
In physical sciences, a subatomic particle is a particle that composes an atom. According to the Standard Model of particle physics, a subatomic particle can be either a composite particle, which is composed of other particles (for example, a pro ...
. It was where Janet van Dyne was stranded for thirty years before being rescued. Scott Lang is also stranded there for five years, although he only experienced five hours in the realm; the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. later use it to time travel in order to reverse
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
and defeat the
Chronicoms
This is a list of alien races that appear in Marvel Comics.
Overview
There are countless different extraterrestrial races in Marvel Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure.
Galactic Council
The Galactic Council is the assem ...
, respectively. The Quantum Realm was named as such because it could not be called "Microverse" due to the Microverse being associated to the
Micronauts
Micronauts is a North American science fiction toyline manufactured and marketed by Mego from 1976 to 1980. The ''Micronauts'' toyline was based on and licensed from the ''Microman'' toyline created by Japanese-based toy company Takara in 1974. ...
, whose rights are held by
Hasbro Studios
Hasbro, Inc. (; a syllabic abbreviation of its original name, Hassenfeld Brothers) is an American multinational conglomerate holding company incorporated and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Hasbro owns the trademarks and products of K ...
.
Quantum physicist
Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, qua ...
and
California Institute of Technology
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staff researcher Spiros Michalakis suggested the new name. Visual effects for the dimension in ''
Ant-Man
Ant-Man is the name of several superheroes appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, Ant-Man's first appearance was in ''Tales to Astonish'' #27 (January 1962) but first appeared in cost ...
'', ''Doctor Strange'', and ''
Ant-Man and the Wasp
''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' is a 2018 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope Pym / Wasp. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is th ...
'' were provided by Method Studios.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics location of the same name), also known as the Way Station, is a pocket dimension inside the
Soul Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
where Thanos finds himself in for a brief moment after he snapped his fingers and wiped out half of the Universe's population, where he encountered a young
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #180 (June 1975). Gamora is the adopted daughter of Thanos, and ...
. Christopher Markus, co-writer of ''Avengers: Endgame'', also stated that Banner met the Hulk in the Soul World. The Soul World was originally also going to be visited by
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
in a deleted scene of ''Avengers: Endgame'', where he would have met an older version of his daughter Morgan.
* (based on Ta-Lo from the Marvel Comics) is a mystical heavenly realm inhabited by Chinese mythological creatures, such as
dragons
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as ...
(including the
Great Protector
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), ''
fenghuang
''Fènghuáng'' (, ) are mythological birds found in Sinospheric mythology that reign over all other birds. The males were originally called ''fèng'' and the females ''huáng'', but such a distinction of gender is often no longer made and ...
Morris
Morris may refer to:
Places
Australia
*St Morris, South Australia, place in South Australia
Canada
* Morris Township, Ontario, now part of the municipality of Morris-Turnberry
* Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba
** Morris, Manitob ...
), ''
huli jing
Huli jing () are Chinese mythological creatures usually capable of shapeshifting, who may either be benevolent or malevolent spirits. In Chinese mythology and folklore, the fox spirit takes variant forms with different meanings, powers, charact ...
'', and ''
qilin
The qilin (; ) is a legendary hooved chimerical creature that appears in Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin are a specific type of the mythological family of ...
''. Thousands of years ago, the
Dweller-in-Darkness
The Dweller-in-Darkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a demon, one of the Fear Lords, who has clashed with Doctor Strange.
The character made its film debut in the 2021 Marvel Cine ...
attacked the realm, but was sealed away by the people of Ta Lo and the Great Protector in the Dark Gate. Ta Lo can be accessed from Earth through a portal located in China, which is protected by an enchanted
bamboo forest
Bamboos are a diverse group of evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family. The origin of the word "bamboo" is uncertain, but ...
which can be safely traversed through on the first day of the Qingming Festival. In an interview, ''
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 25th film ...
'' director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his films '' Short Term 12'' (2013), '' The Glass Castle'' (2017), ''Just Mercy'' (2019) and the Marvel Studios film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021). He h ...
expressed excitement in further exploration of the realm in the future. Due to the enormity and complexity of the landscape, much of the village and its surrounding jungle in the film was digitally created by
Rising Sun Pictures
Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) is an Australian visual effects company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, co-founded and headed by Tony Clark. Since April 2021 it has been owned by FuseFX. Its film and television credits include '' Black W ...
, who studied forested locations in
Vietnam
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and
Indonesia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
for inspiration and compiled a vast library of bamboo and other plants. Meanwhile, visual effects for the various mythological creatures were provided by
Trixter
Trixter is an American glam metal band from Paramus, New Jersey. The band achieved major success in the early 1990s with their top hit, "Give It To Me Good" reaching sixty-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The band disbanded for several y ...
, with some audiences confusing them with characters from ''Pokémon'' in early screenings.
* The (based on the Null-Time Zone from the Marvel Comics) is a dimension that exists outside of space and time which acts as the headquarters of the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 ...
,
Georgia
Georgia most commonly refers to:
* Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
* Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States
Georgia may also refer to:
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was used to portray the main building, while working frosted
incandescent
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ceiling lights were used as the set's
key light
Key or The Key may refer to:
Common meanings
* Key (cryptography), a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorithm
* Key (lock), device used to control access to places or facilities restricted by a lock
* Key (ma ...
s.
* The Veil of Noor separates Earth from a dimension inhabited by supernatural cosmic beings known as the Clandestines, or the ''djinn'' in Pakistani culture. Several individuals were exiled from the ''Noor'' dimension to Earth in the 1940s, shortly before the Partition of India. Most seek mystical bangles imbued with ''Noor'' power in order to tear down the Veil and return home. One, named Aisha, fled with one of the bangles, which was passed down through the generations to Kamala Khan.
* The , also known as the Void at the End of Time, is a dimension inhabited by
Alioth
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, a monstrous cloud-like entity, and containing the remains of various timelines that have been reset by the TVA. It features many Easter eggs from the comics, such as
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
' helicopter, Throg, Qeng Tower, a tower associated with
Kang the Conqueror
Kang the Conqueror (Nathaniel Richards) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most frequently depicted as an opponent of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. A time-traveling entity, sev ...
, and the
Living Tribunal
The Living Tribunal is a fictional cosmic entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Strange Tales'' #157 (June 1967) and was created by Stan Lee, Marie Severin, and Herb Trimpe.
The ...
's head, as well as from the MCU, such as
Yellowjacket
Yellowjacket or yellowjacket is the common name in North America for predatory social wasps of the genus, genera ''Vespula'' and ''Dolichovespula''. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps" in other English-speaking countries. Most of ...
's helmet,
Mjölnir
Mjölnir (from Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including the 11th cen ...
Kid Loki
Loki Laufeyson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. While the character first appeared in ''Venus (comic book), Venus'' #6 (Aug. 1949), the characterization that has persisted to the modern day, ...
,
Classic Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a character (arts), fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comic ...
,
Boastful Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a character (arts), fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comic ...
, and
Alligator Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of t ...
reside, ''Loki'' production designer Kasra Farahani acquired a
bowling alley
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Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,7 ...
, where they installed an "old
Santa
Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring children gifts during the late evening and overnigh ...
Viking longship
Longships were a type of specialised Viking ships, Scandinavian warships that have a long history in Scandinavia, with their existence being archaeologically proven and documented from at least the fourth century BC. Originally invented and use ...
s used by the Asgardians for transportation and patrol.
* The ' is an M-type spaceship utilized by the
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
and piloted by
Peter Quill
Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #4 (January 1976) ...
. Named after
Pat Benatar
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, it is acquired after the '' Milano'' is severely damaged. After being used to rescue
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
from the remnants of the '' Statesman'', it takes the Guardians to Knowhere and Titan before being brought back to Earth by
Carol Danvers
Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, Danvers first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of th ...
. It is also used during the killing of
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
and in the Time Heist. It is succeeded by the ''Bowie'', named after singer
David Bowie
David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the ...
, sometime after the Blip.
* The was a large spaceship which served as the
mother ship
A mother ship, mothership or mother-ship is a large vehicle that leads, serves, or carries other smaller vehicles. A mother ship may be a maritime ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Examples include bombers converted to carry experimental airc ...
of the
Chitauri
The Chitauri () are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, specifically in Ultimate Marvel. They were created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch for the Ultimate universe franc ...
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
when he carried a
nuclear missile
Nuclear weapons delivery is the technology and systems used to place a nuclear weapon at the position of detonation, on or near its target. Several methods have been developed to carry out this task.
''Strategic'' nuclear weapons are used primari ...
through a wormhole into space, severing the connection between the mothership and the Chitauri as well as the Leviathans and ending the battle. In a deleted scene of ''Avengers: Endgame'',
Rocket
A rocket (from it, rocchetto, , bobbin/spool) is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using the surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely fr ...
teases the Avengers about not destroying it earlier.
* The ' is the flagship of
Ronan the Accuser
Ronan the Accuser is a fictional character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Ronan was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and he first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantasti ...
, a three-mile wide ship in the
Kree
The Kree, briefly known as the Ruul, are a fictional scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cl ...
Accusers fleet given to him for his personal use. Angered by the signing of a peace treaty with the Nova Empire, he used it to attack
Xandar
Xandar () is a fictional planet appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The planet is depicted as being in the Tranta system in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is best known as the home world of the Nova Corps, an intergalactic poli ...
, but is destroyed by the ''Milano''. A similar spacecraft known as the ''Silver Aster'' is used by him during the
Kree–Skrull War
The "Kree–Skrull War" is a story arc that was written by Roy Thomas, and drawn by Sal Buscema, Neal Adams, and John Buscema. The story was originally published in the Marvel Comics comic book title '' Avengers'' #89–97 (June 1971 – March ...
Sony Pictures Imageworks
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.
* The ' is the Eternals' starship which serves as their primary base of operations. Composed of three large, circular rooms, it is completely silent, controlled by the Eternals' golden cosmic energy, and is used by them to arrive on Earth 7,000 years ago. The most important room is known as the "bridge", which contains a large statue of the
Celestial
Celestial may refer to:
Science
* Objects or events seen in the sky and the following astronomical terms:
** Astronomical object, a naturally occurring physical entity, association, or structure that exists in the observable universe
** Celes ...
Arishem and pattern-covered walls which generate the Eternals' suits; '' Eternals'' production designer Eve Stewart explained that the room was designed to look like mosques,
synagogues
A synagogue, ', 'house of assembly', or ', "house of prayer"; Yiddish: ''shul'', Ladino: or ' (from synagogue); or ', "community". sometimes referred to as shul, and interchangeably used with the word temple, is a Jewish house of wors ...
, churches, and temples, and the set was constructed in eight weeks, illuminated by lights through a
fiberglass
Fiberglass (American English) or fibreglass ( Commonwealth English) is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet called a chopped strand mat, or woven into glass clo ...
below. Another room contains numerous ancient artifacts and
mythological objects
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Excalibur
Excalibur () is the legendary sword of King Arthur, sometimes also attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. It was associated with the Arthurian legend very early on. Excalibur and the Sword in th ...
, and the
Holy Grail
The Holy Grail (french: Saint Graal, br, Graal Santel, cy, Greal Sanctaidd, kw, Gral) is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Various traditions describe the Holy Grail as a cup, dish, or stone with miracu ...
. The unique design of the ship was inspired by the art of
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He gre ...
,
meteor
A meteoroid () is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space.
Meteoroids are defined as objects significantly smaller than asteroids, ranging in size from grains to objects up to a meter wide. Objects smaller than this are classified as mi ...
dust, as well as
sacred geometry
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, and it is named after the Marvel Comics character of the same name.
* The ' is a large spaceship used by
Yondu
Yondu Udonta, or simply Yondu (), is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original version of the character is depicted as the last survivor of his species in the 31st century, and is a founding ...
's Ravager clan until its destruction in 2014. However, Yondu managed to escape along with
Rocket
A rocket (from it, rocchetto, , bobbin/spool) is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using the surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely fr ...
and
Groot
Groot () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' Tales to Astonish'' #13 (Nov. 1960). An extraterrestrial, senti ...
on the ship's third quadrant prior to its destruction. Visual effects for scenes set in the spaceship in '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' were provided by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
Atlanta, Georgia
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in sections in order to provide a 360-degree view of the ship as well as to move sections around and portray different areas of the ship.
* (based on the Marvel Comics vehicle of the same name) are flying
aircraft carriers
An aircraft carrier is a warship that serves as a seagoing airbase, equipped with a full-length flight deck and facilities for carrying, arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft. Typically, it is the capital ship of a fleet, as it allows a n ...
used by S.H.I.E.L.D. as mobile command centers. They are equipped with
optical camouflage
Active camouflage or adaptive camouflage is camouflage that adapts, often rapidly, to the surroundings of an object such as an animal or military vehicle. In theory, active camouflage could provide perfect concealment from visual detection.
Activ ...
and, later, large-sized cannons and repulsor engines courtesy of Tony Stark, as well as two stacked carrier decks and a hull number of 64. During the
Hydra Uprising
Steven Grant Rogers, more commonly known as Steve Rogers, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Chris Evans (actor), Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Captain Am ...
, Hydra attempts to use three Helicarriers linked to S.H.I.E.L.D. satellites to assassinate potential threats, but they are destroyed by Steve Rogers and his allies. Following the dissolution of S.H.I.E.L.D., the original Helicarrier is recommissioned and used to assist the Avengers during the
Battle of Sokovia
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Ford Econoline
The Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline or Ford Club Wagon) is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for model year 1961 as the replacement for the Ford F-Series panel van, the E-S ...
owned by
Luis
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and used by him, Scott Lang, Dave, and Kurt. It is later used by them for their company, X-Con Security Consultants, and is outfitted with a miniaturized Quantum Tunnel. Lang is later trapped in the Quantum Realm for five years until a rat ran over the control panel of the Quantum Tunnel, allowing him to escape. It is destroyed by Thanos during the Battle of Earth.
* The ' is a ship owned by S.H.I.E.L.D. and used to launch Project Insight satellites. During the
Hydra Uprising
Steven Grant Rogers, more commonly known as Steve Rogers, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Chris Evans (actor), Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Captain Am ...
Sea Launch Commander
''Sea Launch Commander'' is the command ship for Sea Launch. , she was registered in Liberia. Her home port is Long Beach, California.
History
''Sea Launch Commander'' was commissioned by Sea Launch, after Sea Launch was established in 1995 as ...
'' docked in
Long Beach, California
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Incorporate ...
.
* are large cybernetically-enhanced serpentine creatures used by the
Chitauri
The Chitauri () are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, specifically in Ultimate Marvel. They were created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch for the Ultimate universe franc ...
under the command of Thanos to transport troops and warships, weighing approximately three million tonnes each. Following the Battle of New York, the Leviathans are salvaged by Hydra, with one of them stored in the Hydra Research Base in Sokovia. Another group of Leviathans are later used by an alternate version of Thanos from 2014 during the Battle of Earth, and are destroyed by Tony Stark using the Nano Gauntlet.
* The ' is an M-type spaceship flown by
Peter Quill
Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #4 (January 1976) ...
since he was ten, named after his childhood crush,
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress. She has played Samantha Micelli in '' Who's the Boss?'', Jennifer Mancini in '' Melrose Place'', Phoebe Halliwell in ''Charmed'', Billie Cunningham in '' My Name Is Earl'', Sa ...
. It later becomes the main ship for the
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
, but is destroyed during the Battle of Xandar. After being rebuilt by the Nova Corps, it is severely damaged by an asteroid field and abandoned on Berhert, with the '' Benatar'' becoming the Guardians' new ship. In order to limit the amount of blue screen the actors had to interact with, interiors for the ship were constructed at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,7 ...
for ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'', including the cockpit that had been built for the first film and originally stored in
London
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. The real-life Alyssa Milano called the homage "pretty cool" upon learning of the reference. In an alternate reality where T'Challa became Star-Lord, the spaceship is named the ''Mandela'' instead, a reference to Nelson Mandela.
* are ring-shaped spaceships used by Thanos and his children. They are stored in the '' Sanctuary II'', and deployed from the ship when invading other planets. The Q-Ships also contain Outrider dropships, allowing them to unleash Outriders onto a battlefield. When Ebony Maw and
Cull Obsidian
In biology, culling is the process of segregating organisms from a group according to desired or undesired characteristics. In animal breeding, it is the process of removing or segregating animals from a breeding stock based on a specific tr ...
attack New York City in 2018, Doctor Strange is taken prisoner on a Q-Ship until his rescue by Tony Stark and
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
. One is also used by Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive to leave
Scotland
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Battle of Sokovia
The Avengers are a team of superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Ni ...
, the Hulk leaves on a Quinjet, escaping Earth's atmosphere before crash-landing on Sakaar via a wormhole. The interior of the jet was built for ''The Avengers'' and later shipped to Australia for '' Thor: Ragnarok''.
* The ' is a long spaceship owned by Thanos, which serves as an orbital base while an invasion is in progress as well as a heavily armed warcraft. It can also carry four Q-Ships under its wings. Following the Time Heist, an alternate version of Thanos and his army from 2014 is transported to 2023 on the ''Sanctuary II'', and the Avengers Compound is destroyed by its missiles. During the subsequent Battle of Earth, Thanos orders his troops to "rain fire" on the battlefield, but the ship is destroyed by
Carol Danvers
Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, Danvers first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of th ...
.
* The ' is a large spaceship owned by the Grandmaster stolen by Loki and used to transport the Asgardians away from
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
before it is destroyed during Ragnarök. However, on its way to Earth, it is attacked by the '' Sanctuary II'' and destroyed by Thanos using the Power Stone.
* is a
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (H-D, or simply Harley) is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1903, it is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depressi ...
motorcycle used by Steve Rogers. In ''Captain America: The First Avenger'', Rogers uses a weaponized 1942 WLA motorcycle in
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
in his fights against Hydra. In ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' and ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'', this model is shown to be displayed in the
Captain America Exhibit
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
in the
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, also called the Air and Space Museum, is a museum in Washington, D.C., in the United States.
Established in 1946 as the National Air Museum, it opened its main building on the Na ...
. In ''The Avengers'', Rogers is shown to have switched to a
Softail
A softail (shortened form of ''soft tail'') motorcycle intentionally looks like vintage motorcycles with a rigid hard-tail frame that has a triangle of steel tubes at the rear axle, like on a bicycle frame, but on a Softail these tubes are ...
Slim model for commuting around New York City, before using the Street 750 model when fleeing from pursuing Hydra agents in ''The Winter Soldier''. Rogers later uses other models such as the Breakout,
V-Rod
The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-twin racing street custom), or V-Rod, is a line of V-twin Types of motorcycles#Cruiser, cruiser motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson from 1999 until 2017. They are often called Muscle bike (motorcycle), muscle bikes fo ...
and the Softail Slim S.
* The is an advanced
maglev
Maglev (derived from '' magnetic levitation''), is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of electromagnets: one set to repel and push the train up off the track, and another set to move the elevated train ahead, taking advantage ...
train used for public transport in Golden City,
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
, as well as for transporting vibranium inside the mines in Mount Bashenga. The train has been used to compare Wakanda's
Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic, and philosophy of science and history that explores the intersection of the African diaspora culture with science and technology. It addresses themes and concerns of the African diaspora through technocultu ...
* The (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) enables the wearer to change size while retaining strength, as well as communicate with and control ants. It was designed by
Hank Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in '' Tales ...
vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated w ...
that is worn by the King of Wakanda in his duties as the Black Panther. The suit features retractable claws made of vibranium and is nearly impenetrable. Versions of the suit have been worn by
T'Chaka
T'Chaka is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the father of T'Challa and Shuri. He was the king of Wakanda and Black Panther before T'Challa; he inherited both titles following the death of h ...
, T'Challa, N'Jadaka, and Shuri. T'Challa's second suit is also able to be shrunk down into a necklace as well as absorb energy for future redistribution. The suit is a combination of a practical costume and visual effects, featuring a vibranium mesh weave similar to
chainmail
Chain mail (properly called mail or maille but usually called chain mail or chainmail) is a type of armour consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh. It was in common military use between the 3rd century BC and ...
. ''Captain America: Civil War'' costume designer Judianna Makovsky called the Black Panther costume "difficult" since "you needed sort of a feline body, but it's hard and practical at the same time. You needed a feeling of some sort of ethnicity in there, but of a world
akanda
Akanda is the 10th largest city in Gabon. It had a population of 34,548 in 2013. It is situated in the Estuaire Province.
See also
* Akanda National Park
*List of cities in Gabon
This article shows a list of cities and towns in Gabon:
List ...
we weren't really creating yet, so you didn't want to go too far and say too much about that world."
* (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is the costume worn by the bearers of the Captain America mantle whilst on missions.
** The first uniform, worn by Steve Rogers, is a cloth USO costume based on his original costume from the comics, along with a
heater shield
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. Upon hearing that
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
' unit was
MIA
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Music Artists
* M.I.A. (rapper) (born 1975), English rapper and singer
* M.I.A. (band), 1980s punk rock band from Orange County, California
* MIA., a German rock/pop band formed in 1997
* Mia (singer) (born 1983) ...
, he alters his USO uniform for the rescue mission, wearing a combat jacket and pants over the costume and donning a blue helmet from a USO
chorus girl
A chorus line is a large group of dancers who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed.
Chorus line dancers in Broadway musicals and revues have been referred to by slang terms su ...
.
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founde ...
later designs a combat uniform made of carbon polymer, with leather pouches and a holster, a wingless mask, and a round vibranium shield. After being unfrozen, he uses a costume designed by S.H.I.E.L.D. which resembles his USO uniform. During his time with S.T.R.I.K.E., he uses a new uniform designed for stealth missions which has a darker shade of blue. He later returns to a variant of his
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
costume, taken from a display at the
Captain America Exhibit
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
at the Smithsonian.
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
later creates a new uniform for Rogers, which incorporates magnetic gauntlets, allowing him to recall his shield. A slightly different version of this suit is used during the Avengers Civil War. During his exile, the suit is altered to remove the star and the Avengers logo. He is equipped with Wakandan shields on his arms before the Battle of Wakanda. After the Avengers reunite, he uses another new uniform.
** When John Walker is handed the Captain America mantle, he uses an entirely new design, based on that from the comics: the uniform is blue, with red highlights and chest stripes, and includes red fingerless gloves. In place of the Avengers logo, it has the flag of the United States on the arms, and a stylized star on the mask and chest. He also carries a handgun and a version of Captain America's shield given by Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson. After he is stripped of the title, he builds a new shield, and dyes his uniform black, becoming the "
U.S. Agent
U.S. Agent (John Walker) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually those starring Captain America and the Avengers (comics), Avengers. He first appeared in ''Captain America (comic book), Capta ...
".
** Sam Wilson dons a new version of the uniform as the new Captain America, incorporating his new
vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated w ...
wings. This version, a gift from Wakanda, sticks closely to the version that he wears in the comics, with the main color being white. The star design spreads across the whole chest, and resembles the logo of the
U.S. Air Force
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. The white mask incorporates Wilson's red goggles and stretches from the shoulders to just above his ears.
* The is the uniform worn by the Dora Milaje of
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
. It is made up of a body suit, harness, vibranium shoulder armor, neck rings, knee-high boots, and a waist cape. Silver rings are worn on the neck and arms (with the exception of
Okoye
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Notable people wi ...
, whose rings are gold to denote her status as general). The design of the uniform was partially inspired by tribal
Filipino
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* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines.
** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...
costume, as well as African influences. '' Black Panther'' costume designer Ruth E. Carter wanted to avoid the "girls in the bathing suits" look, and instead had the Dora Milaje wear full armor that they would practically need for battle. Anthony Francisco, the Senior Visual Development Illustrator, noted the Dora Milaje costumes were based 80 percent on the Maasai people, five percent on
samurai
were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in 1876. They were the well-paid retainers of the '' daimyo'' (the great feudal landholders). They h ...
, five percent on
ninja
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Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
Pararescuemen
Pararescuemen (also known as PJs) are United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) operators tasked with recovery and medical treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environments. These Speci ...
Sam Wilson and Riley, the latter of whom was killed during a mission. Sam then left active duty and joined the Avengers after assisting Steve Rogers and
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
during the
Hydra Uprising
Steven Grant Rogers, more commonly known as Steve Rogers, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Chris Evans (actor), Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Captain Am ...
. The suit features retractable wings and a pair of collapsible Steyr SPP submachine guns. Tony Stark later creates a new set of bulletproof retractable wings, featuring a drone as well as missiles and a wrist-mounted submachine gun. During a battle with John Walker, the suit is severely damaged beyond repair, and Sam leaves it with Joaquin Torres.
*
Iron Man's armor
Iron Man's armor is a fictional, powered exoskeleton appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is built and worn by billionaire Iron Man#Fictional character biography, Tony Stark when he assumes the identity of the superhe ...
(based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is a set of armored suits created by Tony Stark to combat threats. Most follow the same red and gold color scheme and contain similar functions. Stark would eventually create up to 85 armors, 34 of which are part of the original "
Iron Legion
The Iron Legion is a series of special armors designed by Iron Man appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, worn by the superhero Iron Man as well as others.
The Iron Legion has appeared in various media adaptations, includin ...
". Many of his early suits were highly mobile and versatile, with the ability to be transformed or stored in various objects including a suitcase (Mark V), a cylindrical pod (Mark VII), and detachable parts (Mark XLII). Eventually, beginning with the Mark L armor, Stark is able to store his armor in the form of nanobots in his arc reactor which could flow over his body, assembling based on cybernetic commands, allowing Stark to create endless combinations and new weapons to manifest out of the armor.
** The
Hulkbuster armor
Iron Man's armor is a fictional, powered exoskeleton appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is built and worn by billionaire Iron Man#Fictional character biography, Tony Stark when he assumes the identity of the superhe ...
(based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is a modular add-on to Tony Stark's regular armor. Developed by Stark and Bruce Banner, its purpose is to restrain the Hulk and minimize the damage caused by him. The first-generation armor (the Iron Man Mark XLIV armor) is remotely controlled by a mobile service module named Veronica (named after the Archie Comics character
Veronica Lodge
Veronica Cecilia Lodge is one of the main characters in the Archie Comics franchise, and is the keyboardist and one of the three vocalists of rock band The Archies.
She is from New York but currently resides in the town of Riverdale, with her ...
) and is used to restrain the Hulk following a rampage by him in
Johannesburg
Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a megacity, and is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. According to Dem ...
,
South Africa
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. In 2018, Banner is seen wearing an upgraded version of the armor (the Iron Man Mark XLVIII armor), which he utilizes during the Battle of Wakanda and the killing of
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
.
** The is a suit of armor built by Howard Stark for Steve Rogers during World War II as the Hydra Stomper in an alternate reality in which
Peggy Carter
Margaret Elizabeth Carter is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character in books featuring Captain America. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirb ...
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
, the writers of '' What If...?'' originally named the armor the "Hydra Smasher" before Kevin Feige suggested the name change.
** The
Iron Legion
The Iron Legion is a series of special armors designed by Iron Man appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, worn by the superhero Iron Man as well as others.
The Iron Legion has appeared in various media adaptations, includin ...
(based on the Marvel Comics element of the same name) is two separate sets of armor built by Tony Stark. The first is a set of specialized armors (the Mark VIII–XLI armors) built due to his insomnia for various situations that he might encounter, which he utilizes against A.I.M. He eventually destroys them due to the friction they cause between him and Pepper. The second set is a series of drones built by Stark to aid the Avengers, which are later taken control by
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
and destroyed in battle with the Avengers.
** The (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is an armored suit similar to the Iron Man armor. After
Obadiah Stane
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982). The Iron Mo ...
gains Stark's salvaged Mark I armor from the Ten Rings, he reverse engineers it to create an even more powerful suit with added weapons, such as a minigun on the right arm. The suit is powered by Stark's personal arc reactor, forcing Stark to use a replacement to power his own suit, although he manages to defeat Stane.
** The (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name), also known as Item 17A, is an armored nanotech suit created by Tony Stark for
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
's use as an Avenger. The suit features four mechanical legs that can be unfolded from the back of the suit, allowing enhanced mobility and climbing skills, as well as
web-shooters
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
. Following his fight with the
Vulture
A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion. There are 23 extant species of vulture (including Condors). Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and ...
, Stark offers Parker the suit and membership to the Avengers, but Parker declines both. Two years later, Stark uses it to rescue Parker after he falls from Ebony Maw's
Q-Ship
Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, decoy vessels, special service ships, or mystery ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks. This gave Q-ships the chance to open f ...
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
created models and textures in anticipation for future MCU projects, while Trixter created the "clean, high tech" vault that the suit appears in.
** The (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name), also known as the Iron Man Mark XLIX armor, is an armored nanotech suit created by Tony Stark for his wife,
Pepper Potts
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She serves as a supporting character to Iron Man and sometimes a romantic interest of Tony Stark. Created by writers Stan Lee and ...
. It features a blue and silver color scheme, and many of the same abilities as
Iron Man's armor
Iron Man's armor is a fictional, powered exoskeleton appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is built and worn by billionaire Iron Man#Fictional character biography, Tony Stark when he assumes the identity of the superhe ...
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
and his forces.
** The War Machine armor (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is a powered suit of armor originally developed by Tony Stark as the Iron Man Mark II armor before it is confiscated by James Rhodes and enhanced by Justin Hammer with machine guns in the wrists, a minigun on the right shoulder and a grenade launcher on the left, weapons which later proved to be ineffective. Stark later removes the modifications and rebuilds the suit himself using his own superior technology. This upgraded suit is briefly given a red, white, and blue color scheme and renamed the Iron Patriot by the U.S. government. It is later changed back to the gray color scheme and upgraded again, but accidentally disabled by the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
mid-flight during the Avengers Civil War, causing Rhodes to crash and become
paralyzed
Paralysis (also known as plegia) is a loss of motor function in one or more muscles. Paralysis can also be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss) in the affected area if there is sensory damage. In the United States, roughly 1 in 5 ...
. For the Battle of Earth, Rhodes dons a new suit reminiscent of the original Iron Patriot armor, featuring multiple advanced weapons such as rocket launchers.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics suit of the same name) is a suit worn by
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
while fighting crime as the
vigilante
Vigilantism () is the act of preventing, investigating and punishing perceived offenses and crimes without legal authority.
A vigilante (from Spanish, Italian and Portuguese “vigilante”, which means "sentinel" or "watcher") is a person who ...
known as Spider-Man. His first suit, a simple homemade costume, consisted of a red hoodie, blue pants, a blue shirt, a red mask with black goggles, and homemade Web-shooters. After Tony Stark recruits him during the Avengers Civil War, he is given a new, more advanced suit, featuring a more modern and streamlined design, a built-in AI, improved goggles, a
remote drone
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which includes adding a ground-based controller ...
, a holographic interface, a parachute, a tracking device, a heater, an airbag, and more advanced Web-shooters.Joe Russo described this suit as "a slightly more traditional,
Steve Ditko
Stephen John Ditko Page contains two reproductions from school yearbooks. A 1943 Garfield Junior High School yearbook excerpt lists "Stephen Ditko". A 1945 Johnstown High School yearbook excerpt lists "Stephen J. Ditko" under extracurricular act ...
influenced suit", while ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'' co-producer Eric Hauserman Carroll noted that Marvel intentionally included many "fun and wacky" features from the comics in the suit. He ceases to use this suit during the Infinity War, instead using the Iron Spider armor, which offers more protection and abilities. In an effort to conceal Spider-Man's identity,
Talos
In Greek mythology, Talos — also spelled Talus (; el, Τάλως, ''Tálōs'') or Talon (; el, Τάλων, ''Tálōn'') — was a giant automaton made of bronze to protect Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's sh ...
(disguised as Nick Fury) has a seamstress make Peter a new stealth suit in Europe, later dubbed the "Night Monkey" suit by
Ned Leeds
Edward "Ned" Leeds is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A supporting character in stories featuring the superhero Spider-Man, he has been a reporter for the ''Daily Bugle'', and the abusive husban ...
. This version is entirely black in color, with the hood consisting of a black mask and flip-up goggles. After the suit is stolen by a
prison warden
The warden ( US, Canada) or governor ( UK, Australia), also known as a superintendent (US, South Asia) or director (UK, New Zealand), is the official who is in charge of a prison.
Name
In the United States and Canada, warden is the most common ...
, Peter builds himself a new one using the late Stark's technology, which he utilizes during his battle against
Mysterio
Mysterio (Quentin Beck) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #13 (June 1964). He is primarily depicted a ...
in London. Upon the arrival of multiple villains from alternate realities due to Stephen Strange's miscasting of a spell intended to erase the world's knowledge of his identity as Spider-man, Parker battles a displaced Otto Octavius, who damages the Iron Spider armor and forces Parker to use his defaced red-and-black suit inside-out; after Octavius is cured, he returns the nanotechnology which his tentacles had absorbed onto Parker, embellishing it into a more advanced suit. Later, after Strange erases the world's knowledge of Parker's existence, reconcealing his secret identity as Spider-Man, Parker once again dons a brand new red-and-blue suit stitched from homemade materials in his apartment. Trixter provided visual effects for the Stark suit and the spider drone in ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', and also applied a rigging, muscle and cloth system to
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. is a Canadian visual effects and computer animation studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an additional office on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California. SPI is a unit of Sony Pi ...
' homemade suit to "mimic the appearance of the rather loose training suit".
* is a suit of armor worn by Thanos during his time as a warlord. It consists of a helmet, breastplate, greaves, cuisses, gauntlets, and metal boots. He discards the armor following his attack on the '' Statesman'', and uses it as a
scarecrow
A scarecrow is a decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human. Humanoid scarecrows are usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops.Lesley ...
after he completes his mission and retires to the
Garden
A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the cultivation, display, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The single feature identifying even the wildest wild garden is ''control''. The garden can incorporate bot ...
. An alternate version of Thanos from 2014 wears the armor during the Battle of Earth, during which the armor is heavily damaged by
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
. The armor is eventually destroyed by Tony Stark. Gamora kills Thanos in an alternate reality before seizing his armor and blade.
* The , also known as the Advanced Tech Suits or Quantum Suits, are a variation of the
Ant-Man suit
Ant-Man (Scott Lang) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Byrne, Scott Lang first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #181 (March 1979) and in '' M ...
, allowing the Avengers to shrink down to microscopic size and travel back in time through the
Quantum Realm
Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, qua ...
. They are used by the surviving Avengers and
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
. The suits as depicted in '' Avengers: Endgame'' were entirely digital creations, and were designed by Marvel Studios head of visual development
Ryan Meinerding
Marvel Studios, LLC (originally known as Marvel Films from 1993 to 1996) is an American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of the Walt Disney Company. Marvel Studios produces the Mar ...
as a combination of Ant-Man, Iron Man, and the Guardians' technologies.
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
. The original arm is created by Hydra after Barnes falls off a train during
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
, and contains a red star on the shoulder. This version is later destroyed by Tony Stark during the Avengers Civil War, and Shuri later creates a new
vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated w ...
arm for him. This version also contains a fail-safe that removes it, which is used by Ayo in 2024. Visual effects for the arm were completed by Luma Pictures in '' Captain America: Civil War''.
*
Captain America's shield
Captain America's shield is a fictional item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by Captain America, and is intended to be an emblem of American cultu ...
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founde ...
and given to Rogers during World War II. After Rogers' retirement, the shield is given by Wilson to the Smithsonian, but the government passes it to John Walker, who uses it to murder a Flag Smasher. After he is stripped away of his title as Captain America, John Walker creates a new homemade shield from
scrap metal
Scrap consists of recyclable materials, usually metals, left over from product manufacturing and consumption, such as parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials. Unlike waste, scrap has monetary value, especially recovered me ...
and his
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valo ...
, which he later abandons in New York City. The shield is seen as a symbol of Captain America's strength and legacy. A replica of the shield also appears in '' Iron Man'' and ''
Iron Man 2
''Iron Man 2'' is a 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the sequel to '' Iron Man'' (2008) and the third film in the Marvel ...
'', which director Jon Favreau included because he felt it was important to include inside references for fans of the comics.
* were the primary weapons used by the
Chitauri
The Chitauri () are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, specifically in Ultimate Marvel. They were created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch for the Ultimate universe franc ...
during the Battle of New York. Many of these guns were abandoned on Earth and salvaged by various humans in attempts to reverse-engineer them.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is an
automaton
An automaton (; plural: automata or automatons) is a relatively self-operating machine, or control mechanism designed to automatically follow a sequence of operations, or respond to predetermined instructions.Automaton – Definition and More ...
used by Odin to stop threats such as the Frost Giants. Loki later uses it to attack
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
on Earth before Thor regains his powers and kills the Destroyer. Later, parts of it were reassembled by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents into a prototype gun which was later used by
Phil Coulson
Agent Phillip J. Coulson ( ) is a fictional character portrayed and voiced by Clark Gregg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise. Coulson is depicted as a high-ranking member of the espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D. and longtime partn ...
in the film '' The Avengers'' and the ABC series ''
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
''Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' is an American television series created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC, based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, an ...
''. In an early version of the screenplay for '' Thor: Ragnarok'',
Hela
HeLa (; also Hela or hela) is an immortalized cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line. The line is derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February 8, 1951, named after Henrietta ...
easily defeats the Destroyer, but this idea was abandoned.
* (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a form of genetic manipulation developed by
Maya Hansen
Maya Hansen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Rebecca Hall portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 3'' (2013).
Publication history
Maya Hansen first appeared i ...
. It gives a person an advanced healing factor, meaning that they are able to regenerate from injury,
deformities
A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major abnormality of an organism that makes a part of the body appear or function differently than how it is supposed to.
Causes
Deformity can be caused by a variety of factors:
*Arthritis an ...
Aldrich Killian
Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Iron Man'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.
Guy Pearce portrayed a retooled ...
uses it to heal his weak physique and cure injured war veterans such as Eric Savin and Ellen Brandt.
* (based on the Norse mythological object of the same name) was Odin's spear, capable of channelling the
Odinforce
Odin Borson, the All-Father is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. First mentioned in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct. 1962), the character first appears in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (Nov. 1962 ...
. It has also been used by Loki and Thor. The spear was presumably destroyed during Ragnarök.
* The were remotely-controlled humanoid drones designed by Ivan Vanko and commissioned by Justin Hammer following his previous failed attempts to recreate the Iron Man armor. They were designed for use by various branches of the military, with Hammer hoping that they would replace Iron Man. However, Vanko secretly takes control of the drones and used them to wreak havoc at the
Stark Expo
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, though they are ultimately defeated by Tony Stark and James Rhodes and destroyed by Vanko.
* are a pair of tools used by Clint Barton that serve as his primary weapons. The bow is a collapsible
recurve bow
In archery, a recurve bow is one of the main shapes a bow can take, with limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung. A recurve bow stores more energy and delivers energy more efficiently than the equivalent straight-limbed bow, giving ...
, whilst the quiver is mechanized, able to store and deploy his signature trick arrows. After
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
, he swaps his bow for a
katana
A is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the '' tachi'', it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge f ...
which he uses to murder criminals such as the Japanese
Yakuza
, also known as , are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media, by request of the police, call them , while the ''yakuza'' call themselves . The English equivalent for the ter ...
.
* (based on the Norse mythological object of the same name), also known as the Bifröst Sword, is a magical sword used by
Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing forekno ...
(and, during his exile, Skurge) that is able to channel the Bifröst. It also served as the key to activate the Bifröst. It is last used by Heimdall to transport the Hulk to Earth before he is killed by
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
, and was presumably destroyed along with the '' Statesman''.
* The
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
(based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a left-handed metal gauntlet owned by
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
and forged from uru by Eitri and the Dwarves of Nidavellir. It is capable of harnessing the power of all six
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
at once, thus making the wearer able to do anything in their imagination. A replica of the Gauntlet is also kept by Odin in his vault on Asgard, which originally appeared in ''
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
'' as an
Easter egg
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before Marvel Studios realized that it could not be the actual one and formulated an internal theory that the gauntlet was a fake, which led to a scene in ''Thor: Ragnarok'' where Hela declares it fake.
* The is an experimental guided missile developed by Stark Industries for the
United States Armed Forces
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. The armed forces consists of six service branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The president of the United States is ...
that can separate into 16 smaller missiles when launched. At a demonstration for the weapon in
Afghanistan
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, Tony Stark's convoy is ambushed, and he is captured by the Ten Rings, who forces him to build the missile for them. However, Stark secretly builds the first Iron Man armor and escapes.
* , also known as the Chitauri Scepter or simply as the Scepter, is a bladed weapon with an extendable handle given as a gift to Loki by
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
. It has a blue gem at the top containing the
Mind Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
, allowing Loki to
brainwash
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and
mind control
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List
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to:
People
* List (surname)
Organizations
* List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America
* SC Germania List, German rugby unio ...
to unlock and amplify
Wanda
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and Pietro Maximoff's abilities. It is later recaptured by the Avengers and used by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner to create
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
. Ultron then uses it to brainwash Helen Cho, who in turn creates the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
, with the gem becoming embedded in his forehead. During the Time Heist, Steve Rogers uses his knowledge of the future to gain the Scepter from the S.T.R.I.K.E. team before using it to brainwash an alternate version of himself.
*
Mjölnir
Mjölnir (from Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including the 11th cen ...
(based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is an enchanted hammer owned by Thor (and previously, Hela) and made of uru by the Dwarves of Nidavellir that is capable of controlling lightning and allows the user to fly if it is spun rapidly and released with enough power. Before Thor is banished to Earth, Odin enchants the hammer so that only those deemed "worthy" would be able to wield it and be granted the power of Thor, which include the Vision and Steve Rogers. An alternate version of the hammer is acquired by Thor during the Time Heist, and is later returned to its original timeline by Rogers.
* The , also known as the Iron Gauntlet or the Power Gauntlet, is a right-handed metal gauntlet created by Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and
Rocket
A rocket (from it, rocchetto, , bobbin/spool) is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using the surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely fr ...
using Stark nanotechnology. It was designed to harness the power of the Infinity Stones akin to the
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
and created to reverse
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
. After the Avengers retrieve alternate versions of the six Infinity Stones during the Time Heist, Smart Hulk uses it to snap his fingers and resurrect the lives of half the Universe before an alternate version of Thanos from 2014 arrives and attempts to acquire the Gauntlet for himself. During the subsequent Battle of Earth, the gauntlet is passed around multiple individuals before ending up in the hands of Thanos, but the Stones are secretly removed by Tony Stark, who snaps his fingers and disintegrates Thanos and his army.
* A is a device used by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to impersonate others. Designed by a
Berkeley University
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant univ ...
graduate named Selwyn, the mask is capable of imitating one's appearance and voice in order to create a disguise. It has been used by Natasha Romanoff, Sunil Bakshi, Kara Palamas, Melina Vostokoff, and
Sharon Carter
Sharon Carter (also known as Agent 13) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a secret agent, an ex-field agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. under Nick Fury, and a love interest of St ...
.
* The are
Peter Quill
Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #4 (January 1976) ...
's primary weapons. The blasters have two separate triggers controlling two separate barrels, which are fired using the index and middle finger. The bottom barrel of each gun fires non-lethal electric shots, while the top barrel fires lethal plasma shots. Prop master Russell Bobbitt created two sets of the blasters for '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'', which contained removable blaster cartridges.
* are contraptions used by the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
(TVA) to "prune" alternate timelines, erasing them from existence in order to preserve the Sacred Timeline. Michael Waldron, the head writer of '' Loki'', said the charges use magic "or perhaps something a bit more technical", and that the audience is "kind of in the dark with what is exactly is going on with these reset charges". They are later used by Sylvie to "bomb" the Sacred Timeline.
* The is a mechanical weapon originally owned by Brock Rumlow and ripped off by Steve Rogers in
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 fo ...
. The gauntlet is then recovered by the
Department of Damage Control
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and other series starring various titular superheroes independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appea ...
and stolen by Adrian Toomes. Phineas Mason modifies the gauntlet before passing it to Jackson Brice, who uses the gauntlet while calling himself the "Shocker". After Brice is disintegrated, it is used by Herman Schultz until his defeat at the hands of Spider-Man. Visual effects for the gauntlet were provided by Trixter in '' Spider-Man: Homecoming''.
* are a pair of vibranium gauntlets designed and used by Shuri. Shaped like a
panther
Panther may refer to:
Large cats
*Pantherinae, the cat subfamily that contains the genera ''Panthera'' and ''Neofelis''
**'' Panthera'', the cat genus that contains tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards.
*** Jaguar (''Panthera onca''), found in So ...
's head, they emit a powerful sonic blast capable of subduing a Black Panther. They are ultimately destroyed by
Killmonger
Erik Killmonger ( né N'Jadaka) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Don McGregor and Rich Buckler, he first appeared in ''Jungle Action'' #6 (September 1973). The character is commonly depict ...
. After Killmonger's demise at the hands of her brother, T'Challa, Shuri designs a second pair which she uses during the Battles of Wakanda and Earth.
*
Stormbreaker
''Stormbreaker'' is a young adult action-adventure book written by British author Anthony Horowitz, and is the first novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series. The book was released in the United Kingdom on the 4th of September 2000, and in United S ...
(based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a large battle axe made of uru and forged by Thor and the dwarf king Eitri. The weapon, meant to be the most powerful in the Asgardian king's arsenal, has powers similar to Mjölnir and is also capable of summoning the Bifröst. Unlike Mjölnir, Stormbreaker has no worthiness enchantment, allowing anyone to wield it. Thor nearly dies trying to create it, but before its completion, so
Groot
Groot () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' Tales to Astonish'' #13 (Nov. 1960). An extraterrestrial, senti ...
cuts off his own arm to hastily finish Stormbreaker and then Thor heals himself with the completed Stormbreaker. Thor then uses it to defeat the Outriders in Wakanda, attack Thanos, kill him on the
Garden
A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the cultivation, display, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The single feature identifying even the wildest wild garden is ''control''. The garden can incorporate bot ...
, and during the Battle of Earth.
* The (based on the
iron rings
Iron rings are heavy metal rings used in martial arts for various training purposes. Metal rings have a long history of being used in Yau Kung Mun, Hung Gar, and other styles for weight training, to harden the muscle, skin, or bone, or strength ...
used by
Wenwu
Xu Wenwu ( ; zh, c=徐文武, p=Xú Wénwǔ) is a fictional character portrayed by Tony Leung in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, a composite character based on the Marvel Comics characters the Mandarin and Fu Manchu bu ...
and
Shang-Chi
Zheng Shang-Chi ( ), also known as the Master of Kung Fu and Brother Hand, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, debuting in '' ...
, which provide the namesake and emblem for the criminal organization of the same name. The Rings grant their user enhanced strength and longevity, emit concussive energy blasts, and can be telepathically controlled as projectiles and tendrils. The appearance of the aura projected by the rings varies on the user, with Wenwu's resembling violent blue lightning and Shang-Chi's resembling graceful orange flames in order to reflect their distinct personalities. According to ''
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 25th film ...
'' producer Jonathan Schwartz, the Rings were changed from being worn on the fingers as
rings
Ring may refer to:
* Ring (jewellery), a round band, usually made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry
* To make a sound with a bell, and the sound made by a bell
:(hence) to initiate a telephone connection
Arts, entertainment and media Film and ...
as in the comics to being worn on the wrists was due to its impracticality and similarity with the Infinity Stones. Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his films '' Short Term 12'' (2013), '' The Glass Castle'' (2017), ''Just Mercy'' (2019) and the Marvel Studios film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021). He h ...
also noted that more material regarding the Rings were created but purposely withheld so that they can be explored in future projects, while the film's mid-credits scene was written in order to leave the Rings' origins ambiguous so that they can be explored in the future. Visual effects for the Rings were provided by Weta Digital in ''Shang-Chi'', who originally gave the Rings different colors for every functionality; Marvel Studios concept artist Jerad S. Marantz also considered making the Rings green. The Ten Rings were later integrated into mainstream Marvel Universe.
* is a large double-sided sword used by an alternate version of Thanos from 2014 during the Battle of Earth. Thanos uses it to break
Captain America's shield
Captain America's shield is a fictional item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by Captain America, and is intended to be an emblem of American cultu ...
as well as Luis' van before it is destroyed by Wanda Maximoff using her telekinetic powers. The blade's design was based on a helicopter used by Thanos in the comics, an
easter egg
Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian feast of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tr ...
which Thanos creator
Jim Starlin
James P. Starlin (born October 9, 1949) is an American comics artist and writer. Beginning his career in the early 1970s, he is best known for space opera stories, for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock, an ...
criticized. Gamora kills Thanos in an alternate reality before seizing his armor and blade.
* are batons used by Minutemen of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) to "prune" variants. Ravonna Renslayer, a former Hunter for the TVA, also wields a baton, which she uses against Loki and Sylvie. When designing the pruning effect for ''Loki'', visual effects vendor
FuseFX
FuseFX is a motion picture special visual effects (VFX) company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their creative studios include FuseFX, Folks VFX, Rising Sun Pictures and El Ranchito. Established in 2006, the company develops visual ...
sought to differentiate it from
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
, taking inspiration from the documentary series '' Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey''.
* The , also known as the Sub-Ultrons, are a large army of robots that acted as extensions of Ultron. They were created by Ultron using resources from the Hydra Research Base in Sokovia and were directly controlled by him, thus acting as his personal army. They were ultimately destroyed by the Avengers during the
Battle of Sokovia
The Avengers are a team of superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Ni ...
.
* is a
prosthetic arm
In medicine, a prosthesis (plural: prostheses; from grc, πρόσθεσις, prósthesis, addition, application, attachment), or a prosthetic implant, is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trau ...
used by Ulysses Klaue after his arm was chopped off by Ultron. Actually a modified Wakandan tool used for mining vibranium, it functioned as a
sonic cannon
A long-range acoustic device (LRAD) is an acoustic hailing device (AHD), sound cannon and sonic weapon developed by Genasys. It has been used as a method of crowd control, which has caused permanent hearing damage, having an extremely hig ...
, capable of shooting out high-energy blasts powerful enough to destroy a car and temporarily subdue a
Black Panther
A black panther is the melanistic colour variant of the leopard (''Panthera pardus'') and the jaguar (''Panthera onca''). Black panthers of both species have excess black pigments, but their typical rosettes are also present. They have been d ...
. The sonic cannon could be retracted and hidden inside the prosthesis when not in use. It was later destroyed by T'Challa during a skirmish in
Busan
Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, w ...
, Korea.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) are a pair of
electromechanical
In engineering, electromechanics combines processes and procedures drawn from electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanics focuses on the interaction of electrical and mechanical systems as a whole and how the two systems ...
gauntlets developed by Peter Parker for his use as the crime-fighter known as
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book '' Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the ...
. They are capable of shooting synthetic webbing stored in small cartridges on the gauntlets. The first version of the Web-shooters, which were homemade by Parker, are upgraded by Tony Stark before the Avengers Civil War. This version has a variety of different settings, a capability first teased in the
mid-credits scene
A post-credits scene (commonly referred to as a stinger or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video g ...
of '' Captain America: Civil War''. This was compared by ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'' co-producer Eric Hauserman Carroll to a
DSLR
A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor.
The reflex design scheme is the primary difference between ...
camera. Visual effects for the synthetic webbing were provided by
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an American visual effects and digital production company based in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. The company is known for creating digital imagery for feature films, advertising and games from its locations in Californ ...
and
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. is a Canadian visual effects and computer animation studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an additional office on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California. SPI is a unit of Sony Pi ...
in ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', who based the design on
polar bear
The polar bear (''Ursus maritimus'') is a hypercarnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the largest extant bear specie ...
hair due to its
translucent
In the field of optics, transparency (also called pellucidity or diaphaneity) is the physical property of allowing light to pass through the material without appreciable scattering of light. On a macroscopic scale (one in which the dimensions a ...
nature as well as its design in ''Civil War'' and previous ''Spider-Man'' films. The Iron Spider armor also features its own Web-shooters, which are more streamlined and technologically-advanced. After Stark's death, Peter uses his technology to craft himself a new pair after his old ones are destroyed.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is an electroshock weapon used by Natasha Romanoff in combat. Created by S.H.I.E.L.D., it delivers powerful electrical discharges from two gauntlets worn on the wrists. Tony Stark later creates a more powerful version for her, which causes the piping in her suit to light up and glow. It has been used by Romanoff to momentarily disable the Winter Soldier's metal arm and the
Black Panther suit
Black Panther is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #52 (c ...
, as well as to attack other Black Widows in the Red Room.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a sound-sensitive arrow owned by
Yondu Udonta
Yondu Udonta, or simply Yondu (), is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original version of the character is depicted as the last survivor of his species in the 31st century, and is a founding ...
. Made of Yaka metal by the Centaurians, it is controlled by a red fin worn on Yondu's head combined with his
whistling
Whistling without the use of an artificial whistle is achieved by creating a small opening with one's lips, usually after applying moisture (licking one's lips or placing water upon them) and then blowing or sucking air through the space. The a ...
, and is carried in a holster on his belt when not in use. His use of the arrow is extremely skilled, allowing him to accurately control its direction and speed, killing multiple beings within seconds. After Yondu's death, Kraglin acquires the arrow and a new cybernetic head fin, but struggles to control his arrow due to his lack of experience.
Artifacts
* The is a red gem owned by the Bloodstone family, first wielded by
Ulysses Bloodstone
Ulysses Bloodstone is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an immortal monster-hunter.
Ulysses Bloodstone appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe / Disney+ television special ''Werewolf by Ni ...
. Following Ulysses' death, his widow Verussa organizes a competition between monster hunters to determine its new wielder. Verussa uses the Bloodstone to force Jack Russell into his
werewolf
In folklore, a werewolf (), or occasionally lycanthrope (; ; uk, Вовкулака, Vovkulaka), is an individual that can shapeshift into a wolf (or, especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature), either purposely or ...
form, who kills her, and the gem is left behind with Verussa and Ulysses' estranged daughter Elsa. The Bloodstone is the only object with color for the majority of ''
Werewolf by Night
The Werewolf by Night (usually referred to by other characters simply as the Werewolf) is the name applied to two fictional characters who are werewolves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of W ...
'', and grants its wielder increased strength and longevity.
* The is an ancient spellbook housed in the Ancient One's private library in
Kamar-Taj
Kamar-Taj is a fictional location appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (July 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The name "Kamar-Taj" does not appear in earl ...
. The book focuses on
dark magic
Black magic, also known as dark magic, has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes, specifically the seven magical arts prohibited by canon law, as expounded by Johannes Hartlieb in 1456 ...
, causing many students who studied the book to lose their way.
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
tears pages out of the book in order to allow him to perform a ritual to contact
Dormammu
Dormammu () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #126 (Nov. 1964), and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Debuting in the Silver Age of Comi ...
and draw energy from the Dark Dimension, extending his life forever. Stephen Strange also studies the book, learning how to use the
Eye of Agamotto
The Eye of Agamotto () is a fictional, mystical item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and other media, particularly in their Marvel Cinematic Universe films, with its first appearance in ''Doctor Strange''. The item ap ...
.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a relic owned and used by the Frost Giants. When opened, it projects an icy wind that freezes everything in its path, and is capable of plunging an entire planet into a new ice age. The Casket is captured in 965 AD by the Asgardians, who stored it in Odin's vault. Over a millennium later, Frost Giants attack Asgard, seeking to reclaim the Casket, but are once again defeated. It is presumably destroyed during Ragnarök.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object of the same name) is a magical relic that is enables its user to
levitate
Levitation (from Latin ''levitas'' "lightness") is the process by which an object is held aloft in a stable position, without mechanical support via any physical contact.
Levitation is accomplished by providing an upward force that counteracts ...
in the air. It is one of the many relics owned by the Masters of the Mystic Arts that are originally stored in the New York Sanctum. It "chooses" Stephen Strange as its master during a fight with
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
. It has a consciousness of its own and is able to move independently and defend Strange against threats. It is later used by Strange during the Battle of Titan and the Battle of Earth. During the battle with the universe-displaced villains, the Cloak saves Ned Leeds' life when he falls off of the
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty (''Liberty Enlightening the World''; French: ''La Liberté éclairant le monde'') is a List of colossal sculpture in situ, colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the U ...
, apparently of its own volition. Visual effects for the artifact were provided by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
in '' Doctor Strange''.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics character Cyttorak, of the same name) is a magical wooden relic housed in the New York Sanctum. When thrown at an opponent, it restrains them, binding their hands behind their back, with Stephen Strange using it on Kaecilius in ''Doctor Strange''. A second, more comics-accurate version is manifested during Strange's fight with Thanos, a spell that appears as red bands. Visual effects for the original version were provided by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
in ''Doctor Strange''.
* The ' (based on the Marvel Comics object Darkhold, of the same name), also known as the Book of the Damned, is a magical grimoire that corrupts the reader and contains spells that the demon Cthon wrote within Mount Wundagore. The book passed through many hands before coming into the possession of
Agatha Harkness
Agatha Harkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a powerful witch, typically portrayed as a friend and teacher of Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, as well as the mother of Nicholas Scratc ...
, who used it to determine that Wanda Maximoff is the Scarlet Witch. After defeating Harkness, Maximoff took the book to study it whilst in hiding, as a result becoming corrupted by the book. Following a lengthy battle, she sacrifices herself to destroy Wundagore and every copy of the ''Darkhold'' across the multiverse. The ''Book of Vishanti'' serves as the antithesis to the ''Darkhold''. The Darkhold's appearance in ''
WandaVision
''WandaVision'' is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in ...
'' was pitched by co-executive producer Mary Livanos, who felt it would increase the level of danger posed by Harkness to Maximoff. A visually distinct iteration of the book appears in the ABC series ''
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
''Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' is an American television series created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC, based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, an ...
'' and the Hulu series ''Runaways (TV series), Runaways'', in which it is used by Holden Radcliffe (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Holden Radcliffe and List of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters#Aida "Ophelia" / Madame Hydra, AIDA before Robbie Reyes (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Robbie Reyes takes to the Dark Dimension with Morgan le Fay (Marvel Comics)#Television, Morgan le Fay later bringing it back to Earth. While this had not been discussed by the writers of ''WandaVision'', director Matt Shakman stated that he believes they are the same book. The ''Darkhold'' was designed by the props team of ''
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel ...
'' for ''WandaVision'', and visual effects were created by Luma Pictures.
* The ''Macchina di Kadavus'', also known as The Box, is a relic owned and used by the
Masters of the Mystic Arts
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and other series starring various titular superheroes independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appea ...
to contain potentially hazardous spells. In 2024, it is used by Stephen Strange to contain the corrupted Runes of Kof-Kol, before it is destroyed by Norman Osborn (Sam Raimi film series), Norman Osborn with a Pumpkin Bomb (comics), pumpkin bomb, releasing the spell and creating rifts in the multiverse.
* are small two-ring mystical artifacts used by the Masters of the Mystic Arts to teleport between different locations via an interdimensional portal. Apart from these Masters, the sling ring is also worn and used by
Ned Leeds
Edward "Ned" Leeds is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A supporting character in stories featuring the superhero Spider-Man, he has been a reporter for the ''Daily Bugle'', and the abusive husban ...
.
Infinity Stones
* The
Mind Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
, originally housed in
Loki's scepter
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise features many fictional elements including locations, weapons, and artifacts. While many of these features are based on elements that originally appeared in the American comic books publishe ...
and later on
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
's forehead, is the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of the mind. It grants the user the ability to Mind control, control minds and give sentience to beings, as well as to project energy blasts. In 2015,
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
, who later fuses the Stone on the Vision. Exposure to the Mind Stone also granted Pietro Maximoff superhuman speed and amplified
Wanda
Wanda is a female given name of Poland, Polish origin. It probably derives from the tribal name of the Wends.Campbell, Mike"Meaning, Origin, and History of the Name Wanda."''Behind the Name.'' Accessed on August 12, 2010. The name has long been po ...
's innate magical abilities. Her connection to the Stone also allows her to create a simulacrum of Vision and two sons, Billy Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Billy and Tommy Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Tommy.
* The Power Stone, originally housed in the Orb and later in Ronan the Accuser (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ronan's #Cosmi-Rod, Cosmi-Rod, is the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of Power (physics), power. It grants the user superhuman strength and durability, and is capable of overpowering
Carol Danvers
Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, Danvers first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of th ...
.
* The Reality Stone, originally in the form of the Aether (based on the classical element Aether (classical element), of the same name), was the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of reality. It first appears in a fluid-like state, and grants the user the ability to change reality, create illusions, suck the life force out of mortals, disrupt the laws of physics, and repel any threats that it detects.
* The
Soul Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
, originally located on the planet Vormir (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Vormir, is the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of the soul. It grants the user the ability to manipulate living souls, and also contains a pocket dimension called the #Soul World, Soul World. Uniquely, it has a guard over its location, the Stonekeeper, who guides those through the ritual required to gain it: "a soul for a soul", via a sacrifice.
* The Space Stone, originally housed in the Tesseract (based on the Cosmic Cube from the Marvel Comics), is the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of space. It grants the user the ability to open wormholes and to travel between places instantaneously, and has been utilized by Johann Schmidt, Loki, and
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
. The energy generated by the Stone is also used by the Asgardians to repair the Bifröst Bridge, Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D. to power weapons, and Project Pegasus to develop light-speed engines.
* The Time Stone, originally housed in the Eye of Agamotto (based on the Marvel Comics object Eye of Agamotto, of the same name), is the Infinity Stone that controlled the aspect of time. It grants the user the ability to manipulate time and foresee possible futures. It has been used by Stephen Strange, the Ancient One, and Thanos.
Creatures
* The is an interdimensional tentacled creature that feeds on Anulax Batteries, the power source of the #Sovereign, Sovereign planetary amalgamation. In 2014, the Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe#Sovereign, Sovereign people hire the
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
to slay the beast, and the creature is killed when
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #180 (June 1975). Gamora is the adopted daughter of Thanos, and ...
uses her sword to slice it open. According to head writer A. C. Bradley (screenwriter), A.C. Bradley, the tentacled monster seen in the What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?, first and What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?, fourth episodes of '' What If...?'' was inspired by the Abilisk.
* (based on the Marvel Comics creature Alioth (comics), of the same name) is a cloud-like, matter-consuming entity which resides in the
Void
Void may refer to:
Science, engineering, and technology
* Void (astronomy), the spaces between galaxy filaments that contain no galaxies
* Void (composites), a pore that remains unoccupied in a composite material
* Void, synonym for vacuum, a ...
and guards the Citadel at the End of Time. It was harnessed and weaponized by He Who Remains during the Multiversal War in the 31st century, who used it to end the war before creating the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
(TVA). '' Loki'' visual development artist Alexander Mandradjiev took inspiration from the anime film ''Princess Mononoke'' (1997) when designing Alioth.
*
Alligator Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of t ...
is a reptile, reptilian variant of Loki which takes the form of an alligator. It was pruned by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and banished to the
Void
Void may refer to:
Science, engineering, and technology
* Void (astronomy), the spaces between galaxy filaments that contain no galaxies
* Void (composites), a pore that remains unoccupied in a composite material
* Void, synonym for vacuum, a ...
. The character was included in ''Loki'' "because he's green", according to head writer Michael Waldron, and was doubled by a stuffed alligator during filming in order to allow actors to interact with it.
* , originally codenamed #247, is a carpenter ant used by
Hank Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in '' Tales ...
to spy on Scott Lang. Lang eventually befriends the ant, using it to fly, but it is killed by
Darren Cross
Darren Agonistes Cross is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the archenemy of Scott Lang (the second superhero to be called Ant-Man), and the cousin of Crossfire.
The character was ...
. According to Deborah Gordon, a biologist at Stanford University, the portrayal of Ant-thony (who is female) in ''
Ant-Man
Ant-Man is the name of several superheroes appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, Ant-Man's first appearance was in ''Tales to Astonish'' #27 (January 1962) but first appeared in cost ...
'' is inaccurate, as queen ants only fly when they are about to reproduce.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics creature Dweller-in-Darkness, of the same name) is a soul-consuming demon kept imprisoned for thousands of years by the people of Ta Lo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ta Lo who impersonates Wenwu's deceased wife, Ying Li (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ying Li, manipulating him into using the #Ten Rings, Ten Rings to release it. The Dweller kills Wenwu upon being freed, but is defeated by Shang-Chi. Visual effects for the creature were provided by Weta Digital in ''
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 25th film ...
'', which supplemented its winged, tentacled, and eyeless appearance with a large jaw and tongue. Weta also drew inspiration from a variety of references for each part of its body, including crabs and horns for its armor, a mixture of porous rock, rhinos and elephants for its skin, and obsidian for its teeth.
* (based on the Marvel Comics creature Fenris Wolf (Marvel Comics), of the same name) is a 23-foot-tall wolf owned by
Hela
HeLa (; also Hela or hela) is an immortalized cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line. The line is derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February 8, 1951, named after Henrietta ...
, who resurrects it using the #Eternal Flame, Eternal Flame following her release from #Hel, Hel. She charges at
Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing forekno ...
, preparing to fight him, but is attacked by the Hulk, who ultimately throws her off
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
and into space. Visual effects for the creature in '' Thor: Ragnarok'' were provided by
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
, which utilized camera angles and tight framing in order to communicate her enormous size.
* (based on Shuma-Gorath from the Marvel Comics) is an interdimensional octopus-like being sent by
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
to pursue America Chavez (Marvel Cinematic Universe), America Chavez with the aim of stealing her ability to travel the multiverse. Gargantos and Shuma-Gorath are two different creatures in the comics, with the film ''
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel ...
'' referring to the creature as Gargantos because the rights to the name Shuma-Gorath are owned by Heroic Signatures. Its eye was modeled after that of Olsen's in order to foreshadow her role as the film's antagonist.
* The is a water Chinese dragon, dragon which acts as the guardian of Ta Lo. Thousands of years ago, the Great Protector and the people of Ta Lo sealed the
Dweller-in-Darkness
The Dweller-in-Darkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a demon, one of the Fear Lords, who has clashed with Doctor Strange.
The character made its film debut in the 2021 Marvel Cine ...
within the Dark Gate. When the Dweller escapes its seal, the Great Protector defeats it with the help of Shang-Chi, Katy and Xialing. The Great Protector can bestow her power onto people, giving them the ability to manipulate wind. Heavy-duty combat gear can be crafted from her skin to fight against the Dweller's forces. A life-sized replica of the dragon's head was built for the production of ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'', which Weta Digital then digitally added visual effects to. Weta also based the dragon's eyes on those of Fala Chen, who portrays Ying Li (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ying Li in the film, and referenced sea snakes and eels when designing her flight movements.
* (based on Chewie (comics), Chewie from the Marvel Comics) is a Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe#Flerken, Flerken and Mar-Vell (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Mar-Vell's pet during her time on Earth. In the 1990s, she is found by
Carol Danvers
Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, Danvers first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of th ...
at the #Joint Dark Energy Mission Facility, Joint Dark Energy Mission Facility and adopted by Nick Fury. With the ability to deploy long tentacles from inside her mouth as well as store objects in her stomach, she single-handedly takes out a squad of
Kree
The Kree, briefly known as the Ruul, are a fictional scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cl ...
soldiers and blinds Fury's left eye with a scratch.
* (based on the Marvel Comics creature Lucky the Pizza Dog, of the same name) is Clint Barton's pet dog.
* (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, Dee Baker) is a six-legged, faceless hundun who befriends Trevor Slattery during his imprisonment by the Ten Rings. Morris later escapes with Slattery, Shang-Chi, Katy, and Xialing and leads them to his home, Ta Lo. The creature was inspired by ''Shang-Chi'' director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his films '' Short Term 12'' (2013), '' The Glass Castle'' (2017), ''Just Mercy'' (2019) and the Marvel Studios film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021). He h ...
's 15-year-old dachshund of the same name, and was doubled by a green-screen cushion during filming; the creatives of the film found it difficult to make Morris cute due to it not having eyes or a face to convey emotion, leading them to rely on its fur, feathers, and voice. Visual effects for the creature were provided by
Trixter
Trixter is an American glam metal band from Paramus, New Jersey. The band achieved major success in the early 1990s with their top hit, "Give It To Me Good" reaching sixty-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The band disbanded for several y ...
in ''Shang-Chi'', who looked at wombats and puppies for inspiration.
* (based on Agatha Harkness#Ebony, Ebony and Nicholas Scratch from the Marvel Comics) is Agatha Harkness' rabbit who also acts as her familiar. In an early draft of "The Series Finale", the rabbit would have transformed into a demon in a similar fashion to ''American Werewolf in London'' before leading to a ''The Goonies'' (1985)-style chase sequence.
* Throg (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Throg (voiced by Chris Hemsworth and based on the Marvel Comics character Throg, of the same name) is a variant of Thor who is turned into a frog at one point in his life. Shortly after this occurred, he is detained by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in a transparent container and sent to the Void.
* (based on the Marvel Comics creature Aragorn (comics), Aragorn) is Valkyrie (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Valkyrie's winged steed.
Magic
* is a type of magic that is practiced by Asgardians (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Asgardian sorcerers such as Loki, Frigga (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Frigga, Sylvie, Odin,
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
and
Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing forekno ...
. This form of magic has many colors, with Loki's and Sylvie's magic being a bright green and Thor's being lightning based.
** The (based on the Marvel Comics energy Odinforce, of the same name) is a powerful mystical energy used by Odin in his capacity as King of Asgard. It is the source of power for his spear, #Gungnir, Gungnir, also passed down through the Kings of Asgard, and is the power source and weapon of the Destroyer. It is periodically replenished by entering the Odinsleep, a state that leaves the user vulnerable. The parts of the disabled Destroyer are later assembled into a prototype gun.
* Chaos magic is an extremely powerful and rare form of magic that gives the user the ability to alter reality, wielded by
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
, thus making her the Scarlet Witch, a being once thought to be mythical. This form of magic's primary color is red mixed with white and black hues.
* Dark magic is a type of magic that harnesses energies from the Dark Dimension, practiced by
Agatha Harkness
Agatha Harkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a powerful witch, typically portrayed as a friend and teacher of Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, as well as the mother of Nicholas Scratc ...
, Morgan la Fey, Nico Minoru,
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
and his Zealots, and the Ancient One. In the case of Nico and Kaecilius's group, the usage of this form of magic without protection is corrosive with the latter forming a direct link to Dormammu. Asgardians like Odin and
Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing forekno ...
can use it. A darker version of Stephen Strange dubbed "Doctor Strange Supreme" also practices dark magic. This form of magic's color is either red or purple.
* , often referred to as the mystic arts, is a type of magic that is practiced by the
Masters of the Mystic Arts
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and other series starring various titular superheroes independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appea ...
on Earth (including Stephen Strange, Wong, Karl Mordo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Karl Mordo,
Kaecilius
Kaecilius () is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as an enemy of Doctor Strange. The character who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' Vol. 1, #130 (March 1965) was ...
, the Ancient One, and Jonathan Pangborn) as well as Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe#Krugarr, Krugarr. It is a light-based magic that produces sparks and fiery energy of a yellow or orange color that gives off light and warmth. Visual effects for various magical elements in '' Doctor Strange'' (including mandalas, runes, whips, stalks, lily pads, and portals) were provided by various VFX vendors, including Industrial Light & Magic (ILM),
Method Studios
Method Studios is a visual effects company launched in 1999 in Los Angeles, California with facilities in New York, Atlanta, Vancouver, San Francisco, Melbourne, Montreal, and Pune. The company provides production and post-production services i ...
,
Framestore
Framestore is a British animation, visual effects company and creative studio based on Chancery Lane in London. Formed in 1986, it acquired (and subsequently merged with) the Computer Film Company in 1997. It works on feature films and telev ...
* (voiced by Dawn Michelle King), which stands for Even Dead, I'm the Hero, is an advanced augmented reality artificial intelligence with numerous security, defense and tactical abilities created by
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
and built into #Tony Stark's glasses, his pair of sunglasses. Following his death, the sunglasses are handed over to
Peter Parker
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August ...
, giving him access to the AI as well as Stark Industries' large arsenal of missiles and weaponized drones.
* (voiced by Kerry Condon and based on the Marvel Comics character F.R.I.D.A.Y., of the same name) is a natural-language user interface created by Tony Stark to operate his armor, serving as a replacement for J.A.R.V.I.S. (Marvel Cinematic Universe), J.A.R.V.I.S. after it is seemingly destroyed by
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
.
* (voiced by Trevor Noah) is Shuri's artificial intelligence. The name "Griot" is a West African term for a historian or storyteller.
* J.A.R.V.I.S. (voiced by Paul Bettany) is a complex artificial intelligence matrix created by Tony Stark and named after his father's butler, Edwin Jarvis (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Edwin Jarvis. It is used by Stark to operate his technology, #Stark Mansion, his mansion, Avengers Tower (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Avengers Tower, and his company. While he is eventually destroyed by
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
, his operational matrix is uploaded by Stark and Bruce Banner into a new body, becoming the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
. According to the novelization of the first '' Iron Man'' film, the acronym stands for Just A Rather Very Intelligent System.
* (voiced by Jennifer Connelly), initially called "Suit Lady", is the name given by Peter Parker for the natural-language user interface created by Tony Stark and embedded in his second Spider-Man suit (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Spider-Man suit. Originally hidden until Parker had completed the #Training Wheels Protocol, Training Wheels Protocol, Karen is unlocked by
Ned Leeds
Edward "Ned" Leeds is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A supporting character in stories featuring the superhero Spider-Man, he has been a reporter for the ''Daily Bugle'', and the abusive husban ...
after he hacks into the suit, and is destroyed along with the suit following an attack by
Mysterio
Mysterio (Quentin Beck) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #13 (June 1964). He is primarily depicted a ...
in Europe. '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' co-writer Jonathan Goldstein (filmmaker), Jonathan Goldstein was initially skeptical of the idea, feeling that it was too similar to J.A.R.V.I.S. and F.R.I.D.A.Y.
* (voiced by an uncredited Brian T. Delaney), which stands for Knowledge Enhanced Visual Interconnectivity Nexus, is an advanced artificial intelligence which in ''She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'' is revealed to be the mastermind behind all Marvel Cinematic Universe storyline decisions. She-Hulk had to go through ''Marvel Studios: Assembled'' on the Disney+ app to file a complaint to K.E.V.I.N. about the confusing storyline done in her show's final episode. It is depicted as operating through a robot in a secure room inside Marvel Studios where the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe can be surveyed simultaneously. Elements of the robot and A.I., including its name, call back to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, who helped the show’s head writer Jessica Gao with the show’s season finale.
* (voiced by Tara Strong) is the animated mascot of the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
(TVA) which takes the appearance of a female anthropomorphic clock with a Southern American English, southern accent. Her design was inspired by Felix the Cat as well as other cartoon characters from the early 20th century, with '' Loki'' season one director Kate Herron calling her a "Roger Rabbit kind of character". Her introductory informational video from the episode "Glorious Purpose" was inspired by Mr. DNA from ''Jurassic Park (film), Jurassic Park'' as well as public service announcements from various eras. Other animation inspirations include ''Magic Highway U.S.A.'', ''Your Safety First'', ''Wonderful World of Disney'', works by Ward Kimball and United Productions of America, as well as ''Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century''. Alternate designs for the character created during the production of ''Loki'' include one similar to Cogsworth from ''Beauty and the Beast (1991 film), Beauty and the Beast''. In the episode "For All Time. Always.", Miss Minutes reveals that she works for " He Who Remains" at the Citadel at the End of Time, with head writerMichael Waldron calling her transition to being evil "really scary". Upon the release of a poster featuring Miss Minutes in anticipation for the season, commentators believed that the character would be especially popular among viewers, drawing comparisons to Baby Yoda. She made her comics debut in December 2021.
* The (portrayed by Annette Bening and based on the Marvel Comics character Supreme Intelligence, of the same name) is an artificial intelligence that is the ruler of the
Kree
The Kree, briefly known as the Ruul, are a fictional scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cl ...
. The Supreme Intelligence takes the physical form of the individual most respected by whomever is speaking to it. To Carol Danvers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Vers, it takes the form of Dr. Wendy Lawson (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Wendy Lawson, though Vers was initially unaware of who Lawson is due to her amnesia. A deleted scene had the Supreme Intelligence assuming the form of Yon-Rogg (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Yon-Rogg when chastising him, reflecting his Egotism, ego. In 1995, the Supreme Intelligence sends Vers on a mission to Torfa to extract an undercover Kree operative, but the mission backfires and Vers is captured by a Skrulls (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Skrull faction led by
Talos
In Greek mythology, Talos — also spelled Talus (; el, Τάλως, ''Tálōs'') or Talon (; el, Τάλων, ''Tálōn'') — was a giant automaton made of bronze to protect Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's sh ...
. After Vers regains her memories and learns her true identity, she fights the Supreme Intelligence before defeating the Starforce (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Starforce.
Elements
* (based on the Marvel Comics element Uru (comics), of the same name) is a metal used by the Dwarves to forge the weapons
Mjölnir
Mjölnir (from Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including the 11th cen ...
and
Stormbreaker
''Stormbreaker'' is a young adult action-adventure book written by British author Anthony Horowitz, and is the first novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series. The book was released in the United Kingdom on the 4th of September 2000, and in United S ...
, and the
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
. It has magical properties. The metal is forged in the furnaces of Nidavellir as it is so powerful that only the heat of a dying star can melt it.
* (based on the Marvel Comics element Vibranium, of the same name) is a metal used to create
Captain America's shield
Captain America's shield is a fictional item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by Captain America, and is intended to be an emblem of American cultu ...
, the
Black Panther suit
Black Panther is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #52 (c ...
, the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
, #Sam Wilson's flight suit, Sam Wilson's Captain America suit and the Bucky Barnes' prosthetic arm (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Winter Soldier's cybernetic arm. It came from a meteorite collision with Earth and is regarded as the strongest metal in the world, stronger than steel and a third of the weight. The Wakandans originally hid it for years, and it thus became rare and extremely expensive, allowing vibranium smugglers such as Ulysses Klaue to make billions of dollars. Vibranium is also shown to be bulletproof to most high-caliber bullets. It is also absorbent of sound, vibration, and kinetic energy, and can deflect high-energy blasts. Its main source is Mount Bashenga in
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
, but it is eventually revealed at least a few other meteorites brought Vibranium in small amounts to other parts of the world.
Projects and initiatives
* The , originally known as the Protector Initiative, is the initiative for gathering a group of superheroes from various backgrounds, described as "a group of remarkable people", into the Avengers, in order to protect Earth from various threats. It was initiated by Nick Fury in the 1990s and was renamed in honor of Carol Danvers' call sign, "Avenger". In 2011, Fury directs
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
to measure
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
's suitability for the initiative, though Stark was initially rejected and only used as a consultant. Fury also recruits Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
, and also assigns Romanoff and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Clint Barton to the team.
* is a project conducted by S.W.O.R.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe), S.W.O.R.D. with the goal of reactivating the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
as a "sentient weapon" following his death at the hands of
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
during the Infinity War. Under Acting Director Tyler Hayward's orders, S.W.O.R.D. acquires the Vision's body following the Battle of Wakanda and dismantles it, hoping to study its components and rebuild it. Though initially unsuccessful, S.W.O.R.D. uses energy collected from
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
on a Stark Industries drone to reactivate the Vision, turning his body white in the process.
* is a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. operation that was begun as a direct response to the Battle of New York. It involved three advanced Helicarriers that would patrol Earth, using an algorithm to evaluated people's behavior to detect possible future threats and using satellite-guided guns to eliminate those individuals. The project was led by Alexander Pierce (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Alexander Pierce, who intended to use the project as a means of eliminating individuals who posed a threat to Hydra. His plans were eventually foiled by Steve Rogers and his allies. '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' directors Anthony and Joe Russo sought to include references to Unmanned combat aerial vehicle, drone warfare, targeted killing and global surveillance in the film, which became more topical during principal photography due to the disclosure of several National Security Agency Global surveillance disclosures (2013–present), surveillance-related documents.
* (based on the Marvel Comics project Project Pegasus (comics), of the same name) is a joint project between S.H.I.E.L.D.,
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agencies of the United States government, independent agency of the US federal government responsible for the civil List of government space agencies, space program ...
, and the United States Air Force to study the
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
. It is reactivated by the World Security Council following an alien attack in #Puente Antiguo, New Mexico, Puente Antiguo, New Mexico until it is terminated after
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
takes the Tesseract back to
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
after the Battle of New York.
* (based on Weapon I from the Marvel Comics), also known as the Super Soldier Program, is a collaboration between U.S., British and German scientists led by Dr.
Abraham Erskine
Earth Lord
Earth Sentry
Earth Sentry (John Foster) was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in '' A-Next'' #2 (1999) in the MC2 universe.
When John and his father Bill were investigating a UFO crash site, they discovered ...
under the supervision of
Peggy Carter
Margaret Elizabeth Carter is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character in books featuring Captain America. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirb ...
,
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founde ...
, and Chester Phillips (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Chester Phillips to create a new breed of super-soldiers. The first successful test leads to the creation of Captain America by enhancing the sickly Steve Rogers, but is abandoned following the assassination of Erskine by Heinz Kruger.
* The Red Room (based on the Marvel Comics program Red Room (comics), of the same name), also known as the Black Widow Program, is a top-secret Soviet (and later Russian) training program led by Dreykov. The program takes young orphan girls and turns them into elite assassins named "Black Widows", and is overseen by various individuals, including Madame B. and Melina Vostokoff. Graduates of the program include
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
and Yelena Belova (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Yelena Belova. It was terminated in 2016 following the destruction of the Red Room's headquarters.
* The Sokovia Accords (based on the Registration Acts (comics), Registration Acts from the Marvel Comics), officially titled the Sokovia Accords: Framework for the Registration and Deployment of Enhanced Individuals, are a group of legislative documents ratified by the United Nations (UN), with the support of 117 countries, following the
Battle of Sokovia
The Avengers are a team of superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Ni ...
. They establish UN oversight over the Avengers, and were supported by Tony Stark, James Rhodes, the Vision, T'Challa, and Natasha Romanoff and opposed by Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and Clint Barton, leading to the Avengers Civil War.
* The is an attempt by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner to create an artificial intelligence, "
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
", as a means of protecting the world against incoming extraterrestrial threats. The program becomes a failure, with the program being infected due to the Mind Stone and turning genocidal, seeking to wipe out the human race.
* The is a top secret Hydra super-soldier program started by Nazi scientist Dr.
Arnim Zola
Arnim Zola is a supervillain appearing in American comic books by Marvel Comics. He is a master of biochemistry and a recurring enemy of Captain America and the Avengers. The character first appeared in '' Captain America and the Falcon'' #208 ...
in the 1940s. It took soldiers, brainwashed them, and enhanced them with a recreation of the Super Soldier Serum, turning them into a deadly assassins known as "Winter Soldiers", who were kept in Suspended animation in fiction, cyrostasis whilst not on a mission. Each soldier had a set of codewords, recorded in the #Winter Soldier Book, Winter Soldier Book, which, when recited to a Winter Soldier, would make them completely obedient to that person. The Winter Soldiers, with the exception of
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
, are later executed by Helmut Zemo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Helmut Zemo.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel ...
''.
* The "" (based on the Spider-Sense from the Marvel Comics) is the name given by May Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe), May Parker to her nephew Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Peter's precognition ability.
* A "" is an individual who has deviated from the Sacred Timeline.
* "" is a slogan widely used by Wakanda (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Wakandans.
* "With great power, there must also come great responsibility" is a line spoken to Peter Parker by his aunt May before her death at the hands of Norman Osborn (Sam Raimi film series), Norman Osborn.
Substances
* The is a red-colored synthetic gas stored in vials which acts as the antidote to the chemical mind-control that the Red Room employs on its Black Widows and Antonia Dreykov, Taskmaster, created by a rogue former Black Widow. Yelena Belova (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Yelena Belova and
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
acquire the antidote in 2016 and use it to free various Widows.
* The is a Wakandan plant enriched through exposure to
vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated w ...
, giving it a glowing purple color. It is ingested in a ceremony by the new Black Panther, granting them superhuman abilities. It also allows for the communication with the dead in the #Astral Dimension, Ancestral Plane upon ingestion. After becoming King of Wakanda, N'Jadaka ingests the herb and orders the rest of the stocks to be incinerated. One of them is extracted by Nakia (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Nakia, who uses it to heal T'Challa.
* (based on the Marvel Comics object Pym Particles, of the same name) are extradimensional subatomic particles capable of reducing or increasing the gaps between atoms, allowing the user to shrink or grow. They appear in the form of a liquid stored in vials. They appear red when used to shrink and blue when used to grow. The particles also power Pym Discs and the Hope van Dyne, Wasp's blasters, and are used by the Avengers to time-travel via the Quantum Realm during the Time Heist.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics object Super Soldier Serum, of the same name) is a serum used to enhance humans to the peak of human perfection. It was originally developed by Dr.
Abraham Erskine
Earth Lord
Earth Sentry
Earth Sentry (John Foster) was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in '' A-Next'' #2 (1999) in the MC2 universe.
When John and his father Bill were investigating a UFO crash site, they discovered ...
and was given to Johann Schmidt (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Johann Schmidt (turning him into the Red Skull) and Steve Rogers (turning him into Captain America). After Erksine's death, numerous other versions of the serum are created with varying degrees of success. Hydra used a version of the serum to transform Bucky Barnes into the Winter Soldier (comics), Winter Soldier, and later used variants of the serum taken from Howard Stark after Assassination of Howard and Maria Stark, his assassination to enhance other assassins as well, but the program fails and is shut down. Another serum was given to Isaiah Bradley (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Isaiah Bradley by the U.S. government during the Cold War, allowing him to confront and defeat the Winter Soldier in combat. Bruce Banner tried to replicate the serum using gamma radiation as a substitute for vita radiation, turning him into the Hulk. Meanwhile, a more successful version of the serum was given to Emil Blonsky by the U.S. government, and Dr. Wilfred Nagel replicated the serum and gave them to the Power Broker until they were stolen by Karli Morgenthau and the Flag Smashers. Helmut Zemo later destroys all but one of the vials, which is taken by John Walker.
Technologies
* The is an energy source originally designed by
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founde ...
and Anton Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Anton Vanko, and later independently built by their sons, Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Tony and Ivan Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ivan. It was initially designed as part of an attempt to replicate the
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
's energy based on Howard's study of the object. Tony Stark eventually builds two versions—a large industrial reactor for powering his machines at the #Stark Industries Headquarters, Stark Industries Headquarters, and a miniature version embedded in his chest to power his armor (also known as an RT) and prevent the Shrapnel shell, shrapnel from reaching his heart. The first miniature version used a palladium core, although he later synthesizes #Badassium, a new element when the palladium begins to poison him. He continues to develop the reactor throughout the years (even after the shrapnel is removed from his body), with the final version containing nanobots that make up his armor. Ivan Vanko, James Rhodes, and
Pepper Potts
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She serves as a supporting character to Iron Man and sometimes a romantic interest of Tony Stark. Created by writers Stan Lee and ...
also utilize arc reactors in their armors. Max Dillon (film character), Max Dillon from an alternate universe also briefly utilizes one before it is removed by Otto Octavius, also from an alternate universe and takes it back with him to his reality.
* , which stands for Binarily Augmented Retro-Framing, is a Hologram, holographic technology created by Quentin Beck (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Quentin Beck during his time at Stark Industries. Despite the technology's potential, Stark used the technology for therapeutic purposes and gave it a deliberately humorous name, humiliating and disgusting Beck. After he is fired for his unstable nature, Beck further developed the technology and equipped drones with advanced holographic projectors to create large monsters known as Elementals (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Elementals.
* is Tony Stark's automated hydraulic arm. Built by a young Stark in his father Howard's garage, it acts as his workshop assistant, and often "hands" him things, such as bringing his arc reactor when Stark was unable to reach it due to having his previous one stolen by
Obadiah Stane
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982). The Iron Mo ...
. However, Dum-E has also often been of annoyance to Stark. In 2013, it is severely damaged by
Aldrich Killian
Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Iron Man'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.
Guy Pearce portrayed a retooled ...
's attack on #Stark Mansion, his mansion and later pulled out of the wreckage and hauled away by Stark. By 2024, it has been fully repaired and moved into Happy Hogan's apartment.
* are an advanced piece of technology developed by Shuri and used in
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
. They are made to serve a vast range of purposes according to the needs of the wearer, such as deprogramming
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
.
* is a pager belonging to Nick Fury that was upgraded by
Carol Danvers
Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, Danvers first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of th ...
before she left Earth. With the new enhancements, it could now contact her no matter where she was in the galaxy, although he was only to use it in the event of an emergency. Nick Fury activates it for the first time in years during
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
, prompting Danvers to return to Earth and meet the surviving Avengers.
* is a TPS-L2, Sony TPS-L2 Walkman given to
Peter Quill
Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #4 (January 1976) ...
by his mother, Meredith Quill (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Meredith, when he was a child. It contained a cassette tape titled ''Awesome Mix Vol. 1'' which included a series of songs from the 1960s in music, 1960s and 1970s in music, 1970s, incorporated by ''
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
'' director
James Gunn
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker and executive. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with ''Tromeo and Juliet'' (1997). He then began working as a directo ...
as "cultural reference points" to remind audiences of Quill's Earthly origins. Deeply cherished by Quill, he happened to have his Walkman on him when abducted by
Yondu
Yondu Udonta, or simply Yondu (), is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original version of the character is depicted as the last survivor of his species in the 31st century, and is a founding ...
, which he continued to listen to during his adult years. Following the Battle of Xandar, Quill opens a gift from his mother, which is revealed to be another mixtape titled ''Awesome Mix Vol. 2'', described by Gunn as "better" and "more diverse" than ''Vol. 1''. After his Walkman is destroyed by Ego (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ego, Kraglin gives him a Zune formerly owned by Yondu as a replacement, a scene which Microsoft was displeased with.
* The is an inter-dimensional gateway designed by
Hank Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in '' Tales ...
, Bill Foster (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Bill Foster, and Egghead (Marvel Comics), Elihas Starr to transport individuals to and from the
Quantum Realm
Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, qua ...
. Six versions of the tunnel have been created over time: the first incarnation was built by Pym, Foster, and Starr but was destroyed in an explosion; a second version of the tunnel was used by Pym and Hope van Dyne to rescue Janet van Dyne from the Quantum Realm; a third version was placed inside Luis' van and used to send Scott Lang into the Quantum Realm in order to acquire quantum energy to heal Ava Starr; a fourth tunnel designed by Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Rocket was used by the Avengers to travel back in time in order to collect the six
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
in alternate timelines; a fifth was created shortly after the Battle of Earth by Banner to send Steve Rogers back in time in order to return the
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
and
Mjölnir
Mjölnir (from Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including the 11th cen ...
back to their respective timelines; and a sixth tunnel was used by Leo Fitz, Jemma Simmons, and Enoch (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Enoch to travel across different timelines.
* (based on the Marvel Comics animal Redwing (Marvel Comics), of the same name), officially designated the Stark Drone MK82 922 V 80Z V2 Prototype Unit V6, is an advanced drone (aircraft), drone used in combat and reconnaissance by Sam Wilson. It was originally designed by Stark Industries after Wilson joins the Avengers, and was equipped into his EXO-7 Falcon suit. In 2023, Wilson acquires a new version of the drone along with a new combat suit, but the drone is destroyed by Karli Morgenthau. Wilson later uses a new version of the drone along with #Sam Wilson's flight suit, his uniform as Captain America, both designed in Wakanda.
* The is a piece of medical equipment created by Dr. Helen Cho that is able to heal serious injuries by grafting artificial tissue onto them. Clint Barton's life is saved through this treatment.
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July ...
later brainwashes Dr. Cho using
Loki's scepter
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise features many fictional elements including locations, weapons, and artifacts. While many of these features are based on elements that originally appeared in the American comic books publishe ...
into grafting the tissue to the
Mind Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
and
vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated w ...
in order to create a new body for himself. The Avengers intervene, and with
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
's help, the new body is awoken and dubbed the "
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
".
* are devices used by the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
(TVA) to travel through time. Their interface was inspired by SNES video games and Game Boys, with '' Loki'' director Kate Herron describing them as "the closest thing to our phones" that the TVA has. The TemPads create Time Doors, amber-colored interdimensional doorway, interdimensional portals used by the TVA to travel between alternate timelines in order to preserve the Sacred Timeline. They can also lead to Time Cells, where prisoners are forever stuck in time loops and the Doors are colored red.
FuseFX
FuseFX is a motion picture special visual effects (VFX) company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their creative studios include FuseFX, Folks VFX, Rising Sun Pictures and El Ranchito. Established in 2006, the company develops visual ...
, which provided the portals' visual effects for the first season of ''Loki'', explained that this color change was to reflect the amount of suffering which Loki undergoes when inside the Time Cells.
* is a bionic eye that he wears in his left eye socket, replacing the organic one gouged out by Hela. He is given it by Rocket, who stole it from one of Yondu's Ravagers, Vorker, who takes the eye out when he sleeps. Rocket stored it in his rectum until giving it to Thor. The eye has a brown iris (anatomy), iris, in contrast to Thor's natural blue eyes.
* The (voiced by Jonathan Majors and based on the Marvel Comics characters Time-Keepers, of the same name) were three Android (robot), androids created by He Who Remains to pose as the creators of the Time Variance Authority (TVA). Believed to be alive by workers of the TVA, statues of them and their likenesses are featured in several locations throughout the #TVA Headquarters, TVA's headquarters. Majors voicing both the Time-Keepers and their controller He Who Remains is a reference to ''The Wizard of Oz (1939 film), The Wizard of Oz'' (1939).
* are a pair of technologically advanced sunglasses created by him. They are able to polarize and contain his AI F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Marvel Cinematic Universe), F.R.I.D.A.Y. After his death, F.R.I.D.A.Y. is replaced by E.D.I.T.H., passing into the hands of Peter Parker. Parker passes them on to Quentin Beck, who uses them to better control his illusions, before reacquiring them in London.
* The is the universal system for space travel. The system enables spaceships to travel through hexagonal-shaped wormholes known as jump points in order to "jump" between planetary systems. According to Yondu, it is not healthy for a Mammal, mammalian lifeform to go through more than fifty jumps at once, which will result in extreme discomfort and Disfigurement, temporary disfigurement for those on board.
Others
* The New Jersey AvengerCon, or simply , is a fan convention celebrating the Avengers, located at the newly-rebuilt Camp Lehigh. ''Ms. Marvel (TV series), Ms. Marvel'' co-director Adil El Arbi described the set as an "
Easter egg
Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian feast of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tr ...
paradise", featuring many references to other MCU media. The song "Star Spangled Man" from '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' is played in the background during Generation Why (Ms. Marvel), the first episode's AvengerCon sequence. An early version of that episode featured even more characters, including cosplayers dressed as Korg (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Korg and Valkyrie (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Valkyrie. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has expressed interest in a real-life AvengerCon, revealing that the crew behind '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' "kept sneaking over" to the AvengerCon set during the production of ''Ms. Marvel'', and added that filming during the COVID-19 pandemic was "cathartic" because real-life comic conventions had been suspended. Shortly after the release of the second episode, a viral marketing website for AvengerCon was published by Disney+.
* The Bifröst Bridge (based on the Norse mythological location Bifröst, of the same name), often simply referred to as the Bifröst, is an energy that allows for near-instantaneous travel via a wormhole, used primarily for travel within the Nine Realms (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Nine Realms by Asgardians. The energy is harnessed using the #Rainbow Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, which connected to Himinbjörg. Loki intends to use this to destroy Jotunheim (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Jotunheim, proving himself worthy of the throne to Odin, but his plans are foiled after
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
destroys the Rainbow Bridge. The Bridge is later repaired using the
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
, but destroyed again during Ragnarok (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ragnarok. The energy can also be generated through
dark magic
Black magic, also known as dark magic, has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes, specifically the seven magical arts prohibited by canon law, as expounded by Johannes Hartlieb in 1456 ...
and using
Stormbreaker
''Stormbreaker'' is a young adult action-adventure book written by British author Anthony Horowitz, and is the first novel in the ''Alex Rider'' series. The book was released in the United Kingdom on the 4th of September 2000, and in United S ...
. Visual effects of the Bifröst in ''
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
'' were influenced by Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble photography as well as other images of deep space, and were done by BUF Compagnie and Fuel VFX.
* The are a series of public service announcements starring Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Captain America dressed in Captain America's uniform (Marvel Cinematic Universe), his 2012 suit. The President's Challenge served as an inspiration for one of the videos centered on "Captain America's Fitness Challenge", with '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' director Jon Watts believing that Captain America would be the obvious version of that in the MCU. Another PSA discussed school detention and puberty, which became an internet meme following the release of ''Homecoming''. A
post-credits scene
A post-credits scene (commonly referred to as a stinger or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video g ...
of that film features a third PSA video of Rogers lecturing the audience on the value of patience, a meta-reference to the fact that the film's audience had waited through the film's credits just to see that scene and a "last-minute addition" to the film. Five additional PSAs featuring Avengers were conceived but ultimately unrealized.
* The (based on the Marvel Comics storyline Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions, of the same name) is a gladiator tournament held on Sakaar by the Grandmaster. His tower displays models of the heads of past champions, which resemble Man-Thing, Ares (Marvel Comics), Ares, Bi-Beast, Dark-Crawler, Fin Fang Foom, and Beta Ray Bill from the comics in addition to the Hulk. Other gladiators include Thor, Korg (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Korg, and Miek (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Miek. Loki lands on the planet as well but is able to ingratiate himself with the Grandmaster and watches the games from his private Box (theatre), box. When designing the gladiator arena on Sakaar for '' Thor: Ragnarok'', production designer
Dan Hennah
Dan Hennah is a production designer from New Zealand who worked on ''The Lord of the Rings (film series), The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit (film series), The Hobbit'' films. He won an Oscar for ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the K ...
studied Roman gladiators and decided to go "all alien with it", surrounding the arena with "standing up bleachers".
* The (based on the Marvel Comics team Elementals (Marvel Comics), of the same name) are a series of illusions created by the use of projectors and drones utilized by Quentin Beck (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Quentin Beck to wreak havoc across the world. To mask their nature, Beck claimed that the Elementals were superpowered entities from Earth-833 that emerged from an inter-dimensional rift caused by the Snap. This iteration consists of the Wind, Earth, Fire, and Water Elementals; who are modeled after Cyclone (Marvel Comics), Cyclone, Sandman (Marvel Comics), Sandman, Molten Man, and Hydro-Man respectively. Quentin Beck, operating under the guise of Mysterio, claimed that they were born in a black hole and ravaged his reality of Earth-833. After Mysterio defeats the Wind and Earth Elementals off-screen, he goes on to fight the Water Elemental in Venice while Nick Fury and Maria Hill (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Maria Hill persuade Spider-Man to help Mysterio defeat the Fire Elemental in Prague. After finding a holographic projector, Peter Parker and MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe), MJ learn the truth and are hunted down by Beck and his accomplices, who create an Elemental fusion monster to distract the world while he sets out to kill them. His plans are foiled when Spider-Man deactivates the drones.
* The is an Global catastrophic risk, apocalyptic event that results in a new
Celestial
Celestial may refer to:
Science
* Objects or events seen in the sky and the following astronomical terms:
** Astronomical object, a naturally occurring physical entity, association, or structure that exists in the observable universe
** Celes ...
being born after being incubated in a Planetary core, planet's core for millennia while the planet's Indigenous peoples, native population flourishes on the surface. Once a planet's population reaches a suitable amount, the Celestial bursts through the planet's Mantle (geology), mantle and Crust (geology), crust, destroying its egg along with its inhabitants in order to propagate life elsewhere in the Universe. A group of ten Eternals are sent by the Celestial Arishem to Earth to eradicate the invasive Deviants (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Deviants and ensure the continual growth and advancement of Earth's population, but they instead develop a love for humanity and prevent the Emergence of the Celestial Tiamut after
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
temporarily delays the event.
* are a series of around 3000 self-inflicted "Scarification, crocodile scars" covering Killmonger (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Erik "Killmonger" Stevens' body. Each one represents a confirmed kill from his time as an American black ops United States Navy SEALs, Navy SEAL. The scars are intended to resemble the scar tattoos of the Mursi people, Mursi and Surma people, Surma tribes, and consisted of 90 individually sculpted silicone molds that took two-and-a-half hours to apply. Michael B. Jordan, who portrays Killmonger, had to sit in a sauna for two hours at the end of the day to remove the prosthetics when filming '' Black Panther''.
* is a golden horned helmet worn by Loki as well as his variants, including Sylvie,
Classic Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a character (arts), fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comic ...
,
Kid Loki
Loki Laufeyson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. While the character first appeared in ''Venus (comic book), Venus'' #6 (Aug. 1949), the characterization that has persisted to the modern day, ...
, President Loki, and
Alligator Loki
Loki Laufeyson, known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief, is a fictional character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of t ...
. The helmet is a symbol of Asgardian royalty and also bears Satanic imagery, symbolizing the devil, according to Loki actor Tom Hiddleston.
* is a psychotic episode which affects Thena (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Thena, causing her to seemingly lose control and attack her teammates. Mistakenly believed by the Eternals to be a form of dementia affecting her perception of time due to her enormous amount of memory, Gilgamesh (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Gilgamesh volunteers to be her guardian and lives off-the-grid with her in Australia for hundreds of years. The Eternals eventually learn that the condition is actually a result of Thena recalling memories from her past missions, which had supposedly been erased from their minds by Arishem. Thena actress Angelina Jolie and her '' Eternals'' co-star Salma Hayek found this element of the story moving, comparing the condition to women suffering from mental illnesses.
* ' is a Broadway musical centered on the life of Steve Rogers. In addition to the titular character,
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
, Clint Barton, Loki, and Scott Lang also appear. A musical number from the musical titled "Save the City" which focuses on the Battle of New York was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and released as a single (music), single on November 24; it is shown in its entirety as the
mid-credits scene
A post-credits scene (commonly referred to as a stinger or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video g ...
of So This Is Christmas?, the series finale, a move which generated backlash from some viewers. Shaiman described his experience writing the musical number and then facing criticism from fans as "bittersweet". ''Hawkeye'' head writer Jonathan Igla first conceived of the musical after noticing a billboard for ''Hamilton: An American Musical'', with director Rhys Thomas (director), Rhys Thomas then pitching the idea as a joke to producer Kevin Feige. Executive producer Trinh Tran also expressed interest in a real-life version of ''Rogers: The Musical''. Upon the release of the teaser trailer for ''Hawkeye'', viewers were drawn to the fictional musical, with noting its comparisons with ''Hamilton''. A billboard for ''Rogers: The Musical'' also appears in the opening scene of ''Spider-Man: No Way Home''.
* is a small notebook originally belonging to Steve Rogers which he used to keep a list of notable items, people, events, and Popular culture, pop culture elements which he missed during his time in Suspended animation in fiction, suspended animation. The things noted on the list vary by the region where ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' was released. Later, the notebook was passed on to Rogers' best friend,
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
, who used it to keep a list of people whom he had Wrongdoing, wronged during #Winter Soldier Program, his time as the Winter Soldier. Eventually, after Barnes finishes making amends with everyone on the list, he leaves the notebook with his therapist, Dr. Christina Raynor, thanking her for her help.
* ' is a sitcom broadcast by
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in '' The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) ...
in the Westview anomaly using her #Chaos magic, Chaos Magic abilities. Set in the town of Westview, New Jersey, the sitcom centered on Wanda Maximoff's family, which included the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
Agatha Harkness
Agatha Harkness is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a powerful witch, typically portrayed as a friend and teacher of Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, as well as the mother of Nicholas Scratc ...
as Agnes, Ralph Bohner as Pietro Maximoff, Monica Rambeau as Geraldine, Todd and Sharon Davis as Arthur and Mrs. Hart, Abilash Tandon as Norm, Harold and Sarah Proctor as Phil and Dottie Jones, John Collins as Herb, Isabel Matsueda as Beverly, an unknown actor as Dennis, and
Darcy Lewis
Darcy, Darci or Darcey may refer to:
Science
* Darcy's law, which describes the flow of a fluid through porous material
* Darcy (unit), a unit of permeability of fluids in porous material
* Darcy friction factor in the field of fluid mechanics
* ...
as an unnamed character. The show was ultimately "Cancellation (broadcasting), canceled" by Wanda (as described by Tyler Hayward) after her actions were discovered by the Vision and S.W.O.R.D. and she expanded the Hex in order to save the Vision's "life".
* The is a book formerly used by Hydra which contained Russian trigger words that would activate their Winter Soldiers into deadly assassins when spoken. It was later discovered by Helmut Zemo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Helmut Zemo and used to activate Barnes into the Winter Soldier, using the words from the book: "Longing, rusted, seventeen, daybreak, furnace, nine, benign, homecoming, one, freight car". The trigger words' effect is eventually nullified after Barnes is healed in Wakanda.
Major events
Pre–21st century
* The (995 AD–present) (based on the Marvel Comics storyline Kree–Skrull War, of the same name) is an ongoing thousand-year-long conflict between the
Kree
The Kree, briefly known as the Ruul, are a fictional scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cl ...
and Skrulls (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Skrulls, with the Kree striving to wipe out the entire Skrull race. In the 20th Century, the Kree scientist Mar-Vell (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Mar-Vell rebels and travels to Earth to help Skrull refugees escape from Kree forces. Unlike the comics, the MCU depicts the Skrulls as being oppressed by the Kree, a twist which ''Kree–Skrull War'' writer Roy Thomas dislikes.
*
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
(1939–1945) was a global conflict between the Allies (World War II), Allies and Axis powers, Axis. The United States create the super-soldier Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Captain America (Steve Rogers) to fight in the conflict, while Nazi Germany create the Johann Schmidt (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Red Skull (Johann Schmidt), leader of the Nazi Party, Nazi. In an alternate reality explored in What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?, the first episode of '' What If...?'',
Peggy Carter
Margaret Elizabeth Carter is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character in books featuring Captain America. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirb ...
takes the Super Soldier Serum instead of Rogers and becomes Captain Carter.
* The Cold War (1947–1991) was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union during which the U.S. experimented with the Super Soldier Serum on Black soldiers, resulting in the creation of the super-soldier Isaiah Bradley (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Isaiah Bradley. Meanwhile, Hydra (having infiltrated the Soviet Union) establishes the #Winter Soldier Program, Winter Soldier Program and the Red Room, transforming
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
and
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
into elite assassins.
* The (1991) was the murder of Howard Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Howard and Maria Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Maria Stark by a brainwashed Bucky Barnes on Hydra's orders on December 16, 1991 in Long Island, New York (state), New York. When the couple are on their way to the Pentagon, Barnes arrives on a motorcycle and slashes the front tire of their car, causing it to crash before Assault, beating Howard to death and strangling Maria. The assassination is covered as a car crash, results in
Obadiah Stane
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982). The Iron Mo ...
assuming control of Stark Industries, and is used by Helmut Zemo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Helmut Zemo to instigate tensions between
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
* The Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)#Becoming Iron Man, kidnapping of Tony Stark (2010) was carried out by the Ten Rings terrorist organization under orders of
Obadiah Stane
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982). The Iron Mo ...
, a rival of
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
. While performing a demonstration of his new #Jericho Missile, Jericho Missile for the
U.S. Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Sign ...
in Kunar Province, Kunar,
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,; prs, امارت اسلامی افغانستان is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. Referred to as the Heart of Asia, it is bordere ...
, Stark is kidnapped and forced to build the Jericho missile, but secretly builds Iron Man's armor (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a suit of armor with the help of Ho Yinsen instead and using it to escape. In an alternate reality explored in What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?, the sixth episode of '' What If...?'', Stark is rescued by Killmonger (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Erik "Killmonger" Stevens and never becomes Iron Man.
* Fury's Big Week#Plot, Fury's Big Week (2011) was a series of events monitored by S.H.I.E.L.D. which transpired in one week. Over the course of the seven days, S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury sends
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow (Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova; Russian: Наталья Альяновна "Наташа" Романова) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotte ...
Phil Coulson
Agent Phillip J. Coulson ( ) is a fictional character portrayed and voiced by Clark Gregg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise. Coulson is depicted as a high-ranking member of the espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D. and longtime partn ...
and Clint Barton investigate atmospheric disturbance above
New Mexico
)
, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ke ...
and encounter
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
, while
Erik Selvig
Erik Selvig is a fictional character portrayed by Stellan Skarsgård in Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor'' (2011), '' The Avengers'' (2012), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), '' Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), and '' Thor: Love and Thunde ...
is recruited to Project Pegasus. In an alternate reality explored in What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?, the third episode of ''What If...?'', Fury's plans to assemble the Avengers are disrupted when its candidates are assassinated by
Hank Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in '' Tales ...
Chitauri
The Chitauri () are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, specifically in Ultimate Marvel. They were created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch for the Ultimate universe franc ...
forces and the Avengers in Manhattan, New York. The World Security Council later orders a nuclear strike against the city in an attempt to end the battle, but Tony Stark intervenes and used the nuclear missile to destroy the Chitauri mother ship. In an alternate reality explored in '' Avengers: Endgame'' and Glorious Purpose, the first episode of '' Loki'', Loki escapes using the
Tesseract
In geometry, a tesseract is the four-dimensional analogue of the cube; the tesseract is to the cube as the cube is to the square. Just as the surface of the cube consists of six square faces, the hypersurface of the tesseract consists of e ...
following the battle, but is captured by the
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
.
* The
Hydra Uprising
Steven Grant Rogers, more commonly known as Steve Rogers, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Chris Evans (actor), Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Captain Am ...
(2014–2015) was an attempt by Hydra to seize world control and establish a global totalitarian state using Project Insight to eliminate influential individuals who posed a threat to the group. The plan fails after the Helicarriers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Helicarriers used are disabled and Alexander Pierce (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Alexander Pierce is killed by Nick Fury, resulting in the collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D. Hydra is defeated shortly after by the Avengers in Sokovia. The idea of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s collpase was suggested by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, which writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely then implemented into '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier''.
* The
Battle of Sokovia
The Avengers are a team of superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Ni ...
(2015) was a battle in Sokovia between the Avengers and Ultron, with Ultron attempting to cause human extinction by dropping the capital city of Sokovia on Earth. The plan is foiled after the city is destroyed by the Avengers, and Ultron is killed by the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
. In an alternate reality explored in What If... Ultron Won?, the eighth episode of ''What If...?'', Ultron successfully transfers his consciousness to the Vision's body and gains the power of the
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
.
* The Avengers Civil War (2016) (based on the Marvel Comics storyline Civil War (comics), of the same name) was a conflict between the Avengers over the Sokovia Accords instigated by Helmut Zemo (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Helmut Zemo. The conflict is further instigated by the accidental bombing of
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 fo ...
, Nigeria by Wanda Maximoff, the assassination of King
T'Chaka
T'Chaka is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the father of T'Challa and Shuri. He was the king of Wakanda and Black Panther before T'Challa; he inherited both titles following the death of h ...
by Helmut Zemo, and the assassination of Howard and Maria Stark by
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby a ...
, culminating in clashes at the Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany and the Hydra Siberian Facility in Siberia.
* Ragnarök (2017) (based on the Norse mythological event Ragnarök, of the same name) was the prophesied destruction of
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority (TVA) is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a group of timeline monitors.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Chronicoms, based on the lower-ran ...
as a Class Seven apocalypse, apocalyptic event, it is initiated by Thor after he realizes that it is the only way to defeat
Hela
HeLa (; also Hela or hela) is an immortalized cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line. The line is derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February 8, 1951, named after Henrietta ...
, sending Loki to unite #Surtur's crown, Surtur's crown with the #Eternal Flame, Eternal Flame.
* The Infinity War (2018) (based on the Marvel Comics storylines ''The Infinity Gauntlet'' and ''Infinity (comic book), Infinity'') was a conflict between
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
and the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and
Wakanda
Wakanda () is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wakanda has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is located in sub-Saharan Africa, and is home to the superhero Black Panther (comics), Black Pa ...
ns over the Infinity Stones, with Thanos seeking to use them to wipe out half of life in the universe due to his fears of universal
overpopulation
Overpopulation or overabundance is a phenomenon in which a species' population becomes larger than the carrying capacity of its environment. This may be caused by increased birth rates, lowered mortality rates, reduced predation or large scal ...
and poverty, deprivation. It commences with Thanos obtaining the Power Stone (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Power and Space Stones from
Xandar
Xandar () is a fictional planet appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The planet is depicted as being in the Tranta system in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is best known as the home world of the Nova Corps, an intergalactic poli ...
Greenwich Village
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Cull Obsidian
In biology, culling is the process of segregating organisms from a group according to desired or undesired characteristics. In animal breeding, it is the process of removing or segregating animals from a breeding stock based on a specific tr ...
. Thanos then retrieves the Reality Stone on Knowhere and the
Soul Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
on Vormir, sacrificing his daughter
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #180 (June 1975). Gamora is the adopted daughter of Thanos, and ...
in the process. The conflict culminates in two concurrent battles in Wakanda and on Titan, both of which end in Thanos' victory and allow him to obtain the Time Stone, Time and
Mind Stone
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
s and complete the
Infinity Gauntlet
''The Infinity Gauntlet'' is an American comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. In addition to an eponymous, six-issue limited series (comics), limited series written by Jim Starlin and Penciller, pencilled by George Pérez and Ron ...
. Thanos then proceeds to snap his fingers, wiping out half of all life in the universe and initiating
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
. In an alternate reality explored in What If... Zombies?!, the fifth episode of ''What If...?'', Thanos' crusade coincides with a zombie apocalypse on Earth.
* The The Blip, Blip (2018–2023) was the five-year period between the Genocide, extermination of half of all life in the universe by Thanos and their subsequent resurrection by Bruce Banner. It manifested in the form of the mass disintegration of individual beings into ashes, while the reversal had the same ashes reforming into the previously deceased individuals, who mostly reappeared in the same location with no direct awareness of what occurred. The Global Repatriation Council (GRC) is later set up to aid those displaced by the Blip, although many such as the Flag Smashers oppose their efforts.
2020s
* The Time Heist (2023) was the retrieval of the six
Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones are fictional items in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They play a significant role in the first three phases (also called the " Infinity Saga") of the MCU, including being the MacGuffins of the films '' Avengers: Infin ...
by the Avengers from four Parallel universes in fiction, alternate timelines in order to undo
the Blip
The Blip (also known as the Decimation and the Snap) is a major fictional event depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise in which half of all living things in the universe, chosen at random, were exterminated by Thanos (Marvel ...
, in which three teams Time travel, travel back in time using the Quantum Tunnel to 2012 New York and 1970 Camp Lehigh, 2013
Asgard
In Nordic mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: ''Ásgarðr'' ; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with the gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts. It is described as the fortified home of the Æsir ...
, as well as 2014 #Morag, Morag and Vormir (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Vormir. The Avengers then unite the six stones into the Nano Gauntlet before Banner snaps his fingers, restoring the lives of half of the Universe.
* The Battle of Earth (2023) was a large-scale battle that took place in the ruins of the Avengers Compound between the Avengers,
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
It may more specifically refer to:
Comic book teams
* Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), the original 31st-century team fr ...
,
Masters of the Mystic Arts
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and other series starring various titular superheroes independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appea ...
, Asgardians, Ravagers, and Wakanda (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Wakandans and alternate versions of
Thanos
Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 ( cover date February 1973). An Eternal– Deviant w ...
and his army from 2014. After defeating
Tony Stark
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charac ...
,
Thor
Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...
, and Steve Rogers, Thanos summons his army from the '' Sanctuary II'' with the goal of acquiring the Nano Gauntlet, but is interrupted by the arrival of the restored Guardians, Asgardians, Ravagers, and Wakandans. The two sides clash, and the battle culminates with Stark sacrificing himself to disintegrate Thanos and his army.
See also
* Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
* Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
* Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Notes
References
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