Discover the list of female characters in Marvel!

To remember:

  1. The Marvel universe celebrates the diversity and power of female characters, featuring superheroines such as Captain Marvel, Black Widow and She-Hulk, who play roles equivalent to their male counterparts in comics and movies.
  2. Emblematic figures such as the Black Widowplayed by Scarlett Johansson, and She-Hulkplayed by Tatiana Maslany, are highlighted in film adaptations and TV series that delve deeper into their history and demonstrate their exceptional skills.
  3. Jane Foster becomes the female version of Thor in "Thor: Love & Thunder", illustrating the evolution of Marvel's female characters who not only participate in complex relationships but also inherit legendary powers, reinforcing their crucial presence and impact in the MCU.

In the universe Marvelbecome a superheroes is not just for men. The designers had the wonderful idea of creating female characters. From Captain Marvel to the Black Widow and the Red Witch, the Marvel Universe is full of female heroes and villains.

The presence of female characters puts women on an equal footing with men, and spices up comics and film! It's worth noting that superheroes female superpowers are just as resilient and powerful as their male counterparts. So, in this article, let's find out who these women with amazing superpowers are?

The list of female characters in Marvel

There are thousands of characters women in comics. It would be difficult to name them all. But a handful of women are part of the pop culture for some time now. Marvel's film adaptations have done much to make them famous in the eyes of the public.

Marvel's best-known female characters include :

  • Captain Marvel;
  • Red Witch;
  • Elektra;
  • Gamora;
  • Storm;
  • Blak Widow;
  • Rogue ;
  • She-Hulk;
  • Héla;
  • Jean-Grey etc.
Female heroine of the Marvel Universe
Photo featuring Marvel's superpowered women. Source : Alucare.fr

What's the name of the redheaded girl in Marvel?

Beautiful, redheaded, tough and intelligent, she doesn't go unnoticed in Marvel films. She's the Black Widoworiginally known as Natacha Romanoff. In the Marvel universe, the Black Widow is a woman of many talents. An expert in several martial arts disciplines, she is also an outstanding hacker.

In fact, it was she who leaked the SHIELD files to the world, when it was corrupted by HYDRA. The Black Widow is also an experienced markswoman and can use almost any firearm.

The Black Widow in action in Marvel
Photo of the Black Widow in Marvel. Source : alucare.fr

In the cinema, the role of the Black Widow is played by Scarlett Johansson. First appearing in Iron Man 2 in 2008, she then had the opportunity to star in a Marvel movie dedicated to her in 2021, "Black Widow", a story mixing espionage and superheroes. This is how Black Widow's reputation was established in the MCU.

What's the name of the Hulk's wife?

A woman has been endowed with the same powers as the Hulk. Less imposing, but more charismatic, she is known as " She-Hulk " Where " Mrs. Hulk“.

It all starts with Jennifer Walterslawyer and cousin of Dr Bruce Banner. The victim of a violent car accident, Jennifer Walters quickly needs a blood transfusion. She receives blood from her cousin, who turns out to be the best match. The lawyer inherits her cousin's powers and becomes She-Hulk.

Hulk and She Hulk in yoga session
Illustration of She Hulk with Hulk in full control of green power. Source : Alucare.fr

She-Hulk aired in 2022 as a TV miniseries in the Marvel Universe. Tatiana Maslany is the actress who plays Jennifer Walters. Broadcast on Disney+, the series is also available on streaming sites, which you can watch with NordVPN. The series showcases the power of a woman in the guise of the Hulk.

What's Thor's wife's name?

Marvel's universe of Norse gods also includes a heroine who has become Thor's female image. These are Jane Foster. At first, Jane Foster is described as the nurse employed by Dr. Donald Blake, who is in fact Thor's secret identity. The stars seem to align between the two, and they end up in a complex romantic relationship.

In the film Thor: Love & Thunder (2022)Jane Foster has inherited Thor's powers following a call from Mjölnir, while suffering from terminal cancer. Using this power will only worsen her condition.

Photo of Jane Foster in action
Female Thor with Mjölnir. Source : Alucare.fr

The 2022 film features a courageous and powerful Thor woman. The role was played by Nathalie Portman. The combination of romance and a female heroine is an unprecedented success.

What's the name of the woman in the Avengers?

The Avengers' most famous female superpower is Carol Dainverswhich has become Captain Marvel. She obtained her exceptional power after being exposed to the energy of the Tesseract during the accidental destruction of a superluminal engine.

A former US Air Force pilot, Carol Dainvers has acquired the power to : 

  • Flying ;
  • Emit explosive discharges;
  • Deploy superhuman agility and strength;
  • Regenerate wounds, etc.
Image of Capitain Marvel, Marvel's most powerful heroine.
Representative image of Captain Marvel. Source : Alucare.fr

Brie Larson embodies Captain Marvel in the films. In fact, in the Infinity Stones installment, the heroine's power is well illustrated. It just goes to show that super villains shouldn't rely on a woman's looks to take a beating.

Determined, Marvel superheroines defend the Earth or their neighborhoods with their male counterparts. Which female character has made the biggest impact on you in the comics and MCU?

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