The MCU has been one of the world’s most successful franchises in the entertainment industry. The Marvel Studios franchise has seen some of the comic industry’s biggest heroes and villains come to life in ways no one could have ever predicted. From the early days of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk to the introduction of the Guardians of the Galaxy films and Black Panther, these heroes have become a staple of our culture over the past decade. More recently, the MCU shocked audiences with it’s biggest and best film yet, Avengers: Infinity War. The twists and turns this film put fans through led to one of the most incredibly gasp-worthy endings in the MCU, and left fans spinning on what would happen in the upcoming Avengers 4 film.
With all of this popularity and buzz surrounding the MCU and it’s future right now, the internet is filled with fans creating original artwork featuring their favorite MCU characters. From the likes of Loki and Thor to Captain America and Black Widow, these characters are being brought to life beautifully in some of the most awe-inspiring artwork from the fandom that we’ve ever seen. The passion and dedication these fans have for the franchise is truly inspiring, and that’s what has brought us together today.
In today’s article we are going to explore the twenty-five most incredible MCU fan art pictures that are better than the original movies. These are so lifelike and creative that you’ll wish you’d seen this in the films themselves. Time to up your game Marvel Studios, because these fans brought their A game.
24 Guardians Of The Galaxy
Both the name of the team and two films, the Guardians of the Galaxy are the intergalactic team of misfits who banded together to stop two galactic threats, Ronan the Accuser and Ego the Living Planet.
The team consists of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, Mantis, and of course everyone’s favorite, Groot.
Here in this amazing artwork, we see the original team (sans Mantis), in all of their galactic glory, showcasing the ragtag group of heroes in their battle stances.
23 A Much Needed Captain
Not Captain America mind you, but another Captain who may just be the key to stopping Thanos once and for all in Avengers 4. I’m, of course, talking about Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel. Due to have her own film early next year, the galactic hero absorbs energy from the universe and uses it to fly, shoot lasers, and gain enhanced strength and speed. This hero is all-powerful, and this artwork showcases that power perfectly.
22 Beware The Iron Spider
One of the highlights of Avengers: Infinity War had to be Spider-Man donning his Iron Man created suit, the Iron Spider armor.
The suit protected him while in space, and aided him greatly in the fight against Thanos.
This incredible fan art does an excellent job of enhancing the Iron Spider look, with the incredible use of shadow on the heroes face and integrating the gold plating making him look even more metallic and heroic than the film depicted.
21 The Powerful Detective
The MCU not only extends to the films but also a wide array of shows that loosely fit into the MCU overall. One such show is none other than Jessica Jones. Played by the incredible Krysten Ritter, the hero is a powerful hero with super strength, a knack for solving crimes as a private investigator and a problem with her temper. A hero who could have helped in the fight against Thanos, Jessica Jones is brought to life beautifully in this rough and tumble artwork that showcases her brutal life on the streets.
20 The Ultimate Avengers
Avengers: Infinity War featured the largest collection of heroes to date, and yet, it wasn’t what audiences were expecting.
Not only were heroes like Hawkeye, Ant-Man, and The Wasp missing from the film, but the heroes were divided on multiple battlefields in the film, making the team divided overall.
The only true way to stop Thanos has to be the full might of the MCU heroes coming together, including the likes of The Defenders and Captain Marvel, as this fan art shows perfectly.
19 Avengers Vs X-Men
Imagine it: Iron Man vs Magneto. The Armored Avenger vs the Master of Magnetism. It would be quite a sight to see, wouldn’t it? Well, this fan art showcases what that could look like in the MCU, and with negotiations between FOX, Disney, and Comcast leaving the internet on the edge of their seats waiting to see if their beloved Marvel characters would return to Marvel Comics, it’s not impossible to imagine this becoming a future film to witness.
18 The God Of Mischief
One of the MCU’s fan-favorite villains has to be Loki, the god of mischief and the adoptive brother of Thor. The nefarious god has gone up against his brother, the Avengers, faked his demise and then found redemption by saving the last of the Asgardian people from Hela during Ragnarok.
Loki also went toe to toe with Thanos early on in Avengers: Infinity War.
This fan art brings the magical green elements of Loki and the sneaky nature of the character to life perfectly.
17 A Witch’s Power
One of the breakout stars of the MCU in recent years has to be Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. From her early days as a pawn of Ultron’s nefarious plans to joining the Avengers and forming a truly romantic relationship with The Vision, Scarlet Witch has shown the sheer might of her magical powers on the battlefield, taking on Thanos single-handedly at one point in the latest Avengers film. This artwork brings the modern day look of the hero and combines it with the classic comic book headpiece and ultra powerful magic powers.
16 The Loyal Guardian
One of the stand out characters from both Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War has to be Okoye, the bodyguard/soldier that has sworn her allegiance to the throne of Wakanda. The nation’s most skilled warrior, she is a fierce soldier who takes no prisoners and has partnered up with Black Widow and Scarlet Witch to take on the forces of Thanos together. This fan art encapsulates the beauty and immense power of Okoye in an incredible way.
15 Hope For The Wasp
The MCU’s version of the iconic Avenger known as The Wasp is Hope Van Dyne, the daughter of Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, the original Ant-Man and The Wasp.
Years after these heroes either retired or were lost in another dimension (it’s a long story), Scott Lang took over as Ant-Man, with Hope now donning the Wasp costume.
This incredible fan art puts together the modern day Hope with the classic Wasp costume, with a sleeveless look that comic fans know well.
14 Didn’t See That Coming
A hero who was lost way too soon in the MCU has to be Quicksilver. Played by Aaron Taylor Johnson, the speedster hero was the brother of Scarlet Witch, and gained his powers after being experimented on by Hydra using the Mind Stone. His only appearance in a full film came during Avengers: Age of Ultron, when he eventually helped the Avengers stop the evil robot and his army. However, he lost his life in the battle. This fan art realizes the hero to his full potential, with blazing white hair and all.
13 Goddess Of Demise
A fairly recent addition to the MCU’s growing villain roster has to be the all powerful banished daughter of Odin, Hela.
Known as the goddess of demise, Hela was banished by Odin after she sought to conquer the universe, and draws her power from Asgard itself.
She nearly enslaves all of Asgard, but her brother Thor saves the day, igniting Ragnarok to stop her nefarious ways. Her beauty is captured in a stunningly dark and creative piece of fan art.
12 The Forgotten Warrior
One of the best parts of Black Panther has to be the performance of Michael B. Jordan’s villainous Killmonger. Fans learn in the film that Killmonger is the hero’s long lost cousin, abandoned in America after his father was ended by the former Black Panther, T’Challa’s father. Spending years dedicated to becoming strong enough to reclaim his birthright, he invaded the nation and used their traditions against them, nearly starting a worldwide conquest. This fan art brings the controlling mindset and power of Killmonger to life in incredible detail.
11 Flight Of The Valkyrie
One of the breakout heroes of Thor: Ragnarok had to be Valkyrie.
The former Asgardian warrior who escorted fallen heroes to Valhalla became a galactic bounty hunter of sorts, capturing warriors for the Grandmaster to use in his arena games.
After suffering losses at the hands of Hela centuries earlier, she finally finds her heroic nature once more and helps Thor fight Hela and her army of the deceased. This fan art captures her majestic battle armor and power perfectly.
10 Uncontrollable A.I. Madman
The villainous Ultron made his debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron. A product of Tony Stark and Bruce Banner’s attempt to create the ultimate defender for Earth, the robot took on a mind of its own and identified humanity as it’s worst and scariest enemy, and therefore went about seeking to destroy the planet once and for all. Yet, in this fan art, we see the Ultron many fans had been looking for, a more demonic faced and robotic villain, unlike the personable James Spader version from the MCU.
9 Rise Of The Ant-Man
One of the MCU’s funniest breakout heroes is none other than Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man. A former thief turned hero, Scott has helped his mentor Hank Pym reclaim his Pym Particles technology, stop a madman from selling the suit to Hydra, helped Captain America save Bucky and is set to battle a phase shifting villain named The Ghost in an upcoming film. This artwork captures the heroes ability to shrink in size whilst in the midst of battle.
8 Enter The Iron Fist
The prophesied hero who came home to New York to stop The Hand once and for all, the all powerful Iron Fist is Danny Rand, a billionaire who survived the plane crash that took his parent’s life. Training for years to be the Iron Fist, he gained a powerful energy that created the hero. While his MCU introduction has been met with reservation, the power of the hero is undeniable and this artwork showcases the hero in all his comic book glory.
7 The Hero Of Harlem
This next hero is one of the Netflix MCU franchise’s most popular characters. I’m, of course, talking about Luke Cage, the wrongly convicted man who gained impenetrable and bulletproof skin after an experiment in prison.
He returned to Harlem to reclaim it from brutal gang members and became the hero the city needed in a chaotic time.
This artwork does an amazing job of showcasing his raw power, watching as bullets bounce off of him like racket balls off of a wall.
6 An Iconic Female Spy
One of the first female MCU heroes has to be Agent Carter. Introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger, the British spy and WWII hero went on to found the infamous S.H.I.E.L.D., becoming a hero in her own right who defied the expectations of her superiors and ignored the gender inequality of her time to found an all-powerful government agency. Her influence on Captain America as a hero and her determination to do what was right has made her an MCU icon, and this artwork captures her noir style heroics perfectly.
5 Agent 13
Otherwise known as Peggy Carter’s great-grand-niece, Sharon Carter, the former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, was originally tasked with making sure Captain America adjusted to life in the 21st century alright, and ended up aiding him in his task to take down Hydra.
She later joined the CIA, where she helped Cap escape with Bucky and aided him in his fight.
The two later showed romantic feelings for one another. This artwork shows the super spy’s stealthy abilities and power from the comics.