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Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher known for its vast library of superheroes and supervillains. Founded in 1961 by Martin Goodman and eventually growing into the vast media company Marvel Entertainment, which was purchased by the Walt Disney Company in 2009, Marvel characters appear in popular culture through their original comic book format, but also movies, television shows, cartoons, and toys. The Marvel roster of superheroes was primarily created by Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. Marvel Comics occur within the Marvel Universe which places the major characters within the contexts of existing places and cities around the world.

Collection of Marvel Comics heroes battling Thanos as a group

Who is the most popular Marvel character?

Spider-Man is the most collected comic book character followed by the X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk.

Who were the first Marvel characters?

Some of Marvel’s first superhero characters were Namor (1939), the Human Torch (1939), Black Widow (1940), Falcon (1940), Vision (1940), and Captain America (1941).

When was Marvel Comics founded?

Marvel Comics was founded on February 19, 1961 by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman.

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5’10” | 1.78 m (Variable)

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Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962)

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Ant Man

178.000

1962.00

137000

10.25” | .26 m

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

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Baby Groot

26.000

2017.00

130000

6’0" | 1.83 m

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Fantastic Four #52 (July, 1966)

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Black Panther

183.000

1966.00

2300000

5’5” | 1.64 m

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Tales of Suspense #52 (April, 1964)

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Black Widow

164.000

1964.00

238000

6’1” | 1.85 m

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Captain America Comics #1 (March, 1941)

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Captain America

185.000

1941.00

422000

5’7” | 1.70 m

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Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March, 1968)

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Captain Marvel

170.000

1968.00

1900000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Infinity: Free Comic Book Day (May 2013)

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Corvus Glaive

1.880

2013.00

13000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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The New Mutants #98 (February 1991)

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Deadpool

1.880

1991.00

385000

6’0" | 1.83 m

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Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

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Doctor Strange

183.000

1963.00

154000

6’3” | 1.91 m

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The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February 1973)

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Drax

1.910

1973.00

17000

5’9” | 1.75 m

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New Avengers #8 (September 2013)

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Ebony Maw

1.750

2013.00

27000

5’10” | 1.78 m

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Captain America #117 (September 1969)

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Falcon

178.000

1969.00

84000

5'7" | 1.70 m

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Strange Tales #180 (June 1975)

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Gamora

170.000

1975.00

91000

5’6” | 1.68 m

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Iron Man #219 (June 1987)

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Ghost

1.680

1987.00

1600

7’10” | 2.39 m (Variable)

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Tales to Astonish #13 (November 1960)

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Groot

239.000

1960.00

97000

5’8” | 1.73 m

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Tales of Suspense #57 (September, 1964)

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Hawkeye

173.000

1964.00

92000

5’9” | 1.75 m

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Journey into Mystery #102 (March 1964)

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Hela

1.750

1964.00

32000

2’7” | .79 m

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Adventure into Fear #19 (Dec. 1973)

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Howard the Duck

0.790

1973.00

90000

8'2" | 2.5 m

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Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)

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Hulk

250.000

1962.00

184000

6’1” | 1.85 m

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Tales of Suspense #39 (March, 1963)

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Iron Man

185.000

1963.00

383000

6’0" | 1.83 m

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Jungle Action #6 (September 1973)

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Killmonger

1.830

1973.00

44000

7’7” | 2.31 m

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Journey into Mystery #83 (1962)

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Korg

2.310

1962.00

36000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Journey into Mystery #85 (October 1962)

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Loki

188.000

1962.00

141000

5’11” | 1.80 m

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The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (June, 1964)

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Mysterio

180.000

1964.00

111000

5’11” | 1.80 m

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The Avengers #257 (July 1985)

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Nebula

180.000

1985.00

144000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 (May, 1963)

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Nick Fury

188.000

1963.00

54000

5’8” | 1.73 m

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Journey into Mystery #86 (November 1962)

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Odin

1.730

1962.00

106000

5'7" | 1.70 m

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Black Panther #1 (November 1998)

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Okoye

1.700

1998.00

25000

5'7" | 1.70 m

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Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966)

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Peggy Carter

170.000

1966.00

49000

5’9” | 1.75 m

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Tales of Suspense #45 (September 1963)

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Pepper Potts | Rescue

1.750

1963.00

41000

5’5” | 1.64 m

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New Avengers #8 (September 2013)

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Proxima Midnight

1.640

2013.00

25000

5’11” | 1.80 m

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The X-Men #4 (March 1964)

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Quicksilver

1.800

1964.00

89000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)

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Red Skull

1.880

1941.00

43000

3’1” | .95 m

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Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976)

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Rocket Raccoon

95.000

1976.00

60000

6’5” | 1.96 m

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Fantastic Four #65 (August 1967)

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Ronan the Accuser

1.960

1967.00

22000

5’6” | 1.68 m

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The X-Men #4 (March 1964)

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Scarlet Witch

168.000

1964.00

146000

5’5” | 1.64 m

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Black Panther #2 (May 2005)

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Shuri

1.640

2005.00

29000

5'7" | 1.70 m

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Amazing Fantasy #15 (August, 1962)

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Spider-Man

170.000

1962.00

147000

5’11” | 1.80 m

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December 28, 1922 (Birthday)

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Stan Lee

180.000

1922.00

271000

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Marvel Preview #4 (January, 1976)

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Star-Lord

188.000

1976.00

80000

5’4” | 1.63 m

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

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Teenage Groot

163.000

2017.00

2300

8’3” | 2.52 m

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The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February, 1973)

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Thanos

252.000

1973.00

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6’3” | 1.91 m

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Journey into Mystery #83 (August, 1962)

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Thor

191.000

1962.00

518000

7’7” | 2.31 m

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The Avengers #54 (July 1968)

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Ultron

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1968.00

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5’4” | 1.63 m

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The Avengers #83 (December 1970)

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Valkyrie

163.000

1970.00

153000

5’9” | 1.75 m (Variable)

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The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984)

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Venom

1.750

1984.00

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6’3” | 1.91 m

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Avengers Vol. 1 #57 (published August, 1968)

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Vision

191.000

1968.00

85000

5’9” | 1.75 m

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The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (May 1963)

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Vulture

1.750

1963.00

117000

6’1” | 1.85 m (Armor); 5’8” | 1.73 m (Actor)

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Iron Man #118 (January 1979)

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War Machine

185.000

1979.00

65000

5’6” | 1.68 m (Variable)

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Tales to Astonish #44 (June 1963)

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Wasp

168.000

1963.00

121000

6’0" | 1.83 m

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Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)

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Winter Soldier

183.000

1941.00

117000

6’3” | 1.91 m

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The Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974)

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Wolverine

1.910

1974.00

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5’10” | 1.78 m

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Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

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Wong

1.780

1963.00

6400

Drawings of Captain Marvel in standing and flying postures with height dimensions

Captain Marvel, real name Carol Danvers, is a cosmically powered superhero and galactic protector that appears in Marvel Comics. Often appearing in relation to the superhero teams of the Avengers and the X-Men, Captain Marvel is one of the strongest heroes with powers that include energy projection and absorption, space flight, and superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability and reflexes. Captain Marvel was introduced by Marvel in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 in March, 1968.

Captain Marvel has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 5’11” (1.80 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Captain Marvel in multiple flying postures

Captain Marvel, real name Carol Danvers, is a cosmically powered superhero that appears in Marvel Comics. Captain Marvel is one of the strongest heroes with powers that include energy projection and absorption, space flight, and superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability and reflexes.

Captain Marvel has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 5’11” (1.80 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Captain Marvel in multiple flying postures

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5’7” | 1.70 m

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5’11” | 1.80 m

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Portrayed by (MCU): Brie Larson

Powers

Energy projection and absorption; flight; superhuman strength, speed, stamina, endurance

Real Name

Carol Danvers

First Appearance

Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March, 1968)

Drawings include:
Captain Marvel standing (passive), flying (helmet), flying (fighting), flying (hover)

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Set of drawings comparing the height of Deadpool to other Marvel characters

Deadpool, civilian identity Wade Wilson, is a fictional crude and wise-cracking mercenary, in X-Men, Deadpool and the extended Marvel franchise. Originally a villain in X-Men, he evolves into an anti-hero, and ally to the X-Men upon the death of his significant other, Vanessa. In an attempt to cure his cancer, he was lured into a science experiment that gave him power. His main power is a healing factor that allows him to heal from injuries that would be fatal to others, as well as being skilled in combat. Deadpool is one of the few Marvel movies that has an R rating.

Deadpool is portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the MCU with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m). The comic book height of Deadpool is also 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Deadpool in assorted poses

Deadpool, civilian identity Wade Wilson, is a fictional crude and wise-cracking mercenary, in X-Men, Deadpool and the extended Marvel franchise. Originally a villain in X-Men, he evolves into an anti-hero, and ally to the X-Men upon the death of his significant other, Vanessa.

Deadpool is portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the MCU with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m). The comic book height of Deadpool is also 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Deadpool in assorted poses

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Portrayed by: Ryan Reynolds

Powers

Longevity and regeneration; marksman, swordsman, combat; teleportation devices; super strength, agility, durability

Real Name

Wade Winston Wilson

First Appearance

The New Mutants #98 (February 1991)

Drawings include:
Deadpool front elevation (assorted), side, fighting

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Star-Lord, real name Peter Quill, is an interplanetary superhero, starship pilot, and galactic protector that appears in Marvel Comics. Often the leader of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, Star-Lord is a master strategist and close-quarter combat specialist that often uses jet boots for flight, a helmet for space travel, and a pair of Element Gun pistols. Star-Lord was introduced by Marvel in Marvel Preview #4 in January, 1976.

Star-Lord has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also 6’2” (1.88 m) in the comics.

Star-Lord, real name Peter Quill, is an interplanetary superhero, starship pilot, and galactic protector that appears in Marvel Comics. Often the leader of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, Star-Lord is a master strategist and close-quarter combat specialist.

Star-Lord has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also 6’2” (1.88 m) in the comics.

Height:

6’2” | 1.88 m

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Portrayed by (MCU): Chris Pratt

Powers

Master strategist; close-quarter combat strategist; marksman; flight via jet boots; helmet for space travel; Element Gun pistols

Real Name

Peter Quill

First Appearance

Marvel Preview #4 (January, 1976)

Drawings include:
Star-Lord standing (front), standing (side, mask), standing (fighting), running (fighting)

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Falcon | Sam Wilson

Set of drawings comparing the height of Falcon to other MCU characters

Falcon also known as Sam Wilson is a fictional Avenger, Air Force Veteran, and superhero in Captain America: The Winter Solider, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the extended Marvel franchise. After Steve Rogers asked him for help, he stole his old flying suit from the Air Force base and became a part of the Avengers team. He is physically human, but uses his Falcon suit to fly and uses its attached drone for surveillance. Thanks to his Air Force training, he’s also skilled in hand-to-hand combat. He is one of those disintegrated in Thanos’s snap, and brought back five years later. After Steve's retiring from duty, Sam Wilson eventually takes over the mantle of Captain America.

Falcon is portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Falcon is 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Falcon in assorted poses

Falcon also known as Sam Wilson is a fictional Avenger, Air Force Veteran, and superhero in Captain America: The Winter Solider, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the extended Marvel franchise. He is physically human, but uses his Falcon suit to fly and uses its attached drone for surveillance.

Falcon is portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Falcon is 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Falcon in assorted poses

Falcon | Sam Wilson

Height:

5’10” | 1.78 m

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Height (Comics)

6’2” | 1.88 m

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Portrayed by (MCU): Anthony Mackie

Powers

Flight via wing armor; combat hand-to-hand skills; telepathic link with birds (comics)

Real Name

Samuel Wilson

First Appearance

Captain America #117 (September 1969)

Drawings include:
Falcon front elevation (assorted), flying (assorted)

Links

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Pair of drawings of Nick fury standing in relaxed and dodging postures

Nick Fury is a spy and veteran S.H.I.E.L.D. operative that appears throughout Marvel Comics. Typically assumed to be the leader of the superhero counter-terrorism agency S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury is a master military tactician with a mysterious past as a war soldier and member of the C.I.A. Nick Fury debuted by Marvel in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 released in May, 1963 and first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Iron Man (2008).

Nick Fury is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the MCU at a height of 6’2” (1.88 m), but is 6’1” (1.85 m) in the comics.

Nick Fury is a spy and veteran S.H.I.E.L.D. operative that appears throughout Marvel Comics. Typically assumed to be the leader of the superhero counter-terrorism agency S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury is a master military tactician with a mysterious past as a war soldier and member of the C.I.A.

Nick Fury is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the MCU at a height of 6’2” (1.88 m), but is 6’1” (1.85 m) in the comics.

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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6’1” | 1.85 m

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Portrayed by (MCU): Samuel L. Jackson

Powers

Military strategist; longevity; armed and unarmed combat

Real Name

Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Fury

First Appearance

Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 (May, 1963)

Drawings include:
Nick Fury standing (front), standing (side), dodging, shooting

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