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Marvel Boy (Noh-Varr)
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Creation & Design

Noh-Varr was created by writer Grant Morrison and artist J.G. Jones, first appearing in 2000. He was designed as a Kree warrior with a unique backstory that involved themes of identity and belonging.

Early Years

Noh-Varr was introduced as a Kree soldier who was genetically engineered and trained to be a warrior. His early years were marked by conflict with the Kree Empire and his eventual arrival on Earth.

Character Development

Throughout his appearances, Noh-Varr has evolved from a conflicted Kree warrior to a more nuanced character who grapples with his identity, loyalty, and the complexities of being a hero on Earth.

Cultural Reception

Noh-Varr has been well-received for his unique perspective as a Kree character and his struggles with identity, resonating with readers who appreciate complex characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Noh-Varr
First Appearance:
Marvel Knights / Marvel Boy: Genesis Edition
Aliases:
Marvel Boy, Kree Warrior
Species:
Kree
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers, Kree Empire
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Kree technology, Nega-Bands
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Knights / Marvel Boy: Genesis Edition
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Marvel Knights / Marvel Boy: Genesis Edition
 
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Flip-book distributed by Wizard Magazine with two previews of upcoming titles

Preview sketches and promotional content for the Marvel Boy limited series (2000)

Preview sketches and promotional content for the Marvel Knights series (2000)

Polybagged

Marvel Boy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Marvel Boy #1
 
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1st appearance of Marvel Boy, Noh-Varr

1st appearance of Star Splendor, mother of Noh-Varr

1st appearance of Captain Glory, Noh-Varr's father, an alternate reality counterpart of the main Marvel Universe Captain Glory

1st cameo appearance of Exterminatrix

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1st appearance of Doctor Midas

Marvel Boy #1
Dynamic Forces ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Marvel Boy #1
 
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Variant cover art by J.G. Jones, limited to 4,000 copies

Dynamic Forces edition

Marvel Boy #5
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Marvel Boy #5
 
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1st cameo team appearance of the Aspirants aka Astro Gods

Origin of Marvel Boy

New Avengers #49
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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New Avengers #49
 
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Partial appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn (Iron Patriot), Noh-Varr (Captain Marvel), Daken (Wolverine), Moonstone (Ms. Marvel), Ares, Sentry and Bullseye (Hawkeye)

Dark Avengers appear briefly on television

Six-page preview of Black Panther #1 (2009) with J. Scott Campbell cover of Shuri in the Black Panther costume - preview art also appeared in Preview Catalog #64 and Young Guns Sketchbook '09

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

Dark Avengers Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Dark Avengers Annual #1
 
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Noh-Varr becomes the Protector after being given Nega-Bands by the Supreme Intelligence

Young Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Young Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of a new Young Avengers roster, unofficial: Kate Bishop, Noh-Varr, Wiccan, Hulkling, Kid Loki, Miss America

The team becomes official in Young Avengers Vol. 2 #5

Young Avengers #5
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Young Avengers #5
 
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First official team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Hulking, Kid Loki, America Chavez, Noh-Varr

Marvel Knights 20th #1
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Marvel Knights 20th #1
 
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Variant wraparound cover art by Joe Quesada

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