Allies, icons, misfits and legends

MEET THE HEROES

Every hero starts with a choice. Browse familiar faces, discover what drives them, and use their first appearances as jumping-off points.

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Original comic-style portrait of Spider-Man
STREET LEVEL

Spider-Man

First appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15 · 1962

A brilliant, quick-witted New Yorker who learns that power means showing up for the people around him.

Responsibility · neighborhood hero
Original comic-style portrait of Iron Man
AVENGERS

Iron Man

First appearance: Tales of Suspense #39 · 1963

Inventor Tony Stark turns engineering into armor, and keeps rebuilding himself along with it.

Ingenuity · second chances
Original comic-style portrait of Thor
AVENGERS

Thor

First appearance: Journey into Mystery #83 · 1962

A thunder-wielding Asgardian prince whose greatest trials are often about humility and belonging.

Myth · honor · thunder
Original comic-style portrait of Hulk
AVENGERS

Hulk

First appearance: The Incredible Hulk #1 · 1962

Scientist Bruce Banner carries a storm of strength, fear and complicated feelings wherever he goes.

Transformation · inner strength
Original comic-style portrait of Captain America
AVENGERS

Captain America

First appearance: Captain America Comics #1 · 1941

A small, determined kid grows into a leader guided by conscience more than orders.

Courage · conviction
Original comic-style portrait of Black Panther
COSMIC

Black Panther

First appearance: Fantastic Four #52 · 1966

T’Challa balances the responsibilities of a king, a protector and a brilliant strategist.

Wakanda · legacy · leadership
Original comic-style portrait of Daredevil
STREET LEVEL

Daredevil

First appearance: Daredevil #1 · 1964

Matt Murdock navigates the streets and courtrooms of Hell’s Kitchen with sharpened senses and stubborn resolve.

Justice · resilience
Original comic-style portrait of Wolverine
X-MEN

Wolverine

First appearance: The Incredible Hulk #181 · 1974

A guarded fighter with a long memory keeps choosing to stand beside the people he cares about.

Found family · perseverance
Original comic-style portrait of Storm
X-MEN

Storm

First appearance: Giant-Size X-Men #1 · 1975

Ororo Munroe is a commanding leader whose weather-shaping gifts are matched by her compassion.

Leadership · community
Original comic-style portrait of Silver Surfer
COSMIC

Silver Surfer

First appearance: Fantastic Four #48 · 1966

A cosmic wanderer searches the universe for beauty, meaning and a chance to do better.

Wonder · redemption

A reading tip

Start with the story that sounds like you.

First appearances are fun historical snapshots. For a modern entry, look for a self-contained run that introduces the character’s current world and supporting cast.

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