Top Marvel Engineers Who Moonlight as Superheroes and Villains

What you’ll learn:

What superheroes and villains hold engineering degrees or don’t but should.
What they’ve designed.
Potential applications for these developments.

In the Marvel Universe, where superpowers and galactic threats dominate the narrative, there exists a group of individuals whose genius often rivals their superpowers. These are superheroes and villains who have a background or are adept in the engineering fields. Their testament can be seen in the gadgets, specialized suits, weapons, vehicles, spacecraft, and more.

Though their accomplishments are usually overshadowed by their extraordinary powers, the technology some have developed are forces to be reckoned with. While we revel in their ability to prevent or cause calamity, we’re reminded that even in a world of superpowers, human innovation is still special.

In this roundup, we’ll look at some of the widely known fictional characters in the Marvel Universe who embody the true aspects of the engineering fields.

Take the quick poll below to let us know how (if) comic superhero engineers may have had any influence on your career path. And if you think any superheroes or villains were missed and should be included in the gallery, or want to chime in more on who's in this select group, leave a comment below.