List of Marvel Comics characters: Z
Zabu
[edit]Zadkiel
[edit]Zadkiel is a former archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider, named after the mythical angel of the same name. Created by Jason Aaron, the character debuted in Ghost Rider (vol. 4) #27.
Zadkiel was in charge of overseeing the Spirits of Vengeance in God's army, and gradually developed a hatred of humanity as God favored the sinners over the angels. This led him to decide to overpower and dethrone God, something that he would need the power of Spirits of Vengeance to do. It was revealed that he had endowed Johnny Blaze with the powers of Ghost Rider. Zadkiel battles Blaze and Blaze's brother, Danny Ketch, before being defeated and imprisoned in Hell.[1][2][3]
- Other versions
During the 2015 "Secret Wars" story line, a variation of Zadkiel resides in the Battleworld domain of Doomstadt and works for Arcade as the Killiseum's chief of security.[4]
Zaladane
[edit]Zaladane is is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Astonishing Tales #3 (1970), and was created by Gerry Conway and Barry Windsor-Smith.
Zaladane is the priestess and queen of the Sun People, who live in the Savage Land. Throughout her appearances, she battles the X-Men, but is eventually defeated and executed by Magneto.[5][6] Zaladane returns in the 2025 miniseries Rogue: The Savage Land, which takes place before her death.[7]
Zaladane in other media
[edit]- Zaladane appears in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "Savage Land, Strange Heart".[8]
- A Danger Room construct of Zaladane appears in X-Men (1993).
Zaran
[edit]Princess Zanda
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Princess Zanda is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in Black Panther #1 (January 1977). She was the ruler of the African nation of Narobia and a potential love interest of T'Challa/Black Panther.
Princess Zanda in other media
[edit]Princess Zanda appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Mela Lee.[9] This version is a member of the Shadow Council who possesses shapeshifting abilities.
Peter Van Zante
[edit]Peter Van Zante (originally known as Water Wizard and later Aqueduct), is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The character first appeared in Ghost Rider #23 (April 1977) and was created by Jim Shooter and Don Heck.[10]
Peter Van Zante enlists in the U.S. military as a soldier. After being wounded in action, he is treated with an experimental radiation device while out at sea. A lightning strike during a freak storm destroys the device, but Van Zante is rejuvenated. While recovering, Van Zante discovers he can manipulate liquid and becomes the criminal known as Water Wizard.[11]
Van Zante eventually reappears with a new costume and alias — Aqueduct. He joins with three other super villains with elemental abilities to form the team Force of Nature.[12] Aqueduct later joins the Masters of Evil and battles the Thunderbolts.[13]
Zarathos
[edit]Zarrko
[edit]Zealot
[edit]Zealot is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Thomas Moreau is Philip Moreau's brother and one of the two sons of David Moreau who possesses terrakinesis. He opposed Magneto when he proclaimed as Genosha's ruler. Convening a large following, he created a resistance force against Magneto, only to be killed by him.[14]
Zealot in other media
[edit]Zealot appears as a boss in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, voiced by Armin Shimerman.[15]
Zeitgeist
[edit]X-Force
[edit]Special Executive
[edit]Larry Ekler
[edit]Heinrich Zemo
[edit]Helmut Zemo
[edit]Zenpool
[edit]Zenpool is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Wade Wilson
[edit]During the "AXIS" storyline, Deadpool is among the characters affected by Scarlet Witch's morality-inverting spell, transforming him into a pacifist named Zenpool.[16]
Eleanor Camacho
[edit]In the Marvel 2099 reality of Earth-16356, Eleanor Camacho is the daughter of Deadpool who operated as the 2099 version of Zenpool. She possesses a variant of Deadpool's healing factor that enables her to revive after being killed with her memories intact.[17]
Zenpool in other media
[edit]Zenpool appears in Deadpool & Wolverine, portrayed by Kevin Fortin.[18][19] This version is an alternate universe variant of Deadpool and a member of the Deadpool Corps.
Zephyr
[edit]Zero
[edit]Zero is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Kenji Uedo
[edit]
Zero first appeared in Generation Hope #1, in the final chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline. He was created by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen, and is one of the "Five Lights", a group of mutants who manifested their abilities after the events of "Second Coming". Zero, Hope Summers, Velocidad, Transonic, Oya, and Primal, feature in the series Generation Hope.[20]
Zero's body is partially cybernetic and can generate fleshy tendrils and other constructs at will. He can form psychic links with others by infusing them with parts of his body.[20]
ADAM Unit Zero
[edit]Zero (Ambient-Energy Dampening Actualization Module Unit Zero) is a fictional robot. Created by Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld, the character first appeared in The New Mutants #86 as a member of the Mutant Liberation Front.[21]Zero was created in the 39th century by the Askani as a prototype for the Ambient-energy Dampening Automated peacekeeping Mechanisms (ADAMs). It is equipped with advanced scanners to help neutralize potential threats and can create portals.[22]
Zeus
[edit]Zheng Bao Yu
[edit]Zheng Zu
[edit]Ziggy Pig
[edit]Zoe Zimmer
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Zoe Zimmer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Zoe Zimmer was the most popular girl at Coles Academic High School.[23] She is a former bully of Kamala Khan, who later befriended her and developed a romantic interest in Nakia Bahadir.
Zoe Zimmer in other media
[edit]Zoe Zimmer appears in Ms. Marvel (2022), portrayed by Laurel Marsden.[24]
Ziran the Tester
[edit]Zirksu
[edit]Zirksu is a character appearing in comic books related to Marvel Comics. The character, created by Roy Thomas and Jim Craig, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #35 (January 1977). He is a Skrull who assumed the alias Diabolik while being an enemy of 3-D Man.[25]
Zirksu in other media
[edit]Zirksu appears in Secret Invasion, portrayed by Mark Lewis. This version is a member of the Skrull Resistance who posed as an unidentified man.
Arnim Zola
[edit]Zom
[edit]Zom is a fictional character, a gigantic semi-humanoid demon who has clashed with Doctor Strange. Created by Stan Lee and Marie Severin, he first appeared in Strange Tales #156.
Zom is a powerful mystical entity who Dormammu and Eternity previously imprisoned in an amphora. In the present day, Doctor Strange battles Dormammu's sister Umar and frees Zom to assist him. He succeeds in getting Umar to retreat, but is overwhelmed when Zom attacks him. The Ancient One instructs Strange to cut off Zom's hair, summoning the Living Tribunal to stop Zom for him.[26]
In the "World War Hulk" storyline, Strange harnesses Zom's power in an unsuccessful attempt to battle the Hulk.[27]
Zombie
[edit]Zorro
[edit]Carlo Zota
[edit]Weaponless Zsen
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Weaponless Zsen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by Simon Spurrier and Jan Bazaldua. She is an Arakkii mutant with the power to "paint the truth", an ability she considers useless as it had no application in combat.[28]
Zsen is the daughter of the Fisher King and Zsora of the Spirit Flame, members of the Great Ring of Arakko. During an attack on Ora Serrata and the Great Ring, her parents are captured and Zsen and her sister Khora were made to witness Zsora's execution.[29][30] Zsen allows Tarn the Uncaring to alter her to compensate for her non-offensive power, giving her retractable blades in her arms.[31]
Zsora of the Spirit Flame
[edit]Zsora of the Spirit Flame is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by Al Ewing and Yıldıray Çınar. She was an Arakkii mutant with burning eyes that could see the truth. Imprisoned by Tarn the Uncaring at a young age with her sister Syzya because of their powers, she met the Fisher King after stopping him from assassinating Tarn. They fell in love, married, and had two daughters, Khora and Zsen. Zsora, her husband, and her sister secretly reform the Night Table of the Great Ring of Arakko and work to overthrow Annihilation's rule of Arakko.[29] During an attack on the Great Ring, Zsora is captured and executed by Famine.[30]
Zuras
[edit]Zuri
[edit]Zuri is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Christopher Priest and Mark Texeira, and first appeared in Black Panther (vol. 3) #1 (November 1998). He is an elderly Wakandan warrior who fought alongside T'Chaka and is implied to have trained T'Challa.[32][33] Zuri is later killed by Morlun.[34]
Zuri has superhuman strength,[volume & issue needed] and is also an expert hunter, skilled tracker, and a master at armed and hand-to-hand combat.
Zuri in other media
[edit]Zuri appears in Black Panther (2018), portrayed by Forest Whitaker as an adult,[35] and by Denzel Whitaker as a young adult.[36] As a young man, Zuri posed as an American named James to tail N'Jobu, T'Chaka's brother and a traitor, and witnesses the latter's death at T'Chaka's hands. Twenty-five years later, Zuri appoints T'Challa as the king, and oversees the latter's fight with M'Baku by administering a liquid to temporarily negate abilities. Killmonger later kills Zuri when he attempts to protect T'Challa.
Zzzax
[edit]ZZZXX
[edit]ZZZXX, also known as ZZXZ, is a symbiote appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Christopher Yost and Dustin Weaver, first appeared in X-Men: Kingbreaker #2 (March 2009). ZZZXX is a mutant symbiote which feeds on a host's brains.[37] It was discovered years prior by Shi'ar, and experimented and tamed by Emperor D'Ken. Classified as a dangerous criminal of the Shi'ar Empire, ZZZXX serves in Vulcan's Imperial Guard while having bonded to an unnamed soldier to fight with the Starjammers.[38]
References
[edit]- ^ Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #1 (December 2008)
- ^ Ghost Rider (vol. 6) #32 (April 2009)
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #1–6 (October 2009 - April 2010)
- ^ Ghost Racers #1 - 4 (August - November 2015)
- ^ Astonishing Tales #3 (December 1970)
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #275 (February 1991)
- ^ Meenan, Devin (February 20, 2025). "Marvel's Rogue: The Savage Land Features The X-Men Going Full Jurassic World [Exclusive Preview]". SlashFilm. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "TV REVIEW: X-Men (3.12) – Savage Land, Savage Heart – Part One". Geeksbury. September 18, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "Princess Zanda Voice - Avengers Assemble (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 23, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 369. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
- ^ Ghost Rider #23 (April 1977)
- ^ New Warriors #8-9 (February–March 1990)
- ^ Thunderbolts #24-25 (March–April 1999)
- ^ Magneto Rex #1-3 (May - July 1999)
- ^ "Zealot Voice - X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 23, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Deadpool (vol. 5) #36 (December 2014)
- ^ Deadpool (vol. 6) #6 (March 2016)
- ^ Salmon, Will (July 25, 2024). "All the Deadpool variants in Deadpool and Wolverine". GamesRadar+. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Power, Tom (July 25, 2024). "Deadpool and Wolverine cameos: every big Marvel character appearance in the MCU Phase 5 movie". TechRadar. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Generation Hope #1 (2011)
- ^ Excalibur #80 (August 1994)
- ^ The New Mutants #87 (March 1990)
- ^ Ms. Marvel (vol. 3) #1 (April 2014)
- ^ Grauso, Alisha (June 8, 2022). "Ms. Marvel Cast Guide: Every Marvel Character". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ Marvel Premiere #35-37 (April - August 1977)
- ^ Strange Tales #156 - 158 (May - July 1967)
- ^ World War Hulk #3 (October 2007)
- ^ Legion of X #1 (June 2022)
- ^ a b X-Men Red (vol. 2) #6 (November 2022)
- ^ a b X-Men Red (vol. 2) #15 (November 2023)
- ^ X-Men Red (vol. 2) #1 (June 2022)
- ^ Black Panther (vol. 3) #3 (January 1999)
- ^ Black Panther (vol. 3) #5 (March 1999)
- ^ Black Panther (vol. 5) #5 (August 2009)
- ^ Foutch, Haleigh (October 8, 2016). "'Black Panther' Recruits Forest Whitaker, Daniel Kaluuya & 'Civil War' Standout Florence Kasumba". Collider.
- ^ Pritchard, Tom (February 13, 2018). "All the Easter Eggs and References We Spotted in Black Panther". Gizmodo UK. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Marvel Fact Files #18. Marvel Comics.
- ^ X-Men: Kingbreaker #2-3