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- Continuity encouraged by consistency between Marvel Comics titles
- Parallels events in the real world
- Features science-fiction, fantasy, and mythological elements
- Uses sliding time scale based around events in Fantastic Four #1
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The Marvel Universe is the baseline setting for nearly all of the comic book stories published by Marvel Comics. Technically one of thousands of universes contained within the Multiverse, the Marvel Universe is designated Earth-616.
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Super-Heroes
One of the core thematic elements of the Marvel Universe is the existence of individuals with physical and mental abilities beyond the range of the baseline for their species. Often these "powers" appear to break the known laws of physics as they are commonly understood. On Earth, these powers are the result of genetic tinkering on the human species by the Celestials, a godlike star-spanning race.Gods, Demons, and Cosmology
In the Marvel Universe, mythological pantheons co-exist. Families of gods from Greek and Norse mythology are represented, as well as analogues with the Judeo-Christian God and Devil. These entities often interfere with and manipulate the affairs of mortals. Supernatural characters from classic literature, such as Dracula and Frankenstein's monster, also exist in the Marvel Universe.Parallels With the Real World
Despite the many points where the Marvel Universe diverges from what is known about the real physical universe, many landmark events from the real world also happened there. World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and 9/11 are examples. With few exceptions, political leaders in the real world serve the same offices in the Marvel Universe.More Information
See our Marvel Comics page for information and news about the Marvel company. Or see our character pages for Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four or The X-Men.-
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Marvel Universe Questions
What are your thoughts on the Disney Marvel acquisition? 9 AnswersWe are in the middle of one of the worst recessions the US has ever seen...however Disney has $4billion to spend on Comic Books? :-) Seriously though. I feel ... read more
Do you think Disney will ruin Marvel? 9 AnswersWell, one possible bright side I can see is possible collaboration between Pixar and Marvel Comics to bring some fancy computer generated effects to the future ... read more
How many characters exist in the Marvel Universe? 2 AnswersIf you went by superheroes, named humans, aliens, mutants, etc, the number is honestly too big to count. But counting named important superpowered/Mutants/Etc c... read more
What are the best universities for studying astronomy? 2 AnswersAnswer given by Tim Kallman for the "Ask an Astrophysicist Team" quoted from "imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov" ---Quote--- But it would be easier to answer it if you tol... read more
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Spider-Man Comics
- Mahalo's Guide to Spider-Man
- Green Goblin, Sandman, The Lizard (character), The Kingpin (character), Carnage (character), Venom (character), Kraven, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, Hobgoblin
Captain America Comics
- Mahalo's Guide to Captain America
- Nick Fury, Sub-Mariner, MODOK, Red Skull
Hulk Comics
- Mahalo's Guide to The Hulk
- The Leader (character), Absorbing Man, The Juggernaut, The Rhino (character)
Daredevil Comics
The X-Men
- Mahalo's Guide to the X-Men
- Wolverine (character), Cyclops (character), Storm (character), Colossus (character), Professor Xavier, Magneto, Beast (character), Apocalypse (character), Iceman, Sabertooth character, The Juggernaut
Fantastic Four
- Mahalo's Guide to the Fantastic Four
- Human Torch, Invisible Woman, The Thing (character), Mr. Fantastic, Dr. Doom, Silver Surfer, Black Panther
The Avengers
- Thor, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage, Dr. Strange, Ms. Marvel, The Vision (character), She-Hulk
S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Nick Fury, Black Widow, Iron Man, Spider-Woman
Marvel Knights
- Black Panther, Blade (character), Luke Cage, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, The Punisher
West Coast Avengers
- Darkhawk, Human Torch, Iron Man, Moon Knight, War Machine, Wonder Man, The Thing (character), The Vision (character)
Cosmic Characters and Gods
- Mar-Vell
- Galactus
- The Inhumans
- Ms. Marvel
- The Shi'ar
- Uatu the Watcher
- Thor
Marvel Universe Comments on Backtype Powered by Backtype
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Love that salute, girl.
[...] ;nbsp; They'd have to have Gabe & Reb be race-reversed (unless it's the Marvel Ultimate Alternate universe, I suppose--and anything is better than Hasslehof as NF).... on the entry Love that salute [...]SangerM | http://www.thedonovan.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 10:19 PM) -
Idris Elba Joins the Cast of Kenneth Branagh's Thor as Heimdall
Hogun the Grim is from Asgard and he's Asian. Just pointing out that in the Marvel Universe adaptation of Asgard, everyone isn't white. I understand that he's still white in the comics but who really gives [...]Leoben | http://www.firstshowing.net/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 08:51 PM) -
[...] . As a one-off What If, maybe, but in the core Marvel Universe? I don’t see the appeal. What exactly about the core Marvel Universe doesn’t seem like a character being turned into a Frankenstein’s monster would [...]Chris Sims | http://www.the-isb.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 08:28 PM) -
Who Should Play Black Cat?
[...] the Black Cat drawn in a way that did not make her look like the Jessica Rabbit of the Marvel Universe. Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are great actresses, but they are not Jessica Rabbits. Hathaway is the closest [...]Packy | http://screenrant.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 07:34 PM) -
[...] as off-base as Angel Punisher, or Electric Superman. As a one-off What If, maybe, but in the core Marvel Universe? I don’t see the appeal. But hey, I bought the new Punisher MAX instead, and I couldn’ [...]Karsten | http://www.the-isb.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 06:56 PM)
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@alyssamag Spiderman can't be a part of the Superfriends. He's from a whole other universe (Marvel) and SF is DC. #imanerdforknowingthis
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@JosephFinn people show up after death on LOST more than they do in the marvel universe
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Spider-Man (2099) - Marvel Universe: The definitive online source... http://tinyurl.com/ygo2scp
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more and more, i think Fringe takes place in the Marvel Universe. Observers....Watchers? both bald...just watching...hmmm
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EVEN MORE MINIMATES! Marvel MiniMates series 29 (Marvel Universe) & 30 (Spider-Man) have also both arrived. We <3 you forever 90s Storm. #fb
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