Did you know that Ant-Man, Hawkeye, and the Hulk have assumed more than one superhero identity? If not, then you might like to check out the following list of Marvel characters who've adopted several superhero identities. Each entry includes the name of the character, the names of their creators, their first appearance as their original superhero identity, a brief explanation for their change, and their subsequent first appearances in other superhero identities, along with an overall total. Please enjoy.
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
Original superhero identity and their first appearance: Bucky debuted in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)
One or more reasons why he assumed different superhero identities: James has matured quite a bit since his days as Captain America's kid sidekick. So much so, in fact, that for a significant period of time, he adopted his mentor's identity.
Subsequent identities and their first appearance: Winter Soldier debuted in Captain America #1 (January 2005) / Captain America debuted in Captain America #34 (March 2008)
Total number of superhero identities: 3
Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck
Original superhero identity and their first appearance: Hawkeye debuted in Tales of Suspense #57 (September 1964)
One or more reasons why he assumed different superhero identities: From the looks of it, Clint changing his superhero identity is just his way of coping with the loss of a loved one or some other type of very dramatic event.
Subsequent identities and their first appearance: Goliath debuted in Avengers #63 (April 1969) / Golden Archer debuted in Captain America #179 (November 1974) / Ronin debuted in The New Avengers #27 (April 2007)
Total number of superhero identities: 4
Created by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.
Original superhero identity and their first appearance: Captain Marvel debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (October 1982)
One or more reasons why she assumed different superhero identities: See the MCU for further details, hint-hint!
Subsequent identities and their first appearance: Photon debuted in Avengers Unplugged #5 (June 1996) / Pulsar debuted in New Thunderbolts #9 (August 2005) / Spectrum debuted in Mighty Avengers #1 (November 2013)
Total number of superhero identities: 4
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Original superhero identity and their first appearance: Hulk debuted in The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962)
One or more reasons why he assumed different superhero identities: The gamma radiation that initially changed Bruce Banner into the Hulk, combined with a fractured personality brought about by the abuse inflicted on Bruce by his father, has resulted in numerous transformations throughout the years, some good, some bad, and some different.
Subsequent identities and their first appearance: Joe Fixit debuted in The Incredible Hulk #347 (September 1988) / Maestro debuted in The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 (December 1992) / Devil Hulk debuted in The Incredible Hulk #13 (April 2000) / Doc Green debuted in Hulk #9 (February 2015) / Immortal Hulk debuted in The Immortal Hulk #1 (August 2018)
Total number of superhero identities: 6
Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby
Original superhero identity and their first appearance: Ant-Man debuted in Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962)
One or more reasons why he assumed different superhero identities: Hank, like Clint, has also been motivated to change his superhero identity due to the loss of a loved one or some other type of very dramatic event. Although, unlike Clint (allegedly), his motivations were occasionally aroused by a mental disorder.
Subsequent identities and their first appearance: Giant-Man debuted in Tales to Astonish #49 (November 1963) / Goliath debuted in The Avengers #28 (May 1966) / Yellowjacket debuted in The Avengers #59 (December 1968) / Wasp debuted in Secret Invasion: Requiem #1 (February 2009) / Ultron debuted in Avengers: Rage of Ultron #1 (June 2015)
Total number of superhero identities: 6
Now I could go on and list some more Marvel characters who've had more than one superhero identity, such as Steve Rogers (Captain America/Nomad) and Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel/Ms. Marvel), but no, I think I'll leave that for a later date (along with my selection of DC characters who've done a similar thing). So, in the meantime, please let me know what you think of my list by leaving your thoughts in the comment section below.
FIVE MARVEL CHARACTERS WHO'VE HAD MORE THAN ONE SUPERHERO IDENTITY
Reviewed by David Andrews
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June 12, 2023
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