List of Marvel Comics superhero debuts Lists of the debut appearances of superhero characters by Marvel Comics.

Oct 7, 2024 · In Marvel Comics #1, the first story that was told was the tale of the Human Torch, meaning he was the first superhero Marvel Comics fans were ever introduced to.

Oct 8, 2024 · By March 1941, Timely’s first hired editor, writer-artist Joe Simon, teamed with artist Jack Kirby to create one of the first patriotic superheroes, famous Marvel character Captain America.

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Timely Comics introduced many superhero characters during comics’ “Golden Age” in the 1940s, most importantly Captain America, who first appeared in Captain America Comics no. 1 (March 1941).

Aug 25, 2024 · Marvel's first hero wasn't the Human Torch or Captain America. Ka-Zar, a jungle adventurer, debuted in 1936 and was actually Marvel's first comic hero. Some argue that 1961's …

Sep 13, 2025 · Martin Goodman, who owned Marvel Publishing, was the one who laid the foundation for Timely Comics in 1939. In his first comic Marvel Comics #1 we found – Ka-Zar, Namor, Masked …

Feb 25, 2024 · The Marvel universe is home to some of the most iconic superheroes of all time, from Spider-Man to Iron Man. But who was the very first Marvel superhero to make their debut in comics? …

Explore Marvel's vast collection of characters, superheroes, and villains, and discover their unique abilities and stories.

Sep 12, 2024 · One of the most significant debuts was The Hulk, who first appeared in May 1962 in The Incredible Hulk #1. His character, born from a gamma radiation experiment gone wrong, embodied …