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Caber is a character in Marvel Comics. Caber is one of the Celtic gods of Avalon, a warrior god. Caber is a friend of Leir and usually accompanies him in battle. ==Cable==

Danielle "Dani" Cage is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, and first appears in The Pulse #13 (March 2006). Danielle Cage is the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones who is named after Iron Fist (Danny Rand), Luke's best friend. Danielle was born with the assistance of Doctor Strange, after the hospital refused to assist Jessica with her delivery. After Danielle is kidnapped by a Skrull posing as Edwin Jarvis, Luke teams up with Norman Osborn to rescue her; Luke retrieves Danielle while Bullseye kills the fake Jarvis. Luke and Jessica eventually hire Squirrel Girl as a nanny for Danielle. Other versions of Danielle Cage In an alternate timeline, Danielle Cage inherits both of her parents' abilities and uses the title Captain America. In that timeline, she is mentored by Madame Natasha. She is taken from that timeline to battle Ultron and then a Doombot, and subsequently teams up with the modern day Avengers to battle Moridun, who has possessed Wiccan. She returns to the present to aid the U.S.Avengers in capturing her nemesis, the Golden Skull. Danielle Cage in other media Danielle appears in Daredevil: Born Again, portrayed by twins Annabelle and Isabella Ivlev. This version is still the daughter of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. ==Luke Cage==

Caiera is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was introduced during the "Planet Hulk" storyline. She first appears in The Incredible Hulk Volume 3, #92 (April 2006) and was created by Greg Pak and Carlo Pagulayan. Caiera was born on Sakaar to a tribe of Shadow People, the creators of the Old Power, and raised by their priests to be a shadow warrior. When she is 13, her village is attacked by the Spikes, a spore-like species who mutate the other villagers into monsters. Caiera, the only survivor, is rescued by the Red Prince, later known as the Red King, and becomes his lieutenant. When the Hulk arrives on Sakaar and gains public support as a gladiator, she protects the Red King from him. After learning that the Red King is the leader of the Spikes, Caiera turns against him and aids the Hulk in a coup. Hulk becomes the Green King and he marries Caiera. She becomes pregnant but dies in a warp core explosion, which destroys much of the planet. Posthumously, Caiera has two sons, Skaar and Hiro-Kala, who are born via the Old Power and spawn from beneath the surface of Sakaar. Caiera survives as an energy being, but is later killed by Galactus. Caiera in other media Caiera appears in Planet Hulk, voiced by Lisa Ann Beley. ==Caiman==

Lilia Calderu is the Witch-Queen of the Gypsies, the descendant of Cagliostro, and half-niece of Baron Mordo. She and her coven were charged with guarding the Books of Cagliostro. Lilia Calderu in other media Lilia Calderu appears in Agatha All Along, portrayed by Patti LuPone. This version is a 450-year-old Sicilian witch who specialises in divination and a member of Agatha Harkness' coven. Blessed with foresight but in a fragmented manner, Lilia sees glimpses of the future in a disorganised sequence. In the fourth trial, after Harkness, Jennifer Kale, and Billy Maximoff escape, Lilia decides to stay behind as the Salem's Seven close in. She reverses The Tower card, causing the entire room to turn upside down, impaling the Seven and presumably herself. ==Caledonia==

Calico (Becca Simon-Pinette) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Calico first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 6) #1 (August, 2024) and was created by Gail Simone and David Marquez. Calico is a wealthy American mutant from an affluent family. After discovering her mutant nature, she fled with her horse Ember and joined the Outliers, a group of young mutants pursued by the monstrous Hag (Sarah Gaunt). The group would go on to join Gambit's Louisiana team of X-Men as their students. Calico has the power psychokinesis in connection with her pet horse, Ember. She has the ability to communicate and summon Ember, as well as generate psychic constructs to use as armor and offensive weaponry for both herself and Ember. ==Callisto==

Mrs. Campbell is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, appeared in Alias #22 (July 2003). Mrs. Campbell is the mother of Jessica Campbell, who grows up to become Jessica Jones. While driving to Walt Disney World, Mrs. Campbell gets into an argument with her husband, causing them to become distracted and drive into a military convoy carrying hazardous chemicals. The car swerves off the road and lands in an embankment, killing everyone except her daughter, Jessica. Mrs. Campbell in other media Elements of Mrs. Campbell are incorporated into a variation of the unnamed Mrs. Jones named Alisa Jones (née Campbell) in Jessica Jones, portrayed by Miriam Shor in the first season and Janet McTeer in the second. She either survived the car accident or, like Jessica, was revitalized, but either way was disfigured and gained superhuman strength from the subsequent treatments used to heal her body. ==Calypso==

Cannibal is a "psychic parasite" of unknown origins who can transfer his essence from one body to another. After it ended up in prison while in a male body, Cannibal was approached by Klaw who recruited Cannibal for his upcoming invasion of Wakanda so that they can kill Black Panther. In preparation, Cannibal visited a brothel and took control of a prostitute's body. While at Klaw's camp, Cannibal met fellow villain recruits Batroc the Leaper, Rhino, and Radioactive Man. It was successful in recruiting the Vatican Black Knight to Klaw's side. After the airplane that Black Panther was on was shot down by Klaw, Cannibal's host was dying and Cannibal transferred into Ambassador T'Shan's body. Cannibal later possessed the body of a Wakandan guard named G'Mal who was friends with Shuri. When it found out that the Brother Voodoo he was fighting was a Skrull, Cannibal's host body started to die from the poison as Cannibal fought the Skrull Brother Voodoo in his mind. When the Skrull imposter was found by Ramonda and some Wakandan soldiers, it was beheaded with Cannibal still inside him Cannibal in other media Cannibal appears in Black Panther, with its male body voiced by JB Blanc and its female body voiced by Vanessa Marshall. ==Cannonball==

Steve Rogers William Naslund Jeffrey Mace Sam Wilson Bucky Barnes ==Captain Atlas==

Captain Krakoa is a powered exoskeleton and an alias used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It was first adopted by Scott Summers in X-Men vol. 6 #6 (January 2022) by Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz. The suit and alias would later be acquired by Grant Rogers. Made out of Krakoa's plant-based architecture and technology, the Captain Krakoa suit possesses superhuman physical abilities, and can fly, repair itself, and grow vines for offensive and defensive purposes. Scott Summers The Captain Krakoa suit was originally designed by Forge for use by mutants with non-combative powers, and was used by Cyclops to keep Krakoa's Resurrection Protocols secret. After the Protocols are leaked to the public, Cyclops retires the mantle. Grant Rogers After he is resurrected by Orchis, Grant Rogers steals the suit and takes the Captain Krakoa mantle as part of Orchis' plot against mutants. Moira IV.8 version An alternate timeline version of Kamala Khan who wields the Captain Krakoa suit appears in Rise of the Powers of X. ==Captain Marvel==

Mar-Vell Monica Rambeau Genis-Vell Phyla-Vell Khn'nr Noh-Varr Carol Danvers ==Captain Midlands==

Captain Victoria is a Spartaxian and the illegitimate daughter of Emperor J'son, making her the half-sister of Star-Lord (Peter Quill). She first appeared in Legendary Star-Lord #3 (2014), and was created by Sam Humphries and Paco Medina. A high-ranking officer in the Spartax Royal Guard, she is loyal, disciplined, and initially follows J'son's imperial agenda. However, over time, she begins to question his leadership and forms a complicated relationship with her brother, marked by both rivalry and reluctant respect. In Imperial (2025), J'son and Victoria are attacked as part of a larger conspiracy targeting galactic leaders; J'son is killed and Victoria poisoned. Victoria's condition later stabilizes, with Peter Quill assuming the throne of Spartax until she recovers. Captain Victoria in other media Captain Victoria appears in Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced by Cree Summer. ==Captain Wonder==

Rosalie Carbone is a gangster in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Chuck Dixon and John Romita Jr., first appears in Punisher: War Zone #2 (April 1992). Rosalie is the daughter of notorious gangster Julius Carbone. She falls in love with the Punisher while she is engaged to be married to the son of one of Julius' partners. The man she is supposed to marry and her father are killed by her uncle Sal, the supervillain Thorn. The Punisher rescues Rosalie and kills Sal. Rosalie forcibly takes over her family's business and puts a hit out on the Punisher; she fails and the Punisher spares her. Rosalie faces off against Lynn MichaelsLady Punisherwhile trying to retrieve the Punisher's diary. However, a mercenary that Rosalie has hired blackmails her, threatening to reveal her affair with the Punisher. Carlos Cruz is sent by Microchip to kill her. She escapes with Bullseye's help, killing a rival mobster and a vigilante accompanying Cruz. She attempts to kill the Punisher againleaving him with amnesia after an explosionbut is stopped by S.H.I.E.L.D. She attends the crime families' meeting and is outraged that the Geracis are partnering with the Punisher. An intense fight breaks out, ending with Rosalie being pushed off a roof by her high school friend Leslie Geraci. Rosalie Carbone in other media • Rosalie Carbone appears in TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Annabella Sciorra. • Rosalie Carbone appears in Luke Cage. In the episode "They Reminisce Over You", Rosalie is among several gangsters seeking to fill the void left by Mariah Dillard's arrest. When inmates loyal to Carbone make an attempt on Dillard's life, Luke Cage warns her to stay out of Harlem. Cage later goes into business with Carbone after he inherits control of Harlem's Paradise following Mariah's death. • Rosalie Carbone appears in Daredevil. In the season three episode "Revelations", Wilson Fisk offers Carbone and several others protection from prosecution in exchange for 20% of their profits. When Everett Starr refuses the offer, Benjamin Poindexter kills him by lobbing a baton at his forehead. Fisk uses this as an incentive to hike the tax to 25%, which Carbone and the other crime lords agree to. ==Cardiac==

Cardinal Harrier is a supervillain in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Cardinal first appears in New Warriors #28 and was created by Fabian Nicieza and Darick Robertson. Cardinal has appeared in the pages of New Warriors, Night Thrasher, and Thunderbolts. Donald Joshua Clendenon is a Vietnam War veteran. While on a mission in Rhodesia, he conceives a child named Valerie Barnhardt with fellow mercenary Amelia Barnhardt a.k.a. "Sprocket". Clendenon is outfitted with a powered suit of armor and takes the name Cardinal. The Air Force breaks Cardinal out of prison, and he and his team go after the New Warriors; they are defeated and sent back to prison. While attempting to thwart a humanitarian mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cardinal is injured and his armor damaged. Following the dissolution of Air Force, Clendenon repairs the Cardinal armor and becomes a mercenary. In later appearances, Cardinal joins the Crimson Cowl's Masters of Evil and the Thunderbolts as Harrier. Clendenon has no superhuman powers. As Cardinal, he wears a suit of powered armor which gives him increased strength, body armor, flight, and the ability to function underwater. The suit incorporates a number of offensive weapons, including energy blasters, grenade launchers, and a tar gun. Cardinal in other media Cardinal appears in The Avengers: United They Stand episode "Command Decision", voiced by Peter Wildman. This version is a member of Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil. ==Caretaker==

John Carik is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He features as a supporting character in the mid-1990s series Blade: The Vampire Hunter and was created by Ian Edginton and Douglas H. Wheatley. He was exclusively referred to in solicitations and the first issue as "Bible John"; however, that name is rarely used in other issues. He is one of the last of the Cathari, an order of warrior-scholars who have taken vows to combat the evil forces of the supernatural. Carik appears in every issue of Blade (July 1994 to April 1995) except for Issue #6. The series was cancelled after ten issues, leaving John Carik's story unfinished. Carik was attacked by a supernatural being of an undisclosed nature, giving him precognition, and joined the Cathari after they contacted him. Carik is covered in sigils that he has carved into his flesh, which gives him protection from supernatural beings. Blade begins with Carik having a vision of Dracula returning and destroying New York City, with Blade being the only one who can stop him. Carik escapes from the Nyman Psychiatric Clinic, warns Blade, and gives him a witch compass, a device for seeking out the supernatural. John Carik in other media Elements of John Carik are incorporated into the Blade franchise's incarnation of Abraham Whistler (portrayed by Kris Kristofferson). ==Luke Carlyle==

Luke Carlyle is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr., and first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2, #43. Luke Carlyle is a thief and con man who has worked his way up the corporate ladder. Luke Carlyle in other media Luke Carlyle, under the alias of The Mad Bomber, appears in Spider-Man 3, voiced by Neil Ross. This version is a businessman who secretly uses his wealth to provide his gang, the H-Bombers, with equipment and weaponry. Carlyle seeks vengeance on J. Jonah Jameson and the Daily Bugle, whose incriminating headlines about Carlyle led to him losing control of his company. ==Carnage==

Carnivore is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Andreas Zorba Andrea Zorba is a Greek aristocrat who encounters Black Panther while they are both searching for an artifact that grants eternal life. However, the artifact is destroyed as Zorbas and his allies, the Collectors, are fighting over it. Zorba later discovers the Fearsome Fist of Farallah, which transforms him into a superhuman dubbed Carnivore. As Carnivore, Zorba possesses enhanced physical abilities and powerful claws and fangs. Zorba goes on to join the Exemplars, a group whose members were similarly empowered by divine artifacts. Dick Chalker Dick Chalker is a mutant who possesses a dinosaur-like appearance. He intended to kill every other mutant on Earth, but was killed after being struck by a car before he could start. Chalker is resurrected by Charon and sent to battle X-Factor, but is killed by Jamie Madrox. ==Bruno Carrelli==

Bruno Carrelli is a character appearing in Marvel Comics. He is best known as the close friend and confidant of Kamala Khan, the superhero known as Ms. Marvel. He first appeared in Ms. Marvel (vol. 3) #1 (2014). Bruno is a highly intelligent and tech-savvy teenager who often assists Kamala with her superhero activities. He is one of the first people to learn about her powers and supports her double life, while dealing with personal challenges, including a complicated relationship with Kamala and a serious injury that impacts his future. Bruno serves as a loyal ally, providing both emotional support and scientific expertise to Kamala. His character explores themes of friendship, unrequited love, and the struggles of being close to someone living an extraordinary life. Bruno Carrelli in other media • Bruno Carrelli appears in Ms. Marvel, portrayed by Matt Lintz. • Bruno Carrelli appears in the Marvel Rising motion comic, voiced by J. P. Karliak. ==Carrion==

Cat-Man is the name of three characters in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Townshend Horgan Along with Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Frog-Man, Townshend Horgan is recruited by the Organizer to form the Ani-Men. Horgan has "feline agility" and thus wears a cat-like costume. The Organizer is Abner Jonas, a candidate for mayor of New York City; he sends the Ani-Men on missions to undermine the current administration. Daredevil defeats them and has them sent to prison. Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Cat-Man later rejoin the Ani-Men and work for Count Nefaria. Nefaria's scientists submit the Ani-Men to processes that gave them animalistic appearances. Nefaria sends the Ani-Men to kill Tony Stark; however, the Spymaster detonates a bomb in an attempt to kill Stark, accidentally killing the Ani-Men. Sebastian Patane Sebastian Patane is Horgan's successor, who serves Death-Stalker before being killed by him. Unnamed replacement A third, unidentified incarnation of Cat-Man is introduced in Secret Wars, and later appears in Civil War as a servant of Hammerhead. ==Catseye==

Centennial Rutherford B. Princeton III, is a superhero in Marvel Comics, notably Alpha Flight. He was created by Scott Lobdell and first appears in Alpha Flight Volume 3, #1 (2004). During Prohibition, Rutherforda Canadian police officeris sent to the United States to assist law enforcement there. At one point, his girlfriend Amelia Weatherly goes missing and is presumed dead. Rutherform "buries" her and moves on with his life. He later slips into a coma lasting nearly two decades. Sasquatch, an Alpha Flight member, recruits a new team of heroes, including Rutherford, who is roused from his coma. Rutherford helps rescue the original Alpha Flight and fights the Japanese team Big Hero 6. Later, they fight the criminal Manimator. During his last known adventure, he travels back in time. His teammate Nemesis reveals that she is Amelia. Their post-Alpha Flight adventures have not been shown. A vision in Alpha Flight Volume 3, #12 shows the two buried side by side. ==Centurious==

Century is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was depicted as a member of the Force Works team in the series of the same name from 1994 to 1996. Century first appeared in Force Works #1 and was created by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Tom Tenney. Century is an amalgamation of the minds of one hundred Hodomurians who was created to defeat Lore, a Nexus Being who destroyed the Hodomurians' homeworld. He possesses all their memories and instinctively uses the knowledge he needs. Century has a symbiotic rapport with his staff Parallax, which binds his personalities into a unified self. Century attempts to track down Lore, but is captured by Broker and brainwashed. Century first encounters the superhero team Force Works when Scarlet Witch's magic brings him to Earth following a battle against the Kree. Century helps Iron Man to rescue the team from an unknown world ravaged by the Scatter. He soon joins Force Works on a full basis. Century is later recruited by Wonder Man (whose ionic energy was affecting his judgement) to join his Revengers in a plot to defeat the Avengers. He was easily defeated by the New Avengers. While incarcerated at the Raft, Century and the rest of Wonder Man's followers are interrogated about their motivations for joining the Revengers. Century stated that he sided with Wonder Man out of sense of honor to him and recognition of the cycle of life. Century in other media Century appears in Iron Man, voiced by James Warwick in the first season, Jim Cummings in "The Beast Within", and Tom Kane in "Hands of the Mandarin". This version is a member of Force Works with the civilian identity Woody. == Turner D. Century ==