If you’re a Marvel enthusiast and a LEGO lover, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is the perfect fusion of your fandoms. With its dynamic storytelling, humorous cutscenes, and action-packed missions, the game offers a universe filled with iconic characters from across the Marvel multiverse. But just how many characters can you unlock and play? Get ready—we’re diving into all the characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, what makes them special, and how to unlock your favorites.
What is LEGO Marvel Super Heroes?
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is an action-adventure video game released in 2013, developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It combines classic LEGO gameplay with Marvel’s vast comic book universe, delivering:
- Over-the-top action and puzzle-solving
- A massive open-world version of LEGO New York
- A star-studded cast of Marvel superheroes and villains
With 150+ playable characters, the game offers countless hours of entertainment for solo players or co-op duos.
Main Heroes: The Core Avengers Team
At the heart of the game is the Avengers, who lead the battle against the game’s villains. Here’s a look at some of the main heroes you’ll encounter early in the game:
Iron Man (Tony Stark)
- Abilities: Flight, missiles, lasers
- Several suits available, including the Mark VI and Heartbreaker armor
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
- Abilities: Shield throwing, acrobatics, access to certain control panels
Thor
- Abilities: Flight, lightning attacks, hammer-based combat
Hulk (Bruce Banner)
- Abilities: Super strength, smashing through walls, transforming between Hulk and Banner
Black Widow and Hawkeye
- Espionage skills and ranged attacks round out the core Avenger team
Spider-Verse Heroes
No Marvel game would be complete without Spider-Man and his extended web-slinging family. In LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, players can unlock:
- Spider-Man (Classic)
- Symbiote Spider-Man
- Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
- Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales)
Their abilities include web-swinging, wall-climbing, and spider-sense detection.
X-Men and Mutant Characters
Although licensed separately in the movies, the X-Men play a major role in this LEGO universe. Fan favorites include:
- Wolverine – Regeneration and retractable claws
- Cyclops – Optic blasts to hit laser-sensitive switches
- Storm – Weather manipulation
- Jean Grey – Telekinesis and mind control
- Beast, Iceman, and Colossus also make appearances
Fantastic Four and Cosmic Heroes
Yes, the Fantastic Four are here too! Along with several cosmic heroes, they add variety to the roster:
- Mr. Fantastic – Shape-shifting to access narrow spaces
- Invisible Woman – Stealth and force fields
- Human Torch – Fire-based attacks and flight
- The Thing – Super strength like the Hulk
You’ll also find Silver Surfer, Nova, and even Galactus (as a boss).
Legendary Villains You Can Play
One of the coolest aspects of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is being able to play as the villains too. After all, who doesn’t want to stomp around as Loki or Magneto?
Top Playable Villains:
- Loki – Illusions and mind control
- Doctor Doom – Tech-based attacks and flight
- Magneto – Magnetic manipulation
- Green Goblin – Pumpkin bombs and glider flight
- Venom – Symbiote strength and transformation
Unlocking villains often requires completing side missions or collecting enough in-game studs and tokens.
Unlockable and Bonus Characters
Some characters require more effort to unlock but are worth it for die-hard Marvel fans.
Hidden Gems Include:
- Deadpool – Breaks the fourth wall and has his own side quests
- Howard the Duck – Yes, really!
- Stan Lee – Appears in peril in multiple missions; rescuing him unlocks him as a playable character
- Squirrel Girl – Don’t underestimate her nutty powers
These characters often involve side missions, Red Bricks, or collecting Minikits to unlock.
How to Unlock All Characters
General Tips:
- Complete story missions – Many characters unlock as you progress
- Explore New York City – Tons of characters can be found in free-roam mode
- Collect tokens – Gold character tokens can be exchanged to unlock new heroes
- Finish side quests – Character-specific missions pop up on the map
- Rescue Stan Lee in every level – He’s everywhere!
Why the Character Variety Matters
The massive character list is more than just fan service—it adds diversity in gameplay. Each character comes with:
- Unique abilities
- Specific puzzles they can solve
- Different traversal mechanics (web-slinging, flying, teleporting, etc.)
This encourages replayability and teamwork, especially in co-op mode.
Final Thoughts: Which Marvel Character Will You Choose?
Whether you’re blasting through missions with Iron Man, sneaking around as Black Widow, or smashing everything in sight with Hulk, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes offers something for every kind of player. With so many characters, the fun never stops.
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.
