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Look up Marvel or marvel in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Marvel may refer to: Marvel Entertainment, an American entertainment company Marvel Comics
Marvel
American comic book publisher
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Marvel_Comics
2023 Marvel Studios film
The Marvels is a 2023 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The_Marvels
American entertainment company (1998–2023)
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, formerly Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and Marvel Enterprises, Inc., was an American entertainment company and a subsidiary of
Marvel_Entertainment
Television specials produced by Marvel Studios
Marvel's Special Presentations are a series of television specials produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Marvel's Special Presentations
Marvel's_Special_Presentations
2024 video game
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game was released
Marvel_Rivals
Fictional timeline of media
The fictional timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise and shared universe is the continuity of events for several feature films
Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_timeline
American entertainment company
Marvel Studios, LLC, formerly known as Marvel Films, is an American film and television production company. Marvel Studios is the creator of the Marvel
Marvel_Studios
American superhero media franchise
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series are American superhero television shows produced by Marvel Studios, based on characters that appear
List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Studios)
List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_television_series_(Marvel_Studios)
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
series Ms. Marvel; and the film The Marvels. An alternate universe variant of Muneeba appeared in one project: the Disney+ animated series Marvel Zombies
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_A–L
2025–2027 group of superhero media
Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a group of American superhero films and television series produced by Marvel Studios based on characters
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Six
American superhero media franchise films
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) centers on a series of American superhero films produced by Marvel Studios based on characters that appear in publications
List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films
List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_films
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Panther. Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Teams and
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and other series starring various titular
Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Teams_and_organizations_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Comic book superhero
Captain Marvel is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Most of these versions exist in Marvel's main
Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)
Captain_Marvel_(Marvel_Comics)
2025 Marvel Studios animated series
based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name. It is the 16th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) from Marvel Studios and is
Marvel_Zombies_(TV_series)
Marvel Comics character
Quicksilver is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared
Quicksilver_(Marvel_Comics)
Marvel Comics fictional character
disfigurement) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Ross Andru, the character
Jigsaw_(Marvel_Comics)
Marvel Comics paperbacks that reprint entire runs
The Marvel Epic Collection is an ongoing line of color trade paperbacks that republish Marvel comics in a uniform trade dress. Announced in April 2013
Marvel_Epic_Collection
Video game licensor
incorporation of Marvel Games, video games based on Marvel properties released between 1982 and 1985 were handled by Marvel Comics Group, with Marvel video games
Marvel_Games
2019 Marvel Studios film
a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Avengers:_Endgame
Marvel Comics character
All-Father is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. First mentioned in Journey into Mystery #85 (Oct. 1962), the character
Odin_(Marvel_Comics)
Superhero team
superheroes and the protagonists of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the eponymous team from Marvel Comics created by Stan Lee and
Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)
Series of crossover fighting games
Marvel vs. Capcom is a series of crossover fighting games developed and published by Capcom, featuring characters from their video game franchises and
Marvel_vs._Capcom
2022 Marvel Studios television miniseries
Ms. Marvel is an American television miniseries created by Bisha K. Ali for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character
Ms._Marvel_(miniseries)
2019 Marvel Studios film
Captain Marvel is a 2019 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel. Produced by Marvel Studios
Captain_Marvel_(film)
Marvel Comics' hardcover reprint collection
Marvel Omnibus is a line of large format, high quality, full color, hardcover graphic novel omnibuses published by Marvel Comics. They often contain complete
Marvel_Omnibus
Upcoming video game
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is an upcoming fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was officially
Marvel_Tokon:_Fighting_Souls
for ABC by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen, based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement
List of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters
List_of_Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D._characters
Marvel Comics superhero
Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared
Spider-Man
Marvel Comics. This list includes live-action and animated series. All series produced by Marvel Studios and Marvel Television are set in the Marvel Cinematic
List of television series based on Marvel Comics publications
List_of_television_series_based_on_Marvel_Comics_publications
2015–2019 superhero streaming shows
that appear in publications by Marvel Comics. Produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, they are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing
Marvel's Netflix television series
Marvel's_Netflix_television_series
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise features many elements, including locations, weapons, and artifacts. Many are based on elements that
Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Features_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Comics character
Shazam (/ʃəˈzæm/), also known as Captain Marvel and The Captain, is a superhero appearing in American comic books originally published by Fawcett Comics
Shazam_(DC_Comics)
for Netflix by Drew Goddard, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity
List of Daredevil (TV series) characters
List_of_Daredevil_(TV_series)_characters
2015 Marvel Studios film
a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron
American comic book shared universe
The Marvel Universe is a fictional shared universe that serves as the setting for American comic books and other media published by Marvel Comics. Many
Marvel_Universe
Television production company (2010–2019)
direct-to-DVD series based on characters from Marvel Comics. Marvel Television was formed as a division of Marvel Entertainment in June 2010, with producer
Marvel_Television
2023–2025 group of superhero media
Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a group of American superhero films and television series produced by Marvel Studios based on characters
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Five
List about the Marvel Universe
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique
Features of the Marvel Universe
Features_of_the_Marvel_Universe
American actress
Elizabeth Marvel (born November 27, 1969) is an American actress. Her more prominent roles include Det. Nancy Parras on The District, Solicitor General
Elizabeth_Marvel
Comic book superhero created in 1977
Ms. Marvel is the name of several superheroines appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was originally conceived as a female
Ms._Marvel
Marvel Studios film
Marvel's The Avengers (titled Marvel Avengers Assemble in the United Kingdom and Ireland and commonly referred to as simply The Avengers) is a 2012 American
The_Avengers_(2012_film)
Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
by Jon Bernthal in a television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known
Frank Castle (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Frank_Castle_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)
Marvel Comics superhero team
Avengers are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby
Avengers_(comics)
Imprint of Marvel Comics
Marvel Knights is an imprint of Marvel Comics that contained standalone material taking place inside the Marvel Universe (Earth-616). The imprint originated
Marvel_Knights
Limited series comic book
Marvels is a four-issue miniseries comic book written by Kurt Busiek, painted by Alex Ross and edited by Marcus McLaurin. It was published by Marvel Comics
Marvels
Fictional comic book character
Storm is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, the character first
Storm_(Marvel_Comics)
Marvel Comic imprint
Ultimate Marvel, later known as Ultimate Comics, was an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and modernized versions
Ultimate_Marvel
and topical guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), an American media franchise and shared universe created by Marvel Studios and owned by the Walt
Outline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Outline_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
2018 Marvel Studios film
a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Avengers:_Infinity_War
2021–22 group of superhero media
Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a group of American superhero films and television series produced by Marvel Studios based on characters
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Four
Superhero family appearing in DC Comics
The Marvel Family, also known as the Shazam Family (also Shazamily), are a group of superheroes who originally appeared in American comic books published
Marvel_Family
Marvel Comics noir and pulp titles
Marvel Noir is a 2009–2010 Marvel Comics alternative continuity combining elements of film noir and pulp fiction with the Marvel Universe. The central
Marvel_Noir
Comics character
comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an enemy of the Punisher. Created by Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov for the Marvel Max alternate continuity
Barracuda_(Marvel_Comics)
Topics referred to by the same term
Captain Marvel in The Power of Shazam! Captain Marvel Jr., called Captain Marvel in "Titans Tomorrow" Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics), several Marvel Comics
Captain_Marvel
Five-issue comic book miniseries
Marvel Zombies is a five-issue limited series published from December 2005 to April 2006 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with
Marvel_Zombies
Character appearing in Marvel Comics
Deadpool is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, the character
Deadpool
2025 video game
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a beat 'em up game developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu. The game was released for Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo
Marvel_Cosmic_Invasion
2025 Marvel Studios television series
based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil. It is the 13th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) from Marvel Studios and
Daredevil:_Born_Again
Marvel Comics superhero
"Ben" Grimm) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a founding member of the Fantastic Four. The Thing was created
Thing_(Marvel_Comics)
2008–2012 group of superhero films
Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a group of American superhero films produced by Marvel Studios based on characters that appear in
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_One
2025 Marvel Studios film
is a 2025 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the team Thunderbolts. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Thunderbolts*
Marvel Comics character
several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. These characters are primarily depicted as wearing a green and purple
Prowler_(Marvel_Comics)
Marvel Comics fictional character
Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, the character
Carol_Danvers
2017 Marvel Television miniseries
Marvel's The Defenders is an American television miniseries created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez for the streaming service Netflix, based on the
The_Defenders_(miniseries)
2016–2019 group of superhero films
Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a group of American superhero films produced by Marvel Studios based on characters that appear in
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Three
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Three
2024 Marvel Studios film
American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps
Deadpool_&_Wolverine
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and television series starring various
Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Species_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Marvel Comics is a publisher of American comic books and related media. It counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Wolverine
List of films based on Marvel Comics publications
List_of_films_based_on_Marvel_Comics_publications
2022 Marvel Studios television special
Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the first Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Werewolf by Night (TV special)
Werewolf_by_Night_(TV_special)
This is a list of Marvel multiverse fictional characters which were created for and are owned by Marvel Comics. Licensed or creator-owned characters (G
Lists of Marvel Comics characters
Lists_of_Marvel_Comics_characters
1984–1985 Marvel Comics limited series
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, commonly known as Secret Wars, is a 12-issue American comic book crossover limited series published from May 1984 to April
Secret_Wars
Marvel Comics character
books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. She first appeared in Avengers Annual #10 (1981). In the Marvel Universe, Rogue
Rogue_(Marvel_Comics)
associated with the Marvel Comics character Punisher. Francis David "Frank" Castle Jr. is the son of The Punisher (Frank Castle) in Marvel Comics. The character
List of Punisher supporting characters
List_of_Punisher_supporting_characters
2026 Marvel Studios television special
service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Punisher. It is the third Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),
The_Punisher:_One_Last_Kill
Marvel Comics fictional character
is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Silver Surfer #3 (December 1968)
Mephisto_(Marvel_Comics)
2013–2020 Marvel Television series
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is an American television series created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC based on the Marvel
Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D.
Netflix by Cheo Hodari Coker, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity
List_of_Luke_Cage_characters
2021 Disney Junior superhero series
known as Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends, is a preschool animated television series produced by Marvel Studios Animation (formerly Marvel Animation)
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Spidey_and_His_Amazing_Friends
Marvel Comics fictional character
superhero and supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, with uncredited conceptual
Sentry_(Robert_Reynolds)
2015–2018 Marvel Television series
Marvel's Daredevil is an American television series created by Drew Goddard for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil
Daredevil_(TV_series)
Netflix by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity
List of Jessica Jones characters
List_of_Jessica_Jones_characters
Numerous video games featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man have been released. Spider-Man has appeared on over fifteen gaming platforms, including
List of video games featuring Spider-Man
List_of_video_games_featuring_Spider-Man
Swedish rock band
Märvel are a rock band from Linköping, Sweden, active since 2002. The band consists of The King (John Steen) on guitar and vocals, The Burgher (Ulrik Bostedt)
Märvel
Comic book series
Amazing Spider-Man is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its title character and main protagonist
The_Amazing_Spider-Man
American politician (1926–2013)
John Marvel (September 11, 1926 – March 16, 2013) was an American rancher and politician. Born in Battle Mountain, Nevada, Marvel served in the United
John_Marvel
Digital collectible card game
Marvel Snap is a digital collectible card game developed by Second Dinner and published by Nuverse for Android, iOS, and Windows. The game features a collection
Marvel_Snap
Comic book miniseries crossover
DC vs. Marvel (issues #2–3 titled Marvel vs. DC) is a comic book miniseries intercompany crossover published by DC Comics and Marvel Comics from February
DC_vs._Marvel
Supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics
Bullseye is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist John Romita Sr., the character
Bullseye_(Marvel_Comics)
Upcoming action-adventure video game by Insomniac Games
Marvel's Wolverine is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Based on the Marvel
Marvel's_Wolverine
American media franchise produced by Marvel Animation
Marvel Rising is an American media franchise and shared universe produced by Marvel Animation. The animated media are based on characters from Marvel
Marvel_Rising
2006 superhero action roleplaying game
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a 2006 action role-playing game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. Ultimate Alliance is set within the
Marvel:_Ultimate_Alliance
American pay television channel
2012, Disney XD launched a block called "Marvel Universe", as a result of Disney's 2009 acquisition of Marvel Entertainment. By June 2014, Disney XD agreed
Disney_XD
2000 video game
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is a 2000 crossover fighting game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. It is the fourth installment in
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Marvel_vs._Capcom_2:_New_Age_of_Heroes
2015–2019 Marvel Television series
Marvel's Jessica Jones is an American television series created by Melissa Rosenberg for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics character
Jessica_Jones_(TV_series)
Branding for the relaunch of several comic books published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Now! (stylized as Marvel NOW!) is a comic book branding for the relaunch of several ongoing comic books published by Marvel Comics, that debuted
Marvel_Now!
American animation production company
incorporated Marvel Animation included then ongoing animation efforts by Marvel Studios with Lionsgate and Nickelodeon. Marvel Animation operates under Marvel Studios
Marvel_Animation
Upcoming Marvel Studios television miniseries
the Marvel Comics character Vision. A spin-off from the miniseries WandaVision (2021), it is intended to be the 18th television series in the Marvel Cinematic
VisionQuest
MARVEL
MARVEL
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a person considered prodigious in some way, from Middle English, Old French merveille ‘miracle’ (Latin mirabilia, originally neuter plural of the adjective mirabilis ‘admirable’, ‘amazing’). The nickname was no doubt sometimes given with mocking intent.English : habitational name, from places called Merville. The one in Nord is named from Old French mendre ‘smaller’, ‘lesser’ (Latin minor) + ville ‘settlement’; that in Calvados seems to have as its first element a Germanic personal name, probably a short form of a compound name with the first element mari, meri ‘famous’.
Girl/Female
Latin
Marvelous.
Boy/Male
Indian
Distinct, Evident, Plain, Wonderful, Marvelous, Unique
Boy/Male
Muslim
Distinct, Evident, Plain, Wonderful, Marvelous, Unique
Girl/Female
Latin American Greek Biblical English
Marvelous.
Girl/Female
Latin
Marvelous.
Girl/Female
French
Miracle.
Boy/Male
Muslim
The marvel of time
Girl/Female
Latin American
or Mirabel: Worthy of admiration; wonderful; marvelous.
Girl/Female
Latin
Marvelous.
Girl/Female
Latin
Marvelous.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Marvelous, hidden.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Credit, Marvelous
Boy/Male
Indian
Distinct, Evident, Plain, Wonderful, Marvelous, Unique
Girl/Female
Muslim
Pl of Badia, Wonder, Marvel
Girl/Female
French
Miracle.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Distinct, Evident, Plain, Wonderful, Marvelous, Unique
Boy/Male
Tamil
Credit, Marvelous
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the feminine personal name Mirabel, equated in medieval records with Latin mirabilis ‘marvellous’, ‘wonderful’ (in the sense ‘extraordinary’).
Girl/Female
Indian
Pl of Badia, Wonder, Marvel
MARVEL
MARVEL
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Indian
Very Smart
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Ryana, RYANNE means "little queen."
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Just Good Feeling to Listen
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern
Generations
Girl/Female
Spanish
Prudent.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Wife
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Power.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Garden of Sai Baba
Boy/Male
Norse
Fighting wolf.
Boy/Male
Christian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Sunrise
MARVEL
MARVEL
MARVEL
MARVEL
MARVEL
v.
Something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making.
n.
Partaking of the character of miracle, or supernatural power; incredible.
imp. & p. p.
of Marvel
a.
Of or pertaining to romance; involving or resembling romance; hence, fanciful; marvelous; extravagant; unreal; as, a romantic tale; a romantic notion; a romantic undertaking.
n.
That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
v. i.
To be struck with surprise, astonishment, or wonder; to wonder.
v. t.
To marvel at.
n.
Marvel.
n.
A land full of wonders, or marvels.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Marvel
v. i.
To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel.
a.
Wonderful; astonishing; admirable; marvelous; such as excite surprise and astonishment; strange.
adv.
In a marvelous manner; wonderfully; strangely.
n.
Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
n.
A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.
n.
The quality or state of being marvelous; wonderfulness; strangeness.
n.
Wonder.
v. t.
To cause to marvel, or be surprised; -- used impersonally.