List of alien races in Marvel Comics
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.Current members
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 races 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:The Badoon are reptilian aliens that are notable for living under strict gender segregation, resulting in two separate societies: the Brotherhood of Badoon and the Sisterhood of Badoon.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 race of insectoid, parasitic, extraterrestrial beings.Celestials
The Celestials have existed since near the birth of the universe.Chitauri
The Chitauri are a race of aliens similar to the Skrulls in Ultimate Marvel. They have since been established in the main Marvel Universe.Cotati
The Cotati are highly intelligent, telepathic plant-like aliens. The Cotati originated on Hala in the Pama star system in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the same planet as the warlike humanoid Kree race.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 abilities.Kree
The Kree are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race that are 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.The Shi'ar reside in The Shi'ar Empire. The Shi'ar are alien humanoids of avian descent that 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 race of shapeshifting aliens that originated from the planet Skrullos. They were the rivals of the Kree.Symbiotes
The Symbiotes are a race 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 race to be created in the Marvel Universe 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 races have been depicted in the pages of Marvel Comics publications, though not to the extent of the races mentioned above. This list is not comprehensive.A
A'askvarii
First appearing in Black Goliath, the A'askvarii are a green-skinned humanoid race with octopus traits, possessing two legs and three tentacles sprouting from each shoulder in place of arms. They possess gills in place of a nose, and closely spaced needle-like teeth. 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.A-Chiltarians
First appearing in Tales to Astonish, the A-Chiltarians are a humanoid race 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, and the atmosphere has a high methane content. Kraglin is an A-Chiltarian.Aakon
First appeared in Captain Marvel, the Aakon are a race 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. A number of Aakon colonies have since been destroyed by the Annihilation Wave.Acanti
The Acanti are a race of space creatures that resemble whales.Achernonians
First appearing in Thor, the Achernonians are a purple-skinned humanoid race native to the planet Achernon. Achernonians are a tall race, 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.Aedians
First appearing in Silver Surfer, 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.Agullo
The Agullo are an alien race that was diminished from over 60,000,000 to a few thousands after Thanos came to their planet Ahl-Agullo.Alpha Centaurians
First appearing in Sub-Mariner, the Alpha Centaurians are a humanoid race with fine grey scales and other adaptations 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.Amebids
The Amebids are a race of jellyfish-like aliens that come from the planet Sakaar. Amebids can inflate their bodies with noxious gases that they produce enabling them to float like balloons. They first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #92.Annunaki
The Annunaki are an alien race that helped Silver Surfer gather and protect some of Earth's most extraordinary gifted children.Archeopians
The Archeopians are from the planet Archeopia. Most of the race 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. First seen in Thor #160.Arcturans
First appearing in Fear, the Arcturans are a humanoid race 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.Aris
The Aris are an alien race that comes from the planet Ariston. First appeared in Marvel Comics Presents #49.Arthrosians
The Arthrosian are a race of insectoids that come from the planet Anthros in the Negative Zone. Annihilus is an Arthrosian.Aspirants
The Aspirants are a race of celestial beings that were the result of the First Firmament's loneliness.Astrans
First appearing in The Incredible Hulk, the Astrans are a humanoid race 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 like Magneto and three-quarters of the population are either priests or artists. They are native to Astra, where 50% of the planet surface is metallic ore, and the remained is split evenly between water and soil.Astrans in other media
The Astrans appear in ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''Ataraxians
The Ataraxians are a race of aliens from the planet Ataraxia in the Negative Zone. First appeared in Annihilation: Super-Skrull #2.