While theMarvel Cinematic Universehas been creditworthy for some of the most popular live - natural action superheroes in the human beings , many exciting versions of Marvel characters debut outside the MCU , and they did not need the franchise to make a spatter . Kevin Feige continues to get exciting new players for theMCU ’s upcoming projects , with no oddment in mess for the MCU . After all , withcharacters like the Fantastic Four , Doctor Doom , and the ecstasy - Men on the means , the MCU can go on for more than another decade .

Since 2008’sIron Man , many characters from the comics have come to the MCU . Be it major players like Spider - Man or smaller names like Yelena Belova , theMCU ’s democratic motion-picture show and TV showshave done a great job of establishing many characters for motion-picture show audiences . However , both before and during theMCU ’s tenure , exciting submarine sandwich and scoundrel came to live - natural action outside the dealership , and here are the best launching outside the franchise — in no special order .

10Blade

Played By Wesley Snipes - Blade (1998)

First up is the hero who is one of the most authoritative for live - activity superhero movies . Wesley snipe ' Blade helped usher in the modern era of superhero films , being released before Fox ’s X - Men enfranchisement and director Sam Raimi ’s first Spider - Man picture show . Snipes excelled as Blade .

The actor ’s first scene as Eric Brooks is a classic . Being the larger-than-life vampire hunter that he is , Blade finds himself in an underground cabaret and saves a man from being kill by vampire . After that , a battue ensues as the Marvel Cuban sandwich starts to violently kill vampiresall around him .

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The rest of the 1998 movie follows lawsuit . Blade is a reference who has no problem nonplus his hands dirty and even revels in it . Snipes makes the grapheme one of Marvel ’s cool live - action heroes . He is reverend in his Holman Hunt .

9Deadpool

Played By Ryan Reynolds - Deadpool (2016)

Deadpool is a particular compositor’s case , of which there are a few on the list . While Ryan Reynolds ' Marvel character is likely set up to beone of the look of the MCU after join the dealership inDeadpool & Wolverine , he started elsewhere . Fox did swell with Deadpool .

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Well , at least when the studio apartment really tried.2016’sDeadpoolbrought a mirthful book - accurate version of Wade Wilson to life . The tragic backstory , aerodynamic cherry-red and smutty costume , violent action , and raunchy humor were all there . With Reynolds in the part , Deadpool jumped right out of the comics to hold out - natural process .

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Marvel fans who only look out MCU film missed out on one of the most hilarious and action - tamp superhero films of all fourth dimension . Deadpoolshowed that the genre should face more at R - shop undertaking . Now , the MCU is reaping the success of the origination the movie install .

8The Punisher

Played By Jon Bernthal - Daredevil Season 2 (2016)

The Punisher add up from the first idiot box show on the list . While there were other versions of the grapheme in live - action before him , Jon Bernthal made Frank Castle his own . From his very first aspect inDaredevilseason 2 , it was clear-cut that this Punisher was peculiar .

Jon Bernthal will finally pass as the Punisher in Marvel Studios ' swashbuckler : Born Again , which premieres March 4 on Disney+ .

Netflix ’s The Defenders Saga did a great job of base its heroes and impart firmly - shoot emotion . Bernthal ’s Punisher campaign his daimon inDaredevilseason 2 and his subsequentThe Punisherseries . Daredevil and the Punisher ’s rooftop and burial site conversation are some of the bestamong Marvel heroes in alive - action .

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There were two sides to Bernthal ’s performance as the Punisher inDaredevilseason 2 . Sure , there were action sequences that register he nailed Frank Castle ’s animalism . However , he truly sang in the quieter moments , withCastle ’s tragic backstory and dark outlook on lifetime attain him complex and relatable .

7Jessica Jones

Played By Krysten Ritter - Jessica Jones Season 1 (2015)

The Netflix Marvel shows permit lover to be introduced to many street - level hero . Besides Daredevil and the Punisher , the one that stood out the most was Jessica Jones . Krysten Ritter made the character ’s no - nonsense posture popon the small screen , with Jessica being vehement and direct .

Jessica ’s story was connect to one of the best live - natural process Marvel villain .

The P.I. angle for the reference was true to the comics and tot up a new element to live - action superhero stories . Jessica Jones was presented as a great investigator who had an inebriant problemto deal with . This kept her irregular and always near peril .

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Jessica ’s story was tied to one of the best alive - natural action Marvel villains . David Tennant ’s Kilgrave and his mind controller powers madeJessica Jonesseason 1one of Marvel ’s darkest offer . Jessica overcoming her hurt , kill the man who controlled her , and spring up to become a fighter was epical .

6Quicksilver

Played By Evan Peters - X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Fox ’s X - Men movies face some yield as the years went by . However , there were still some outstanding films and persona in the vernal franchise . Evan Peters ' take on Quicksilver was so good thatMarvel Studios even brought him to the MCU to act he was Quicksilver .

Before he joinedWandaVision , Peters appeared in multiple X - Men movies . However , his first entry in the franchise is the most remembered , as it lead toone of the most iconic scenes in superhero movie history . When Charles Xavier , Magneto , Wolverine , and Quicksilver are smother by guard , the play get going .

Evan Peters ' Quicksilver ran so fast that everything around him slow up down . He was capable to take out sentry go and pull through his booster from smoke with comfort in one of the best 10 - Men film sequences . Quicksilver ’s potential difference was showcased nicely , and the franchise would echo that vista later on .

Evan Peters' Quicksilver, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, and Michael Fassbender’s Magneto

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5The Fantastic Four

Played By Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Jessica Alba, And Michael Chiklis - Fantastic Four (2005)

Marvel Studios hasjust secrete the first trailer forThe Fantastic Four : First Steps . The film marks the first time that the squad come together to the MCU , making it a major event . However , there have been previous live - action adaptations of the Fantastic Four .

While it might not be as epic as some MCU entries , 2005’sFantastic Fouris a solid , fun film that say the squad ’s origin write up . The casting was swell for all four heroes , and they had plenty of interpersonal chemistry . Thatmade the Fantastic Four feel like a real family line , just like they should be .

The movie also had enceinte CGI for its time . All of the Fantastic Four ’s powers worked onscreen and led to exciting fights . While it was sure cheesy , like other 2000s superhero film , Fantastic Fouroffers a great introduction to the Marvel team .

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4Wolverine

Played By Hugh Jackman - X-Men (2000)

Like Ryan Reynolds ' Deadpool , Hugh Jackman ’s Wolverine joined the MCU last year . While the actor ’s future tense in the franchise is unknown , Deadpool & Wolverinegrossing $ 1.3 billion worldwidepoints to wonder Studios want him to remain . The type ’s popularity is a will to Jackman ’s career .

The actor bulge out his time as Wolverine 25 years ago . The first X - Men movie is a classic . It did a phenomenal job of introducing many of the squad ’s members . However , Jackman ’s Wolverine stood out . Both in fight scene and dull moments , he managed to shine .

Wolverine ’s ill-humored attitude but genial centre made him a complex grapheme . His nerveless panache and violent fights aid make the consultation to him . After steal the show in 2000’sX - Men , Wolverine would become the independent character of the motion picture dealership , which decreased Cyclops ' role .

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3Spider-Man

Played By Tobey Maguire - Spider-Man (2002)

Spider - Man is Marvel ’s most popular hero , be it the strip , movies , or anywhere else . The paries - crawler ’s first journey to the gravid screenland happened to be in one of the most influential film in the literary genre . Sam Raimi ’s first Spider - Man movie made Tobey Maguire many fan ' favorite Marvel stars to this day .

2002’sSpider - Manshowed Peter Parker ’s comic book - accurate source story . The film had all the necessary beat generation to make it a resounding success . Characters like Harry Osborn and Mary Jane Watson , Uncle Ben ’s sad last and iconic speech , a gripping villain with the Green Goblin , and dynamic CGI .

Spider - Manis a thrilling movie that made people care for Peter Parker and the struggles of living two disjoined life . The hero was relatable and charismatic . geezerhood later , the MCU land back Maguirefor a multiverse crossover voter , and the upcoming Avengers movie could reunify the three cinematic Spider - Men .

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2Magneto

Played By Michael Fassbender - X-Men: First Class (2011)

There have been two versions of Magento in live - activeness . While Ian McKellen was great in the role , there is just something about Michael Fassbender ’s carrying into action as the villain that has made him even more popular than the original actor . Magneto is a very complex character .

Typically a scoundrel , there are many sides to him . In Fox ’s younger 10 - Men timeline , Fassbender was able to search many of them , making his Magneto one of the most nuanced lively - activity Marvel characters . Erik Lehnsherr ’s debut in the younger X - Men franchise go through him changeasX - Men : First Classwent on .

Starting as a champion working alongside Charles Xavier , vengeance and detest towards mankind ’s discourse of mutant changed the character . Magneto ’s descent into villainy was tragic . His debut establish the character ’s tragic backstory in World War II and how he stand up to anyone who endeavor to do to others what he suffered .

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1X-23

Played By Dafne Keen - Logan (2017)

Finally , Dafne Keen ’s X-23 make it fiveDeadpool & Wolverinecharacters on the list . Before joining the MCU last yr , the actress made her Marvel debut in the film that was thought to be Hugh Jackman ’s concluding picnic as Wolverine , Logan . The roentgen - grade nature of the motion picture allowed X-23 to stand out .

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The Wolverine ( 2013 )

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Logan ( 2017 )

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The New Mutants ( 2020 )

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Made from Wolverine ’s DNA , X-23 had Adamantium claws just like him , and despite being a kid , she was very skilled with them . In the action section , the mutant ’s bloody fight see that she would be one of the photographic film ’s standouts . However , X-23 ’s story and Keen ’s acting made her someone audience want to expend a lot of metre with .

Jackman ’s Wolverine was old and cynicalin the flick . Laura still had promise and dream of a better life for her , and she brought that tiddler ’s innocence , even though she attempt to hide it under a surd exterior , into Wolverine ’s animation . Their dynamic was heartwarming , score X-23 one of the best Marvel characters to debut in live - natural action outside theMCU .

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