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Marvel's Illuminati (And Its Newest Members), Explained

The newest incarnation of Marvel's secret superhero team has appeared in Thanos #1 - but historically speaking, they may do more harm than good.

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The Maker, AKA Reed Richards from Marvel's Ultimate Universe, leaps in front of the Illuminati.
Marvel’s Evil Mister Fantastic Just Ripped Off the Illuminati

To carry out his evil scheme in Marvel's Ultimate Invasion series, the Maker starts by robbing Mister Fantastic and other members of the Illuminati.

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10 Best Avengers Comic Mysteries

The Avengers are flawed heroes thanks to their secrets and reveals in mysterious Marvel Comics arcs like Secret Empire and Civil War.

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10 Harsh Realities Of Working With The Avengers

There are many harsh realities when working alongside the Avengers, which put off the most diehard fanatics and superhero allies in Marvel Comics.

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10 Most Controversial Marvel Teams

Marvel has some of comics' most popular superhero teams, but groups like the Illuminati and the Ultimates seemed designed to create controversy.

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10 Most Insidious Marvel Secret Societies

Marvel's known for its obvious threats, like Galactus and Doctor Doom. However, some of its deadliest villains are hiding in plain sight.

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10 Ways The Avengers Went Way Too Far

Marvel's Avengers are some of the greatest heroes in comics, but they aren't perfect. They've made mistakes and taken things too far many times.

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Santa Claus Almost Destroyed The MCU's Most Powerful Secret Organization
Santa Claus Almost Destroyed The MCU's Most Powerful Secret Organization

Santa Claus is a powerful established character in the Marvel Universe, and in a non-canon story he nearly destroyed one of Marvel's strongest teams.

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10 Most Important Marvel Hero Teams (& Why They Were Formed)

Marvel's super-teams like the Avengers and X-Men are iconic, but some comic book readers may be unfamiliar with how or why these teams formed.

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Black Panther stands with Marvel's Illuminati, with several Earths in the background
Black Panther Shot Down Marvel's Illuminati - Only to Make His Own Years Later

Black Panther predicted long ago that the Marvel Illuminati is a bad idea -- and he was proven right, even when he led the group.

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Marvel Comics 10 Most Toxic Superhero Relationships

Whether they are professional working relationships or romantic ones, some relationships between superheroes bring nothing but trouble for everyone.

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Every Team Iron Man Joined, In Chronological Order

Iron Man is one of the founding members of the Avengers, but Tony Stark has also joined plenty of other Marvel super teams.

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10 Clever Avengers Covers That Mislead Everyone

Some Avengers comic book covers are deceptively clever while showcasing the stories that lie within.

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The Beyonder as an Inhuman mutant and One More Day
10 Marvel Retcons That Made The Comics Worse

Retcons are a common part of comic books, but as these Marvel stories show, not every retcon is a good idea.

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Infinity and Operation Galactic Storm
10 Ways The Avengers Broke Their Own Rules

Whether it was as individual members or as a team, the Avengers have broken their own rules many times over the years.

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Namor's 10 Closest Allies In The Comics

Despite Namor's anti-hero status, he's cultivated many allies in the Marvel Universe and teamed up with the likes of The Fantastic Four and the X-Men.

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Ultimate, Zombie, and 616 Hulk from Marvel Comics
10 Weirdest Things That Happened To Hulk In The Comics

Hulk is everyone's favorite raging monster from Marvel Comics, but certain creative choices have led to strange moments in the Hulk franchise.

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Marvel Comics Got the Illuminati Even Worse than The MCU
Marvel Comics Got the Illuminati Even Worse than The MCU

The Illuminati from the original Marvel Comics universe is ultimately as useless as the newly introduced MCU incarnation of the group.

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Doctor Strange Fixes the Biggest Issue With the Illuminati

The Illuminati seen during Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has a different roster to the comics, but it changes the team for the better.

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Could Marvel's Illuminati Ever Work As a Functioning Team?
Could Marvel's Illuminati Ever Work As a Functioning Team?

The Illuminati were failures in Marvel's Earth-616. How can The Illuminati leave behind their legacy as failures and redeem themselves?

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