Captain Marvel
United States air force officer Carol Danvers gains superpowers after an explosion fuses her DNA with a superhero colleague. With her super strength, speed, flight, and other abilities, Captain Marvel (also known as Ms. Marvel) has fought alongside the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the Guardians of the Galaxy. She also appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining the films' other heroes to fight evil.
- Alias:
- Carol Danvers
- Created By:
- Roy Thomas, Gene Colan
- Franchise:
- Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
- Race:
- Human/Kree hybrid
- Video Games:
- Marvel SNAP, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Marvel vs. Capcom
- Movies:
- Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Comic Books:
- Captain Marvel #1
- Cast:
- Brie Larson
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Summary
United States air force officer Carol Danvers gains superpowers after an explosion fuses her DNA with a superhero colleague. With her super strength, speed, flight, and other abilities, Captain Marvel (also known as Ms. Marvel) has fought alongside the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the Guardians of the Galaxy. She also appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining the films' other heroes to fight evil.
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Captain Marvel's Complete MCU Timeline Explained
As one of the MCU's first chronological superheroes, Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, has had a very long journey, taking her from pilot to hero.
4 Captain Marvel Powers Still Missing From The MCU
Brie Larson's Captain Marvel hasn't displayed all the superpowers and abilities that Carol Danvers possesses in the comics, but the MCU can fix that.
Captain America's Nickname for Captain Marvel Is a Major Sign of Respect
Captain America just revealed his nickname for Captain Marvel, and it's one that conveys the immense respect he has for her as a leader and Avenger.
Cyclops vs Captain Marvel Promises the Ultimate Test of Scott Summers
In the upcoming “Contest of Chaos,” event, two of Marvel’s greatest leaders are turned against each other. Can Cyclops beat Captain Marvel?
Captain Marvel's New Costume Is Her Best Yet - Will It Appear in the MCU?
A brand-new costume for Captain Marvel comes with perfect timing as she evolves in the comics. Will it be added to her MCU wardrobe?
Captain Marvel Explains How She Really Sees Tony Stark (& It's Harsh)
As the new chair of the Avengers, Captain Marvel speculates on what drives Tony Stark to be a superhero, and it doesn't paint him in the best light.
What Is SABER? Nick Fury's Space Station Explained
Marvel’s Phase 5 has introduced SABER, which is not exactly the same thing as WandaVision’s SWORD and ties into Nick Fury’s MCU timeline.
Captain Marvel Is the Strongest Avenger, Confirms New Series
A new era is dawning for Captain Marvel and it kicks off in a grand fashion - with an enemy who confirms she's the strongest Avenger,
The MCU Has Set Up 3 Captain Marvel Replacements
If the MCU decides to retire Carol Danvers soon after The Marvels, it already has three characters who can take the Captain Marvel mantle.
Why Captain Marvel & Supergirl Have The Same Last Name
Supergirl is Kara Danvers, Captain Marvel is Carol Danvers; are all the similarities between the two just one big coincidence?
Captain Marvel's Name Is Finally Explained After 56 Years
Many superheroes and villains call themselves "Captain," but now readers know how the very first Captain Marvel earned their rank.
"I'm a Liability": Marvel Officially Asks If Captain Marvel Has Become Too Powerful
As Captain Marvel reflects on nearly destroying the Marvel Universe, Carol Danvers asks whether she's too powerful to continue as a hero.
Even Captain Marvel's Strength Can't Match 1 of Thanos' Black Order
Captain Marvel just lost her latest battle against one of Thanos' Black Order, proving that even she can't match the strength of this evil villain.
Captain Marvel's Classic Costume Returns to Mark a Life-Changing Failure
A preview of Captain Marvel: Tempest reveals Carol will face new villains the Feral Five - young civilians she was supposed to protect.
Marvel Brings Back the Iron Man/Captain Marvel Bond the MCU Couldn't Show
By referencing Captain Marvel and Iron Man’s history of alcoholism, a new Avengers book reminds readers exactly why their friendship is so important.
'Avengers Aren't Cops': Captain Marvel Fires Back at Daredevil's Critique of Superheroes
Daredevil called out Spider-Man and other Marvel heroes by declaring, "You're just another cop." Now, Avengers leader Captain Marvel has fired back.
12 Most Powerful Captain Marvel Villains of All Time
From the uber-intelligent MODOK to the manipulative Moonstone, these villains are the greatest threats Captain Marvel has faced in her career.
Captain Marvel & Rogue's Decades-Long Feud Comes to a Beautiful End
Captain Marvel #49 ends with a beautiful display of trust and reconciliation between Carol and Rogue, ending their decades-long rivalry.
Captain Marvel's New Form Unlocks the Final Stage of Her Powers
Carol has unlocked the epic final stage of her powers in Captain Marvel #48, a beautiful pure energy form first seen in 2020s Captain Marvel: The End.
Captain Marvel's New Costume Honors Her Status as Avengers Leader
Captain Marvel has unveiled her Hellfire Gala outfit, and it perfectly salutes her recent promotion to Avengers leader and her military background.