Blue Superhero: 15 Favorite Marvel Roles

Marvel satisfied our dream to become a superhero!

Are you familiar with all of them? Even if you recognize some of them, you probably still don’t know the specific information about them.

I will share the 15 most favorite marvel blue superheroes with you. Some may be blue skin, and others can wear the blue color.

Today’s article can help you, “heroes,” understand more about your superhero idols. Here we go!

Images are all from Marvel Database

1. Captain Marvel

“I need to find the edge of me… and maybe, if I fly far enough, I’ll be able to turn around and look at the world… and see where I belong.”

~ Carol Danvers

Profiles:

Writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan created her. This blue superhero appeared in Marvel Super Heroes #13 (March 1968) for the first time.

Carol is a former Air Force pilot. She gains cosmic powers and becomes Captain Marvel, possessing superhuman strength, energy manipulation, and flight.

The character has also been known as “Dual,” “Warbird,” and “Captain Marvel” at various times in her history.

Carol Danvers was considered one of Marvel’s most famous and powerful female heroes and is seen as a symbol of female empowerment.

Powers:

• Super strength, endurance, stamina, agility, stamina, and reflexes
• Flies at about six times the speed of sound
• Goes into space without oxygen
• Has a precognitive “seventh sense” similar to cosmic awareness
• Resistant to most toxins and poisons
• Control and manipulate stellar energy, thereby controlling heat, the electromagnetic spectrum, and gravity.

2. Blue Marvel

“I’d do whatever is right, wherever and whenever it needs to be done–and I wouldn’t care what anyone thinks. Not anymore.”

~ Blue Marvel

Profiles:

The character was created by Kevin Grevioux and Mat Brome, who originally conceived the character as a child.

This blue superhero first appeared in Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel Issue #1 (November 2008).

It is the former hero from the ’60s, Adam Brashear returns to protect the world with anti-matter energy manipulation, super strength, and flight.

2013 during the Infinity crossover, Blue Marvel appeared as part of Luke Cage’s new superhero team in Marvel Now! It reboots in the Mighty Avengers.

Powers:

• Could move a meteor the size of Arkansas
• He can easily lift an aircraft carrier and fly a considerable distance
• Possesses near invulnerability and durability
• Can withstand huge impact
• Withstand extreme temperatures and pressures and powerful energy blasts
• able to survive independently in a vacuum

3. Darkhawk

“There’s a war going on, a war between good and evil. And in war, our elders may give the orders… But it’s the young who have to fight.”

~ Darkhawk

Profiles:

The character appeared in Darkhawk #1 (March 1991) for the first time, created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Mike Manley.

Its origin is based on a connection between the human character and a robot from another dimension called “null space.”

The blue superhero has also appeared in non-speaking television characters and video games.

Chris Powell discovers a powerful amulet that transforms him into Darkhawk, granting enhanced strength, energy blasts, and flight.

Powers:

• Enhanced physical abilities, including strength, agility, and reflexes
• Break out of planetary orbits and travel across planets in seconds
• His body can be repaired by changing back to human form
• Transform back and forth at will
• Combine force fields and force blasts into a giant eagle-shaped structure surrounding his body.

4. Misty Knight

“I apply foot to ass. And match lead for lead. I put murderers in handcuffs. I don’t just seek justice. I stalk it.”

~ Misty Knight

Profiles:

Tony Isabella and Arvil Jones created this blue superhero.

It was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 (January 1975) and first appeared in Marvel Premiere #21 period (March 1975).

A former cop with a bionic arm, Misty Knight is a skilled detective and martial artist, often teaming up with other heroes.

Powers:

• Received police fighting training and also proficient in martial arts
• Possesses near-perfect gun-aiming ability
• Has astonishing energy
• Her prosthetic can extend and grasp distant objects

5. Spider-Man

“I really did try to help you. I mean, I could’ve killed you. At any given moment, but I didn’t. Because my Aunt May taught me that everyone deserves a second chance.”

~ Spider-Man

Profiles

Writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko created it. This blue superhero first appeared in the Silver Age of Comics anthology comic Fantastic Fantasy #15 (August 1962).

14-year-old Parker was bitten by a spider and gained superhuman strength, including strength and speed proportional to the spider and the uncanny ability to stick to walls.

He is determined to apply his abilities to help those in need. And he developed his own synthetic web fluid and web shooter, which he used while battling criminals in New York City as the Spider-Man.

Powers

1. Agility, reflexes, stamina, durability, coordination, and balance.
2. Possesses the predictive ability of “Spider Sensing.” This is used to detect hazards.
3. Spider-Man has a healing factor that allows him to recover from his body injured in battle.

6. A-Bomb

“The real monster stays quiet. Keeps his head down. He’s got a reputation to think about. He’s got a name. Maybe you know it.”

~ Rick Jones

Profiles:

Rick Jones transforms into A-Bomb, a blue-skinned Hulk-like being with incredible strength. It was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1962 and first appeared in Hulk #1 (May 1962).

This blue superhero is portrayed as the sidekick and friend of The Hulk, Captain America, Marvel/Captain Marvel, Space Knight Rom, and Guinness-Ville/Captain Marvel.

The character is actively involved in many important Marvel Universe storylines, including the Kree-Skrull War and the War of Fate.

Later, he obtained supernatural powers, which greatly improved his learning ability. He decided to turn his newfound abilities toward communication technology and eventually became a hacktivist known as “The Whisperer.”

Powers:

• He is a skilled martial artist
• His scales can change color to blend in with his surroundings
• Rick is also a self-taught folk/rock singer, guitarist, and harmonica player
• He can gather various members of the Avengers from the past, present, and future

7. Electro

“Jewels! Money! No matter how much I take, I want more–much more! And with my great power, nothing can stop me from getting it!”

~ Electro

Profiles:

He is a classic Spider-Man villain turned anti-hero. Electro can manipulate electricity and discharge powerful electric blasts.

Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created it. It appeared as the antagonist of the superhero Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (February 1964).

He was a founding member of the Sinister Six and leader of the original incarnation of Sinister, the first team of supervillains to fight Spider-Man and Daredevil, respectively.

The blue superhero has gotten several design changes, from an original green and yellow outfit to a modern look with blue skin and a bald head.

Powers:

• He gets superhuman strength from lighting
• Profound strength and speed
• Rides on Lightning
• Absorbs energy from electrical equipment such as power plants
• Manipulates any electrical device based on his mental commands

8. Iceman

“My name is Robert Drake. Iceman. I’ve been an X-Man, an X…Factor-ian, a Defender, a Champion (don’t ask). I’ve been a superhero since before I was old enough to shave.”

~ Iceman

Profiles:

He is a founding member of the X-Men; Iceman can generate and control ice, often forming ice slides and constructs. He has been described as one of the most famous and powerful gay characters in comic books.

This blue superhero was created by writer Stan Lee and artist and co-planner Jack Kirby; the character first appeared in X-Men #1 (September 1963).

Iceman is a mutant born with superhuman abilities. He can manipulate ice and cold by freezing the water vapor around him. This allows him to freeze objects and cover his body with ice.

Powers:

• Ability to instantly reduce the temperature of water vapor in its surroundings to below zero degrees Celsius.
• He can make ice that won’t crack unless he wants.
• He can move at high speed along the smooth surface.
• Iceman can also quickly travel to another distant location in organic ice form.
• He received as much combat training as Cyclops or Beast.

9. Phyla-Vell

“I am the chosen avatar of death. You want to learn about pain? I’ll teach you! … Now, who wants to go save the universe?”

~ Phyla-Vell

Profiles:

Phyla-Vell is a cosmic hero. She wields the Quantum Bands, granting her energy manipulation and various cosmic abilities.

Peter David and Paul Asassetta created her; the character first appeared in Captain Marvel Volume 1. 5#16.

The character has also been known as Quasar, Captain Marvel, and Martyr at various times in her history.

Powers:

• Phila-Vell possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, and reflexes.
• She can fire energy blasts and fly.
• She can absorb any energy attack directed at her and returns it as an energy blast.
• She possesses cosmic awareness and is a skilled fighter.

10. Spectrum

“I strongly believe in the importance of each of the cultures that make up our country and the pride we should each have in them.”

~ Monica Rambeau

Profiles:

This blue superhero was formerly known as Captain Marvel (he joins and eventually becomes the leader of the Avengers for a while). She can transform into various forms of energy and manipulate light.

She was created by writer Roger Stern and artist John Romita Jr.; the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual Issue #16 (October 1982).

After being bombarded with extradimensional energy from an energy disruptor weapon, Monica gained superpowers.

Powers:

• She can transform into any form of energy within the electromagnetic spectrum.
• She can control visible light, cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet light, electricity, infrared light, etc.
• Capable of flying in all energy forms (up to and including the speed of light)
• She is an excellent marksman, hand-to-hand fighter, detective, and swimmer.
• Possesses extensive nautical expertise.
• She’s trained in hand-to-hand combat with Captain America’s Harbor Patrol and the Avengers.

11. Beta Ray Bill

I may not be a native son of the realm eternal, but the power in my hammer comes from Odin himself. So Beta Ray Bill fights for Asgard! On this day and all the tomorrows!

~ Beta Ray Bill

Profiles:

Beta Ray Bill debuted in Might & Thor #337 (November 1983), identified as an alien of the Corbin race. Bill is the first character outside the Nordic pantheon of the Marvel Universe to be introduced as worthy of wielding Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir.

Scientists of his race transferred Betaray Bill’s life force and consciousness into the body of an alien carnivorous equine beast bionically reorganized into a cyborg.

Beta Ray Bill has also appeared in other Marvel-approved products, such as animated television series, video games, and merchandise.

Powers:

• Beta Ray Bill possesses superhuman strength.
• Wonderful speed, stamina, and durability.
• A highly extended lifespan.
• Beta Ray Bill is also an excellent hand-to-hand fighter.

12. Cloak

“If you’re g-g-gonna sacrifice anyone, sir… it should b-b-be us!”

~ Cloak

Profiles:

As one half of the vigilante duo Cloak and Dagger, Cloak can manipulate darkness and teleport through the Darkforce Dimension.

This blue superhero was created by Bill Mantlo and Ed Hannigan. This character first appeared in Peter Parker, The Amazing Spider-Man #64 (March 1982).

Cloak and Dagger befriend the super-powered teenage Power Pack and twice helps the X-Men’s junior cadet, the New Mutants.

Powers:

• He is able to create a halo in the dark force dimension and send people into that dimension.
• He has the ability to teleport himself and others through the dark dimension.
• He can feel the fear in some of the people he contacts.

13. Songbird

“The closer I get to Helmut Zemo, the easier it will be to kill him.”

~ Songbird

Profiles:

The character was created by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, and John Byrne. She first appeared as “Screaming Mimi” in Marvel Two-in-One Issue #54 (August 1979).

Songbird is a member of the Thunderbolts; Songbird possesses the ability to create solid sound constructs.

This blue superhero made several appearances as a supervillain before taking on a new superhero role in the Thunder franchise.

In June 2015, Songbird was announced as a team member for the relaunched New Avengers, part of the “New, Different Marvel” branding.

Powers:

• Capable of producing a high-pitched, deafening, earth-shattering supersonic scream at enormous volume with multiple effects.
• When her screaming power reached the upper limit, it was able to cause damage to objects.
• By creating wings out of pure sound energy, Melissa can propel herself through the air at breakneck speeds.
• Her agility, balance, and body coordination have been enhanced beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human athletes.

14. Living Lightning

“This isn’t about being the winner. It’s not for the glory. We don’t care if we’re remembered. Because it doesn’t matter if anyone knows what good you did… As long as the good was done. That’s what being an Avenger is.”

~ Living Lightning

Profiles:

The character was created by writers Dann and Roy Thomas and artist Paul Ryan. He first appeared in Avengers West Coast #63, published in October 1990.

He is a blue superhero with the power to generate and control electricity; Living Lightning has been a member of various superhero teams.

Powers:

• Living Lightning has the ability to transform his body into plasma.
• It generates electricity in the form of shock or Lightning and surrounds itself with a protective electric field.
• He has the ability to control his body while composed of plasma, at which point his mind exists only in astral form.
• He also possesses the ability to emit and manipulate bursts of electricity and electric fields of varying intensities while in solid form.

15. Cannonball

“Nice try, but Ah’m pretty much invulnerable when Ah’m blasting. You, fellas, wouldn’t happen ta be invulnerable, too, would’ja? Say if I dropped you from five thousand feet? “

~ Cannonball

Profiles:

He was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod. Cannonball first appeared in The New Mutants (September 1982). Cannonball is a mutant who is able to fly at jet speed in an impenetrable force field.

Sam tries to help his family by working in the coal mines. On his first day on the job, Sam and his father’s friend Lewis are trapped in a landslide. In a panic, Sam shows off his ability to mutate blasts.

He was a founding member of the X-Men Junior Team “The New Mutants” and served as the second in command and captain of X-Force.

Powers:

• He possesses the body’s ability to generate thermochemical energy and release it from the skin.
• His body can be propelled through the air like a rocket, has great altitude and speed, and has considerable maneuverability.
• Cannonball can control his speed and direction by sheer will.
• He can generate a “blast field” to act as a personal shield or expand it to surround others.

Last Thoughts

I believe that you guys surely have a clear mind about these blue superheroes now! Don’t you are excited about their superpower? Here I want to say that all of us are particular superheroes in colorful life. So don’t forget to love yourself and all the people in need!