LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is a dream come true for fans of both LEGO and Marvel. Packed with action, humor, and a massive roster of iconic characters, this game delivers an unforgettable adventure through the Marvel Universe—brick by brick.
In this guide, we’ll take you through all the characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, including heroes, villains, and surprise unlockables. Whether you’re hunting for your favorites or trying to complete your collection, this list has you covered.
What Is LEGO Marvel Super Heroes?
Before we dive into the character list, let’s quickly go over what makes LEGO Marvel Super Heroes so popular:
- Released in 2013 by TT Games, this action-adventure game is available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
- Features an original storyline where heroes team up to stop Loki, Doctor Doom, and other villains from assembling a doomsday weapon.
- Includes over 150 playable characters, each with unique powers and abilities.
Now, let’s explore who’s in the game.
Main Marvel Heroes You Can Play
These are the superheroes that most players unlock early and use throughout the main storyline.
🦸♂️ Core Avengers
- Iron Man – Multiple suits including the Mark VI, Mark 42, and Hulkbuster.
- Captain America – Shield-throwing and acrobatics.
- Thor – Wields Mjolnir, calls lightning, and flies.
- Hulk – Super strength, transformation into Bruce Banner.
- Black Widow – Invisibility, acrobatics, dual pistols.
- Hawkeye – Variety of trick arrows and excellent marksmanship.
🕷️ Spider-Verse Characters
- Spider-Man (Peter Parker) – Wall-crawling, web-slinging, spider-sense.
- Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) – Venom blasts and flight.
- Venom (Eddie Brock) – Shape-shifting and super strength.
🌟 X-Men and Mutants
- Wolverine – Regeneration and adamantium claws.
- Storm – Weather manipulation and flight.
- Cyclops – Laser blasts from his visor.
- Jean Grey – Telekinesis and Phoenix transformation.
- Professor X – Mind control and telepathy.
- Colossus, Iceman, and Beast also make appearances.
Villains You Can Play As
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes allows you to unlock and play as some of the most notorious villains in the Marvel Universe.
😈 Classic Marvel Villains
- Loki – Illusions, teleportation, and magic.
- Doctor Doom – Technology and sorcery.
- Magneto – Master of magnetism.
- Green Goblin – Pumpkin bombs and glider.
- Red Skull – Armed combat and tactics.
💀 Symbiotes and Mutant Threats
- Venom – Also considered a villain in some missions.
- Sabretooth – Super strength and animal instincts.
- Mystique – Shape-shifting and stealth.
- Juggernaut – Unstoppable brute force.
Secret and Bonus Characters
The game rewards exploration and puzzle-solving with hidden characters you can unlock.
🕵️ Unique Unlockables
- Deadpool – Breaks the fourth wall and has exclusive bonus missions.
- Howard the Duck – Comedic and surprisingly effective.
- Stan Lee – Appears in multiple missions, can be unlocked and played!
- Silver Surfer – Requires collecting cosmic bricks.
- Galactus (Big Figure) – Only available in the final boss level, not fully playable, but still awesome.
Vehicles and Alternate Versions
Many characters have multiple outfits or variations with unique abilities. For example:
- Iron Man has several suits, each offering different functions like stealth, heavy weapons, or flight.
- Spider-Man has a “Future Foundation” costume and a black suit version.
- Hulk can transform into Red Hulk, with a more explosive rage.
How to Unlock All Characters
Unlocking characters can be done in different ways:
- Progress through story missions – Many core characters unlock automatically.
- Complete side quests and puzzles – Characters like Deadpool require finishing special objectives.
- Buy them with LEGO studs – After unlocking, visit Deadpool’s room in the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier to purchase them.
- Use cheat codes – Some characters can be unlocked faster via cheat codes found in-game or online.
Why Players Love the Character Variety
The diversity of characters makes this game incredibly replayable:
- Combos of abilities let you approach puzzles and battles in creative ways.
- Playing as villains adds a fun twist.
- Some characters, like Deadpool and Stan Lee, bring humor and novelty.
Final Thoughts: Build Your Dream Marvel Team
With over 150 characters to choose from, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes gives fans the freedom to assemble their ultimate superhero squad or villainous crew. Whether you’re swinging through the city as Spider-Man or unleashing lightning as Thor, every character brings something unique to the table.
Start unlocking today and discover your favorites!
Yara Bryant is a contributing writer at Oxford Brick Art, where she shares her passion for LEGO creativity, design, and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for brick-based artistry, Yara explores the endless possibilities of LEGO, inspiring builders of all levels to think outside the brick.
