Captain Marvel: 12 Major Characters From The Comics You Need To Know

12. Noh-Varr

A Kree ensign on a ship traversing dimensions, Noh-Varr was the only survivor when his ship was shot down mid-travel by a man obsessed with gaining superpowers using cosmic energy. He was eventually trapped in The Cube, after declaring war on Earth for all the selfish and power-hungry people he came up against.

Noh-Varr was a Kree warrior with altered genes spliced with that of a cockroach, whose super strength, speed and fighting prowess made him an intimidating foe. During the Secret Invasion, he encountered the Skrull Khn'nr who, believing himself to be the real Mar-Vell, gave Noh-Varr the title of protector of Earth and the Captain Marvel mantle before his death.

Noh-Varr was briefly called Captain Marvel during the Dark Reign arc, before fleeing the villainous team of Dark Avengers. He would, in later titles, take on the mantle of Protector, helping Earth in various means, before briefly joining the Young Avengers team and learning about Earth's culture, which he had not yet properly assimilated.

Often the character is called upon for his Kree knowledge and prowess, and is made memorable by his combination of protectiveness for Earth and loyalty and pride in his Kree heritage.