Summary
Marvel Comicshas one of the richest histories in fiction, shaping the world’s comic books for over eighty years. Filled with compelling entities, the superheroes of Marvel will live on in history forever. The comics giant carefully crafts its characters and lore, expanding their stories to the stars or halting them in their tracks.
Filled with teams, factions, and empires that are the stitching that keeps the universe together, Marvel is also home tofamilies of superheroesand villainsthat make up some of the most powerful and prominent characters. Here arethe strongest families inMarvel Comics,based on their combined abilities and focusing on their most immediate members.
The Hulks
Gama-Charged Forces Of Nature
TheFamily of Hulksis a makeshift progeny of individuals all affected by gamma radiation that has transformed them into indomitable giants with anger issues. At the head of the household isBruce Banner, also known asthe Incredible Hulk. Considered the strongest there is, Hulk grows stronger the angrier he gets, with one of his most extraordinary feats being going one-on-one with The Sentry. Next in line isJennifer Walters, Bruce’s cousin and the sensationalShe-Hulk. Receiving her powers from a blood transfusion with Bruce, she retains more control over her transformation and doesn’t lose control often when becoming enraged. While not as strong as her cousin, She-Hulk has become one of the most dependable heroes across multiple Avengers teams.Skaris the only son of the Hulk, born from his union with Caiera on Sakar. Skar has his father’s transformation ability but draws from his mother’s oldstrong power, allowing him to tap into the tectonic inertia of planets and increase his strength tenfold.
Next isThunderbolt Rossand his daughter,Betty, who both received their powers through aberrant methods. General Ross has been a longtime adversary of the Hulk, but he has fought alongside him on multiple occasions. He has faced off against the Hulk himself and other equally powerful opponents such as Thor asRed Hulk. Betty, Bruce’s former flame, was resurrected after her death and granted gamma powers, transforming her into theRed She-Hulk. Both Betty’s and her father’s powers differ significantly from those of Bruce and Jennifer. Together, these four individuals in one place could turn the entire area into a wasteland simply by clapping their hands.
The Xaviers
Characters Who Define The Term Omega-Level Mutant
TheXavier familyis one of the most chaotic families of mutants in the Marvel Comics universe, with each one being more unpredictable than the last. The only seemingly level-headed member of the family isCharles Xavier, the head. The founder of the Xavier Institute, he has shaped the lives of countless mutants, serving as a mentor to the entire mutant community, and seeks to usher them into a safer future. Xavier is the most powerful telepathic mind in the world, possessing a wealth of wisdom and tactics that make him an astute leader tothe X-Men. Next in line is Charles' half-brother,Cain Marko. Also known as theJuggernaut, Marko spent most of his life hating his brother and assumed the Juggernaut persona to wreak havoc throughout Xavier’s life. Marko possesses the mutant ability to manipulate his size, but when attached to a magical jewel, he becomes virtually unstoppable.
Cassandra Novais Charles Xavier’s forgotten twin, who lay dormant within her brother’s body until hatching a scheme to obtain a vessel of her own. Casandra is every bit the telepath her brother is, but more cruel and unhinged. However, what sets her apart from her brother is her origin as a child of the astral plane, which grants her several traits and abilities her brother does not have. Lastly, there is the son of Charles Xavier,David Haller,also known asLegion. A troubled youth, David was born with a multitude of mutant abilities, including the ability to warp reality and create alternate dimensions. Unfortunately, David is mentally unbalanced and suffers from split-personality disorder, making him a threat that must be constantly monitored.
The Summers
A Powerful Force Whose Presence Stretches To The Stars
The Summers familyis one of the most colorful and most dangerous families in Marvel Comics. Scott Summers, akaCyclops,is the most prominent member, a longtime leader of the X-Men, and a pivotal figure within the mutant community. Scott is a self-assured and straightforward leader who can fire powerful optic blasts from his eyes. The second of the Summers brothers isAlex, also known asHavoc. Not as much of a Boy Scout as his brother, Havoc has a strong sense of right and wrong, but has his own way of doing things that often puts him and Scott at odds. Like most of the Summers children, Alex can manipulate energy, but unlike his brother, he is able to absorb cosmic energy and radiate it outward from his body; this makes him closer toGabriel, the third of the Summers brothers.
Gabriel is one of the black sheep of the Summers family. He was born in the Shi’ar Empire and kept as a slave until he escaped to Earth. Gabriel’s harsh upbringing gives him a darker moral complex than his brother, which led him to return to Shi’ar and take over. Gabriel possesses perfect energy manipulation, capable of absorbing, controlling, and generating all forms of energy, including elements. Gabriel is considered the strongest of the Summers brothers, as he can harness and manipulate their powers while also being immune to them. Lastly,Corsair, orChristopher Summers, is the father of the boys and was long thought dead until he reemerged in space leading a gang of space pirates.
The Richards Household
The Most Magnificent Superhero Family In History
The Richards family, more commonly known asThe Fantastic Four,is one of the most significant families in Marvel Comics, with a rich history of saving the world on numerous occasions.Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Benbecame more than long-time friends by acquiring strange abilities after coming in contact with radiation from space.Reed Richardsgained the ability to elongate any part of his body, including his mind. As one of the most intelligent people in the world, he is responsible for countless inventions, one of which even defeated Galactus.
Sue Storm, the wife of Reed Richards, obtained the ability to turn invisible and generate powerful force fields. The limits of her power have yet to be tested, but she has been able to repel the force of Green Skar Hulk.Johnnyis Sue’s brother and received the ability to immolate himself to near supernova levels. Johnny’s powers match his attitude, as he’s always running hot wherever he goes.Ben Grimmis the only member of The Fantastic Four not directly related by blood or marriage in some form or fashion to the rest. He obtained a body covered in nearly indestructible rock, and as such, Ben has gained incredible strength and durability. Together, the family has a formidable presence in the Marvel universe and is a pillar in the world’s survival.
The House Of M
The Combination Of Natural Forces That Knows No Equal
Magnetois one of the most infamous characters in Marvel Comics, having been on both sides of the line between hero and villain. A survivor of the great tragedy during World War 2, Magneto’s mutant powers manifested, and he became the master of magnetism. Magneto can manipulate the magnetic fields of all things, even entire planets, which makes him a constant planetary threat who could wipe out all civilization with a thought.
Magneto has sired three children.Wanda Maximoff, known as theScarlet Witch, who can rewrite reality with mere words and has an unrivaled level of magical ability.Quicksilveris Magneto’s only son, who was born with the mutant ability of super-speed. Both Wanda and Quicksilver take after their father and have been on both sides of right and wrong, finding a morally gray area to exist for the sake of mutantkind. Lastly, Magneto’s youngest daughter isPolaris. She inherited a portion of her father’s magnetic powers, but not to the same degree. Unlike her siblings, she is a kinder soul who doesn’t seek out conflict like the rest of her family.
Odin’s Kin
A Cosmic Family With Unrivaled Power
Asgard is home to some of the most powerful individuals in the Marvel universe. The all-powerful All-Father sits at the top as the ruler of Asgard and protector of the realms.Odinis a cosmic-level being who possesses unimaginable power and has lived for thousands of years. The tree of Asgard’s royal family is more complex than one might think, but its immediate family comprises substantial individuals with enough power to destroy galaxies.
Thoris the strongest son of Odinand the crown jewel of Asgard, its ultimate protector, and the most powerful hero in Marvel Comics. The God of Thunder wields the mighty hammer Mjölnir and knows no equal.Lokiis the adopted son of Odin and brother of Thor. While being primarily an antagonist to his brother, Loki has shed his villainous persona in recent years and made his own impact with his potent magical abilities. As the All-Father, Odin has fathered and adopted dozens of children. Among them are some who are prevalent and others who have been lost to time. Angela, Tyr, and Balderare just a few of the children connected to Odin’s lineage and are formidable beings in their own right.
