This is a list of alien races that appear in Marvel Comics.

Overview There are countless different extraterrestrial races in Marvel Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure.

Galactic Council The Galactic Council is the assembly of numerous leaders of different alien empires across the universe created to deal with different matters of the universe.Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 3) #1 Its current members include Kl'rt and Paibok, representatives of the Kree/Skrull alliance, Oracle-2 and Izzy Kane, representatives of the Shi'ar empire, Noh-Varr, representative of the Kree; Richard Rider, representative of the Nova Corps; Peter Quill, representative of the Spartax; Mentacle, representative of the Rigellians; Riitho, representative of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda; Zoralis Gupa and Orbis Stellaris, representatives of the Galactic Rim Collective; Peacebringer, representative of the Chitauri; and Empress Kuga of the Zn'rx.

In other media The Galactic Council appears in Guardians of the Galaxy, consisting of J'son, Thor, Irani Rael, the Rigellian Grand Commissioner, and the Supreme Intelligence.

Major races A few alien species have had considerable "air time" in various Marvel Comics publications over the years, having a near-constant presence or major crossovers and storylines involving them. This includes:

Badoon

The Badoon are reptilian aliens that are notable for living under strict gender segregation, resulting in two separate societies: the Brotherhood of Badoon (ruled by a "Brother Royal") and the Sisterhood of Badoon (ruled by a queen).

Beyonders

The Beyonders are enigmatic, virtually omnipotent entities powerful enough to collect planets. They are unable to leave their own dimension and have never been observed by any being of the Earth dimension and to interact with the Earth dimension they must operate through agents. The most notable member of the Beyonders is the Beyonder.

Brood

The Brood are a parasitic species with insectoid features.

Celestials

The Celestials are a powerful species who have existed since near the birth of the universe.

Chitauri

The Chitauri are a species with shapeshifting abilities akin to the Skrulls.Ultimates #1 Created for the Ultimate Marvel continuity, they have since been established in the main Marvel Universe.

Cotati

The Cotati are highly intelligent, telepathic plant-like aliens.The Avengers #133 The Cotati originated on Hala in the Pama star system in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the same planet as the Kree.

Dire Wraiths

The Dire Wraiths are an evolutionary offshoot of the Skrulls from the Andromeda Galaxy. Like the Skrulls, the Wraiths are shapeshifters, are able to take the forms of other creatures and duplicate their natural (non-magical/super) abilities.

Kree

The Kree are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic species native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud. They were the rivals of the Skrulls.

Phalanx

The Phalanx are a cybernetic species that form a hive-mind linking each member by a telepathy-like system.

Shi'ar

The Shi'ar, also called the Aerie, reside in the Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium). The Shi'ar are alien humanoids of avian descent who have feathered crests on top of their heads instead of hair. The Shi'ar's empire is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires. The Shi'ar are also called the Aerie.

Skrulls

The Skrulls are a shapeshifting species from the planet Skrullos. They were the rivals of the Kree.

Symbiotes

The Symbiotes are a species of amorphous extraterrestrial parasites that envelop their hosts like costumes, creating a symbiotic bond through which the host's mind can be influenced. They are also known as the Klyntar.

Watchers

The Watchers are the first humanoid species to be created in the Marvel UniverseFantastic Four (vol. 6) #25 and are committed to observing and compiling knowledge on all aspects of the universe. After an incident with the Prosilicans, the Watchers then took a vow never to interfere with other civilizations. The most known Watcher is Uatu.

Secondary races Scores of other extraterrestrial species have been depicted in the pages of Marvel Comics publications, though not to the extent of the species mentioned above. This list is not comprehensive.

A A'askvarii The A'askvarii are a green-skinned humanoid species with octopus traits, possessing two legs (ending in three-toed taloned feet) and tentacles in place of arms. They possess fairly advanced technology, with warp-drive capability. A'askvarii are native to the planet O'erlanii; it is an oceanic world with oceans covering 75% of the planet's surface, and the rest being craggy mountains.Black Goliath #5 (November 1976)

A-Chiltarians The A-Chiltarians are a humanoid species possessing many eyes and purple-grey fur over their entire bodies, with four-fingered hands and three-toed feet. They possess a tribal culture, and are mildly aggressive and temperamental. They are native to A-Chiltar III, a marshy planet (60% marsh, 40% prairie), and the atmosphere has a high methane content.Tales to Astonish #46 (August 1963) Kraglin is an A-Chiltarian.

Aakon The Aakon are a species of yellow-skinned, dark-haired humanoids, the Aakon are enemies of the Kree and are allied with the Shadow Consortium. They have an Intergalactic Council and sought the destruction of all human life due to the perceived universal threat of Earth's population of super-beings.Captain Marvel #8 (July 1969)

Acanti The Acanti are a whale-like species who are benevolent and compassionate by nature. The Acanti are led by the Prophet-Singer, who is the vessel of the Soul, a mystical force that links and motivates the Acanti. When the Prophet-Singer dies, the Soul moves on to another Acanti. The Brood infect individual Acanti with a virus that destroys the higher cognitive functions of their minds, enabling them to be easily controlled and converted into living starships.

Acanti in other media The Acanti appear in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "Love in Vain". The Acanti appear in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Achernonians The Achernonians are a purple-skinned humanoid species native to the planet Achernon.< Achernonians are a tall species, averaging 6'4" tall, and possess only a pre-Industrial level of technology. They are depicted as superstitious, with a dictatorial government. Some possess the ability to become immaterial at will. The planet Achernon is a rocky world, 60% covered in volcanic rock; the atmosphere possesses a high sulfur content.ref>Thor Annual #6 (1977)</ref>

Aedians The Aedians possess telepathic powers; they can sense the presence of others within their planet's orbit. They are also empathic, able to sense the pain or emotions of others. They can project their astral selves, even into orbit. They are thin humanoid bipeds, with an elongated cranium and no nose.Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #32 (December 1989)

Agullo The Agullo are an alien species that was diminished from over 60,000,000 to a few thousands after Thanos came to their planet Ahl-Agullo.Free Comic Book Day 2013 Infinity

Alpha Centaurians The Alpha Centaurians are a humanoid species with fine grey scales and other adaptations (gills, webbed toes) that enable them to live underwater. Their government is a feudal one, organized into several small, independent kingdoms; their culture tends to be self-centered and dispassionate. They are native to Arima, which has water covering 95% of its surface, and its gravity and atmospheric thickness are both approximately twice that of Earth. They possess spacecraft capable of 85% lightspeed.Sub-Mariner #17 (September 1969)

Amebids The Amebids are a jellyfish-like species from the planet Sakaar. Amebids can inflate their bodies with noxious gases that they produce enabling them to float like balloons.

Annunaki The Annunaki are an alien species who helped Silver Surfer gather and protect some of Earth's most extraordinary gifted children.Silver Surfer (vol. 5) #7

Archeopians The Archeopians are from the planet Archeopia. Most of the species was killed when the incubator cube of Galactus was opened and he consumed Archeopia. The small fleet which escaped has since sailed the galaxy for uncounted centuries with other aliens who lost their planets to Galactus called The Wanderers.

Arcturans The Arcturans are a humanoid species with pink-white skin. Approximately half their populations are mutants due to a combination of biochemical advancements. They are native to Arcturus IV. Their technology level is comparable to Earth's. The Arcturans Starhawk and Aleta Ogord are members of the Guardians of the Galaxy.Fear #23 (August 1974)

Aris The Aris are a species from the planet Ariston.

Arthrosians The Arthrosian are an insectoid species originating from the planet Anthros in the Negative Zone. Annihilus is an Arthrosian.

Aspirants The Aspirants are a celestial species that were the result of the First Firmament's loneliness.Marvel Boy (vol. 2) #5

Astrans The Astrans are a humanoid species with yellow skin and toe-less, flat feet, no hair, four lungs, and special glands in the stomach. They have the ability to control metal. Astrans are native to Astra, where 50% of the planet surface is metallic ore, and the remained is split evenly between water and soil.The Incredible Hulk #6 (March 1963)

Astrans in other media The Astrans appear in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Ataraxians The Ataraxians are a species from the planet Ataraxia in the Negative Zone.

Autocrons The Autocrons are a humanoid species with blue-black skin, two-toed feet, and an average height of 6'5". Their bodies are iron-based rather than carbon-based, and they possess superhuman strength and durability. Their government is ruled by a world-computer (and their level of technology is more than Earth's); their culture is imperialistic, militaristic, and orderly. They are native to Cron, which possess a gravity and atmospheric density almost three times greater than Earth's, and the atmosphere has a high methane content. Cron is rich in metallic ores and only has 4% surface water; mechanized cities cover 85% of the planet.Machine Man #3 (June 1978)

Axi-Tun The Axi-Tun are a humanoid species from the planet Tun. Axi-Tun have energy-manipulating powers. Axi-Tun have a level of technology superior to Earth's, with the capability of faster than light travel.Fantastic Four #3 (November 1974)

B Ba-Bani The Ba-Bani are a humanoid species with yellow skin and orange or yellow hair. They are governed by local military dictatorships, tend to be warlike and engaging in a planet-wide war. They are native to the planet Ba-Banis, an Earth-like world which orbits the star Ba.The Avengers #219 (May 1982)

Baluurians The Baluurians are a humanoid species with superhuman strength and durability. Baluurians are native to the Negative Zone, where they have established an empire. Blastaar and his son Burstaar are Baluurians.Fantastic Four #64 (1967)

Betans The Betans are a humanoid species with light purple skin, two-toed feet, and wings which enable them to fly in low-gravity environments. They live on the planet Beta. Their technology is superior to that of Earth and they are capable of faster than light travel. The people of Beta were engaged in centuries in a war with the neighboring planet Megan.Godzilla #12 (July 1978)

Bidoceros The Bidoceros have flat bodies with a tube-like vocal protuberance.

Biphasians The Biphasians are a species from the planet Biphasia.Giant-Size Werewolf #5

Birjans The Birjans, also known as Landlaks, are a humanoid rock-skinned species from Birj, the sixth moon of the gas giant Marman. Terrax is a Birjan.

Blips The Blips are a species of giant electrical aliens. The Blip is part of this species.Tales to Astonish #15

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