This is a list of alien races that appear in Marvel Comics.
There are countless different extraterrestrial races in Marvel Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure.
The Galactic Council is the assembly of numerous leaders of different alien empires across the universe created to deal with different matters of the universe.[1]
The Galactic Council appears in animated series Guardians of the Galaxy. Members of this iteration includes:-
A few alien races have had considerable "air time" in various Marvel Comics publications over the years, having a near-constant presence and/or major crossovers and storylines involving them. This includes:
The Badoon (first seen in Silver Surfer #2) are a race of reptilian aliens that are notable for living under strict gender segregation, resulting in two separate societies: the Brotherhood of Badoon (ruled by a "Brother Royal") and the Sisterhood of Badoon (ruled by a Queen).
The Beyonders (first mentioned in Marvel Two-in-One #63) are an enigmatic and virtually omnipotent extra-dimensional race of entities powerful enough to collect planets. They are unable to leave their own dimension and have never been observed by any being of the Earth dimension and to interact with the Earth dimension they must operate through agents. The most notable member of the Beyonders is the Beyonder.
The Brood (first seen in The Uncanny X-Men #155) are a race of insectoid, parasitic, extraterrestrial beings.
The Celestials (first seen in The Eternals #1) have existed since near the birth of the universe.
The Chitauri (first seen in The Ultimates #8) are a race of aliens similar to the Skrulls in Ultimate Marvel.[2] They have since been established in the main Marvel Universe.
The Cotati (first seen in The Avengers #133) are a race of highly intelligent species of telepathic plants.[3] The Cotati originated on Hala in the Pama star system in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the same planet as the warlike humanoid Kree race.
The Dire Wraiths (first seen in Rom the Spaceknight #1) are an evolutionary offshoot of the Skrulls from the Andromeda Galaxy. Like the Skrulls, the Wraiths are shapeshifters where they are able to take the forms of other creatures and duplicate their natural (non-magical/super) abilities.
The Kree (first seen in Fantastic Four #65) are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race that are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud. They were the rivals of the Skrulls.
The Phalanx (first seen in The Uncanny X-Men #305) are a cybernetic species that form a hive-mind linking each member by a telepathy-like system.
The Shi'ar (first seen in X-Men #97) reside in The Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium). The Shi'ar are alien humanoids of avian descent that have feathered crests on top of their heads instead of hair. The Shi'ar's empire is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires. The Shi'ar are also called the Aerie.
The Skrulls (first seen in Fantastic Four #2) are a race of shapeshifting aliens that originated from the planet Skrullos. They were the rivals of the Kree.
The Symbiotes (first seen in Secret Wars #8) are a race of amorphous extraterrestrial parasites that envelop their hosts like costumes, creating a symbiotic bond through which the host's mind can be influenced. They are also known as the Klyntar.
The Watchers (first seen, in the form of Uatu, in Fantastic Four #13) are the first humanoid race to be created in the Marvel Universe[4] and are committed to observing and compiling knowledge on all aspects of the universe who possess the innate ability to achieve virtually any effect desired, including augmenting personal attributes, time and space manipulation, molecular manipulation, energy projection, and a range of mental powers. After an incident with the Prosilicans, the Watchers then took a vow never to interfere with other civilizations. The most known Watcher is Uatu.
Scores of other extraterrestrial races have been depicted in the pages of Marvel Comics publications, though not to the extent of the races mentioned above. This list is not comprehensive.
First appearing in Black Goliath,[5] the A'askvarii are a green-skinned humanoid race with octopus traits, possessing two legs (ending in three-toed taloned feet) and three tentacles sprouting from each shoulder in place of arms.[5] They possess gills in place of a nose, and closely spaced needle-like teeth.[5] They possess fairly advanced technology, with warp-drive capability. A'askvarii are native to the planet O'erlanii; it is an oceanic world with oceans covering 75% of the planet's surface, and the rest being craggy mountains.[5]
First appearing in Tales to Astonish,[6] the A-Chiltarians are a humanoid race possessing many eyes and purple-grey fur over their entire bodies, with four-fingered hands and three-toed feet.[6] They possess a tribal culture, and are mildly aggressive and temperamental.[6] They are native to A-Chiltar III, a marshy planet (60% marsh, 40% prairie), and the atmosphere has a high methane content.[6]
First appeared in Captain Marvel,[7] the Aakon are a race of yellow-skinned, dark-haired humanoids, the Aakon are enemies of the Kree and are allied with the Shadow Consortium.[7] They have an Intergalactic Council and sought the destruction of all human life due to the perceived universal threat of Earth's population of super-beings.[7] A number of Aakon colonies have since been destroyed by the Annihilation Wave.[7]
The Acanti are a race of space creatures that resemble whales.[8]
First appearing in Thor,[9] the Achernonians are a purple-skinned humanoid race native to the planet Achernon.[9] Achernonians are a tall race, averaging 6'4" tall, and possess only a pre-Industrial level of technology.[9] They are depicted as superstitious, with a dictatorial government.[9] Some possess the ability to become immaterial at will.[9] The planet Achernon is a rocky world, 60% covered in volcanic rock; the atmosphere possesses a high sulfur content.[9]
First appearing in Silver Surfer,[10] the Aedians possess telepathic powers; they can sense the presence of others within their planet's orbit. They are also empathic, able to sense the pain or emotions of others.[10] They can project their astral selves, even into orbit.[10] They are thin humanoid bipeds, with an elongated cranium and no noses.[10]
The Agullo are an alien race that was diminished from over 60,000,000 to a few thousands after Thanos came to their planet Ahl-Agullo.[11]
First appearing in Sub-Mariner,[12] the Alpha Centaurians are a humanoid race with fine grey scales and other adaptations (gills, webbed toes) that enable them to live underwater.[12] Their government is a feudal one, organized into several small, independent kingdoms; their culture tends to be self-centered and dispassionate.[12] They are native to Arima, which has water covering 95% of its surface, and its gravity and atmospheric thickness are both approximately twice that of Earth.[12] They possess spacecraft capable of 85% lightspeed.[12]
The Amebids are a race of jellyfish-like aliens that come from the planet Sakaar. Amebids can inflate their bodies with noxious gases that they produce enabling them to float like balloons. They first appeared in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #92.
The Annunaki are an alien race that helped Silver Surfer gather and protect some of Earth's most extraordinary gifted children.[13]
The Archeopians are from the planet Archeopia. Most of the race was killed when the incubator cube of Galactus was opened and he consumed Archeopia. The small fleet which escaped has since sailed the galaxy for uncounted centuries with other aliens who lost their planets to Galactus called The Wanderers. First seen in Thor #160 (January 1969).fyou
First appearing in Fear.[14] the Arcturans are a humanoid race with pink-white skin, approximately half their populations are mutants due to a combination of biochemical advancements.[14] They are native to Arcturus IV.[14] Their technology level is comparable to Earth's.[14] In the 31st century, two of the best-known Arcturans are Starhawk and Aleta, members of the Guardians of the Galaxy.[14]
The Aris are an alien race that comes from the planet Ariston. First appeared in Marvel Comics Presents #49.
The Arthrosian are a race of insectoids that come from the planet Anthros in the Negative Zone. Annihilus is an Arthrosian. First appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #6.
The Aspirants are a race of celestial beings that were the result of the First Firmament's loneliness.[15]
First appearing in The Incredible Hulk,[16] the Astrans are a humanoid race with yellow skin and toe-less, flat feet, no hair, four lungs, and special glands in the stomach.[16] They have the ability to control metal like Magneto and three-quarters of the population are either priests or artists.[16] They are native to Astra, where 50% of the planet surface is metallic ore, and the remained is split evenly between water and soil.[16]
The Astrans appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Known Astrans are Crixon (portrayed by Gabriel Hogan) and Montalban (portrayed by Louie Ski Carr). The Astrians are part of the Confederacy. Crixon served as the ambassador to the Confederacy until he was absorbed into the Gravitonium by Glenn Talbot as seen in the episode "The One Who Will Save Us All". Montalban worked for Mister Kitson as his enforcer at the House of Games as seen in "Fear and Loathing on the Planet Kitson" and "Toldja".
The Ataraxians are a race of aliens from the planet Ataraxia in the Negative Zone. First appeared in Annihilation: Super-Skrull #2.
First appearing in Machine Man,[17] the Autocrons are a humanoid race with blue-black skin, two-toed feet, and an average height of 6'5".[17] Their bodies are iron-based rather than carbon-based, and they possess superhuman strength and durability.[17] Their government is ruled by a world-computer (and their level of technology is more than Earth's); their culture is imperialistic, militaristic, and orderly.[17] They are native to Cron, which possess a gravity and atmospheric density almost three times greater than Earth's, and the atmosphere has a high methane content. Cron is rich in metallic ores and only has 4% surface water; mechanized cities cover 85% of the planet.[17]
First appearing in Fantastic Four,[18] the Axi-Tun are a humanoid race that appears much like tall humans, with an average height of 6'4". They live on the planet Tun.[18] Axi-Tun have energy-manipulating powers. Axi-Tun have a level of technology superior to Earth's, with the capability of faster than light travel.[18] Four Axi-Tun explorers crash-landed on Earth during World War II, and a Nazi scientist named Werner Schmidt named them after Teutonic gods.[18] These Axi-Tun battled the Invaders but committed suicide to keep their technology from falling into human hands.[18] Many years later, four Axi-Tun warriors calling themselves "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" attacked Earth but were defeated by the Fantastic Four.[18]
First appeared in Avengers,[19] the Ba-Bani are a humanoid race with yellow skin and orange or yellow hair.[19] They are governed by local military dictatorships, tend to be warlike and engaging in a planet-wide war. They are native to the planet Ba-Banis, an Earth-like world which orbits the star they call Ba.[19]
First appearing in Fantastic Four,[20] the Baluurians are a humanoid race, stronger and tougher than humans.[20] Baluurians are native to the Negative Zone, where they have established an empire.[20] Blastaar and Burstaar are Baluurians.[20]
First appeared in Godzilla,[21] the Betans are a humanoid race with light purple skin, two-toed feet, and wings which enable them to fly in low-gravity environments.[21] They live on the planet Beta. Their technology is superior to that of Earth and they are capable of faster than light travel.[21] The people of Beta were engaged in centuries in a war with the neighboring planet Megan.[21]
First appearing in The Incredible Hulk,[22] the Bidoceros have flat bodies with a tube-like vocal protuberance.
The Biphasians are a race of aliens from the planet Biphasia.[23]
The Birjans are a humanoid rock-skinned race from Birj sixth moon of the planet Marman, a gas-giant that is the seventh planet from its sun. Terrax is a Birjan. The Birjan are also called Landlaks. First seen in Fantastic Four #211 (October 1979).
The Blips are a race of giant electrical aliens. Blip is part of this race.[24]
First mentioned in Avengers,[25] the Builders are one of the oldest races in the universe and go about building and creating worlds as they see fit, a claim also attributed to the Celestials. Any connection between the two races remains unknown. They are the creators of the Superflow which facilitates White Events. There are two types of Builders: the Creators and the Engineers.
The Calurnians are a race of aliens with cat-like features. First appeared in Rom Annual #4.
The Carmondians are an alien race with a variety of appearances. First appeared in Captain Marvel (vol. 3) #4.
First appearing in Marvel Super-Heroes #18, the Centaurians were depicted as a humanoid race with blue skin and a sizable red dorsal fin along the back and atop their head that gives them an average height of 7 feet (2.1 m). As shown in that issue, some demonstrate "psionic" abilities. They are a primitive tribal race, using bows and arrows in hunting. Centaurians are native to Centauri IV. Yondu of the Guardians of the Galaxy is a Centaurian as well as the Earth-616 version that leads the Ravagers.
First appearing in Thor,[26] the Centurii are a humanoid race with light yellow skin and a culture composed largely of philosophers and artists.[26] The Centurii are native to Centuri-Six, an Earth-like world.[26] The Centurii have a worldwide democracy, and their level of technology is comparable to Earth's.[26] There are few Centurii on their planet.[26]
The Chnitt are a race of semi-spider aliens. First appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #358.
The Chronomonitors are a race of sentient robotic organisms artificially-created by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) using "quantum technology" to fill its lower ranks. The moment a new reality appears, a new faceless agent is created to monitor it, along with the necessary equipment (a personal computer-like device, plus a desk and a chair) to do so.
A race of aliens based on the Chronomonitors called Chronicoms appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
First appearing in Uncanny X-Men,[27] the Chr'Ylites are a technomechanical insectoid race, averaging 1'6" in length, possessing two red eyes, and transparent insectile wings on top of their bodies, making them resemble a cross between a dragonfly and a helicopter.[27] They are a telempathic species who make for highly exceptional healers & diplomats.[27] They are native to the planet Chr'Yllalisa.[27] The Starjammers' medic Sikorsky is a Chr'Ylite.[27]
First appearing in Hercules,[28] the Ciegrimites are a green-skinned hairless humanoid race with snail-like traits, Ciegrimites average 4' in height, have snail-like shells around their trunks, and their eyes are on raised stalks.[28] Their technology is incredibly advanced in the area of alcoholic beverage distillation; their homeworld, Ciegrim-7, is known as "the Distiller's Planet."[28]
First appearing in Rom the Spaceknight,[29] the Clavians are a humanoid race that appear similar to humans from Earth.[29] They live on the planet Clarius, and are a tribal people, with technology inferior to Earth's.[29] Dire Wraiths invaded Clarius, but were defeated by Rom.[29]
First appeared in Jack of Hearts,[30] the Contraxians are a humanoid race with pink or brown skin, who appear as humans except that the left sides of their bodies are darker-hued than the right sides.[30] Contraxians live on the planet Contraxia. Two Contraxian women, going by the names Marcy Kane and Marie Hart, were sent to Earth disguised as humans to find a means to rekindle their sun's dying energies.[30] Marie Hart was able to conceive a child with a human, who grew up to become the Jack of Hearts.[30]
First appearing in Marvel Presents,[31] the Courga are a race of humanoid dog-like aliens with brown skin, three fingers on each hand, two toes on each foot. Courga average 7'2" in height.[31] They live on the planet Courg.[31]
The D'Bari are a race of humanoid plant aliens who lost their planet when the Phoenix Force consumed their sun. They have been nicknamed the "Asparagus People" because of their asparagus-like appearance.[32]
First appearing in Silver Surfer and led by Overlord,[33] the Dakkamites are a humanoid race that appears mostly indistinguishable from humans.[33] Dakkamites come from the planet Dakkam.[33] Exposure to Earth's yellow sun grants them super-powers, as their cells have the ability to absorb and metabolize solar energy to fuel their abilities.[33] Known Dakkamites include Wundarr the Aquarian and Quantum.[33] They are indistinguishable from the DC Comics race, the Kryptonians and Daxamites.
First appearing in Fantastic Four,[34] the Darbians are a humanoid race that appears similarly to Earth humans, except that they average 8'10" in height.[34] Their home planet is Darbia. They are able to generate and project concussive force.[34]
First appearing in Thor,[35] the Deonists are a humanoid race with pale white skin and a slender build.[35] Their homeworld, Deo was once the religious center of a confederation of planets and known as "Templeworld" but now called "the Doomsday Star" is 75% desert.[35]
The Dragon-Men are a race of reptilian humanoids from the planet Ligra. They are often in conflict with the Lion-People.[36]
First appeared in Fantastic Four,[37] the Druffs are timid creatures, averaging 3'6" in height and possessing pink skin covered by brown fur.[37] They possess little more than childlike intelligence, and have the ability to reproduce by dividing into three identical beings whenever one is stuck with force.[37] They have a lifespan of approximately three Earth-years, and are highly adaptable to most any environment.[37] They originated on the world Ryas.[37] They are considered to be vermin by the Skrulls, and are often slaughtered.[37]
The Druffs appear in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "A Druff is Enough".
The Duckworldians are a species of anthropomorphic ducks from Duckworld.
First appearing in Fantastic Four,[38] the Elans are a semi-humanoid race, possessing green skin, two antennae atop their head, hoof-like feet, three fingers and an opposable thumb.[38] Adult Elan are 10' in height.[38] They possess vast, virtually limitless psionic powers with which they can rearrange and transmute atoms and telekinetically manipulate objects.[38] As a race, they are peaceful and tend not to associate with other aliens. The "Infant Terrible" is an infant member of the Elan race.[38]
First appearing in Marvel Presents,[31] the Entemen are a humanoid race with octopus-like features, including tentacles in place of their arms and legs, and have yellow skin and average 6'6" in height.[31] Their home planet is Entem.[31]
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