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Namor the Sub-Mariner is the ruler of undersea Atlantis. The offspring of a sea captain and an Atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. Namor is one of Marvel's oldest published characters with his origins in the Golden Age of comics.
Richard Rider was a young teenager when he was granted the power of a Nova Centurion. He would have many adventures both on his own and with his peers among the New Warriors; Richard even became a member of the Avengers ever so briefly. He eventually became Nova-Prime, leader of the Nova Corps, where he established himself as a universally cosmic hero of immense power.
After being bombarded with a massive dose of gamma radiation while saving a young man's life during an experimental bomb testing, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner was transformed into the Incredible Hulk: a green behemoth who is the living personification of rage and pure physical strength.
Dr. Stephen Strange was once a gifted but egotistical surgeon who sought out the Ancient One to heal his hands after they were wounded in a car accident. Instead, the Ancient One trained him to become Master of the Mystic Arts and the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth.
He used to bully Rich Rider (Nova) when he was in Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Ginger Jaye was Richard Rider's girlfriend at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Rhomann Dey was the last surviving Centurion of the Nova Corps who selected Richard Rider to replace him.
Mike Burley's girlfriend and student at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Brother of Richard Rider aka Nova. Former member of the Nova Corps, currently the leader of Fraternity of Raptors.
Richard Rider's (Nova) mother.
The Demon of the Dark appeared in Defenders #1 (1972) where he attacked Dr. Strange and Hulk in an underground cavern to stop them from saving the life of Namor.
Rieg Davan, professionally known as Powerhouse, is the strongman and energy siphoner of the superhumanoid group of heroes from the planet Xandar named The Champions of Xandar.
Calizuma is a Warrior Wizard who serves The Nameless One. His actions inadvertently led to The Silver Surfer joining The Defenders.
Friend of Nova.
Richard Rider's friend at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Richard Rider's (Nova) father.
The leader of an ancient race of demons known as The Undying Ones who ruled the Earth long ago.
A sorcerer that entraps the souls of innocents in order to restore the youth and strength of his body.
Xemnu is an alien who can mind control other beings to do his tasks and wants to conqueror.
The Asgardian goddess Brunnhilde is one of Asgard's mightiest warriors and the leader of the Valkyrior, Odin's choosers of the slain. Known simply as "Valkyrie" outside of Asgard, she is a long-time member of the Defenders and more recently also a member of the Avengers.
A young man who was an ally of the Hulk and a good friend. He died of AIDS, most likely gotten through a blood transfusion.
Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross is former U.S. military general. He is father of Bruce Banner's love Betty Ross and was archenemy of the Incredible Hulk. Ross made a deal with villains to be transformed into a Hulk himself. As the ruthless and cunning Red Hulk, he attempted to destroy his nemesis and take control of the country before seeking redemption as an Avenger. After leaving the team, he formed his own group of Thunderbolts with other Anti-Heroes. He was recently depowered by Doctor Green.
Norrin Radd of Zenn-La is the mighty herald of Galactus, the devourer of worlds. Gifted with the Power Cosmic and a trusty board that's faster than lightspeed, which he can summon at will whenever needed, Norrin Radd travels to distant reaches throughout the universe as the Silver Surfer.
Thor Odinson is the All-father of Asgard /God of Thunder, offspring of All-Father Odin & Elder-Goddess Gaea. Combining the powers of both realms makes him an elder-god hybrid and a being of no perceivable limits. Armed with his enchanted Uru hammer Mjolnir which helps him to channel his godly energies. The mightiest and the most beloved warrior in all of Asgard, a staunch ally for good and one of the most powerful beings in the multiverse/omniverse. Thor is also a founding member of the Avengers.
Wong is Dr. Strange's assistant, friend, and defender. He has helped a number of other heroes, like Spider-Man, by providing them with information.
Enemy of Nova from a race known as Bird-People.
Diamond skinned crook and one of Nova's greatest enemies.
Zorr is 10' tall robot and has superhuman durability and strength. It is made of a material with great mass and a low center of gravity, which makes it difficult to knock off its feet.
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