Blue Marvel
Alter Ego: Adam Bernard Brashear
Team Affiliations: Mighty Avengers, The Ultimates
First Appearance: Adam: Legends of the Blue Marvel #1 (January, 2009)
When Adam discovered his super-powers, he fashioned a secret identity with which to protect his country, and became Blue Marvel. He served as a hero for years, and was one of the most popular heroes of his time. Adam was pressured by the government to retire, because of how much power he had and for being black. He was forced out of retirement to face his greatest foe and former best friend, Anti-Man.
Black Panther
Alter Ego: T'Challa
Notable Aliases: King of the Dead; Mr. Okonkwo
Team Affiliations: The Avengers, New Avengers, The Ultimates (co-leader)
First Appearance: Fantastic Four #52 (July, 1966)
T'Challa is the Black Panther, king of Wakanda, one of the most technologically advanced nations on Earth. He is among the top intellects and martial artists of the world, a veteran Avenger, and a member of the Illuminati. Using his powers and abilities, he has pledged his fortune, powers, and life to the service of all mankind.
Carol Danvers
Alter Ego: Carol Susan Jane Danvers (Human name), Car-Ell (Kree name)
Notable Aliases: Ms. Marvel, Binary, Warbird, Captain Marvel
Team Affiliations: The Avengers, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, A-Force, The Ultimates
First Appearance: Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March, 1968) note ; Ms. Marvel #1 (January, 1977) note ; The Uncanny X-Men #164 (December, 1982) note ; The Avengers #4 (May, 1998) note ; Avenging Spider-Man #9 (July, 2012) note
After encountering the Kree hero Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers was accidentally subjected to otherworldly radiation that transformed her into a superhuman warrior. Calling herself Ms. Marvel, she established herself as one of the most powerful and prominent heroes, both as a solo heroine and as a member of the Avengers. She has now adopted the mantle of Captain Marvel for herself.
Ms. America
Alter Ego: America Chavez
Notable Aliases: Ms. America, MAC
First Appearance: Vengeance #1 (September 2011)
Team Affiliations: Young Avengers (honorary), The Ultimates, West Coast Avengers (2018)
Joined In: West Coast Avengers Vol, 3 #1 (October 2018)
An lesbian Latina from another dimension, who now resides on Earth. America Chavez, sometimes known as Miss America, is a former Young Avenger who now works on the WCA alongside fellow alumni Kate.
Monica Rambeau
Alter Ego: Monica Rambeau
Notable Aliases: Captain Marvel, Photon, Pulsar, Daystar, Sceptre, Lady of Light, Monica Marvel, Sun Goddess, Spectrum
Team Affiliations: The Avengers (leader), Mighty Avengers (field leader), The Ultimates
First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (October, 1982) note ; Avengers Unplugged #5 (June, 1996) note ; New Thunderbolts #9 (August, 2005) note ; Mighty Avengers #1 (November, 2013) note
After being exposed to extra-dimensional energy, Lt. Monica Rambeau gained the ability to manipulate all energies of the electromagnetic spectrum. She has gone by many code-names over the years whilst utilizing these abilities as a crime fighter. Monica has served alongside the Avengers in various incarnations and operated as their leader for a time.
