7 Smartest Characters In The Marvel Universe (Ranked)
Pen is sword. This popular saying means that knowledge, if used correctly could be the most dangerous thing. Because of their capability of meticulous planning and intelligence, some people can be the most powerful beings on Earth. And we have got a lot of such examples in the comics world.
A hell lot of characters in Marvel Comics are able to blend-in in the world of Gods and superhumans by just their intelligence. Best example? Iron Man. And some of the sharpest minds in the DC universe are able to stand face to face with the God, Superman just because of their intelligence. Lex Luthor.
But here we are counting down the most brilliant minds in the Marvel Universe.
1. SHURI
The Black Panther title is bound to stay with the royal families of Wakanda. And so, we knew that at some point, T’Challa’s younger sister, Shuri would be taking up the mantle. In the movie however, it was shown that Shuri is the smartest mind on the planet, even more intelligent that Tony Stark and Bruce Banner. However, in the comics, it is not so.
Shuri went through a similar training T’Challa underwent.
2. ULTRON
What Ultron has got which frightens the Avengers is his incredible intelligence and planning. Created in The Avengers#54 (1968), Ultron was the invention of Hank Pym.
A super-robot and that too created by one of the smartest minds in the world.
Ultron is the creator of the Synthezoid Vision who is capable enough to take on the entire Avengers by himself.
3. M.O.D.O.K
Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, M.O.D.O.K. was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as the villain to Captain America. His 75% of body is his head. This justifies the fact that he was created to be intelligent. He is able to analyze large and complex data and store it in his mind forever. This enables him to predict the possibilities of events and prepare the plans accordingly.
4. SPIDER MAN
We all know Peter Parker to be the science nerd. He is a genius in numerous fields and his intelligence and brilliance have been acknowledged by some of the greatest minds like Doctor Octopus, Norman Osborn and Tony Stark.
Spider Man’s villains have always been way powerful than him. Whether its the Venom, Sandman or Rhino. But due to his strategic planning and scientific knowledge, he always had an upper hand above them.
5. THE BEAST
The Beast was the sharpest minds in all of X-Men. Hank McCoy aka The Beast first appeared in X-Men#1 in 1963. With vast knowledge of numerous fields ranging from genetics to literature, Beast possesses Ph.D. in biophysics and genetics. He is also having knowledge in the field of microbiology when he developed a cure to the Legacy Virus.
6. IRON MAN
Tony Stark might be the most Sassy person you have to ever encounter, but with his intelligence and determination, he becomes one of most formidable minds of the comic universe.
An expert in chemistry, physics and computer science, Tony Stark is counted as one of the world’s best mechanical and electrical engineer.
He has developed weapons of mass destruction and also became a superhero just by his sheer intelligence. His new suit in Avengers Infinity War shows his vast knowledge in the field of neuro science and metallurgy.
7. BRUCE BANNER
“Finally someone who speaks my language.”
This was what Tony Stark said to Bruce Banner the first time they met. This shows how much nerdy and brilliant they both are. However, Banner has got the upper hand with his knowledge of the fields of gamma radiation and nuclear physics. Banner has his intelligence recognized by Doctor Doom and we all know how vain he is.
8. HONORABLE MENTIONS
Here are some of our honorable mentions for the sharpest minds.
1. DOCTOR DOOM
2. REED RICHARDS
3. T’CHALLA
4. THANOS (You are not the only one cursed with knowledge)
5. HIGH EVOLUTIONARY