Noh-Varr

For Robert Grayson, the Marvel Boy of the 1950's, see Marvel Boy (Robert Grayson). For Vance Astrovik, the Marvel Boy of the 1990's, see Vance Astrovik.
Noh-Varr
Noh-Varr (center) on the cover to Marvel Boy #1
Art by J. G. Jones.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Noh-Varr:
Marvel Boy #1
(August 2000)
As Captain Marvel:
Dark Avengers #1
(March 2009)
As Protector:
Ms. Marvel #50
(April 2010)
Created byGrant Morrison (writer)
J. G. Jones (artist)
In-story information
Full nameNoh-Varr
SpeciesKree–Cockroach
Team affiliationsPlex
Kree Empire
18th Kree Diplomatic Gestalt
Dark Avengers
Avengers
Young Avengers
West Coast Avengers
Champions
Inhumans
Guardians of the Galaxy
Notable aliasesMarvel Boy
Captain Marvel
Protector
Abilities
  • Eugenic/Microtech enhanced Kree physiology granting:
    • Superhuman strength, durability, speed, agility, stamina, and reflexes
    • Saliva containing nano-active properties infecting the bodies and minds of those it touches causing hallucinations and granting psyche-control
    • Fingernails able to grow into explosive and toxic deadly crystalline spikes
    • Energy projection
    • Self-Sustenance
    • Wall-crawling
    • Flight
  • Access to advanced extra-dimensional technology
  • Genius level intellect

Noh-Varr is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Grant Morrison and artist J.G. Jones, the character first appeared in Marvel Boy #1 (August 2000).[1][2] He later appeared in the Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways and the New Avengers: Illuminati limited series. After his appearance in Secret Invasion, he joined the Dark Avengers. He was a member of the main Avengers team. He was a part of the Young Avengers, West Coast Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy. The character has also been known as Marvel Boy, Captain Marvel, and Protector at various points in his history.[3]

Noh-Varr has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful male heroes, being labeled as a queer sex symbol.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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  3. ^ Shiach, Kieran (29 June 2016). "The Replacements: Mar-Vell And The Legacy Of Captain Marvel". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  4. ^ O'Brien, Megan Nicole (May 4, 2021). "10 Most Powerful Young Avengers, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  5. ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (September 22, 2021). "10 Most Powerful Members Of The Young Avengers, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Khan, Afreen (25 July 2022). "Who is Noh-Varr in Marvel? Character explored as rumors of Park Seo-joon playing the Young Avenger emerge". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Davis, Lauren (August 28, 2014). "10 Times When Comics And Movies Sexualized Male Superheroes". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  8. ^ "ComicsAlliance Presents The 50 Sexiest Male Characters in Comics". October 18, 2015. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "9 Sexy & Queer Superheroes We'd Love To See Olly Alexander Play". www.out.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  10. ^ Glassman, Julia (July 29, 2022). "Who is Marvel's Noh-Varr and Could He Appear in the MCU?". The Mary Sue. Retrieved September 19, 2022.