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The comic book stories published byMarvel 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.
Certain places feature prominently in the Marvel Universe, some real-life, others fictional and unique to the setting; fictional places may appear in conjunction with, or even within, real-world locales.
The Bowery: InFantastic Four #4 (1962), theHuman Torch discovers theNamor in this Manhattan neighborhood of "human derelicts", where Namor had taken up residence after sustaining amnesia.
Atlantis: A smallcontinent with many human settlements. Over 20,000 years ago, an event called the "Great Cataclysm" caused it to be submerged into the sea.[30]
Attilan (/ˈætɪlɑːn/; also known as theHidden Land): Home of theInhumans.[31] Originally an island in theAtlantic Ocean, it has moved several times, including to theAndes, theHimalayas, the Moon, and Hala, the homeworld of theKree. Attilan is destroyed inInfinity, with its remains becoming a sovereign state, New Attilan, ruled byMedusa.
Attilan in other media
Attilan appears inThe New Fantastic Four episode "Medusa and the Inhumans". This city is ruled only by Medusa.
Attilan appears in theFantastic Four (1994) three-part episode "Inhumans Saga".
Lemuria: A small continent and group of islands in thePacific Ocean 21,000 years ago, which was ruled by theDeviants. It was sunk underwater during a battle with Atlantis.[46]
Providence: An artificial island made of parts fromCable's old space station,Graymalkin, located in the South Pacific Ocean, southwest ofHawaii.[52] Providence was intended to be a place where the best minds on Earth could gather, live, and find new ways of doing everything in hopes of giving the world a peaceful future. Cable later destroys Providence to keep the future evidence of theMessiah Child's birth away from theMarauders.
Savage Land: A place with a tropical climate, prehistoric animals, and strange tribes located in the heart ofAntarctica.[53]
Alcatraz is a real-life island prison in San Francisco Bay. In the Marvel universe, it held superhuman criminals in special section in the 1940s. InDark Reign, Alcatraz is occupied byH.A.M.M.E.R. and used as a detention center for mutants.
Alamogordo is a nuclear testing facility inNew Mexico.[64] It held the Armageddon Man and perhaps others in suspended animation. It first appeared inX-Men (vol. 2) #12 (1992).
TheCage is a prison that uses a special force field to depower inmates based on a remote island in international waters. The Cage was home to fourprison gangs: a group ofMaggia loyalists, the Skulls (a white supremacist gang loyal to theRed Skull), the Brothers (a black prison gang), and the Cruisers (a cabal of sexual predators who preyed on the other inmates as best as they could). The Cage was later shut down and replaced by the Raft.
Crossmore Prison is a British prison previously known simply as 'Crossmoor'.Deadpool andJuggernaut were its known inmates.
TheCube is a prison for super-powered beings such asHulk,Abomination,Absorbing Man, andLeader. Its location is undisclosed and only high-rankingS.H.I.E.L.D. agents know of its existence. It has a special program where prisoners arebrainwashed to become obedient soldiers. When last seen inCivil War: Young Avengers & Runaways #4, Marvel Boy had taken control of the entire facility. InDark Reign, the Cube served as the Thunderbolts' base of operations. The Cube was created by writerGrant Morrison and artistJ. G. Jones inMarvel Boy vol. 2 #6 (2000).
Lang Memorial Penitentiary (also known as thePym Experimental Prison and ironically dubbed "The Big House") inmates in the facility are shrunk down usingPym particles for cheaper storage and easier control. It is also known as the "Ant Hill" due to operators using versions of theAnt-Man helmet to influence ants to act as security.
Lang Memorial Penitentiary in other media
Lang Memorial Penitentiary, as the Big House, appears inThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This version was developed by Hank Pym forS.H.I.E.L.D. and is housed in the S.H.I.E.L.D.'sHelicarrier and maintained by benignUltron sentries. In the episode "Breakout", a technological fault causes the Big House to enlarge, damaging the Helicarrier and allowing the inmates to escape.
Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. (PotentialEnergyGroup,AlternateSources,UnitedStates) is a government facility that researches alternative and unusual forms of energy.[67] It is later used as a prison for individuals with energy-based powers.
Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. in other media
Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. appears inIron Man: Armored Adventures. This version is an energy research facility led by Russian scientist Anton Harchov and located in New York City that is later absorbed intoStark International underObadiah Stane.
TheRaft is a prison facility for superhuman criminals (predominantly supervillains).[69] Created by writerBrian Michael Bendis and artistDavid Finch, it first appeared inThe New Avengers #1 (2005) as the "Maximum-Maximum Security" wing of Ryker's Island.
Ravencroft is a maximum-securityasylum, primarily appearing in association withSpider-Man.[71] TheRuins of Ravencroft storyline reveals that Ravencroft was a site for superhuman experiments during the 20th century.
Ryker's Island is the Marvel Universe counterpart to the real-worldRikers Island,New York City's largest jail facility. InThe Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 4), Ryker's Island was renamed the Cellar when it was bought and improved by Empire Unlimited.
Seagate Prison (also called "Little Alcatraz") where the wrongly convicted Carl Lucas agreed to become a test subject for Noah Burstein. These experiments lead to him gaining super powers and changed his name toLuke Cage. The prison also appears in media set in theMarvel Cinematic Universe.
The Vault appears inThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This version of the prison specializes in holding technological-based super-criminals and their technology. In the episode "Breakout", the Vault undergoes a technological fault that allows all of its prisoners to escape. In response,Iron Man usesJ.A.R.V.I.S. to activate the prison's self-destruct sequence.
Bar with No Name: There are different Bars with No Name that appear in different locations and are often frequented by supervillains who mostly have drinks, relax, and socialize.
Braddock Lighthouse: A lighthouse on the shores ofCornwall that connects universes. It served as the headquarters forExcalibur, before its destruction. It was later rebuilt and became aKrakoan Gateway, but was destroyed once again.
Braddock Lighthouse: An 18th century manor owned by the Braddock family. It is the headquarters ofExcalibur, the R.C.X andS.T.R.I.K.E, a basis for the superhero school Braddock Academy, and a Krakoan Gateway.
Citrusville, Cypress County,Florida: It is in theEverglades and appears most frequently in stories related toMan-Thing. It is located near theNexus of All Realities, a cross-dimensional gateway.[74][75]
Caldecott: A western Mississippi county and town where the X-Men'sRogue was born.
Darkmoor: The location of both the Darkmoor Energy Research Centre (a high-tech, top secret government facility at which University student Brian Braddock is doing work experience) and a stone circle which was a centre of great mystical power. As the Captain Britain mythos expanded, it also played host to Darkmoor Prison and the Darkmoor Castle, home of the Black Baron.
Gamma Base: Also known as Hulkbusters Base, and Desert Base. Originally a New Mexico base dedicated to Hulk's capture, it is later acquired byOperation: Zero Tolerance and S.H.I.E.L.D.[76][77][78]
Grand Nixon Island: An island owned by disgraced ex-general General Kreigkopf.
Graymalkin Industries: The undercover name for the X-Men's new headquarters in San Francisco following their departure from theX-Mansion, which was destroyed in "Messiah Complex".
HUB: S.H.I.E.L.D's main headquarters inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The HUB was once taken over by Hydra. S.H.I.E.L.D retook the HUB withPhil Coulson's team.
Hydro-Base: A floating seacraft disguised as a natural island floating off the coast of North America outside territorial waters.[79]
High Evolutionary's Counter-Earth: The first Counter-Earth was created by theHigh Evolutionary with the help of at least some of theInfinity Gems as part of his "Project Alpha". The High Evolutionary artificially creates a Counter-Earth specifically located to hide it from "True Earth"; on his planet he has greatly accelerated evolution and the passage of time. Due to a lack of superheroes, the High Evolutionary enlistedAdam Warlock to keep peace.
Goddess's Counter-Earth: The second Counter-Earth, dubbed "Paradise Omega", was created by theGoddess using the Cosmic Egg, a collection ofCosmic Cubes.
Franklin Richards's Counter-Earth: The third Counter-Earth was created by Franklin Richards during theHeroes Reborn event. On Counter-Earth, the heroes relived altered versions of their pasts, unaware of their previous lives in the "mainstream" Marvel Universe, where they were presumed dead.
Onslaught Reborn Counter-Earth: The fourth Counter-Earth was also created by Franklin Richards after the events ofHouse of M unexpectedly resurrectedOnslaught, who resumed his mission to gain Franklin's powers. To elude Onslaught, Franklin transported himself, the Fantastic Four, and several of the Avengers to a reality resembling the circumstances ofHeroes Reborn, where the heroes had no memory of their Earth-616 lives.
Halfworld.Rocket Raccoon's homeworld in the Keystone Quadrant. It originated as an insane asylum run by robots, who created intelligent animals to take care of the patients.[85][86][87]
Klyntar: An artificial world named after thesymbiote word for "cage", also known informally as thePlanet of the Symbiotes.
Sakaar: A planet in the Tayo star system. It was created by theGrandmaster and is surrounded bywormholes that deposit waste.
Vormir: A planet that is home to the Vorms, large reptilian, energy-draining creatures that can fly through space. The planet is part of theKree Empire. It was created for and featured inAvengers: Infinity War andAvengers: Endgame.
Blue Area of the Moon: An artificial, self-sustaining, Earth-like environment on theMoon that was created one million years ago as part of a competition between theKree and theCotati.[88]
Birj: The sixth moon of Marman and the home ofTerrax.
Avalon: One section of the pre-existing station from the future called Graymalkin which belonged to Cable and was destroyed when S.H.I.E.L.D. tried to claim it.
Anvil is a penal colony on the planet Annoval XIV.[89]
TheKyln were a series of artificial moons at the edge of known space, which served both as a superhuman prison and a source of nearly unlimited power. Operations at the Kyln were overseen by theNova Corps. All life on the Kyln moons was extinguished inAnnihilation Prologue #1.
Dark Dimension: A dimension to whichDormammu andUmar were banished by the Faltine. It was inhabited by sorcerers known as the Mhuruuks.
Darkforce dimension: A dimension where theDarkforce, a powerful energy that can be manipulated in slightly different ways by a handful of beings that are attuned to it such asDarkstar andCloak's powers draw from.
Dimension Z: There are two separate dimensions named Dimension Z.
Arnim Zola's Dimension Z: A dimension with a desert-like terrain created byArnim Zola that is filled with mutates and technological advances. Time and space runs faster here.
Living Eraser's Dimension Z: A dimension inhabited by green-skinned humanoids and Living Erasers.
Djalia: A transcended plane that representedWakanda's collective memories.[95]
Dreamtime: Dreamtime is the collective unconsciousness of all sentient life in the universe. It is at the border of the Dimension of Dreams.[96][91] Furthermore, Dreamtime is home to Aboriginal and Skrull gods andNightmare.[91]
Eighteenth Dimension: A dimension where Magister Miracle was the Sorcerer Supreme until he was killed by the Empirikul.
Everinnye: A dimension where the Fear Lords operate.
Exo-Space: Also known as the Neutral Zone, the Exo-Space is a location filled with positive and negative matter discovered byBlue Marvel.
Hanan Pacha: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Apu. Its entrance is located somewhere nearLake Titicaca.[97][91]
Heliopolis: Also known asOvervoid orOthervoid,[98] a celestial city in a dimension adjacent to Earth's, founded by theHeliopolitans. Heliopolis is built upon a small planetary object resemblingAsgard, and its passage to earth is a golden bridge called the Path of the Gods.[99]
Hell: An afterlife reality filled with evil souls and demons.
Kaluwalhatian: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Diwatas.[91]
Kosmos: A dimension that is the home of the Kosmosians andGrowing Man. This dimension can be tapped into by Pym Particles which are like pollen on Kosmos.
Land of Couldn't-Be Shouldn't-Be: A dimension created by the romantic relationship of Eternity and the Queen of Nevers.Glorian and theShaper of Worlds live here.
Microverse: Anyuniverse that is only accessible through vibrational attunement (shrinking).Bug,Psycho-Man, andJarella, among others, originate from the Microverse.[citation needed] In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Microverse is referred to as theQuantum Realm.
Mojoverse: A dimension filled with spineless aliens.Mojo lives here.
Narcisson: A dimension ruled by the Dark Gods.
Negative Zone: A universe made ofanti-matter that is contracting instead of expanding. Fantastic Four villains Annihilus and Blastaar, among others, originate from the Negative Zone.
Nirvana: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Daevas.[97][91]
Null-Time Zone: A dimension that exists outside of time and is utilized by theTime Variance Authority.
Olympus: The other-dimensional home planetoid of superhuman beings analogous to theGreek gods.[100]
Elysium: An area in Hades where heroic souls reside.[102]
Erebus: The entrance to Hades. Those who feel that they have unfinished business in life gamble at the casino there for their resurrection.[103]
Land Within: A region of Hades where a group of sorcerers banished the Cat People.[104]
Tartarus: An area in Hades where the Titans and evil souls were imprisoned.[105]
Orun: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Vodu.[97][91]
Otherplace: Also called Limbo and the Demonic Limbo, it is home to demons of various sizes, strengths, and intellects. Home ofN'astirh,S'ym and formerly ruled byBelasco before being replaced byIllyana Rasputin.
Punch dimension: A dimension of "pure, endless concussive force" that America Chavez used to kill a Chitauri Leviathan.Cyclops is also sometimes depicted as drawing power from the dimension.[106]
Purple dimension: A pocket dimension ruled by the tyrannical Agamonn.
Quidlivun: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Inua.[107][91]
Realm of Madness: A dimension that is adjacent to the Nightmare World, but is beyond it and the Dream Dimension. The greatest fears of anyone take on a tangible form here.
R'Vaal: An other-dimensional planet and the home ofRintrah.
Sixth Dimension: A dimension that is the home of its Sorcerer Supreme Tiboro.
Sominus: A mystic extra-dimensional realm that is a "dark reflection" of Therea and is ruled byThog.
Soul World: A dimension that exists within the Soul Gem.
Svarga: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Dievas.[91]
Taivas: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Jumala.[91]
Therea: A mystic extra-dimensional realm where two benevolent gods dwell who appear in the form of dogs to human eyes. It is an Earth-like land of peace and tranquility and has a "dark reflection" in Sominus. Therea is ruled by twin gods, Zokk and Maftra. Zokk and Maftra are worshipped by the barbarian Korrek and his people, and even revered byDakimh the Enchanter.
Thirteenth ximension: A dimension where Szandor Sozo was the Sorcerer Supreme until Empirikul's Witchfinder Wolves caught up to him when he fled and was "purified" by holy acid.
Topán: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Teteoh.[97][91]
Twelfth ximension: A shadow realm whose creatures like Shadow Goblins and Magma Serpents are invisible to the eyes of those not of the Twelfth Dimension.
Underspace: A plane of reality that is below the Microverse. This is where Hank Pym placed the Infinite Avengers Mansion.
Upperworld: A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Ahau.[91]
Aladdin: In theUltraverse setting, Aladdin was a U.S. government agency apparently founded sometime in the 1960s to deal with the growing number of Ultras (super-powered beings) in their world. In 1970, their scientific division, using a synthesis of organic brain tissue and computer systems calledG.E.N.I.E. (Genetically Engineered Neural Intelligence Experiment), was examining alien technology and corpses discovered by U.S. soldiers during theVietnam War, when some unknown event caused the corpses to release a cloud of material which caused G.E.N.I.E. to developsentience and grow into a true fusion of organic and mechanical technology.
Aladdin Assault Squad: In theMalibu Ultraverse, the Aladdin Assault Squad/A.A.S. was a special department within the government agency known as Aladdin. The Aladdin Assault Squad was created in response to the growing number of Ultras (superhumans). The A.A.S. operated out of Aladdin's Groom Lake facility, and functioned as an independent internal security force. They also assisted ongoing Ultra research. Known members of the Aladdin Assault Squad are:Dirt Devil,Foxfire, theGrip,Hardwire,Headknocker, andWar Eagle.[114]
The Commission on Superhuman Activities (also known as theCommission on Superhuman Affairs orCSA for short): A government agency that monitors superhumans. They have an office in Washington, D.C. A number of members of the Commission when created were involved with various government projects regarding superhumans: Project Wideawake, former and currentAvengers liaisons,Freedom Force liaison and super soldier projects such as Head Commissioner Douglas Rockwell,Norman Osborn,Abner Jenkins,Valerie Cooper, andHenry Gyrich.[115]
Department K: The Canadian government group which secretly operated theWeapon X Project.[117]
Euromind: AnotherEuropean subdivision of S.H.I.E.L.D., was introduced in theMarvel Italia seriesEuropa.[118]
F.I.6: A British Intelligence agency, and former employers ofMicromax. It disbanded after most agents, including Blott, were killed byNecrom.[119]
G.R.A.M.P.A.: The covert organization known as G.R.A.M.P.A., theGlobalReactionAgency forMysteriousParanormalActivity, debuted inAmazing Fantasy (vol. 2) #15. G.R.A.M.P.A.'s most prominent field operatives are Ace and One-Eyed Jacquie; the two agents refer to themselves collectively as "Blackjack". G.R.A.M.P.A. is tasked with protecting the world from paranormal threats.[120]
The Lodge: Created by Basil Wentworth towards the end of World War II, the Lodge's purpose was to prepare for the Cold War that was destined to come about. The Lodge started covert operations in China, the Soviet Union, and East Germany, and has continued its "dirty tricks" into the present day.
Mutant Response Division: A mutant-hunting group founded bySteven Lang andBolivar Trask and funded byBastion. Similar groups are introduced in theX-Men films, including theDepartment of Mutant Containment (DMC) and theMutant Containment Unit (MCU).[121]
Office of National Emergency: Commonly referred to asO*N*E orSentinel Squad O*N*E, it is known as the originator of theSentinel squads that were assigned to protect/observe theX-Men and the remainingmutants followingM-Day.[122][123] It disbanded inAvengers & X-Men: AXIS.[124]
R.C.X.: The Resources Control Executive is a British intelligence agency, introduced inCaptain Britain as a replacement to S.T.R.I.K.E. and created byJamie Delano andAlan Davis. The members of R.C.X. use codenames based on biblical figures to hide their true identity.[127]
S.A.F.E.: Introduced in Marvel's line of novels in the mid-1990s,S.A.F.E. (StrategicActionForEmergencies) is the United States' answer to S.H.I.E.L.D. They first appeared inSpider-Man & theIncredible Hulk: Rampage (Doom's Day Book 1), and may not be part of comics canon. Whereas S.H.I.E.L.D. is a UN-funded and run organization dealing with international incidents, S.A.F.E. is tasked with similar duties inside of America's borders. It is run by Colonel Sean Morgan and a prominently featured agent is Joshua Ballard, who, among other things, survived an encounter withDoctor Doom and laterBaron Zemo.[128]
S.H.I.E.L.D.: Strategic Hazard Intervention Enforcement Logistics Division is the United States' top spy agency led byNick Fury.
S.T.A.R.S.: TheCommission on Superhuman Activities, created a special division of the federal government'sU.S. Marshals called S.T.A.R.S., theSuperhuman Tactical Activities Response Squad. A federal organization authorized to monitor and manage all activities regarding the supervision, apprehension, and detention of superhuman criminals in the United States. The group's leader was John Walker, theU.S. Agent. S.T.A.R.S. uncovered aRuul plot to use Earth as a penal colony for alien criminals. U.S. Agent and S.T.A.R.S. were ultimately responsible for exposing and defeating the Ruul.[129]
S.T.A.K.E.:SpecialThreatAssessment forKnownExtranormalities. was a S.H.I.E.L.D. project inspired byDum Dum Dugan'sHowling Commandos, which focused on dealing with supernatural occurrences. When Hydra takes over S.H.I.E.L.D. in "Secret Empire", the Howling Commandos and S.T.A.K.E. fall under their control.[130]
S.W.O.R.D.: Sentient World Observation And Response Department is an agency that deals with cosmic threats to Earth.
W.A.N.D.:Wizardry Alchemy Necromancy Department, the magical division of S.H.I.E.L.D. aided byWong and Director Pandora Peters introduced in theMarvel NOW! relaunch of Thunderbolts.[131]
W.H.O.: TheWeirdHappeningsOrganization was mandated by the UK government with the investigation into and research of supernatural and paranormal phenomena until it was replaced byBlack Air. It was featured inExcalibur.
Advanced Idea Mechanics: A conglomeration of scientists dedicated to acquiring power and overthrowing all governments by technological means. A.I.M. was originally founded byBaron Strucker to develop advanced weaponry for Hydra.[132]
Beyond Corporation: A high-techterrorist cell known as S.I.L.E.N.T. which legitimized itself as the Beyond Corporation, yet did not abandon their ulterior motive—the location, activation, distribution, and testing of variousweapons of mass destruction. Also, through "faith-based bidding", the Beyond Corporation became the sole financial backer of H.A.T.E. (Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort), providing them with advanced technology.[133] The organization later became the sponsor ofBen Reilly in theBeyond storyline.[134]
Black Spectre: Jerome Beechman, theMandrill, created Black Spectre by organizing his female followers, who disguised themselves as men using bulky armor. Beechman planned to use Black Spectre to confuse America through terrorism and racism, instilling chaos in the world and intending to rule it afteranarchy ensued.[135]
Brotherhood of Mutants: The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and briefly as Freedom Force and the Brotherhood, is aMarvel Comicssupervillain team devoted tomutant superiority over normal humans. They are adversaries of theX-Men. The original Brotherhood was created byStan Lee andJack Kirby and first appeared inThe X-Men #4 (March 1964).
Gene Nation: On the anniversary of theMutant Massacre, in which theMarauders killed manyMorlocks, the members of the terrorist group Gene Nation reappeared in the main universe (Earth-616). Their mission was to destroy one human for every Morlock life that was lost.
The Hand: The Hand is a cult of evil, mystical ninjas who are heavily involved in organized crime and mercenary activities such as assassination plots. The Hand covets power above all other objectives. They are primarily based in Japan, but operate internationally. They were founded in the 16th century, and soon became servants of the primordial demon known only as the Beast.
Hellfire Club: Although the club appears to merely be an international social club for wealthy elites, itsInner Circle consists ofmutants who try to influence world events for the accumulation of power. The club is based on theHellfire Club, an 18th-century Britishsecret society.
Humanity's Last Stand: A radical anti-mutant hate group and enemies of theX-Men. In the group's first appearance they were behind the creation of a falseMutant Liberation Front, formed by human members of H.L.S. posing asmutants through the use of mutagenic drugs or technologically enhanced suits, to mimic mutant powers.[137]
Hydra: Aterrorist organization that first appeared inStrange Tales #135. In its original continuity, it was headed by nondescript businessman Arnold Brown, who was killed byS.H.I.E.L.D. It soon returned, however, headed byBaron Strucker, under the aegis of theNaziRed Skull; Hydra's changing origin was one of the earliest Marvelretcons. After its initial defeat, several of its branches surfaced, appearing to be unrelated and independent. Hydra's scientific branch was initiallyAdvanced Idea Mechanics, which later split off into its own organization. Other factions included THEM (the ruling council of Hydra) and the Secret Empire (which, like A.I.M., also split off into its own organization).
Maggia: An international crime syndicate, somewhat similar tothe Mafia, but differing in that they frequently hire supervillains and mad scientists to work for them.Count Nefaria and his daughterMadame Masque have both been leaders of an important Maggia family.[138]
Maelstrom's Minions: A trio ofsupervillains that work forMaelstrom. They are Gronk, Helio, and Phobius.[139]
Mys-Tech: The board of Mys-Tech, amultinational corporation, were originally sevenmages who sold their souls toMephisto in exchange forimmortality. The Mys-Tech board members must provide a steady stream of souls to the demon, otherwise they will breach their contract and forfeit their souls. Over the years, the board accumulates power and wealth and becomes a business empire.[140]
National Force: The National Force is aneo-fascist organization founded byDoctor Faustus. Faustus had captured William Burnside, the fourth Captain America, and his partnerJack Monroe, both heroes from the 1950s, frozen in suspended animation. Faustus took control of the mind of thereplacement Captain America in an attempt to use him againstCaptain America and later turned him into the Grand Director.[141]
Roxxon: A massivepetroleumcorporation notorious for its determination to make massive profits regardless of any laws or moral principles, often employing superhuman criminals to achieve their goals.[143]
Secret Empire: The subversive organization known as the Secret Empire has followed a number of different leaders, always known as "Number One". The Secret Empire began as a subsidiary of Hydra, which provided it with financial support. The Secret Empire served to distract the attention of authorities such asS.H.I.E.L.D. from Hydra's activities, although the original Number One sought to break away from Hydra.[144]
Serpent Society: An organization of snake-themed terrorists initially formed from the membership of two previous supervillain teams, both called theSerpent Squad.
Sons of the Serpent: A subversive organization of costumed American racist super-patriots who oppose all racial, ethnic, and religious minorities. They sought to subvertAmerica throughhate crimes and organizedprotests, and were opposed by theAvengers and theDefenders.[145]
THEM: THEM, through its founderBaron Strucker, is the managing power of asupraorganization which includes Hydra,A.I.M., and theSecret Empire. THEM was founded byNazi war criminal Baron Strucker after World War II. Later Strucker appointed a businessman named Arnold Brown to the position of Supreme Hydra; Hydra's highly visible operations served as a front for THEM.[146][147]
U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M.: TheUndergroundLiberatedTotallyIntegratedMobileArmyToUniteMankind is aterrorist organization founded byFlag-Smasher in his attempts to destroynationalism.[148] They have numerous battles withDeadpool, during which he kills all of its members.[149][150]
Zodiac Cartel: The original Zodiac group debuted in the title theAvengers[155] and is established as acriminal organization founded and funded by member Cornelius Van Lunt (who adopts the identity ofTaurus). The group's identity is based on thezodiac from the disciplineastrology, with each member adopting the persona of a sign of the zodiac, being 12 in all. The group members share leadership of the organization, with the position rotating just as the astrological zodiac changes.
Watchers – A species who are committed to observing and compiling knowledge on all aspects of the universe, and vowed to never interfere with other civilizations.
The Earth of Marvel's main continuity (or "Earth-616") has contained a number of fictional hidden native humanoid races. Many of these races are genetic offshoots ofHomo sapiens or a related ancestor. However, there are also some races that were actually created from the many animals or other lifeforms on Earth. The methods to create these beings vary from scientific to magical and their creators from aliens to humans to demons.
TheLemurians are a branch ofHomo mermanus who reside in Lemuria and have green skin.Llyra andNaga are known Lemurians.[165]
TheInfra-Worlders are humans that "evolved" to live and withstand the pressure beneath the ocean.
TheInhumans are an altered superhuman race created by theKree as a way to restart their own evolution and to create weapons against theSkrulls.
TheAlpha Primitives are a slave race created from humans by the Inhumans using the Xerogen Crystals' gas.
TheBird-People are a winged genetic offshoot of the Inhumans.
TheMala are undersea humanoids with crab-like features that claimed that they were connected with the "Old Kings of Atlantis".[160]
TheMan-Bats of Ur-Xanarrh are bat-like humanoids created byChthon. They are enemies of Akah Ma'At.[166]
TheMan-Serpents are beings with serpent bodies and human heads created by the demon Set. They are related to the Serpent Men, who have the opposite appearance.[167]
TheMutants are an evolving superhuman race that is sometimes namedHomo superior.
TheChangelings are a sub-class of mutants that possess their powers since birth.
TheChimeras are genetically-altered humanoid mutants who are combined from the DNA of different mutants.
TheCheyarafim are a group of "angelic" mutants.
TheExternals are a group of immortal mutants with god-like powers.
TheLupine are a possible subspecies of mutants that evolved from canines; also known as the "Dominant Species." Some of them have been mistaken for werewolves.
TheMorlocks are a group of mutants who live underground due to being unable to blend in with society.
TheNeo are a subspecies of mutants with superior power and physical abilities.
TheNeyaphem are "demonic" mutants and enemies of the Cheyarafim.
A different group of Outcasts are desert animals and plants who were mutated byBruce Banner's gamma radiation.[168]
TheSasquatches are a legendary race also known as Bigfoots.
TheSaur-Lords are genetically-altered dinosaurs created by the High Technician.[169]
TheSavage Land Races are an assortment of races living in theSavage Land that have been sorted between the human tribes, the primitive hominids, the Beast-Men, and the miscellaneous races that are not in the categories of the former three.
TheSeal People are humanoid seals and enemies of Atlantis.[170]
TheWarpies are mutated and unstable beings created byMad Jim Jaspers.
TheWerewolves are shapeshifting creatures that transform into wolf-like creatures under the full Moon, with some of them being magical in nature while others are "scientific".Werewolf by Night andMan-Wolf are known werewolves.
TheWolf-Men of Valusia are lupine shapeshifters created by the demon Chthon. They can transform without the aid of the full Moon, which makes them different from the Werewolves.[177]
Woodgod's Changelings are human-animal hybrids created byWoodgod using genetic engineering.[178]
TheYeti are humanoid beings living in the Himalaya Mountains and familiarly known as the "Abominable Snowmen."[179][180]
TheCold People (also called theChosen) are Yeti-like creatures who live in the Himalayas.[181]
TheZombies are "the living dead" with many types and origins ranging from magical to artificial. One alternate reality is home to theMarvel Zombies.
Battle Van: The Battle Van was used by thePunisher as his primary mode of transportation.[183] It is customized with a various array of weaponry and armor, and serves as a mobile armory.
Fantastic Four's Pogo Plane: so called because of its tail-down landing/take-off attitude, was the first significant air-breathing engine design ofReed Richards. Employing new turbine blade configurations and a new titanium-alloy process, Richards increased overall engine performance to a very high thrust-to-weight ratio. It is loosely based on the experimentalConvair XFY Pogo aircraft.
Fantasticar: Various flying hovercraft used by theFantastic Four, most versions are able to split into four smaller vehicles.[185]
Goblin Glider: A bat-shaped glider that Green Goblin uses to travel around the skies.
Hellcycle:Ghost Rider's flaming motorcycle. The vehicle is created by the Ghost Rider's own mystical hellfire being imbued in an otherwise normal motorcycle, usually the property of Ghost Rider's host at the time.
Kang's time-ship: A ship used byKang the Conqueror to travel through time by accessingLimbo.
Leapfrog: A sentient vehicle created byChase Stein's parents Janet and Victor that serves as transportation for theRunaways.
Mooncopter:Moon Knight's copter is aVTOL vehicle capable of precision, computer-assisted maneuvering for air-land-and-sea rescues, tracking automobiles through traffic, and many other purposes. The on-board computer performs navigation functions, remote sensor image-enhancement, and radar interpretation.
Quinjet: A technologically advanced S.H.I.E.L.D.jet used primarily by theAvengers, the Quinjet first appeared inThe Avengers #61 (February 1969).
Ship:Apocalypse's gigantic, self-aware AI ship which was simply known as "Ship". It is hinted to have been built by theCelestials.
Shockwave Rider: The superhero teamNextwave steals the Shockwave Rider, its base of operations, from H.A.T.E., a compromised anti-terrorist organization. The Shockwave Rider is powered by aZero-Point Squirt Drive, giving it a nearly unlimited fuel supply. The Rider contains fivetesseract zones, allowing it to be spacious on the inside while keeping it compact on the outside. To deploy in the field, the team dives through a pool of an orange membrane to exit via the underside of the ship. It was destroyed in Nextwave's final battle with theBeyond Corporation.
Casket of Ancient Winters: AnAsgardian relic that can generate infinite cold.[188]
Cloak of Levitation: A potent mystical item worn by Doctor Strange that enables him to fly.[189]
Darkhold: A grimoire containing the knowledge ofChthon, the first practitioner of dark magic.[190][191] It also appears in media set in theMarvel Cinematic Universe.
Dragonfang: An enchanted sword said to be carved by the wizard Kahji-Da from a tooth of an extra-dimensional dragon wielded by Valkyrie.[192]
Dreamstones: A limited magical stone that turns the emotions of a person into reality, found among theDark Elves.
Evil Eye of Avalon: A powerful blasting device used byPrester John.[193]
Mark of Shou-Lao: After defeatingShou-Lao, Danny Rand acquired the power of the Iron Fist. He had the mark of the Dragon burned onto his chest, which allowed him to channel chi.
Orb of Agamotto: A globe in the possession of Doctor Strange.[196]
Serpent Crown: Created by the demon Set, it links the wearer to its creator, providing various physical and mental powers.[197]
Siege Perilous: The name of two devices, the first appearing inCaptain Britain comics, and the second inX-Men comics.[198] Both devices were created by writerChris Claremont, who named it after theSiege Perilous, the empty chair at King Arthur's round table. The latter device, featured inX-Men, can transport individuals to new locations with rejuvenated, amnesiac bodies.
Staff of One: A staff used byNico Minoru. It possesses vast magical abilities, but cannot resurrect the dead or use the same spell more than once.[199]
Twilight Sword: The weapon of the giantSurtur.[201]
Wand of Watoomb: An artifact controlled by the thoughts of the wielder,[202] and can be used to project and absorb mystical energy; createforce fields; control weather; open dimensional portals; observe events in other locations and heal wounds. Used thousands of years before the modern era by priestess of the god Yog against thebarbarianConan, it is sought out by Xandu in modern times to destroyDoctor Strange. The Wand first appears inThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 (December 1965) and was created byStan Lee andSteve Ditko.
Red Skull's Dust of Death: A red powder which kills a victim within seconds of skin contact. The powder causes the skin of the victim's head to shrivel, tighten, and take on a red discoloration, while causing the hair to fall out, hence, the victim's head resembles a "red skull".[209]
Super Soldier Serum: An experimental military drug that enhances physical abilities and gave several superheroes their powers, most notablyCaptain America.[210]
Terrigen Mist: A mutagenic catalyst that activatesInhuman abilities.[211]
Adamantium is an indestructible metal alloy best known for being integrated into the skeleton and claws ofWolverine. It was created during an attempt to duplicate the Vibranium–steel alloy ofCaptain America's shield.
Carbonadium is a radioactive form of adamantium developed in Russia.Omega Red's tentacles andDeadpool's katanas are made of carbonadium.
Mysterium is a metal formed in the White Hot Room with antimagic properties.
Netheranium is a psychosensitive metal found only in "Satan's" extra-dimensional realm. The Son of Satan,Daimon Hellstrom, wielded a trident made of netheranium.
Promethium, not to be confused withthe real-life element, or the material of the same name which appears in DC Comics, is a magical metal found inBelasco's dimension, known asOtherplace.
Scabrite is a god-like metal which can only be found in the mines ofSurtur's realm. Surtur's sword Twilight is made of Scabrite.
Tritonium is an unstable radioactive mineral.
Uru is an Asgardian metal from which Thor's hammer is made.
Vibranium is a metal which comes in two forms; one variety (Wakandan) absorbs vibratory and kinetic energy, while the other (Antarctic) causes all nearby metals to melt. Vibranium is a component ofCaptain America's shield.
Yaka is a sound-sensitive metal found on Centauri IV notably used byYondu.
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