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Article Lists 113 MCU Characters and Their Comic Counterparts
A compilation compares every Avenger or honorary Avenger introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2008 through 2026 with the characters' original comic-book versions. The list covers first appearances, main film roles, and casting changes.
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An article published by Insider compares 113 characters introduced on screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their original comic-book versions. The MCU began with the 2008 release of "Iron Man" and is scheduled to continue through at least December 2027 with "Avengers: Secret Wars." The next film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," is set for release in July.
, first appeared in comics in "Tales of Suspense No. 39" in March 1963. " Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, first appeared in comics in "Tales of Suspense No. 45" in September 1963. " James "Rhodey" Rhodes, first played by Terrence Howard and later by Don Cheadle, first appeared in comics in "Iron Man No.
118" in January 1979. He appears as War Machine in several MCU entries.
Bruce Banner, originally played by Edward Norton and later by Mark Ruffalo, first appeared in comics in "The Incredible Hulk No. 1" in May 1962. " Natasha Romanoff, played by Scarlett Johansson, first appeared in comics in "Tales of Suspense No. 52" in April 1964.
" Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh, first appeared in comics in "Inhumans No. 5" in March 1999.
43" in January 1967. " Melina Vostokova, played by Rachel Weisz, first appeared in comics in "Marvel Fanfare No. 11" in November 1983. " Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, first appeared in comics in "Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos No. 1" in May 1963.
He appears in multiple MCU films and series. Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, first appeared in comics in "Journey Into Mystery No. 83" in August 1962. " Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, first appeared in comics in "Journey Into Mystery No. 84" in September 1962.
