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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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Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962)

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Ant Man

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

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Baby Groot

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2017.00

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Fantastic Four #52 (July, 1966)

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Black Panther

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1966.00

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Tales of Suspense #52 (April, 1964)

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Black Widow

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1964.00

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6’1” | 1.85 m

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Captain America Comics #1 (March, 1941)

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Captain America

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1941.00

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5’7” | 1.70 m

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Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March, 1968)

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Captain Marvel

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1968.00

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Infinity: Free Comic Book Day (May 2013)

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Corvus Glaive

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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The New Mutants #98 (February 1991)

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Deadpool

1.880

1991.00

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6’0" | 1.83 m

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Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

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Doctor Strange

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1963.00

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6’3” | 1.91 m

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The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February 1973)

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Drax

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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New Avengers #8 (September 2013)

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Ebony Maw

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5’10” | 1.78 m

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Captain America #117 (September 1969)

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Falcon

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1969.00

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5'7" | 1.70 m

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Strange Tales #180 (June 1975)

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Gamora

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1975.00

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5’6” | 1.68 m

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Iron Man #219 (June 1987)

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Ghost

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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

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5’8” | 1.73 m

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Tales of Suspense #57 (September, 1964)

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Hawkeye

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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Journey into Mystery #102 (March 1964)

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Hela

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Adventure into Fear #19 (Dec. 1973)

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Howard the Duck

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8'2" | 2.5 m

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Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)

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Hulk

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6’1” | 1.85 m

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Tales of Suspense #39 (March, 1963)

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Iron Man

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6’0" | 1.83 m

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Jungle Action #6 (September 1973)

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Killmonger

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7’7” | 2.31 m

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Journey into Mystery #83 (1962)

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Korg

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Journey into Mystery #85 (October 1962)

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Loki

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1962.00

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5’11” | 1.80 m

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

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Mysterio

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1964.00

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5’11” | 1.80 m

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The Avengers #257 (July 1985)

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Nebula

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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

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Nick Fury

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5’8” | 1.73 m

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Journey into Mystery #86 (November 1962)

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Odin

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5'7" | 1.70 m

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Black Panther #1 (November 1998)

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Okoye

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5'7" | 1.70 m

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Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966)

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Peggy Carter

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Tales of Suspense #45 (September 1963)

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Pepper Potts | Rescue

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New Avengers #8 (September 2013)

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Proxima Midnight

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The X-Men #4 (March 1964)

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Quicksilver

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Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)

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Red Skull

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3’1” | .95 m

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Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976)

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Rocket Raccoon

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6’5” | 1.96 m

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Fantastic Four #65 (August 1967)

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Ronan the Accuser

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The X-Men #4 (March 1964)

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Scarlet Witch

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Black Panther #2 (May 2005)

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Shuri

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Amazing Fantasy #15 (August, 1962)

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Spider-Man

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December 28, 1922 (Birthday)

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Stan Lee

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Marvel Preview #4 (January, 1976)

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Star-Lord

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

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Teenage Groot

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The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February, 1973)

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Thanos

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Journey into Mystery #83 (August, 1962)

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Thor

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7’7” | 2.31 m

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The Avengers #54 (July 1968)

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Ultron

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The Avengers #83 (December 1970)

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Valkyrie

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The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984)

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Venom

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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

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The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (May 1963)

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Vulture

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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

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Tales to Astonish #44 (June 1963)

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Wasp

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Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)

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Winter Soldier

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6’3” | 1.91 m

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The Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974)

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Wolverine

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Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

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Wong

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Collection of scaled height drawings of Wong and other MCU characters

Wong is a fictional sorcerer and mentor to Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange and the extended Marvel franchise. He was the librarian at Kamar-Taj, where he taught Doctor Strange to wield his sorcery, before moving to New York to protect the New York Sanctum. As a Master of the Mystic Arts, his powers include portal travel, summoning objects, astral projection, and illusion. With the Wand of Watoomb, he can also block attacks and shoot energy blasts. He was briefly killed in the battle for the Hong Kong Sanctum, but brought back using the time stone.

Wong is portrayed by Benedict Wong in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Wong is 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Wong in various postures

Wong is a fictional sorcerer and mentor to Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange and the extended Marvel franchise. He was the librarian at Kamar-Taj, where he taught Doctor Strange to wield his sorcery, before moving to New York to protect the New York Sanctum.

Wong is portrayed by Benedict Wong in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Wong is 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Wong in various postures

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Portrayed by (MCU): Benedict Wong

Powers

Magic mastery; genius intellect; martial arts

Real Name

First Appearance

Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

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

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Collection of scaled height drawings of Doctor Strange and other MCU characters

Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional surgeon-turned-superhero and the Sorcerer Supreme in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most notably the movie Doctor Strange, and Marvel Comics. After a car accident injured his hands and ended his career as a surgeon, he drained his fortune trying to cure his hands. Increasingly desperate, he eventually ended up in Nepal, where he learned sorcery. His powers include casting spells to create shields and disable his enemies, and astral projection. With the Time Stone, he can also alter time. The original comics were known for their uniquely surrealist art, sometimes compared to psychedelic hallucinations.

Doctor Strange is portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch in the MCU with a height of 6’0" (1.83 m). The comic book height of Doctor Strange is 6’2.5” (1.89 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Doctor Strange in various postures

Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional surgeon-turned-superhero and the Sorcerer Supreme in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most notably the movie Doctor Strange, and Marvel Comics. His powers include casting spells to create shields and disable his enemies, and astral projection.

Doctor Strange is portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch in the MCU with a height of 6’0" (1.83 m). The comic book height of Doctor Strange is 6’2.5” (1.89 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Doctor Strange in various postures

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Portrayed by (MCU): Benedict Cumberbatch

Powers

Magic mastery; genius intellect; gifted surgeon; magical artifacts

Real Name

Stephen Strange

First Appearance

Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)

Drawings include:
Doctor Strange front elevation (assorted), fighting, flying, meditating

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Collection of scaled height drawings of Shuri and other MCU characters

Shuri is a fictional princess, inventor, and genius in Black Panther and the extended Marvel franchise. T’Challa’s younger sister, she is the inventor of his Black Panther suit. As the chief science officer of Wakanda, she is responsible for the creation of much of Wakanda’s advanced technologies, including the remote-driven car that helps T’Challa in South Korea. Normally not superpowered aside from her superior intellect, Shuri uses her vibranium gauntlets in battle, throwing powerful blasts of energy at her combatants. She was one of the victims of Thanos’s snap, returning five years later after he was defeated again.

Shuri is portrayed by Letitia Wright in the MCU with a height of 5’5” (1.64 m). The comic book height of Shuri is 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Shuri in various postures

Shuri is a fictional princess, inventor, and genius in Black Panther and the extended Marvel franchise. T’Challa’s younger sister, she is the inventor of his Black Panther suit. As the chief science officer of Wakanda, she is responsible for the creation of much of Wakanda’s advanced technologies.

Shuri is portrayed by Letitia Wright in the MCU with a height of 5’5” (1.64 m). The comic book height of Shuri is 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Shuri in various postures

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5’5” | 1.64 m

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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Portrayed by (MCU): Letitia Wright

Powers

Genius intellect; animorphism; necromancy; use of high-tech equipment; enhanced agility, endurance, reflexes, senses

Real Name

First Appearance

Black Panther #2 (May 2005)

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

Links

Marvel - Shuri 
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Collection of scaled height drawings of Wolverine and other MCU characters

Wolverine is a character in the X-Men universe known for his bad attitude and adamantium claws. He first appeared in the Marvel comic series in 1974, and later in the X-Men film franchise. He is a mutant who has retractable adamantium claws, that he can make appear at a whim. He also has enhanced animal like sense, superior strength, and healing abilities. He is typical of the antiheroes created at the time - Wolverine was a cultural product of America’s involvement in wars around the world. The character was a soldier in WW2 who was then biologically enhanced by a special operations unit. Wolverine is a firm fan favourite in the X-Men universe. He was portrayed in the film versions by actor Hugh Jackman.

Wolverine is portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the X-Men films with a height of 6’3” (1.91 m). The comic book height of Wolverine is 5’3” (1.60 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Wolverine in various postures

Wolverine is a character in the X-Men universe known for his bad attitude and adamantium claws. He first appeared in the Marvel comic series in 1974, and later in the X-Men film franchise. He is a mutant who has retractable adamantium claws, that he can make appear at a whim.

Wolverine is portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the X-Men films with a height of 6’3” (1.91 m). The comic book height of Wolverine is 5’3” (1.60 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Wolverine in various postures

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6’3” | 1.91 m

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Portrayed by (X-Men): Hugh Jackman

Powers

Adamantium-infused skeleton; adamantium claws; superhuman senses; regeneration; enhanced strength, speed, agility, durability

Real Name

James “Logan” Howlett

First Appearance

The Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974)

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

Links

Marvel - Wolverine 
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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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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

Links

Marvel - Deadpool 
Marvel Fandom - Wade Wilson 
Wikipedia - Deadpool

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