{{short description|List about the Marvel Universe}} {{For|a list of features in the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2025}} {{multiple issues| {{more citations needed|date=August 2016}} {{fan POV|date=February 2017}} {{too long|date=February 2025}} }} 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. {{TOC limit|4}}
==Places== 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.
===Earth=== ====New York City==== Many Marvel Comics stories are set in New York City, where the publishing company is based.<ref>Bainbridge, Jason. ""I Am New York" — Spider-Man, New York City and the Marvel Universe."'' Comics and the City: Urban Space in Print, Picture and Sequence'' (2010): 163–179.</ref>
=====Superhero sites===== New York is the site of many places important to superheroes: * '''[[Avengers Mansion]]''': Currently in ruin, but long the home of the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lederer |first=Donnie |date=May 22, 2019 |title=4 Times Avengers HQ Was Destroyed |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/4-times-avengers-hq-was-destroyed |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''[[Stark Tower|Avengers Tower]]''': Formerly Stark Tower, the current headquarters of the Avengers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=October 11, 2023 |title=Every Avengers Headquarters (So Far) |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/every-avengers-headquarters-list |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''Alias Investigations''': A private investigations firm founded and owned by [[Jessica Jones]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Grace |date=January 17, 2020 |title=Review: JESSICA JONES: BLIND SPOT #1 Offers a Brilliant New Take (Again) |url=https://screenrant.com/jessica-jones-origin-blind-spot-marvel/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Baxter Building]]''' and '''[[Four Freedoms Plaza]]''': The bases of the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Fantastic Four's Headquarters: A Complete Guide |url=https://www.cbr.com/fantastic-four-headquarters-complete-guide/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''''[[Daily Bugle]]''''': A newspaper building where [[Peter Parker]] (Spider-Man), among others, work.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Johnny |date=July 24, 2017 |title=Spider-Man: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Daily Bugle |url=https://screenrant.com/spider-man-daily-bugle-newspaper-jonah-jameson-trivia-facts/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[District X]]''': A ghetto-like neighborhood of New York primarily populated by [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutants]]. Since the [[Decimation (comics)|Decimation]], its mutant population has largely disappeared.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Ryan |date=December 10, 2020 |title=District X: How Marvel's Mutant Town Turned Into X-Men's Version of The Wire |url=https://www.cbr.com/district-x-mutant-town-x-men-the-wire/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Fisk Towers''': A skyscraper owned by the [[Kingpin (character)|Kingpin]], and base of operations for his criminal activities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Outlaw |first=Kofi |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Hawkeye: Vincent D'Onofrio Addresses Kingpin Avengers Tower Theories |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/avengers-tower-kingpin-new-owner-theory-vincent-d-onofrio-hawkeye/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]]''': Home and protectorate of the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]] ([[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]], Jessica Jones, [[Luke Cage]] and [[Iron Fist (character)|Iron Fist]]),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulaby |first=Neda |date=August 18, 2017 |title=Marvel Comics Meet Reality On The Not-So-Mean Streets Of Hell's Kitchen |url=https://www.npr.org/2017/08/18/544465610/marvel-comics-meet-reality-on-the-not-so-mean-streets-of-hells-kitchen |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[NPR]]}}</ref> and the [[Punisher]]. * '''{{Visible anchor|Metro-General Hospital}}''': A public hospital located in Manhattan. * '''Nelson and Murdock Law Offices''': The law firm founded by Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and [[Foggy Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mello |first=Nicole |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Daredevil: 10 Times Foggy Nelson Was The Real Man Without Fear |url=https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-foggy-nelson-real-man-without-fear/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Sanctum Sanctorum (Marvel Comics)|Sanctum Sanctorum]]''': The abode of [[Doctor Strange]] located in [[Greenwich Village]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dietsch |first=TJ |date=November 16, 2016 |title=The Untold Tale of the Sanctum Sanctorum |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-spells-of-doctor-strange-securing-the-sanctum-sanctorum |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''[[Oscorp]] Tower''': A skyscraper owned by [[Norman Osborn]]. Now the headquarters for Alchemax.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandoval |first=Andrea |date=January 26, 2023 |title=15 Marvel Snap Locations That Make No Sense |url=https://www.cbr.com/confusing-marvel-snap-locations/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Bowery|The Bowery]]''': In ''Fantastic Four'' #4 (1962), the [[Human Torch]] discovers the [[Namor]] in this Manhattan neighborhood of "human derelicts", where Namor had taken up residence after sustaining amnesia. * '''Wakandan embassy''': The consulate/embassy of [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]]'s nation of [[Wakanda]].
=====Companies===== New York is a center of industry, serving as the headquarters for a few Marvel companies: * '''Alchemax''': A [[megacorporation]] owned by [[Tyler Stone (Marvel Comics)|Tyler Stone]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Alex |date=July 13, 2005 |title=Looking back at the original Spider-Man 2099 run with Peter David |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/looking-back-at-the-original-spider-man-2099-run-with-peter-david/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> Alchemax was created for the [[Marvel 2099]] imprint, where the company appeared as an opponent of [[Spider-Man 2099]] (Miguel O'Hara). O'Hara later gains control of Alchemax, making it into a force for rebuilding Earth after multiple cataclysms.<ref>''2099: Manifest Destiny'' 1998</ref> Alchemax was later introduced into the mainline Marvel universe. ** '''Alchemax in other media''' *** The Earth-928 incarnation of Alchemax appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "The Spider-Verse". *** The Earth-616 incarnation of Alchemax appears in the ''[[Spider-Man (2017 TV series)|Marvel's Spider-Man]]'' episode "Cloak and Dagger". This version is a science firm run by [[Tiberius Stone]]. *** Alchemax appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse]]'' and ''[[Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse]]''. This version is run by [[Doctor Octopus|Olivia Octavius]] and funded by the [[Kingpin (character)|Kingpin]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 2, 2023|title=Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Ending Explained and Our Biggest Questions About Beyond the Spider-Verse|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-post-credits-scene-ending-explained-questions|access-date=June 3, 2023|website=[[IGN]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1303412/indian-spider-man-mumbattan-coolest-additions-spider-verse/|title=The Indian Spider-Man And Mumbattan Are The Coolest Additions To The Spider-Verse Yet|first=Jeremy|last=Mathai|date=June 4, 2023|website=SlashFilm}}</ref> *** The Earth-928 incarnation of Alchemax appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions]]'', with '''Serena Patel''', head of the company's Shadow Division, as a notable employee. *** Both the Earth-928 and Earth-616 incarnations of Alchemax appear in ''[[Spider-Man: Edge of Time]]''. *** The Earth-928 incarnation of Alchemax appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''. *** The Earth-616 incarnation of Alchemax appears in ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man (video game)|Marvel's Spider-Man]]''. This version is a chemical plant located in Manhattan. *** Alchemax appears in ''[[Marvel Rivals]]''.<ref name="Rivals">{{cite web|last=Parijat|first=Shubhankar|title=''Marvel Rivals'' Trailer Reveals Tokyo 2099 Map|url=https://gamingbolt.com/marvel-rivals-trailer-reveals-tokyo-2099-map|website=GamingBolt.com|access-date=May 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513155321/https://gamingbolt.com/marvel-rivals-trailer-reveals-tokyo-2099-map|archive-date=May 13, 2024|date=April 30, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Cross Technological Enterprises]]''': A multinational industrial company run by [[Darren Cross]]. It is a rival of Stark Industries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lord-Moncrief |first=Devon |date=December 18, 2022 |title=Two Classic Avengers Began Their Romance As Bitter Enemies |url=https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-mockingbird-began-romance-as-heated-enemies-avengers/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Damage Control (comics)|Damage Control]]''': A construction company that specializes in repairing the property damaged by super-powered individuals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prahl |first=Amanda |date=June 8, 2022 |title=Why the Department of Damage Control Is So Important in "Ms. Marvel" |url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/node/48851469 |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[PopSugar]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> * '''Fisk Industries''': A legitimate business on the surface founded and owned by [[Kingpin (character)|Wilson Fisk]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lehman |first=Patrick |date=June 3, 2022 |title=10 Marvel Villains With Normal Day Jobs |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-with-normal-day-jobs/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Frost International''': A multi billion-dollar electronics conglomerate run by [[Emma Frost]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Jacob |date=October 1, 2019 |title=These Are the 5 Richest Superheroes |url=https://money.com/richest-superheroes-comic-con/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Money (magazine)|Money]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Hammer Industries''': A company founded and owned by [[Justin Hammer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Adam |date=November 10, 2021 |title=The Richest Villains In The Marvel Universe |url=https://www.looper.com/657407/the-richest-villains-in-the-marvel-universe/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''Horizon Labs''': A technological company headed by [[Max Modell]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iacobucci |first=Jordan |date=August 8, 2023 |title=Spider-Man Comic Supporting Characters Who Don't Have Live-Action Appearances |url=https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-comics-allies-never-appeared-live-action/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Midas Foundation''': A company that was founded by [[Doctor Midas]].<ref>''Marvel Boy'' Vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> * '''[[Oscorp]]''': A company founded and formerly owned by [[Norman Osborn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Luke |date=April 12, 2020 |title=Marvel Comics: The 10 Richest Characters, Ranked (& How Much They're Worth) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-the-10-richest-characters-ranked-how-much-theyre-worth/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Parker Industries]]''': A company founded and owned by [[Peter Parker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=November 25, 2017 |title=Spider-Man: Peter Parker Has A New Job |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/spider-man-job/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Pym Technologies''': A biochemical company founded by [[Hank Pym]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2018 |title=The Top 10 Superhero Corporations |url=https://www.sideshow.com/blog/top-10-superhero-corporations |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Sideshow Collectibles]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Roxxon Energy Corporation}}''': A conglomerate corporation and one of the largest fuel companies in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bui |first=Hoai-Tran |date=June 17, 2021 |title=Roxxon Explained: Behind The Sinister Marvel Organization Teased In 'Loki' |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/581711/roxxon-explained-loki/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[/Film]] |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''[[Stark Industries]]''': A company founded and owned by Isaac Stark Sr. It is currently owned by Tony Stark (Iron Man).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Andrew |date=February 6, 2017 |title=Iron Man: 15 Things You Didn't Know About Stark Industries |url=https://screenrant.com/stark-industries-iron-man-marvel-trivia-facts/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Trask Industries''': A weapons and technology company founded and owned by [[Bolivar Trask]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erao |first=Matthew |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Trask Industries Exists in The Gifted's Universe |url=https://screenrant.com/gifted-trask-industries-days-future-past-connection/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Von Doom Industries''': An international megacorporation founded by [[Doctor Doom|Victor von Doom]], who is the CEO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ukil |first=Aparna |date=April 3, 2022 |title=From Green Arrow to Richie Rich: 5 wealthiest comic book characters, ranked |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/from-green-arrow-richie-rich-5-wealthiest-comic-book-characters-ranked |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref>
=====Universities===== * '''[[Columbia University]]''': A real university whose fictional alumni include Matt Murdock ([[Daredevil (Marvel Comics series)|Daredevil]]), [[Elektra (character)|Elektra]], and Reed Richards ([[Mister Fantastic]]). It is featured in the [[Sam Raimi]] [[Sam Raimi Spider-Man film series|Spider-Man films]]. * '''Empire State University''' (ESU): A university whose alumni include Peter Parker ([[Spider-Man]]), [[Harry Osborn]], [[Gwen Stacy]], [[Emma Frost]], and Johnny Storm (the [[Human Torch (Johnny Storm)|Human Torch]]).<ref name="mnyc">{{cite book |last=Sanderson |first=Peter |title=The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City |publisher=[[Pocket Books]] |year=2007 |isbn=978-1-4165-3141-8 |location=New York City}}</ref> Doreen Green ([[Squirrel Girl]]) is currently enrolled in its computer science undergraduate program. * '''Sotomayor University''': A fictional university whose students include [[America Chavez]] (Ms. America) and [[Prodigy (David Alleyne)|David Alleyne]] (Prodigy).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubai |first=Andy L. |date=March 8, 2017 |title=Marvel's Miss America Goes to College |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-miss-america-comic/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> The university is named after [[Supreme Court Justice]] [[Sonia Sotomayor]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zomorodi |first=Manoush |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Gabby Rivera: Writing the story of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero |url=https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1121549445 |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[NPR]]}}</ref>
==== Regions and countries ==== * '''[[Atlantis]]''': A small [[continent]] with many human settlements. Over 20,000 years ago, an event called the "Great Cataclysm" caused it to be submerged into the sea.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=July 14, 2022 |title=The History of Atlantis |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/history-of-atlantis |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * <span id="Attilan">'''Attilan'''</span> ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|t|ɪ|l|ɑː|n}}; also known as the '''Hidden Land'''): Home of the [[Inhumans]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chrysostomou |first=George |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Inhumans: 10 Things Marvel Fans May Not Have Known About Attilans |url=https://www.cbr.com/inhumans-attilan-marvel-trivia-facts/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Originally an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it has moved several times, including to the [[Andes]], the [[Himalayas]], the Moon, and Hala, the homeworld of the [[Kree]]. Attilan is destroyed in ''[[Infinity (comic book)|Infinity]]'', with its remains becoming a sovereign state, New Attilan, ruled by [[Medusa (Marvel Comics)|Medusa]]. ** '''Attilan in other media''' *** Attilan appears in ''[[The New Fantastic Four]]'' episode "Medusa and the Inhumans". This city is ruled only by Medusa. *** Attilan appears in the ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' (1994) three-part episode "Inhumans Saga". *** Attilan appears in the [[Disney XD]] Marvel series ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'', ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VanGundy |first=Jacob |date=September 3, 2020 |title=The 10 Best Episodes Of Hulk And The Agents of S.M.A.S.H., According To IMDb |url=https://www.cbr.com/best-marvel-hulk-agents-smash-episodes-imdb/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=February 28, 2016 |title=GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANIMATED SERIES Recap: 'Crystal Blue Persuasion' |url=https://archive.nerdist.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-animated-series-recap-crystal-blue-persuasion/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Nerdist]]}}</ref> *** Attilan appears in ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]''. *** Attilan appears in ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=July 22, 2017 |title=Marvel's Inhumans Confirms The Location of Attilan |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-inhumans-attilan-moon/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Bagalia''': A sovereign [[Island country|island nation]] in an undisclosed location.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayhugh |first=Mariah |date=February 5, 2023 |title=After Talokan, What Other Hidden Nations Could Be In The MCU? |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-hidden-countries-locations/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> It was founded by the [[Shadow Council]] and is ruled by criminals. * <span id="Chronopolis">'''Chronopolis'''</span>: The city-state headquarters of [[Kang the Conqueror]], located on the outskirts of the timeless dimension Limbo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taguiam |first=Rhenn |date=January 15, 2024 |title=Marvel Comics: 10 Worst Cities To Live In |url=https://gamerant.com/marvel-comics-worst-cities-live-in/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> It also appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raymond |first=Charles Nicholas |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Watch the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Launch Trailer |url=https://screenrant.com/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-trailer-launch/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Costa Verde''': A country in Central America where [[Silverclaw]] was born.<ref>''The Avengers'' (vol. 3) No. 28 (May 2000)</ref> * '''Demonica''': An island north of Hawaii created by [[Doctor Demonicus]]; it eventually sinks back into the Pacific.<ref>''Avengers West Coast'' #69–74. Marvel Comics.</ref> * '''Deviant Lemuria''': The undersea home of the [[Deviant (comics)|Deviants]] located at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. * '''Dynamo City''': An interstellar city and space port for dynamism controlled by a municipal government.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jung |first=Michael |date=May 21, 2020 |title=Silver Surfer Proves Marvel's WORST Villain is... Bureaucracy |url=https://screenrant.com/silver-surfer-fights-capitalism-marvel-comics/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Genosha]]''': An island nation off the coast of Africa, north of [[Madagascar]], where mutants were once enslaved.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faraci |first=Derek |date=August 19, 2020 |title=X-Men: 10 Facts Fans Should Know About Genosha |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-facts-genosha/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Hyboria]]''': The main continent of the [[Hyborian Age]] where [[Conan (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]] lived. * '''Imaya''': A country in North Africa. * '''[[Kamar-Taj]]''': A small kingdom in the [[Himalayas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shayo |first=Lukas |date=April 16, 2023 |title=10 Marvel Cities That Make Great Vacation Spots |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-cities-that-make-great-vacation-spots/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Krakoa]]''': A living island in the South Pacific.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Negus |first=M. N. |date=April 23, 2022 |title=Mutant Nations: The Differences Between Arakko and Krakoa |url=https://www.cbr.com/arakko-and-krakoa-mutant-nations-differences-x-men-marvel/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Latveria]]''': A country in Europe ruled by [[Doctor Doom]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faraci |first=Derek |date=August 19, 2020 |title=Fantastic Four: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Doctor Doom's Country Of Latveria |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-fantastic-four-doctor-doom-country-latveria-facts/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Lemuria]]''': A small continent and group of islands in the Pacific Ocean 21,000 years ago, which was ruled by the [[Deviant (comics)|Deviants]]. It was sunk underwater during a battle with Atlantis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=November 11, 2022 |title=Black Panther and Namor explained: Everything you need to know before they go to war in Wakanda Forever |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-namor-talocan/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Madripoor]]''': A city modeled after Singapore, to which [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]] has connections.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=April 13, 2022 |title=Madripoor – the Marvel comics history of the MCU's exotic and dangerous island nation |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/falcon-winter-soldier-what-is-madripoor-mcu/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Monster Isle''': An island where ''[[kaiju]]''-style monsters rule.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matadeen |first=Renaldo |date=December 30, 2019 |title=Immortal Hulk: Roxxon's Biggest Weapon Is Its Very Own Skull Island |url=https://www.cbr.com/immortal-hulk-roxxons-weapon-monster-isle/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Muir Island''': An island off the northwest coast of [[Scotland]], containing [[Moira MacTaggert]]'s mutant research lab.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magnett |first=Chase |date=August 5, 2019 |title=X-Men: Who is Moira MacTaggert? |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/x-men-moira-mactaggert-who-powers-of-x/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Nova Roma''': An ancient [[Rome]]-like city in Brazil where [[Magma (character)|Magma]] was born.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Megan Nicole |date=September 15, 2020 |title=New Mutants: 10 Facts You Need To Know About Magma |url=https://www.cbr.com/new-mutants-magma-facts/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Olympia (comics)|Olympia]]''': Mountain city of the [[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]], located on [[Mount Olympus]] in Greece.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raymond |first=Charles Nicholas |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Eternals' Origin Retcon Is Good For Hercules' MCU Future |url=https://screenrant.com/eternals-origin-change-hercules-olympus/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Providence''': An artificial island made of parts from [[Cable (character)|Cable]]'s old space station, ''Graymalkin'', located in the South Pacific Ocean, southwest of Hawaii.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=February 24, 2021 |title=X-Men: How Cable Tried to Create His Own Krakoa YEARS Earlier |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-cable-providence-island-krakoa/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> 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 the [[Hope Summers (character)|Messiah Child]]'s birth away from the [[Marauders (comics)|Marauders]]. * '''[[Savage Land]]''': A place with a tropical climate, prehistoric animals, and strange tribes located in the heart of [[Antarctica]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=April 2, 2020 |title=Scientists Suggest Marvel's Savage Land Was Actually Kind of Real |url=https://comicbook.com/irl/news/antarctica-ancient-scientists-suggest-savage-land-real/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * The '''{{Visible anchor|Seven Heavenly Cities}}''' (also known as the '''Seven Capital Cities of Heaven'''): Mystical, hidden cities spread across the Earth. Each of these cities possesses a legendary champion known as the [[Immortal Weapons|Immortal Weapon]], who represents it in the Tournament of Heaven, a sacred tournament held every 88 years, in which the cities temporarily merge to form the Heart of Heaven, where the tournament takes place. ** '''{{Visible anchor|K'un-Lun}}''': Home of the legendary [[Iron Fist (character)|Iron Fist]]. Ruled by the [[Yu-Ti]]. ** '''{{Visible anchor|K'un-Zi}}''': A city of dark magic ruled by the [[Crane Mother]]. It was protected by the Crane Champion. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Tiger Island}}''': A tropical land renowned for its [[Women warriors in literature and culture|women warriors]]. It was protected by [[Tiger's Beautiful Daughter]]. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Peng Lai}}''': A peaceful island of pig farmers. It was protected by a long line of warriors known as the [[Fat Cobra|Cobra]]. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Kingdom of Spiders}}''': A dark city covered in spiderwebs. It was protected by the [[Bride of Nine Spiders]]. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Z'Gambo}}''': Home to the [[Prince of Orphans]]. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Under City}}''': A city that serves as a home to all who are truly lost. The city was ruled by [[Dog Brother|Dog Brother #1]], who frequently roamed the Earth to find and rescue people to take them there. ** '''{{Visible anchor|Eighth City}}''': A brutal and hellish city that serves as a prison for those sent from the other seven cities. * '''Slorenia''': An eastern [[Slavic peoples|Slavic]] nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meenan |first=Devin |date=December 10, 2020 |title=5 Fictional Countries In Marvel Comics (& 5 In DC) |url=https://www.cbr.com/fictional-countries-marvel-comics-dc/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Sokovia''': An Eastern European nation that was created for the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] before being integrated into the comics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=April 8, 2021 |title=10 Most Important Fictional Marvel Comics Countries, Including Madripoor |url=https://screenrant.com/most-important-fictional-marvel-comics-countries/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> In the MCU, [[Helmut Zemo]], [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff]], and [[Pietro Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Pietro Maximoff]] are depicted as Sokovian. * '''Subterranea''': A vast underground region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=May 9, 2015 |title='Avengers: Age of Ultron': 5 Possible Vacation Spots for the Hulk |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-age-ultron-5-vacation-794474/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en-US}}</ref> It is the home of the [[Mole Man]], [[Tyrannus (comics)|Tyrannus]], and various underground creatures who serve them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beard |first=Jim |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Mole Man: Can You Dig It? |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/mole-man-can-you-dig-it |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''Symkaria''': A country in Europe adjoining Latveria and home of [[Silver Sable]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=September 21, 2023 |title=Meet Silver Sable, a Mercenary with a Heart of Gold |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/silver-sable-explained-mercenary-wild-pack |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''{{Visible anchor|Transia}}''': A country in [[Balkans]]. The birthplace of [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]], [[Quicksilver (Marvel Comics)|Quicksilver]], and the [[Scarlet Witch]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brueheim |first=Jackson |date=May 17, 2020 |title=The 10 Most Powerful Fictional Nations In the Marvel Universe, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/most-powerful-marvel-nations-ranked/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> The [[Werewolf by Night|men of the Russoff line]] were afflicted with the curse of [[lycanthropy]] in Transia. It is the base of operations for the [[High Evolutionary]], and source of the "radioactive clay" used by the [[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]].<ref name="Eternity Warriors">{{cite web|url=http://www.eternitywarriors.com/cyberpunk/place/europe/transia.htm|title=Eternity Warriors|publisher=www.eternitywarriors.com|access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref> One location is '''{{visible anchor|Mount Wundagore}}''', a mountain to which [[Chthon (Marvel Comics)|Chthon]] was bound.<ref>''The Avengers'' No. 187</ref> * '''Vorozheika''': A country to the northeast of [[Chechnya]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Jackson |date=August 25, 2019 |title=Eternals: Who is Druig, the MCU Film's Presumed Villain? |url=https://www.cbr.com/eternals-villain-druig-explained/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> It is formerly part of the [[Soviet Union|USSR]] and now ruled by the [[Eternals (comics)|Eternal]] [[Druig]]. * '''[[Wakanda]]''': An African nation ruled by T'Challa, the current [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2019 |title=5 Reasons Why Wakanda Is the Greatest Country |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/5-reasons-why-wakanda-is-the-greatest-country |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
====Prisons==== *{{anchor|Alcatraz}}'''[[Alcatraz Island|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. In ''[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]'', Alcatraz is occupied by [[H.A.M.M.E.R.]] and used as a detention center for mutants. *'''{{vanchor|Alamogordo}}''' is a nuclear testing facility in [[New Mexico]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Marvel Needs to Explore the X-Men's Secret Mutant War |url=https://screenrant.com/xmen-secret-mutant-war-professor-x-magneto-banshee/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> It held the [[Armageddon Man]] and perhaps others in suspended animation. It first appeared in ''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #12 (1992). *{{anchor|The Cage|Cage}}The '''Cage''' 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 four [[prison gang]]s: a group of [[Maggia (comics)|Maggia]] loyalists, the Skulls (a white supremacist gang loyal to the [[Red 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. *'''{{vanchor|Crossmore Prison}}''' is a British prison previously known simply as 'Crossmoor'. [[Deadpool]] and [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]] were its known inmates. *{{anchor|The Cube|Cube}}The '''Cube''' is a prison for super-powered beings, such as the [[Hulk]], the [[Abomination (character)|Abomination]], [[Absorbing Man]] and the [[Leader (character)|Leader]]. The prison was created by writer [[Grant Morrison]] and artist [[J. G. Jones]] in ''Marvel Boy'' vol. 2 #6 (2000). Its location is undisclosed and only high-ranking [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] agents know of its existence. It has a special program where prisoners are [[Brainwashing|brainwashed]] to become obedient soldiers. In ''Civil War: Young Avengers & Runaways'' #4, [[Noh-Varr|Marvel Boy]] had taken control of the entire facility. In ''[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]'', the Cube served as the Thunderbolts' base of operations. **'''Cube in other media''' ***The Cube appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''. This version is a S.H.I.E.L.D. prison for gamma-powered supervillains, including the Leader, the Abomination, [[Absorbing Man]], the [[U-Foes]], the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]], [[Bi-Beast]], [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]], [[Madman (Marvel Comics)|Madman]] and [[Zzzax]]. *The '''{{vanchor|Ice Box}}''' is a Canadian maximum security prison.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=May 18, 2018 |title=Deadpool 2's Mutant Prison Has Obscure Comic Book Roots |url=https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-ice-box-prison-history/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> **'''Ice Box in other media''' ***The Ice Box appears in ''[[Deadpool 2]]'', where it houses mutant fugitives, such as [[Wade Wilson (film character)|Deadpool]], [[Rusty Collins|Russell Collins]], [[Black Tom Cassidy]] and [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=July 16, 2018 |title='Deadpool 2' Makeup Artist Shares Other X-Men Villain Headshots |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/deadpool-2-icebox-inmates/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> *'''{{vanchor|Lang Memorial Penitentiary}}''' (also known as the '''Pym Experimental Prison''' and ironically dubbed "'''The Big House'''") inmates in the facility are shrunk down using [[Hank Pym#Powers and abilities|Pym particles]] for cheaper storage and easier control. It is also known as the "'''Ant Hill'''" due to operators using versions of the [[Ant-Man]] helmet to influence ants to act as security with Roberto Dawber as the warden. **'''Lang Memorial Penitentiary in other media''' ***The Big House appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''. This version was developed by Hank Pym and is housed in the [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] [[Helicarrier]] and maintained by benign [[Ultron]] sentries. In the episode "[[Breakout (The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes)|Breakout]]", a technological fault causes the Big House to enlarge, damaging the Helicarrier and allowing the inmates to escape. *'''{{vanchor|Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S.|Project Pegasus}}''' ('''P'''otential '''E'''nergy '''G'''roup, '''A'''lternate '''S'''ources, '''U'''nited '''S'''tates) is a government facility that researches alternative and unusual forms of energy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=April 11, 2021 |title=Marvel: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-project-pegasus-details/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> 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 in ''[[Iron 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 into [[Stark Industries|Stark International]] under [[Obadiah Stane]]. *** [[Project Pegasus (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Project Pegasus]] appears in media set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collura |first=Scott |date=March 29, 2019 |title=Marvel's Tesseract: Explaining the Confusing Captain Marvel Movie Timeline |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/29/tesseract-marvel-captain-marvel-explained-how-did-mar-vell-get-the-tesseract |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref> *{{anchor|The Raft|Raft}}The '''Raft''' is a prison facility for superhuman criminals (predominantly supervillains).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashford |first=Sage |date=November 5, 2023 |title=Marvel Comics: 10 Locations That Could Inspire Their Own Video Games |url=https://www.cbr.com/10-marvel-comics-locations-perfect-for-video-games/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Created by writer [[Brian Michael Bendis]] and artist [[David Finch (comics)|David Finch]], it first appeared in ''[[New Avengers]]'' #1 (2005) as the "Maximum-Maximum Security" wing of Ryker's Island. **'''Raft in other media''' *** The Raft appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''. *** The [[Raft (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Raft]] appears in media set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). *** In a deleted scene from ''[[Deadpool (film)|Deadpool]]'', [[Ajax (Francis Freeman)|Ajax]] is escorted by boat to "The Raft Prison".<ref>Included In "Deleted/Extended Scenes" section of ''Deadpool'' (2016) Blu-Ray Edition.</ref> *** The Raft appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]''. *** The Raft appears in ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]''. *** The Raft appears in ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man (video game)|Spider-Man]]''. *** The Raft appears in ''[[Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order]]''. *** The Raft makes a minor appearance in ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man 2|Spider-Man 2]]''. *'''<span class="anchor" id="Ravencroft">Ravencroft</span>''' is a maximum-security [[Lunatic asylum|asylum]], primarily appearing in association with [[Spider-Man]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=December 31, 2019 |title=The History of the Ravencroft Institute for the Criminally Insane |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-history-of-the-ravencroft-institute-for-the-criminally-insane |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> The institute was first mentioned in ''[[Web of Spider-Man]]'' #112, written by [[Terry Kavanagh]]. The institute officially opens in ''Web of Spider-Man'' Annual #10 (1994), written by Terry Kavanagh, with art by [[Jerry Bingham]]. The place later grew to one of the leading maximum-security facilities in the country specializing in the treatment of [[superhuman]] criminals.<ref>''Spectacular Spider-Man'' No. 178</ref> The ''Ruins of Ravencroft'' storyline reveals that Ravencroft was a site for superhuman experiments during the 20th century. **'''Ravencroft in other media''' *** Ravencroft appears in ''[[Spider-Man: The Animated Series]]''. *** Ravencroft appears in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series)|The Spectacular Spider-Man]]''. *** Ravencroft appears in ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=March 18, 2013 |title=The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Welcomes You to Ravencroft |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/175581-the-amazing-spider-man-2-welcomes-you-to-ravencroft |website=[[SuperHeroHype.com]] |publisher=}}</ref> *** Ravencroft appears in ''[[Venom: Let There Be Carnage]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Squires |first=Bethy |date=February 17, 2023 |title=What You Need To Know About Ravencroft From Venom: Let There Be Carnage |url=https://www.looper.com/622330/what-you-need-to-know-about-ravencroft-from-venom-let-there-be-carnage/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref> *'''{{vanchor|Ryker's Island}}''' is the Marvel Universe counterpart to the real-world [[Rikers Island]], New York City's largest jail facility. In ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 4), Ryker's Island was renamed the Cellar when it was bought and improved by Empire Unlimited. **'''Ryker's Island in other media''' *** Ryker's Island appears in ''[[Spider-Man: The Animated Series]]''. *** Ryker's Island appears in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series)|The Spectacular Spider-Man]]''. *** Ryker's Island appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "Return of the Sinister Six". *** Ryker's Island appears in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) television series ''[[Daredevil (TV series)|Daredevil]]'' and ''[[Luke Cage (TV series)|Luke Cage]]''. *'''{{vanchor|Seagate Prison}}''' (also called "'''Little Alcatraz'''") is 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 to [[Luke Cage]]. The prison also appears in media set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. *{{anchor|Vault|The Vault}}The '''Vault''' is a defunct prison facility for [[super-human]] criminals (predominantly [[supervillain]]s). It first appeared in ''[[The Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]'' [[Annual publication|Annual]] #15 (1986) and prominently appeared in the 1990 event "[[Acts of Vengeance]]", where it was run by [[Truman Marsh]]. It was destroyed in ''[[Heroes for Hire]]'' #1 (February 1997). **'''Vault in other media''' *** The Vault appears in the ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'' episode "The Armor Wars". *** The Vault appears in ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 video game)|Fantastic Four]]''. *** The Vault appears in ''[[The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction]]''. *** The Vault appears in the ''[[Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes]]'' episode "Strings". *** The Vault appears in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series)|The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'' episode "Opening Night". *** The Vault appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]''. *** The Vault appears in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad (video game)|Marvel Super Hero Squad]]''. *** The Vault appears in ''[[The 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]] uses [[J.A.R.V.I.S.]] to activate the prison's self-destruct sequence. *** The Vault appears in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]''. *** The Vault appears in ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]''. *** The Vault appears in ''[[Thunderbolts*]]''.
====Other locations==== * '''[[Avengers Compound]]''': The former headquarters of the [[West Coast Avengers]]. * '''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. ** The Bar with No Name appears in the ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man (video game)|Spider-Man]]'' DLC "[[Marvel's Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps|The City That Never Sleeps]]". * '''Braddock Lighthouse''': A lighthouse on the shores of [[Cornwall]] that connects universes. It served as the headquarters for [[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]], before its destruction. It was later rebuilt and became a [[Krakoa|Krakoan Gateway]], but was destroyed once again. * '''Braddock Lighthouse''': An 18th-century manor owned by the Braddock family. It is the headquarters of [[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]], the R.C.X and [[S.T.R.I.K.E]], a basis for the superhero school Braddock Academy, and a Krakoan Gateway. * '''Citrusville, Cypress County, Florida''': It is in the [[Everglades]] and appears most frequently in stories related to [[Man-Thing]]. It is located near the '''Nexus of All Realities''', a cross-dimensional gateway.'''<ref>''Man-Thing'' (vol. 2) No. 6. Marvel Comics.</ref>'''<ref>''Man-Thing'' #17–18.</ref> * '''Caldecott''': A western Mississippi county and town where the X-Men's [[Rogue (Marvel Comics)|Rogue]] 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. * '''{{Visible anchor|Fogwell's Gym}}''': A boxing gym located in [[Hell's Kitchen, New York]]. * '''The Fridge''': A S.H.I.E.L.D. base and prison that appears in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' * '''Gamma Base''': Also known as Hulkbusters Base, and Desert Base. Originally a New Mexico base dedicated to Hulk's capture, it is later acquired by [[Operation: Zero Tolerance]] and S.H.I.E.L.D.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' No. 1</ref><ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2) No. 181</ref><ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2) No. 198</ref> * '''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 the [[X-Mansion]], which was destroyed in "[[X-Men: Messiah Complex|Messiah Complex]]". * '''HUB''': S.H.I.E.L.D's main headquarters in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' The HUB was once taken over by Hydra. S.H.I.E.L.D retook the HUB with [[Phil Coulson]]'s team. * '''Hydro-Base''': A floating seacraft disguised as a natural island floating off the coast of North America outside territorial waters.<ref>''Sub-Mariner'' No. 61. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Massachusetts Academy''': A [[University-preparatory school|prep school]] founded in the 18th century in Snow Valley, in the [[The Berkshires|Berkshire Mountains]] of Massachusetts. It is administered by [[Emma Frost]], who trained the [[Hellions (Marvel Comics)|Hellions]], and later [[Generation X (comics)|Generation X]]. * '''Omnipotence City''': A meeting place for gods of different pantheons. It was established billions of years prior after a war between the gods.<ref>''Thor: God of Thunder'' #3</ref> * '''Red Room''': A [[Soviet]] training facility that was created to produce highly specialized spies, including [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widows]] [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Natalia Romanova]] and [[Yelena Belova]]. In some stories, the Red Room's agents are given biochemical enhancements and implanted with false memories. The Red Room appears prominently in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] series ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'' and the film ''[[Black Widow (2021 film)|Black Widow]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 3, 2015 |title=Marvel's Agent Carter Explores the Origins of the Black Widow Program |url=http://marvel.com/news/tv/24029/marvels_agent_carter_explores_the_origins_of_the_black_widow_program |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207065421/http://marvel.com/news/tv/24029/marvels_agent_carter_explores_the_origins_of_the_black_widow_program |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 7, 2015 |website=Marvel.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=January 28, 2015 |title=MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER EXCLUSIVE: SHOWRUNNERS REVEAL WHO DOTTIE WORKS FOR |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/28/marvels-agent-carter-dottie-black-widow |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Doty |first1=Meriah |last2=Errico |first2=Marcus |date=May 1, 2015 |title='Age of Ultron': We Decode Those Angst-Ridden Avengers Dreams (Spoilers!) |url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/avengers-ultron-dreams-spoilers-civil-war-117867780032.html |access-date=May 4, 2015 |website=Yahoo! Movies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Evangelista |first=Chris |date=July 29, 2019 |title='Black Widow' Will Have Multiple Black Widows |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/multiple-black-widows/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730024519/https://www.slashfilm.com/multiple-black-widows/ |archive-date=July 30, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref> * '''Salem Center''': A [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] in the town of [[North Salem, New York|North Salem]], [[Westchester County]], New York. The [[X-Mansion]], the base of the X-Men, is located in Salem Center. * '''Valhalla Villas''': A [[retirement home]] in Florida where the heroes and villains of the [[Golden Age of Comic Books|Golden Age]] reside. It is owned by [[Miss Patriot|Mary Morgan]].<ref>''Ant-Man: Last Days'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
===Outer space=== ====Planets==== * '''[[Battleworld]]''': An assortment of patchwork planets. * '''Chandilar''': The throneworld of the Shi'ar Empire. * '''[[Counter-Earth]]''': There have been four versions of the hypothetical planet Counter-Earth, each one a near-duplicate of Earth. It is featured in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'' and ''[[Spider-Man Unlimited]]''. ** '''High Evolutionary's Counter-Earth''': The first Counter-Earth was created by the [[High Evolutionary]] with the help of at least some of the [[Infinity 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 enlisted [[Adam Warlock]] to keep peace. ** '''Goddess's Counter-Earth''': The second Counter-Earth, dubbed "Paradise Omega", was created by the [[Goddess (comics)|Goddess]] using the Cosmic Egg, a collection of [[Cosmic Cube]]s. ** '''Franklin Richards's Counter-Earth''': The third Counter-Earth was created by Franklin Richards during the ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes 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 of ''[[House of M]]'' unexpectedly resurrected [[Onslaught (Marvel Comics)|Onslaught]], 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 of ''Heroes Reborn'', where the heroes had no memory of their [[Earth-616]] lives. * '''[[Ego the Living Planet]]''': A sentient planet. It is featured in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]''. * '''{{vanchor|Hala}}''': The home world of the [[Kree]]. Hala is located in the Pama system in the [[Large Magellanic Cloud]].<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #6</ref> Hala is featured in the MCU films ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]'', ''[[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]]'' and ''[[The Marvels]]''. * '''Halfworld''': [[Rocket Raccoon]]'s homeworld in the Keystone Quadrant. It originated as an insane asylum run by robots, who created artificially-engineered intelligent anthropomorphic animals called Halfworlders to take care of the patients.<ref>[https://www.cbr.com/rocket-raccoon-marvel-comics-gotg-facts/#rocket-39-s-marvel-comics-debut Facts About Marvel Comics' Rocket Raccoon – CBR]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=NyTdDwAAQBAJ&dq=Marvel+Halfworld+Keystone+Quadrant+robots+animals&pg=PA280 Ultimate Marvel]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=SIzDEAAAQBAJ&dq=Marvel+Halfworld+Keystone+Quadrant+robots+animals&pg=PA269 Mental Illness in Popular Culture]</ref> * '''Klyntar''': An artificial world named after the [[Symbiote (comics)|symbiote]] word for "cage", also known informally as the ''Planet of the Symbiotes''. * '''{{vanchor|Sakaar}}''': A planet in the Tayo star system that was the setting of the "[[Planet Hulk]]" storyline. Sakaar was featured in ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' and other projects set in the MCU. It was created by the [[Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)|Grandmaster]] and is surrounded by [[wormhole]]s that deposit waste. * '''{{visible anchor|Skrullos}}''': The homeworld of the [[Skrull]]s. * '''{{vanchor|Vormir}}''': A planet that is home to the Vorms, large reptilian, energy-draining creatures that can fly through space. The planet is part of the [[Kree Empire]]. It was created for and featured in ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' and ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]''. * '''{{vanchor|Xandar}}''': The home world of the [[Nova Corps]], [[Firelord (character)|Firelord]], [[Air-Walker]] and [[Supernova (Marvel Comics)|Supernova]]. It is featured in the MCU projects ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]'', mentioned to have been "decimated" by [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]] in ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]].'' * '''Zenn-La''': A planet that is the home world of [[Silver Surfer]] and the Zenn-Lavians.
====Satellites and planetoids==== * '''Blue Area of the Moon''': An artificial, self-sustaining, Earth-like environment on the [[Moon]] that was created one million years ago as part of a competition between the [[Kree]] and the [[Cotati (comics)|Cotati]].<ref>''The Avengers'' No. 133 (March 1975)</ref> * '''Birj''': The sixth moon of Marman and the home of [[Terrax]]. * '''[[Titan (Marvel Comics location)|Titan]]''': The main moon of [[Saturn]] and the home of the Titan [[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]]. It is featured in the MCU films ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' and ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' as a ruined planet and former home of [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]].
====Space stations==== * '''Avalon''': One segment of the pre-existing station from the future known as Graymalkin belonged to Cable and was destroyed when S.H.I.E.L.D. attempted to seize it. * '''Asteroid M''': The secret base of [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]. The original destroyed base was repurposed into the floating island '''Utopia''', a floating island off the coast of San Francisco which became home to the remaining mutant population. * '''Starcore''': An orbiting laboratory satellite space station, which first appeared in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' (vol. 2) #148 (February 1972). * '''Taa II''': A space station of [[Galactus]].
====Outer space prisons==== The following prisons are located in outer space:
* '''{{vanchor|Anvil}}''' is a penal colony on the planet Annoval XIV.<ref>''[[Silver Surfer (comic book)|Silver Surfer]]'' (vol. 3) No. 74 (1993)</ref> *{{anchor|The Kyln|Kyln}}The '''Kyln''' 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 the [[Nova Corps]]. All life on the Kyln moons was extinguished in ''[[Annihilation (comics)|Annihilation]] Prologue'' #1. ** '''Kyln in other media''' *** The Kyln appears in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' as a Nova Corps prison that is destroyed by [[Ronan the Accuser (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ronan the Accuser]]'s forces. * '''{{vanchor|Negative Zone Prison Alpha}}''' is a prison located in the [[Negative Zone]], introduced in ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]''. It was designed by [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and built by him and [[Stark Industries]]. The prison also appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''. * {{anchor|Stockade|The Stockade}}The '''Stockade''' is a 31st-century prison planet appearing in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.
===Extradimensional places=== * '''Agamotto's dimension''': The home of [[Agamotto]]. * '''Ankh Dimension''': A mystic realm with an Earth-like environment.<ref>''Iron Man'' #35</ref> It was later revealed to have been created by [[In-Betweener]].<ref>''The Avengers'' (vol. 3) #60</ref> * '''Archipelago of Anguish and Redemption''': The Archipelago of Anguish and Redemption, also called the '''Splinter Realms''', is a collection of dimensions.<ref>''Magik'' #1</ref><ref name="Marvel Tarot #1">''Marvel Tarot'' #1</ref> ** '''Boreas''': An icy dimension where the demon Ikthalon comes from. It is also known as the '''Boreas Dimension'''.<ref>''Marvel Spotlight'' #14</ref> ** '''Cloudsea''': A dimension of floating landmasses that have been described as either being among the Inner Planes that are close to Earth or within the Archipelago of Anguish and Redemption.<ref>''Marvel Graphic Novel: The Amazing Spider-Man: Hooky''</ref><ref name="Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #12">''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z'' #12</ref> ** '''{{visible anchor|Dark Dimension}}''': A dimension to which [[Dormammu]] and [[Umar (Marvel Comics)|Umar]] were banished by the Faltine. It was inhabited by sorcerers known as the Mhuruuks. This was the fragment of the original Dark Dimension. ** '''Dream Dimension''': A [[Dream world (plot device)|dream world]] that is one of the Splinter Realms.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #110</ref> *** '''Dreamtime''': Dreamtime is the collective unconsciousness of all sentient life in the universe. It is at the border of the Dream Dimension.<ref name="The Incredible Hercules' 2008">''The Incredible Hercules'' #117 (July 2008)</ref><ref name="Thor 2009"/> Furthermore, Dreamtime is home to Aboriginal gods, the Skrull gods, and [[Nightmare (Marvel Comics)|Nightmare]].<ref name="Thor 2009" /> *** '''Nightmare World''': A realm in the Dream Dimension that [[Nightmare (Marvel Comics)|Nightmare]] rules.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #74</ref> ** '''Farallah''': A dimension that is named after Farallah. ** '''Kingdom of Tazza''': A dimension ruled by Tazza and is also called '''Rodann'''.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #141</ref> ** '''Krakkan''': A dimension named after its ruler Krakkan and is also called the '''Realm of Krakkan'''.<ref name="Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #12"/> ** '''Mephisto's Realm''': A dimension ruled by [[Mephisto (Marvel Comics)|Mephisto]]. [[Blackheart]] and [[Lilith (Marvel Comics)|Lilith]] also reside in Mephisto's realm. ** '''{{visible anchor|Otherplace}}''': Also called Limbo and the Demonic Limbo, it is home to demons of various sizes, strengths, and intellects. Home of [[N'astirh]], [[S'ym]] and formerly ruled by [[Belasco (Marvel Comics)|Belasco]] before being replaced by [[Magik|Illyana Rasputin]]. ** '''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 in the Realm of Madness. ** '''Sominus''': A mystic extra-dimensional realm that is a "dark reflection" of Therea and is ruled by [[Thog (comics)|Thog]]. ** '''Veils of Valtorr''': A gloomy dimension of decay and vapor that was formerly ruled by the smoke entity Valtorr. It was previously called the '''Dimension of Valtorr''' and was adjacent to the Boreas Dimension, Cloudsea, and Watoomb.<ref>''Midnight Sons'' #3</ref> ** '''Watoomb''': A dimension that is ruled by Watoomb and is also known as the Dimension of '''Watoomb''' and the '''Plane of Watoomb'''. It is linked to the Boreas Dimension.<ref>''Doctor Strange'' (vol. 2) #24</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Astral Plane}}''': A dimension where all matter is composed of [[Ectoplasm (paranormal)|ectoplasma]]. * '''[[Avalon (Marvel Comics)|Avalon]]''': Also known as '''Otherworld'''. Home of [[Merlyn (Marvel Comics)|Merlyn]], [[Roma (comics)|Roma]], and the [[Captain Britain Corps]]; and location of [[Camelot]], the Green Chapel, and the Starlight Citadel. Based on the mythical "[[Avalon]]". * '''Beyond-Realm''': A realm where the [[Beyonder]] lives. * '''Below Place''': The bottom layer of reality that is also the "lowest Hell". The [[One Below All]] resides in the Below Place.<ref>''The Immortal Hulk'' No. 10. Marvel Comics.</ref> * '''Blackworld''': An Earth-like dimension. Its historical developments took hours compared to the centuries on Earth. * '''Brimstone dimension''': An alternate dimension located in a dimensional rift. [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]] travels through the Brimstone dimension while teleporting. * '''Crimson Cosmos''': A dimension where [[Cyttorak]] lives. * '''Darkforce Dimension''': A dimension containing the '''Darkforce''', a powerful energy that can be manipulated in slightly different ways by a handful of beings that are attuned to it such as [[Darkstar (Marvel Comics)|Darkstar]] and [[Cloak and Dagger (characters)|Cloak]]'s powers. * '''Dimension Z''': There are two separate dimensions named Dimension Z. ** '''Arnim Zola's Dimension Z''': A dimension with a desert-like terrain created by [[Arnim Zola]] that is filled with mutates and technological advances. Time and space runs faster in Dimension Z. ** '''Living Eraser's Dimension Z''': A dimension inhabited by green-skinned humanoids and Living Erasers. * '''Djalia''': A transcended plane that represented [[Wakanda]]'s collective memories.<ref>''Black Panther'' (vol. 6) #2 (May 2016)</ref> * '''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 by [[Blue Marvel]]. * '''Hanan Pacha''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Apu. Its entrance is located somewhere near [[Lake Titicaca]].<ref name="Thor #301 August 1980">''Thor'' #301 (August 1980)</ref><ref name="Thor 2009"/> ** '''[[Pacha (Inca mythology)|Uku Pacha]]''': The Incan underworld.<ref name="The Incredible Hercules' 2008"/><ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''[[Heaven]]''': An afterlife reality for good souls. * '''Heliopolis''': Also known as '''Overvoid''' or '''Othervoid''',<ref>''Moon Knight'' (vol. 8) #2–10. Marvel Comics.</ref> a celestial city in a dimension adjacent to Earth's, founded by the [[Heliopolitans]]. Heliopolis is built upon a small planetary object resembling [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]], and its passage to earth is a golden bridge called the Path of the Gods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marveldirectory.com/groupsandteams/heliopolis.htm|title=Heliopolis|work=Marvel Directory|access-date=November 22, 2011}}</ref> ** '''Duat''': The Egyptian underworld.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''[[Hell]]''': An afterlife reality filled with evil souls and demons. * '''Inner Planes''': A group of dimensions that are tied closely to Earth.<ref name="Marvel Tarot #1"/> * '''Ama''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Amatsu-Kami.<ref>''Ares'' #4 (May 2006)</ref><ref name="Thor 2009">''Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica'' #1 (June 2009)</ref> ** '''Yomi''': The Japanese underworld.<ref>''Ares'' #2 (February 2006)</ref><ref name="Thor 2009"/> ** '''[[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]]''': An other-dimensional planetoid that is the home of the Norse gods.<ref>''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (August 1962)</ref> It is featured in the MCU films ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'', and ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]''. ** '''Badlands''': A dimension that resembles the American Southwest prior to colonization. The [[Demon Bear]] lives in the Badlands. ** '''Crossroads''': A realm where Doctor Strange once banished Hulk, and which leads to countless doors that opens to worlds in other dimensions.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #300 (1984)</ref> ** '''Dilmun''': A dimension where the Annunaki live.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> ** '''Nirvana''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Daevas.<ref name="Thor #301 August 1980" /><ref name="Thor 2009" /> ** '''Olympus''': The other-dimensional home planetoid of superhuman beings analogous to the [[Olympians (Marvel Comics)|Greek gods]].<ref>''Venus'' No. 1 (May 1948)</ref> *** '''Hades''': The [[Greek underworld]], ruled by [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]].<ref>''Thor'' #127 (February 1966)</ref> **** '''[[Elysium]]''': An area in Hades where heroic souls reside.<ref>''Thor'' #129 (April 1966)</ref> **** '''[[Erebus]]''': The entrance to Hades. Those who feel that they have unfinished business in life gamble at the casino there for their resurrection.<ref>''The Incredible Hercules'' #129 (May 2009)</ref> **** '''Land Within''': A region of Hades where a group of sorcerers banished the Cat People.<ref>''Fear'' #22 (March 1974)</ref> **** '''[[Tartarus]]''': An area in Hades where the Titans and evil souls were imprisoned.<ref>''Venus'' #6 (May 1949)</ref> ** '''{{vanchor|Ta-Lo}}''': Created in ''[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'' #310 (1980) by writers [[Mark Gruenwald]] and [[Ralph Macchio (editor)|Ralph Macchio]], and artist [[Keith Pollard]].<ref>{{cite web |date=February 5, 2022 |title=An MCU Icon's Tragic Origin is Bringing Back a Mystical Marvel Location |url=https://www.cbr.com/an-mcu-icons-tragic-origin-is-bringing-back-a-mystical-marvel-location/ |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Xian race. Ta-Lo is inhabited by [[Chinese mythological creatures]], such as [[Chinese dragon|dragons]], [[fenghuang]], [[Chinese guardian lions|shishi]], [[hundun]], [[Fox spirit|jiuweihu]], and [[qilin]].<ref name="Thor 2009"/><ref>''Shang-Chi'' (vol. 2) #7 (January 2022)</ref> [[Jiang Li]], the mother of [[Shang-Chi]], was a member of one of Ta-Lo's few mortal communities known as Qilin Riders.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Shang-Chi'' (vol. 2) #7 Marvel Comics</ref> ** '''Topán''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Teteoh.<ref name="Thor #301 August 1980"/><ref name="Thor 2009"/> ** '''Upperworld''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Ahau.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''Kaluwalhatian''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Diwatas.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''Kosmos''': A dimension that is the home of the Kosmosians and [[Growing 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 the [[Shaper of Worlds]] live in the Land of Couldn't-Be Shouldn't-Be. * '''{{visible anchor|Limbo}}''': Associated with [[Immortus]] and [[Rom the Spaceknight]], not to be confused with '''[[#Otherplace|Otherplace]]'''. * '''Liveworld''': A dimension ruled by [[Dreamqueen]]. * '''Lower Aether''': A dimension where Zelatrix Lavey was the Sorcerer Supreme until she was killed by the Empirikul. * {{anchor|Quantum realm|Microverse}}'''Microverse''': Any [[universe]] that is only accessible through vibrational attunement (shrinking). [[Bug (Marvel Comics)|Bug]], [[Psycho-Man]], and [[Jarella]], among others, originate from the Microverse.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Microverse is referred to as the '''[[Quantum Realm]]'''. ** {{anchor|K'ai}}'''K'ai''': K'ai is a world within the Microverse inhabited by green-skinned humanoids. It was brought into the normal universe by [[Hiro-Kala]]. ** '''Kaliklak''': Kaliklak is a world within the Microverse. It is inhabited by various insect-like species and is the homeworld of Micronaut member [[Bug (Marvel Comics)|Bug]]. ** '''Mita''': Mita is a world within the Microverse and is the home of the Mitans. It was destroyed when Togaro sent Mita into the sun. Although most of the Mitans were evacuated, some of them were killed when their ship crashed on another planet. ** '''Spartak''': Spartak is an inhospitable rocky world within the Microverse. It is home to the Acroyears. Spartak was destroyed when Prince Acroyear used Spartak's Worldmind to destroy Baron Karza. The surviving Acroyears became galactic nomads. ** {{anchor|Sub-Atomica}}'''Sub-Atomica''': A micro star system that was later merged into the Microverse. *** '''Traan''': A planet where [[Psycho-Man]] comes from. * '''{{visible anchor|Mojoverse}}''': A dimension inhabited by spineless aliens. [[Mojo (comics)|Mojo]], [[Spiral (character)|Spiral]], [[Longshot (Marvel Comics)|Longshot]], [[Major Domo]], and the [[X-Babies]] originate from the Mojoverse and reside on Mojo World. ** '''Mojo World''': The only planet in the Mojoverse. * '''Narcisson''': A dimension ruled by the Dark Gods. * '''[[Negative Zone]]''': A universe made of [[anti-matter]] that is contracting instead of expanding. Fantastic Four villains Annihilus and Blastaar, among others, originate from the Negative Zone. * '''{{visible anchor|Null-Time Zone}}''': A dimension that exists outside of time and is used by the [[Time Variance Authority]]. * '''Orun''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Vodu.<ref name="Thor #301 August 1980"/><ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''[[Punch dimension]]''': A dimension of "pure, endless concussive force" that America Chavez used to kill a Chitauri Leviathan. [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]] is also sometimes depicted as drawing power from the dimension.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Ultimates 2 Vol 2 9 |date=July 19, 2017 |publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Purple dimension''': A pocket dimension ruled by the tyrannical Agamonn. * '''Quidlivun''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is inhabited by the Inua.<ref>''Alpha Flight'' #37 (April 1986)</ref><ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''Realm of Death''': This is where [[Death (Marvel Comics)|Death]] resides. * '''{{visible anchor|R'Vaal}}''': An other-dimensional planet and the home of [[Rintrah (comics)|Rintrah]]. * '''Sixth Dimension''': A dimension that is the home of its Sorcerer Supreme [[Tiboro]].
* '''[[Soul World]]''': A dimension that exists within the Soul Gem. * '''Svarga''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Dievas.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''Taivas''': A pocket dimension adjacent to Earth that is home to the Jumala.<ref name="Thor 2009"/> * '''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 by [[Dakimh the Enchanter]]. * '''Thirteenth Dimension''': 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. * '''Twelfth Dimension''': 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. * '''[[White Hot Room]]''': A quasi-mystical place that holds the essences of [[Phoenix Force]] hosts. In ''X-Men'' #35 (June 2024), [[Krakoa]] moves to the White-Hot Room.<ref name="ScreenRant on New Krakoa">{{Cite web |last=Schlesinger |first=Alex |date=June 5, 2024 |title=X-Men Concludes Epic 5-Year Reinvention with the Best 2 Words We Were Ever Going to Get |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-concludes-epic-krakoa-era-best-2-words/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605152210/https://screenrant.com/x-men-concludes-epic-krakoa-era-best-2-words/ |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref><ref name="BleedingCool on New Krakoa">{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=June 5, 2024 |title=X-Men Get A Time Jump, No Going Back For Krakoa (X-Men #35 Spoilers) |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/x-men-get-a-time-jump-no-going-back-for-krakoa-x-men-35-spoilers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605100532/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/x-men-get-a-time-jump-no-going-back-for-krakoa-x-men-35-spoilers/ |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |access-date=June 5, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PopVerse on New Krakoa">{{Cite web |last=Lapin-Bertone |first=Joshua |date=June 5, 2024 |title=Marvel: X-Men Krakoa Era ending explained from X-Men #35 / Uncanny X-Men #700 |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/marvel-x-men-35-uncanny-700-krakoa-era-ending-explained |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240607043328/https://www.thepopverse.com/marvel-x-men-35-uncanny-700-krakoa-era-ending-explained |archive-date=June 7, 2024 |access-date=June 7, 2024 |website=Popverse |language=en}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Witches' Road}}''' is a mystical dimension accessible only to certain magic users and those they summon.<ref>''Scarlet Witch'' vol. 2 #3 (February 2016)</ref> * '''Zephyrland''': An underwater dimension. Virago took over the city until she was defeated by Namor and Doctor Strange.
==Organizations== {{main|List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations}}
===Government agencies=== * '''Aladdin''': In the [[Ultraverse]] 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 called '''G.E.N.I.E.''' (Genetically Engineered Neural Intelligence Experiment), was examining alien technology and corpses discovered by U.S. soldiers during the [[Vietnam War]], when some unknown event caused the corpses to release a cloud of material which caused G.E.N.I.E. to develop [[sentience]] and grow into a true fusion of organic and mechanical technology. * '''Aladdin Assault Squad''': In the ''[[Malibu Comics|Malibu 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''', the '''Grip''', '''Hardwire''', '''Headknocker''', and '''War Eagle'''.<ref>''Break-Thru'' #1 (December 1993)</ref> * '''[[A.R.M.O.R.]]''' * '''[[Black Air]]''' * '''The Commission on Superhuman Activities''' (also known as the '''Commission on Superhuman Affairs''' or '''CSA''' 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 current [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] liaisons, [[Freedom Force (comics)|Freedom Force]] liaison and super soldier projects such as Head Commissioner Douglas Rockwell, [[Norman Osborn]], [[Abner Jenkins]], [[Valerie Cooper]], and [[Henry Peter Gyrich]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' No. 199</ref> * '''Department H''': A branch of Canada's [[Department of National Defence (Canada)|Department of National Defence]] that deals with super-powered persons. Department H manages [[Alpha Flight]] and its related teams [[Beta Flight]], [[Gamma Flight]], and [[Omega Flight]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/universe/Department_H|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070718064603/http://www.marvel.com/universe/Department_H|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 18, 2007|title=Department H|access-date=October 13, 2014}}</ref> * '''Department K''': A Canadian government group which secretly operated the [[Weapon X]] project.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060904213240/http://www.marvel.com/universe/Glossary:D#Department_K "Department K"] at ''Marvel.com''</ref> * '''Euromind''': Another European subdivision of S.H.I.E.L.D., was introduced in the ''Marvel Italia'' series '''Europa'''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060423183332/http://www.marvel.com/universe/Euroforce "Euroforce"] at ''Marvel.com''</ref> * '''F.I.6''': A British Intelligence agency, and former employers of [[Micromax]]. It disbanded after most of its agents, including Blott, were killed by [[Necrom]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070314203553/http://www.marvel.com/universe/OHOTMU:Bibliography-AZ7#Micromax "Micromax"] at ''Marvel.com''</ref> * '''G.R.A.M.P.A.''': G.R.A.M.P.A., the Global Reaction Agency for Mysterious Paranormal Activity, debuted in ''[[Amazing 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.<ref>''Amazing Fantasy'' (vol. 2) No. 15 (November 2004)</ref> * '''[[H.A.M.M.E.R.]]''' * '''H.A.T.E.''': The Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort is one of two [[antagonist]]ic organizations in ''[[Nextwave|Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.]]'' H.A.T.E. and its leader, [[Dirk Anger]], are parodies of Marvel's [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] and [[Nick Fury]]. H.A.T.E. is a [[government agency]] that is funded by the Beyond Corporation. * '''The Lodge''': Created by Basil Wentworth towards the end of [[World War II]], the Lodge was intended to prepare for the [[Cold War]]. The Lodge started covert operations in China, the Soviet Union, and East Germany, and has continued its "dirty tricks" into the present day. * [[MI-13 (comics)|'''MI-13''']] * '''Mutant Response Division''': A mutant-hunting group founded by [[Steven Lang (character)|Steven Lang]] and [[Bolivar Trask]] and funded by [[Bastion (comics)|Bastion]]. Similar groups are introduced in the ''[[X-Men (film series)|X-Men]]'' films, including the '''Department of Mutant Containment''' ('''DMC''') and the '''Mutant Containment Unit''' ('''MCU''').<ref>{{cite web|first=Sean |last=Keane |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/x-men-dark-phoenix-director-talks-about-the-movies-mcu-easter-egg/ |title=X-Men: Dark Phoenix director shares what's behind the MCU Easter egg – CNET |date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816141326/https://www.cnet.com/news/x-men-dark-phoenix-director-talks-about-the-movies-mcu-easter-egg/ |access-date=June 24, 2022|archive-date=August 16, 2019 }}</ref> * ''' {{Visible anchor|Office of National Emergency}}''': Commonly referred to as '''O*N*E''' or '''Sentinel Squad O*N*E''', it is known as the originator of the [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] squads that were assigned to protect/observe the [[X-Men]] and the remaining [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutants]] following [[Decimation (comics)|M-Day]].<ref>''Decimation: House of M — The Day After'' (January 2006)</ref><ref>''Astonishing X-Men'' (vol. 4) #13</ref> It disbanded in ''[[Avengers & X-Men: AXIS]]''.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' (vol. 5) No. 22</ref> In the "[[X-Men: Shadows of Tomorrow]]" relaunch, O*N*E was reassembled under the leadership of [[Crimson Commando]].<ref>''X-Men'' (vol. 7) #25</ref> * '''{{Visible anchor|O.X.E.}}''' is a company founded by a [[Life Model Decoy]] of [[Valentina Allegra de Fontaine]]. They first appeared in ''[[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]]'' vol. 6 #1 (December 2023). * '''Project Wideawake''': A government program under [[Henry Peter Gyrich]] with the purpose of detecting and capturing [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutants]], which employs the robots known as [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' No. 142</ref><ref>''The New Mutants'' No. 2</ref> * '''R.C.X.''': The Resources Control Executive is a British intelligence agency, introduced in ''[[Captain Britain]]'' as a replacement to S.T.R.I.K.E. and created by [[Jamie Delano]] and [[Alan Davis]]. The members of R.C.X. use codenames based on biblical figures to hide their true identity.<ref>First appeared in ''Captain Britain'' (vol. 2) No. 1 (January 1985)</ref> * '''S.A.F.E.''': Introduced in Marvel's line of novels in the mid-1990s, '''S.A.F.E.''' (Strategic Action For Emergencies) is the United States' answer to S.H.I.E.L.D. They first appeared in ''[[Spider-Man]] & the [[Hulk|Incredible Hulk]]: Rampage'' (Doom's Day Book 1), and may not be part of the mainline continuity. 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 with [[Doctor Doom]] and later [[Baron Zemo]].<ref>First appeared in the paperback novel ''Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk: Rampage'' (September 1996)</ref> * '''[[S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''': Strategic Hazard Intervention Enforcement Logistics Division is the United States' top spy agency led by [[Nick Fury]]. * <span id="S.T.A.R.S."></span>'''S.T.A.R.S.''': The [[Commission on Superhuman Activities]], created a special division of the federal government's [[United States Marshals Service|U.S. Marshals]] called S.T.A.R.S., the '''Superhuman 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, the [[U.S. Agent]]. S.T.A.R.S. uncovered a [[Kree|Ruul]] 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.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060702181643/http://www.marvel.com/universe/S.T.A.R.S. "S.T.A.R.S."] at ''Marvel.com''</ref> * '''S.T.A.K.E.''': '''S'''pecial '''T'''hreat '''A'''ssessment for '''K'''nown '''E'''xtranormalities. was a S.H.I.E.L.D. project inspired by [[Dum Dum Dugan]]'s [[Howling Commandos]], which focused on dealing with supernatural occurrences. When Hydra takes over S.H.I.E.L.D. in "[[Secret Empire (2017 comic)|Secret Empire]]", the Howling Commandos and S.T.A.K.E. fall under their control.<ref>''S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (vol. 5) No. 19</ref> * '''[[S.T.R.I.K.E.]]''' * '''[[Cape-Killers|Superhuman Restraint Unit]]''' * '''[[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 by [[Wong (Marvel Comics)|Wong]] and Director Pandora Peters introduced in the ''[[Marvel NOW!]]'' relaunch of Thunderbolts.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://marvel.com/news/comics/2013/11/5/21461/tuesday_qa_thunderbolts_annual | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131219074604/http://marvel.com/news/comics/2013/11/5/21461/tuesday_qa_thunderbolts_annual | url-status= dead | archive-date= December 19, 2013 | first= Jim| last= Beard | title= TUESDAY Q&A: THUNDERBOLTS ANNUAL | work= Marvel.com | date= November 7, 2013 | access-date= July 3, 2014}}</ref> * '''[[Weapon X]]''' * '''W.H.O.''': The '''W'''eird '''H'''appenings '''O'''rganization was mandated by the UK government with the investigation into and research of supernatural and paranormal phenomena until it was replaced by [[Black Air]]. It was featured in ''[[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]]''.
===Criminal organizations=== * '''[[Advanced Idea Mechanics]]''': A conglomeration of scientists dedicated to acquiring power and overthrowing all governments by technological means. A.I.M. was originally founded by [[Baron Strucker]] to develop advanced weaponry for Hydra.<ref>''Strange Tales'' No. 146 (July 1966)</ref> * '''Beyond Corporation''': A company run by rogue [[Beyonders]].<ref>''Captain America and the Mighty Avengers'' #6</ref> It once posed as a high-tech [[terrorist cell]] known as S.I.L.E.N.T., yet did not abandon their ulterior motive—the location, activation, distribution, and testing of various [[weapons 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.<ref>''Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.'' #1 (March 2006)</ref> The Beyond Corporation later became the sponsor of [[Ben Reilly]] in the ''Beyond'' storyline as he was overseen by [[Maxine Danger]], who ran the Beyond Corporation's Super Hero Development Department.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 5) #75–93</ref> The A.I. Assessor ran the Beyond Corporation's shell company Asset Analysis, where he developed supervillains.<ref>''Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' #33</ref> * '''[[Black Spectre (organization)|Black Spectre]]''': The villain [[Mandrill (comics)|Mandrill]] 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 after anarchy ensued.<ref>''Daredevil'' No. 108 (March 1974)</ref> * '''[[Brotherhood of Mutants]]''': The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and briefly as Freedom Force and the Brotherhood, is a [[Marvel Comics]] [[supervillain]] team devoted to [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] superiority over normal humans. They are adversaries of the [[X-Men]]. The original Brotherhood was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]] and first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #4 (March 1964). * '''[[Friends of Humanity]]''': The Friends of Humanity is anti-mutant [[hate group]] founded by [[Graydon Creed]]. Groups inspired by or splintered from the Friends of Humanity include the [[survivalist]] '''[[Humanity's Last Stand]]''' and the religious fundamentalist '''[[Church of Humanity (comics)|Church of Humanity]]'''.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' No. 299 (April 1993)</ref> * '''[[Gene Nation]]''': On the anniversary of the [[Mutant Massacre]], in which the [[Marauders (comics)|Marauders]] killed many [[Morlocks (comics)|Morlocks]], 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 who died. * The '''{{Visible anchor|Gnucci Crime Family}}''' is an [[Italian-American]] criminal organization based in New York City. It was created by [[Garth Ennis]] and [[Steve Dillon]], and first appeared in ''[[The Punisher (2000 series)|The Punisher]]'' vol. 5 #1 (February 2000). * '''[[The Hand (comics)|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 demon [[Krahllak]]. * '''[[Hellfire Club (comics)|Hellfire Club]]''': Although the club appears to merely be an international social club for wealthy elites, its '''Inner Circle''' consists of mutants who try to influence world events for the accumulation of power. The club is based on the [[Hellfire Club]], an 18th-century British [[secret society]]. * '''[[Humanity's Last Stand]]''': A radical anti-mutant hate group and enemies of the [[X-Men]]. In the group's first appearance they were behind the creation of a false [[Mutant Liberation Front]], formed by human members of H.L.S. posing as mutants through the use of mutagenic drugs or technologically enhanced suits, to mimic mutant powers.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' Annual No. 19 (November 1995)</ref> * '''[[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]]''': A [[terrorist organization]] that first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #135. In its original continuity, it was headed by nondescript businessman Arnold Brown, who was killed by [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] It soon returned, however, headed by Baron Strucker, under the aegis of the [[Nazi]] [[Red Skull]]; Hydra's changing origin was one of the earliest Marvel [[retcon]]s. After its initial defeat, several of its branches surfaced, appearing to be unrelated and independent. Hydra's scientific branch was initially [[Advanced 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 (comics)|Maggia]]''': An international crime syndicate, somewhat similar to [[Sicilian Mafia|the Mafia]], but differing in that they frequently hire supervillains and mad scientists to work for them. [[Count Nefaria]] and his daughter [[Madame Masque]] have both been leaders of an important Maggia family.<ref>''The Avengers'' No. 13 (February 1965)</ref> * '''Maelstrom's Minions''': A trio of [[supervillain]]s who work for [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]]. They consist of Gronk, Helio, and Phobius.<ref>{{cite book|title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]]|last=Rovin|first=Jeff|year=1987|publisher=Facts on File Publications|isbn=978-0-8160-1356-2|page=200}}</ref> * '''[[Mys-Tech]]''': The board of Mys-Tech, a [[multinational corporation]], were originally seven [[Magician (fantasy)|mages]] who sold their souls to [[Mephisto (Marvel Comics)|Mephisto]] in exchange for [[immortality]]. 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.<ref>''Warheads'' No. 1 (June 1992)</ref> * '''[[National Force]]''': The National Force is a [[neo-fascist]] organization founded by [[Doctor Faustus (character)|Doctor Faustus]]. Faustus had captured William Burnside, the fourth Captain America, and his partner [[Jack Monroe (character)|Jack Monroe]], both heroes from the 1950s, frozen in suspended animation. Faustus took control of the mind of the [[William Burnside (character)|replacement Captain America]] in an attempt to use him against [[Captain America]] and later turned him into the Grand Director.<ref>''Captain America'' No. 232 (April 1979)</ref> * '''[[Purifiers (Marvel Comics)|Purifiers]]''': A paramilitary group of [[Christian terrorism|Christian terrorists]] led by [[William Stryker]], also known as the "Stryker Crusade". The group debuted in the graphic novel ''[[X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills]]''. The Purifiers see themselves in a holy war against mutants, believing them to be the children of the devil and thus deserving of extermination.<ref>''X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills'' (1982)</ref> * '''Roxxon''': A massive petroleum corporation notorious for its determination to make massive profits regardless of any laws or moral principles, often employing superhuman criminals to achieve their goals.<ref>''Captain America'' No. 180 (December 1974)</ref> * '''[[Secret Empire (organization)|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 as [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] from Hydra's activities, although the original Number One sought to break away from Hydra.<ref>''Strange Tales'' No. 149 (October 1966)</ref> * '''[[Serpent Society]]''': An organization of snake-themed terrorists initially formed from the membership of two previous supervillain teams, both called the [[Serpent 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 subvert [[United States|America]] through [[hate crime]]s and organized protests, and were opposed by the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] and the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]].<ref>''The Avengers'' No. 32 (September 1966)</ref> * '''[[Hydra (comics)|THEM]]''': THEM, through its founder [[Baron Strucker]], is the managing power of a [[supraorganization]] which includes Hydra, [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]], and the [[Secret Empire (organization)|Secret Empire]]. THEM was founded by [[Nazi]] 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.<ref name="Strange Tales' 1965">''Strange Tales'' No. 135 (August 1965)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/universe/Hydra|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060717215126/http://www.marvel.com/universe/Hydra|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2006|title=Hydra|access-date=October 13, 2014}}</ref> * '''U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M.''': The '''U'''nderground '''L'''iberated '''T'''otally '''I'''ntegrated '''M'''obile '''A'''rmy '''T'''o '''U'''nite '''M'''ankind is a [[terrorist]] organization founded by [[Flag-Smasher]] in his attempts to destroy [[nationalism]].<ref>''Captain America'' No. 321 (September 1986)</ref> They have numerous battles with [[Deadpool]], during which he kills all of its members.<ref>''Deadpool'' (vol. 2) No. 23</ref><ref>''Deadpool'' (vol. 2) No. 45</ref> * '''Universal Church of Truth''': A star-spanning religious empire headed by the [[Adam Warlock|Magus]], and enemies of the [[Guardians of the Galaxy]]. A different version of the Universal Church led by Cardinal Raker appeared in the second volume of ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', ''[[The Thanos Imperative]]'' miniseries, and ''[[Annihilators (Marvel Comics)|Annihilators]]: Earthfall'' miniseries. The church was responsible for resurrecting [[Thanos]] and the Magus.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (vol. 2) No. 24</ref><ref>''Annihilators: Earthfall'' #2</ref> They were renamed the '''Universal Believers''' in the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' animated series and served as central villains in the 2021 ''[[Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' video game.<ref>{{cite web |title=It's up to the Guardians to Stop the Believers and Black Order in New Animated Clip |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/it-s-up-to-the-guardians-to-stop-the-believers-and-black-order-in-new-animated-clip}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gamerant.com/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-universal-church-of-truth-explained/ | title=Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: What is the Universal Church of Truth? | date=August 25, 2021 }}</ref> * '''[[Zodiac (comics)|Zodiac]]''': The original Zodiac group debuted in the title ''[[The Avengers (comic book)|Avengers]]''<ref name="Avengers #72 (January 1970)">''The Avengers'' No. 72 (January 1970)</ref> and is established as a criminal organization founded and funded by member Cornelius Van Lunt (who adopts the identity of [[Taurus (Marvel Comics)|Taurus]]). The group's identity is based on the [[zodiac]] from the discipline [[astrology]], 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.
===Alien races=== {{main|List of alien races in Marvel Comics}}
* [[Badoon]] – Reptilian aliens who live under strict gender segregation. * [[Brood (comics)|Brood]] – Insect-like, parasitic, aliens. * [[Chitauri]] – Reptilian cyborg warriors. * [[Cotati (comics)|Cotati]] – Intelligent, telepathic, plant-like aliens. * [[Kree]] – A blue-skinned alien race. * [[Phalanx (comics)|Phalanx]] – A cybernetic species with a telepathic hive mind connection. * [[Skrull]]s – Green-skinned shape-shifting aliens. * [[Shi'ar]] – Humanoid aliens with bird-like attributes. * [[Symbiote (comics)|Symbiotes]] – Amorphous, shape-shifting alien symbiotes. * [[Watcher (comics)|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.
===Hidden races=== 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 of ''[[Human|Homo 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.
A list of these races includes:
* The '''Bird-Men of Akah Ma'at''' are [[List of avian humanoids|avian humanoids]] from the [[Hyborian Age]]. They were created by Oshtur.<ref name="Conan the Barbarian #1532">''Conan the Barbarian'' No. 153. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''{{visible anchor|Cat People}}''' are humanoid cats. There are two different versions of them: ** One group of Cat People was created by magic and are apparently now extinct on Earth. The race had a hand in the origin of [[Tigra]].<ref>''The Claws of the Cat'' No. 1. Marvel Comics.</ref> ** A similar but unconnected alien race of Cat People from the Land Within encountered [[Morbius|Morbius the Living Vampire]].<ref>''[[Adventure into Fear]]'' #20–26. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Children of the Sun''' are humanoid beings created by [[Ex Nihilo (character)|Ex Nihilo]].<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 5) No. 4. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Children of the Vault]]''' are a group of superhuman beings that evolved from baseline humanity and separated from the Mutants. * The '''Chordai''' are humanoid eels who claim to be connected with the "Old Kings of Atlantis".<ref name="Fantastic Four #576">''Fantastic Four'' No. 576. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Descendants''' are humanoid cybernetic sapient beings created by science and the magic of the Orb of Necromancy.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' No. 22. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Deviant (comics)|Deviant]]s''' are enemies of the Eternals and creations of the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]].<ref name="IGNEternals">{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/21/marvels-the-eternals-movie-explained-is-the-next-big-mcu-franchise-about-thanos-race|title=Marvel's Eternals Explained|last=Schedeen|first=Jesse|website=[[IGN]]|date=July 21, 2019|access-date=January 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721181616/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/21/marvels-the-eternals-movie-explained-is-the-next-big-mcu-franchise-about-thanos-race|archive-date=July 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> They are the creators of the Subterraneans. * The '''[[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]]''' are enemies of the Deviants and servants of the Celestials.<ref name="IGNEternals"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/comics/22632222/eternals-celestial-red-robot-eyes-comics-galactus |title=Arishem, the Eternals' big red robot dad, explained |last=Polo |first=Susana |date=November 5, 2021 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref> They also created the Evolutionaries. * The '''Evolutionaries''' are beings created from the Ape-Men by the Eternals to safeguard other species' evolutionary path. * The '''Fish People''' are an offshoot of humanity that live and breathe underwater.<ref>''Marvel Boy'' No. 1. Marvel Comics.</ref> * '''''Homo mermanus''''' is a species of aquatic humanoids of unknown origins. There are two versions of ''Homo mermanus'':<ref name=BP>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-atlantean-aquatic-characters-join-mcu-next/ |title=Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – 10 Atlantean & Aquatic Characters Who Should Join The MCU Next |last=Prom |first=Bradley |date=November 15, 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |access-date=January 19, 2024 |quote=Atlantis isn't the only civilization of the ''homo mermanus'', Namor's kind. There is also Lemuria, the kingdom in the Pacific Ocean [...]. Lemurians further differentiate from Atlanteans with their green skin [...]}}</ref> ** The '''Atlanteans''' are a branch of ''Homo mermanus'' that resides in [[Atlantis (Marvel Comics)|Atlantis]]. [[Namor]], [[Andromeda (Marvel Comics)|Andromeda]], [[Attuma]], [[Byrrah]], [[Dorma (character)|Lady Dorma]], [[Namora]], [[Namorita]], [[Orka (character)|Orka]], [[Tyrak]], [[U-Man]], [[Krang (Marvel Comics)|Krang]], Vashti Cleito-Son, and the members of both the [[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#Fathom Five|Fathom Five]] and the [[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#School|School]] are known Atlanteans.<ref name="BP" /> ** The '''Lemurians''' are a branch of ''Homo mermanus'' who reside in Lemuria and have green skin. [[Llyra]], [[Llyron]], and [[Naga (Marvel Comics)|Naga]] are known Lemurians.<ref name=BP/> * The '''Infra-Worlders''' are humans that "evolved" to live and withstand the pressure beneath the ocean. * The '''[[Inhumans]]''' are an altered superhuman race created by the [[Kree]] as a way to restart their own evolution and to create weapons against the [[Skrull]]s. ** The '''Alpha Primitives''' are a slave race created from humans by the Inhumans using the Xerogen Crystals' gas. ** The '''Bird-People''' are a winged genetic offshoot of the Inhumans. * The '''Mala''' are undersea humanoids with crab-like features that claimed that they were connected with the "Old Kings of Atlantis".<ref name="Fantastic Four #576"/> * The '''Man-Bats of Ur-Xanarrh''' are bat-like humanoids created by [[Chthon (Marvel Comics)|Chthon]]. They are enemies of Akah Ma'At.<ref name="Conan the Barbarian #1532"/> * The '''Man-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.<ref>''Conan the Barbarian'' No. 7. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Mutants]]''' are an evolving superhuman race that is sometimes named ''Homo superior''. ** The '''Changelings''' are a sub-class of mutants that possess their powers since birth. ** The '''Chimeras''' are genetically altered humanoid mutants who are combined from the DNA of different mutants. ** The '''Cheyarafim''' are a group of angel-like mutants and enemies of the Neyaphem, who are harmed by their blood. [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]] and [[Icarus (comics)|Icarus]] are implied to be descendants of the Cheyarafim.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #431">''Uncanny X-Men'' #431 (November 2003)</ref><ref>''Marvel Zombies: The Book of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities'' (September 2007)</ref> ** The '''[[Externals]]''' are a group of immortal mutants with god-like powers. ** The '''Lupine''' are a possible subspecies of mutants that evolved from canines; also known as the "Dominant Species." Some of them have been mistaken for werewolves. ** The '''[[Morlocks (comics)|Morlocks]]''' are a group of mutants who live underground due to being unable to blend in with society. ** The '''[[Neo (Marvel Comics species)|Neo]]''' are a subspecies of mutants with superior power and physical abilities. ** The '''Neyaphem''' are demon-like mutants and enemies of the Cheyarafim. [[Azazel (Marvel Comics)|Azazel]] and [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]] are implied to be descendants of the Neyaphem.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #431" /><ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #433 (January 2004)</ref> * The '''[[New Men (Marvel Comics)|New Men]]''' are anthropomorphic animals created by the [[High Evolutionary]]. * The '''Outcasts''' are the names of two unrelated groups: ** The [[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#Outcasts (Subterranea version)|Subterranean Outcasts]] are groups of beings who were given powers by the [[Mole Man]]. ** A different group of Outcasts are desert animals and plants who were mutated by [[Hulk|Bruce Banner]]'s gamma radiation.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2) No. 327 (January 1987)</ref> * The '''[[Sasquatch (comics)#Other characters named Sasquatch|Sasquatch]]es''' are a legendary race also known as Bigfoots. * The '''Saur-Lords''' are genetically altered dinosaurs created by the High Technician.<ref>''Captain America'' No. 414. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Savage Land#Savage Land races|Savage Land Races]]''' are an assortment of races living in the [[Savage 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. * The '''Seal People''' are humanoid [[Pinniped|seals]] and enemies of Atlantis.<ref name="Human Torch #54">''The Human Torch'' No. 5. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Serpent Men]]''' are [[List of reptilian humanoids|humanoid reptilians]] created by the demon [[Set (comics)|Set]]. They are related to the Man-Serpents, who have the opposite appearance.<ref>''Kull the Conqueror'' No. 2. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Shark Men''' are humanoid sharks that live in the oceans, once ancient aquatic people who were transformed by the Old Ones.<ref name="Human Torch #54"/> * The '''Spider-People''' are humanoid beings with spider-like characteristics. They are the children of Omm and the grandchildren of Gaea.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' No. 111. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Stygians''' are a southern race of rock giants, monsters, sorcerers, and dark sorcerers from [[Hyborian Age|Hyboria]].<ref>''Conan the Barbarian'' No. 1. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Subterraneans''' are creatures that live in Subterranea. ** The '''Deviant Mutates''' are mutated or deformed members of the Deviants. ** The '''Ghouls''' are a Subterranean race of unknown origins. ** The '''Gortokians''' are Subterraneans. ** The '''Lava Men''' are lava-skinned beings that live in Subterranea. ** The '''Lizard Men''' are humanoid lizards that live in Subterranea. ** The '''Molans''' are Subterraneans created by the Deviants. ** The '''Moloids''' are Subterraneans created by the Deviants that are often seen working for the Mole Man. ** The '''Netherworlders''' are humans from the Netherworld, a city beneath the earth somewhere in Subterranea with ties to Atlantis and Lemuria. ** The '''Tyrannoids''' are an offshoot of the Moloids that are often seen working for [[Tyrannus (comics)|Tyrannus]]. * The '''Troglodytes of Britain''' are a group of underground dwellers that are apparently an evolutionary throwback.<ref>''The Avengers'' No. 115. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''Uhari''' are piscine humanoids that claimed that they were connected with the "Old Kings of Atlantis".<ref name="Fantastic Four #576"/> * The '''[[Vampire]]s''' are bloodsucking entities with many types and origins. [[Dracula (Marvel Comics)|Dracula]], [[Baron Blood]], [[Lilith (Marvel Comics)|Lilith]], and [[Varnae]] are known vampires. There have also been pseudo-vampires like [[Morbius]] and [[dhampir]]s like [[Blade (character)|Blade]]. ** The '''Adze''' are African vampires. ** The '''Anchorite Sect''' are American vampires who have lifestyles similar to the Amish. ** The '''Ancient''' are Italian vampires with superhero traits who are one of the first vampires. ** The '''Aqueos Sect''' are vampire versions of the ''Homo mermanus'', the Faceless Ones, and marine life. ** The '''Charniputra Sect''' are [[Gargoyle (monster)|gargoyle]]-like vampires who live in the Himalayas. ** The '''Claw Sect''' are Western European vampires. ** The '''Ekimmu''' are ghostly vampires. ** The '''Jumlin''' are Native-American vampires. ** The '''Krieger Sect''' are Middle-Eastern vampires. ** The '''Moksha Sect''' are vampires who drink small amounts of blood. ** The '''Mortus Invitus''' are vampires who feed off of vampires that target humans. ** The '''Mysticos Sect''' are American vampires who are skilled with technology. ** The '''Nosferai''' are Eastern European vampires who are similar to [[Count Orlok]]. ** The '''Purebloods''' are vampires who were born vampires. ** The '''Siren Sect''' are seductive female vampires. ** The '''Tryk Sect''' are parasitic vampires that prefer the blood of other vampires. ** The '''Yiki Onna''' are Japanese vampires. * The '''Walrus Men''' are humanoid [[walrus]]es.<ref name="Human Torch #54"/> * The '''Warpies''' are mutated and unstable beings created by [[Mad Jim Jaspers]]. * The '''[[Werewolf|Werewolves]]''' 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]] and [[John Jameson (character)|Man-Wolf]] are known werewolves. * The '''Wolf-Men of Valusia''' are lupine shapeshifters created by the demon Chthon. They can transform without the aid of the full Moon, which distinguishes them from traditional werewolves.<ref>''Kull the Conqueror'' (vol. 2) No. 2. Marvel Comics.</ref> * '''Woodgod's Changelings''' are human-animal hybrids created by [[Woodgod]] using genetic engineering.<ref>''Marvel Premiere'' No. 31. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Yeti]]''' are humanoid beings living in the Himalaya Mountains and familiarly known as the "Abominable Snowmen."<ref>''Man-Thing'' (vol. 2) No. 3. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Master of Kung Fu]]'' No. 124. Marvel Comics.</ref> ** The '''Cold People''' (also called the '''Chosen''') are Yeti-like creatures who live in the Himalayas.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #145–146. Marvel Comics.</ref> * The '''[[Zombie]]s''' are "the living dead" with many types and origins ranging from magical to artificial. One alternate reality is home to the [[Marvel Zombies]].
==Objects== ===Vehicles=== {{redirect|Leapfrog (comics)|the Marvel characters|Leap-Frog (comics)}} * '''Atomic Steed''': The [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Black Knight]] sometimes employs one of the "Atomic Steeds" built by the [[New Men (Marvel Comics)|Knights of Wundagore]], engineered by the [[High Evolutionary]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=November 13, 2016 |title=Supercharged: The 15 Greatest Superhero Vehicles |url=https://www.cbr.com/supercharged-the-15-greatest-superhero-vehicles/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Battle Van''': The Battle Van was used by the [[Punisher]] as his primary mode of transportation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2021 |title=5 Amazing Vehicles in the Marvel Universe Animated Times |url=https://animatedtimes.com/amazing-vehicles-in-the-marvel-universe/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=Animated Times |language=en-US}}</ref> It is customized with a various array of weaponry and armor, and serves as a mobile armory. * '''[[Blackbird (comics)|Blackbird]]''': The [[X-Men]]'s primary aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Robert |date=March 10, 2024 |title=Cyclops' Powers Turn the X-Men's Jet into One of Marvel's Most Powerful Weapons |url=https://screenrant.com/cyclops-powers-x-men-blackbird-jet/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Fantastic Four's Pogo Plane''': so called because of its tail-down landing/take-off attitude, was the first significant air-breathing engine design of [[Mister Fantastic|Reed 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 experimental [[Convair XFY Pogo]] aircraft. * '''<span class="anchor" id="Fantasticar">Fantasticar</span>''': The Fantasticar is the name of various flying hovercraft used by the [[Fantastic Four]], most versions are able to split into four smaller vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=October 29, 2022 |title=10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-coolest-vehicles-ranked/ |access-date=March 14, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]], it first appeared in ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #3 (March 1962).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dietsch |first=TJ |date=June 28, 2019 |title=The 7 Best Fantastic Four Fantasti-Cars |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-7-best-fantastic-four-fantasti-cars |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ricca |first=Brad |date=October 6, 2014 |title=Unassuming Barber Shop: The Fabulous Fantasti-car |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/unassuming-barber-shop-the-fabulous-fantasti-car/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[ComicsBeat]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The vehicle is the primary mode of transportation for the superhero team, the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kurland |first=Daniel |date=July 26, 2022 |title=10 Marvel Vehicles That Rival The Batmobile |url=https://www.cbr.com/iconic-marvel-vehicles-like-batmobile/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Various online articles have listed the Fantasticar as among the greatest vehicles in comics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hard |first=Andrew |date=December 9, 2017 |title=The Best Superhero Cars of All Time |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/best-superhero-cars/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=[[Digital Trends]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Golder |first=Dave |date=November 17, 2012 |title=Sci-Fi's Greatest Flying Cars |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/sci-fis-greatest-flying-cars/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Brad |date=May 7, 2022 |title=From Batmobile to Thanos Copter: Exploring 10 best vehicles in comic books |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/exploring-10-best-vehicles-comic-books |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=October 29, 2022 |title=10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-coolest-vehicles-ranked/ |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=August 3, 2022 |title=10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-universe-best-vehicles/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Carl |date=January 10, 2021 |title=10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-most-important-vehicles/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=April 16, 2017 |title=The 5 Coolest Cars In Comics |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/coolest-cars-in-comics/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haney |first=Casey |date=December 20, 2015 |title=The 16 Best Superhero Vehicles |url=https://screenrant.com/best-superhero-vehicles/ |access-date=August 8, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Freedom's Lady''': An ''Annihilator''-class battleship used by the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|original Guardians of the Galaxy]]. * '''Goblin Glider''': A bat-shaped glider that [[Green Goblin]] uses to travel around the skies. * '''Hellcycle''': [[Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)|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 by [[Kang the Conqueror]] to travel through time by accessing [[Limbo (Marvel Comics)|Limbo]]. * '''Leapfrog''': A sentient vehicle created by [[Chase Stein]]'s parents Janet and Victor that serves as transportation for the [[Runaways (comics)|Runaways]]. * '''Mooncopter''': [[Moon Knight]]'s copter is a [[VTOL]] 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 aircraft|jet]] used primarily by the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], the Quinjet first appeared in ''The Avengers'' #61 (February 1969). * '''S.H.I.E.L.D. flying car''': The flying car is a S.H.I.E.L.D. personal vehicle resembles a car but can fly. It made appearances in ''[[Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends]]'', ''[[Spider-Man: The Animated Series]]'', and the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. * '''[[Helicarrier|S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier]]''': The aircraft used by S.H.I.E.L.D. around the world. * '''Ship''': [[Apocalypse (character)|Apocalypse]]'s gigantic, self-aware AI ship which was simply known as "Ship", and later as "Prosh". It is hinted to have been built by the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]]. It has served as a base for [[X-Factor]] and an ally to Cable. * '''Shockwave Rider''': The superhero team [[Nextwave]] steals the Shockwave Rider, its base of operations, from H.A.T.E., a compromised anti-terrorist organization. The Shockwave Rider is powered by a [[zero-point energy|Zero-Point Squirt Drive]], giving it a nearly unlimited fuel supply. The Rider contains five [[tesseract]] 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 the Beyond Corporation. * '''Skuttlebutt''': A Korbinite-designed sentient starship and the vehicle of [[Beta Ray Bill]].<ref>''Thor'' No. 337</ref> * '''Sky Bike''': [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]] sometimes travels in a custom-built sky bike (also called a sky-cycle or skymobile), designed and built at [[Cross Technological Enterprises]]. It also appears in ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'' and ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''.
===Weapons=== {{div col|colwidth=11em}} * [[Absorbing Man]]'s ball and chain * [[Ant-Man]]'s armor and helmet * [[Beta Ray Bill]]'s hammer, Stormbreaker * [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]]'s Panther Habit armor * [[Black Knight (Marvel Comics)|Black Knight]]'s Ebony Blade * [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widow]]'s Bite stingers and gauntlets * [[Blade (character)|Blade]]'s sword * [[Captain America's shield]] * [[Chase Stein]]'s fistigons * [[Cloak and Dagger (characters)|Cloak]]'s cloak * [[Colleen Wing]]'s katana * [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]]'s visor * [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]]'s billy club * [[Deadpool]]'s katanas and guns * [[Doctor Octopus]]'s mechanical tentacles * [[Drax the Destroyer|Drax]]'s dual knives * [[Elektra (character)|Elektra]]'s sais * [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]]'s wing harness * [[Gamora]]'s Godslayer sword * [[Ghost Rider]]'s chain and hellfire shotgun * [[Gorr the God Butcher|Gorr]]'s All-Black the Necrosword * [[Green Goblin]]'s pumpkin bombs * [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]]'s bow and trick arrows * [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]]'s mace * [[Hulkling]]'s Excelsior sword * [[Iron Man's armor]] * [[Kraven the Hunter]]'s spear * [[Magik]]'s Soulsword * [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]'s helmet * [[Misty Knight]]'s bionic arm * [[Moon Knight]]'s crescent darts * [[Mysterio]]'s helmet * [[Namor]]'s trident * [[Betsy Braddock|Psylocke]]'s katana * [[Punisher]]'s arsenal of weapons * [[Daisy Johnson|Quake]]'s gauntlets * [[Rocket Raccoon]]'s arsenal of guns * [[Mac Gargan|Scorpion]]'s mechanical tail * [[Shocker (character)|Shocker]]'s gauntlets * [[Spider-Man]]'s web shooters * [[Star-Lord]]'s quad-blasters * [[Taskmaster (character)|Taskmaster]]'s sword and shield * [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'s hammer [[Mjölnir]] * [[Thunderstrike (character)|Thunderstrike]]'s mace * [[Vulture (Marvel Comics)|Vulture]]'s wing harness * [[War Machine]]'s armor * [[Wasp (character)|Wasp]]'s armor and helmet * [[Bucky Barnes|Winter Soldier]]'s bionic arm * [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]'s [[adamantium]] claws {{div col end}}
===Artifacts=== ====Mystical artifacts==== * '''{{visible anchor|Amulets of Power}}''': Three amulets in the possession of the [[White Tiger (comics)|White Tiger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=March 11, 2025 |title=Meet White Tiger, the Tiger God's Martial Arts Champion |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/meet-white-tiger-tiger-god-martial-arts-champion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251219160723/https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/meet-white-tiger-tiger-god-martial-arts-champion |archive-date=December 19, 2025 |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''Amulet of Right''': An amulet offered to [[Captain Britain]] by [[Merlin (Marvel Comics)|Merlin]] and [[Roma (comics)|Roma]], opposed to the Sword of Might.<ref name ="Might">{{cite web |last1=Raymond |first1=Nicholas |title=The MCU Ruined Captain Carter’s Coolest Weapon Origin |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-carter-britain-sword-might-comics-origin-powers/ |website=screenrant.com |publisher=Screen Rant |access-date=20 December 2025}}</ref> * '''''[[Book of the Vishanti]]''''': A [[grimoire]] of [[white magic]] associated with [[Doctor Strange]].<ref name="mnyc"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 11, 2022 |title=The Comics History of Doctor Strange's Book of the Vishanti |url=https://nerdist.com/article/doctor-strange-book-of-vishanti-explained-marvel-comics/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Nerdist]] |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Casket of Ancient Winters|CoAW}}''': An [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]]ian relic that can generate infinite cold.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Gary |date=August 29, 2020 |title=The Casket of Ancient Winters: Asgard's Most CHILLING Artifact, Explained |url=https://www.cbr.com/thor-casket-of-ancient-winters-artifact-malekith/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Cloak of Levitation]]''': A potent mystical item worn by Doctor Strange that enables him to fly.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lavradio |first=Salvador |date=September 2, 2019 |title=Doctor Strange: 10 Things Every Marvel Fan Should Know About His Cloak Of Levitation |url=https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-must-know-facts-cloak-levitation/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Coronet of Enchantment''': A [[coronet]] worn by [[Talisman (Alpha Flight)|Talisman]], granting the wearer many magical abilities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baird |first1=Scott |title=Marvel's 15 Most Powerful Magical Superheroes |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-most-powerful-magical-superheroes/ |website=screenrant.com |date=September 26, 2016 |publisher=ScreenRant |access-date=18 November 2025}}</ref> * '''''{{visible anchor|Darkhold}}''''': A grimoire containing the knowledge of [[Chthon (Marvel Comics)|Chthon]], the first practitioner of dark magic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=May 8, 2022 |title=Who Is Chthon, The Creator of the Darkhold in 'Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness'? |url=https://collider.com/doctor-strange-2-chthon-darkhold-multiverse-of-madness-explained/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=September 27, 2023 |title=Agatha Harkness Gets A Brand New Darkhold (Spoilers) |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/agatha-harkness-gets-a-brand-new-darkhold-spoilers/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref> It also appears in media set in the [[Marvel 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jayson |first=Jay |date=March 10, 2017 |title=Thor: Ragnarok – Tessa Thompson Teases Valkyrie's Dragonfang Sword |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/thor-ragnarok-tessa-thompson-valkyrie-dragonfang-sword/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Dreamstones|Ds}}''': A limited magical stone that turns the emotions of a person into reality, found among the [[Elves (Marvel Comics)#Dark Elves|Dark Elves]]. * '''Ebony Blade''': A sword that is wielded by the different incarnations of [[Black Knight (Marvel Comics)|Black Knight]]. * '''Evil Eye of Avalon''': A powerful blasting device used by [[Prester John (comics)|Prester John]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sondheimer |first=S. W. |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Epic Headgear of the Marvel Universe: It's a Thing and it is Delightful |url=https://bookriot.com/epic-headgear-of-the-marvel-universe-its-a-thing-and-it-is-delightful/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=Book Riot |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''[[Eye of Agamotto]]''': An artifact that is worn by [[Doctor Strange]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cardona |first=Ian |date=June 6, 2019 |title=Marvel Has Quietly Introduced the Third Eye of Agamotto |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-introduced-third-eye-of-agamotto-savage-avengers/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Mjölnir]]''': The Hammer of Thor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=July 5, 2023 |title=Marvel Just Made A Major Change To Thor's Hammer And Look |url=https://www.looper.com/1331858/marvel-made-major-change-thor-hammer-look-comics/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Mark of Shou-Lao|MoSL}}''': After defeating [[Shou-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. * '''Muramasa Blade''': A sword that was forged by [[Muramasa]] and has been wielded at different points by Wolverine. * '''Orb of Agamotto''': A globe in the possession of Doctor Strange.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=May 18, 2011 |title=Odin's Vault & Thor's Connections To The Marvel Universe |url=https://screenrant.com/thor-movie-odins-vault-artifacts/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''[[Serpent Crown]]''': Created by the demon Set, it links the wearer to its creator, providing various physical and mental powers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Chris |date=August 10, 2019 |title=The 10 Most Powerful Demonic Marvel Villains, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-villains-strongest-most-powerful-demons/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Siege Perilous''': The name of two devices, the first appearing in [[Captain Britain]] comics, and the second in [[X-Men]] comics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pfau |first=Nola |date=June 6, 2022 |title=X-Men: Siege Perilous Explained |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/x-men-siege-perilous-explained/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Both devices were created by writer [[Chris Claremont]], who named it after the [[Siege Perilous]], the empty chair at King Arthur's round table. The latter device, featured in ''X-Men'', can transport individuals to new locations with rejuvenated, amnesiac bodies. * '''{{visible anchor|Staff of One|SoO}}''': A staff used by [[Nico Minoru]]. It possesses vast magical abilities, but cannot resurrect the dead or use the same spell more than once.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Feldman |first=Steffi |date=November 29, 2018 |title=Runaways: The Most Memorable Staff of One Moments |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/runaways-the-most-memorable-staff-of-one-moments |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> * '''[[Stormbreaker (comics)|Stormbreaker]]''': The hammer of Beta Ray Bill.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=April 5, 2021 |title=Beta Ray Bill Can Never Forgive Thor For Breaking His Hammer |url=https://screenrant.com/thor-beta-ray-bill-stormbreaker-hammer-broken-marvel-comics/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Sword of Might''': A sword offered to Captain Britain, opposed to the Amulet of Right.<ref name ="Might"/> * {{anchor|Twilight Sword|TS}}'''Twilight Sword''': The weapon of the giant [[Surtur (character)|Surtur]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=December 29, 2021 |title=The Twilight Sword, Teased In Marvel Comics' Timeless #1 (Spoilers) |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/twilight-sword-teased-marvel-comics-timeless-1-spoilers/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''{{visible anchor|Wand of Watoomb}}''': An artifact controlled by the thoughts of the wielder,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arwine |first=Brent |date=December 4, 2022 |title=13 Most Powerful Artifacts In The Marvel Universe (That Most Fans Forgot Exist) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-powerful-weapons-fans-forgot-existed/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> and can be used to project and absorb mystical energy; create [[Force field (fiction)|force 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 the [[barbarian]] [[Conan (Marvel Comics)|Conan]], it is sought out by [[Xandu (comics)|Xandu]] in modern times to destroy [[Doctor Strange]]. The Wand first appears in ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' Annual #2 (December 1965) and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Steve Ditko]].
====Cosmic artifacts==== *'''Abundant Gems/Abundant Glove''': Six "marginally powerful" gems – the Compassion, Laughter, Dance, Respect, and "another Dance Gem". *'''[[Cosmic Cube]]''': A group of cubes with reality-warping abilities. Several of the Cubes have gained sentience, including the [[Shaper of Worlds]] and [[Kobik]]. *'''Cosmic Egg''': A powerful artifact created by the Goddess from combining 30 Cosmic Cubes. *'''Cosmic Regulator''': Created by the One-Above-All to keep the universes from clashing into each other. *'''Heart of the Universe''' *'''[[Infinity Gems]]''': Six gems that grant supreme power over aspects of existence: Mind, Power, Soul, Time, Space, and Reality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Tim |date=October 11, 2017 |title=23 Most Dangerous Objects in the Marvel Universe |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/spirits-of-vengeance-weaponized |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
*'''M'Kraan Crystal''': The "nexus of realities", which connects to all other universes. *'''Phoenix Egg'''<ref>''New X-Men'' No. 150. Marvel Comics.</ref> *'''Quantum Bands''', used by [[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]] and temporarily used by Silver Surfer to wield cosmic energy. *'''[[Ultimate Nullifier]]'''
====Other artifacts==== *'''[[Cerebro]]''': A device used by the X-Men to detect other mutants. *'''[[Legacy Virus]]''': A plague created to kill mutants. *'''[[Mandarin's rings]]''': A group of mystical rings wielded by the [[Mandarin (character)|Mandarin]]. *The '''[[Tallus]]''': A device used by the [[Exiles (Marvel Comics)|Exiles]] to communicate with their leader, the [[Timebroker]].
===Substances=== ====Drugs==== * '''D-Lite''': A synthetic heroin developed by [[Simon Marshall (comics)|Simon Marshall]] for the [[Maggia (comics)|Maggia]] that gave [[Cloak and Dagger (characters)|Cloak and Dagger]] their powers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Gary |date=December 4, 2018 |title=Cloak & Dagger: 5 Things They Kept The Same (And 5 Things They Changed) |url=https://www.cbr.com/cloak-dagger-5-things-they-kept-the-same-and-5-things-they-changed/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Goblin formula''': The chemical formula that gave the [[Norman Osborn|Green Goblin]] his powers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Spencer |date=July 9, 2021 |title=Spider-Man Confirms Green Goblin's Forgotten (But Incredible) Power |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-green-goblin-formula-immortality-ned-leeds-hobgoblin/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> * '''Mutant Growth Hormone''': A chemical produced by mutants and mutates that can give humans superhuman abilities. * '''Growth pills''': Capsules containing size-altering Pym particles that allow [[Bill Foster (character)|Giant Man]], [[Hank Pym|Ant-Man]], and the [[Wasp (character)|Wasp]] to change their size. * '''[[Iron Man: Extremis|Extremis]]''': A techno-organic virus created in an attempt to recreate the Super-Soldier Serum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisenberg |first=Eric |date=May 2, 2013 |title=11 Things You Need To Know Before Seeing Iron Man 3 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/11-Things-You-Need-Know-Seeing-Iron-Man-3-37311.html |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[CinemaBlend]]}}</ref> *'''"Kick" (Hypercortisone D)''': An aerosol drug composed of the sentient bacteria [[John Sublime|Sublime]], capable of boosting superhuman powers and giving a high, while also increasing aggression.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gibbs |first1=Trevon |title=X-Men: The 10 Most Powerful Mutants To Ever Use The Drug Kick |url=https://www.cbr.com/xmen-strongest-mutants-drug-kick/ |website=cbr.com |date=May 17, 2020 |publisher=CBR |access-date=September 16, 2025}}</ref> * '''Lizard formula''': The chemical formula that transforms Curt Connors into the Lizard. * '''OZ Formula''': A formula that gave [[Spider-Man (Ultimate Marvel character)|Spider-Man]], Green Goblin, and [[Doctor Octopus#Ultimate Marvel|Doctor Octopus]] their powers in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] continuity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davison |first=Josh |date=February 14, 2022 |title=10 Things Into The Spider-Verse Changed About Miles Morales |url=https://www.cbr.com/into-the-spider-verse-changed-miles-morales/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> * '''[[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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Angela |date=July 17, 2022 |title=Even Joker Would Admit Red Skull Made His Signature Weapon More Terrifying |url=https://screenrant.com/joker-laughing-gas-red-skull-villain/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> * '''Super Soldier Serum''': An experimental military drug that enhances physical abilities and gave several superheroes their powers, most notably [[Captain America]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irizarry |first=Kevin |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Every Marvel Hero Enhanced By Captain America's Super-Soldier Serum |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-america-super-soldier-serum-heroes/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> * '''Terrigen Mist''': A mutagenic catalyst that activates [[Inhumans|Inhuman]] abilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=November 10, 2023 |title=Ms. Marvel: the comic book origin and powers of Kamala Khan |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/kamala-khan-ms-marvel-powers-marvels-avengers-marvel/ |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref>
====Elemental substances and minerals==== * '''[[Adamantium]]''' is an indestructible metal alloy best known for being integrated into the skeleton and claws of [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]. It was created during an attempt to duplicate the Vibranium–steel alloy of [[Captain America]]'s shield. * '''Carbonadium''' is a radioactive form of adamantium developed in Russia. [[Omega Red]]'s coils and [[Deadpool]]'s katanas are made of carbonadium. * '''{{Visible anchor|Cogmium}}''' is a unique metal alloy invented by Oracle Inc. [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] attempted to steal a shipment of Cogmium, but their mission was thwarted by [[Iron Fist (character)|Iron Fist]]. * '''Gravitonium''' is a fictitious element on the periodic table. It can control gravity and is the main source of [[Graviton (character)|Graviton]]'s powers in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sonnack |first=Matthew |date=November 11, 2021 |title=The Complicated History of Agents of SHIELD's Graviton |language=en |work=CBR.com |url=https://www.cbr.com/agents-of-shield-graviton-history/ |access-date=July 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=March 17, 2018 |title=All the Gravitonium in the MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/agents-shield-gravitonium-mcu-locations/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> * '''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]], wields a trident made of netheranium. * '''Plandanium''' is a metal used by the [[Rom the Space Knight|Spaceknights of Galador]] to make their armor. * '''Promethium''', not to be confused with [[Promethium|the real-life element]], or the material of the same name which appears in DC Comics, is a magical metal found in [[Belasco (Marvel Comics)|Belasco]]'s dimension, known as [[Otherplace]]. * '''Scabrite''' is a metal which can only be found in the mines of [[Surtur (character)|Surtur]]'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; Wakandan vibranium absorbs vibratory and kinetic energy, while Antarctic vibranium causes all nearby metals to melt. Vibranium is a component of [[Captain America's shield]]. * '''Yaka''' is a sound-sensitive metal found on Centauri IV. Yaka metal is incorporated into the arrows used by [[Yondu]].
==Cosmic forces== *The '''Nova Force''' is the source of power for the [[Nova Corps]], generated by the Xandarian Worldmind. *The '''Odin Force''' is the source of power for [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] and [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]. *The '''[[Phoenix Force]]''' is an entity that embodies life. It takes the form of its namesake and is commonly associated with [[Jean Grey]]. *The '''[[Power Cosmic]]''' is a primordial cosmic energy used by [[Galactus]] and his heralds. *The '''[[Power Primordial]]''' is a primordial cosmic energy used by the [[Elders of the Universe]]. *The '''Uni-Power''' is the source of power for [[Captain Universe]].
==See also== {{portal|Comics}} * [[List of fictional towns in comics]] * DC Comics: ** [[List of DC Universe locations]] ** [[List of DC Comics teams and organizations]] ** [[List of government agencies in DC Comics]] ** [[List of criminal organizations in DC Comics]]
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