Marvel Boy (Noh-Varr)

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
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:
5' 8"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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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

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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

1st appearance of Doctor Midas

Marvel Boy #1

Marvel 2000 Vol. 2
Dynamic Forces
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Variant cover art by J.G. Jones

Dynamic Forces edition

Limited to 4,000 copies

Marvel Boy #5

Marvel 2000 Vol. 2
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1st cameo team appearance of the Aspirants aka Astro Gods

Origin of Marvel Boy

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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

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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

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Noh-Varr becomes the Protector after being given Nega-Bands by the Supreme Intelligence

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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

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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

Marvel 2018 Vol. 3
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Variant wraparound cover art by Joe Quesada

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