There have been bountiful adaptations of Marvel heroes and villains over the years. Whether it's on the big or small screen or even in a video game, the creative teams behind many of these projects have felt like they needed to depart from the comic book story.
Whether it's to suit their own narrative or perhaps give a fresh take on the character, these changes have significantly affected these Marvel supers' legacy. Some of these changes should be considered a monumental success, while others were perhaps lacking in some of the comics' appeals in their own iterations.
10 The Tinkerer
With Miles Morales getting his own video game on the PS5, the main villain has been announced. In a surprising turn of events, the Tinkerer is being brought into the game, although not quite how the character is normally presented.
Not only is the character gender-swapped, but her goal is completely different from that of the comics. More of an anarchist with cool inventions, rather than someone who equips Spidey's villains, this version of the famous foe may be the most intriguing yet.
9 Electro
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 famously brought Electro to the big screen, but the results were certainly mixed. The character felt like a far cry from the comics, presented in a way that gave him quite a pathetic origin. It's likely easier to compare this version to the Ultimate one in many ways.
Casting a black actor in the role was a fantastic choice that brought the phenomenal Jamie Foxx into the mix. Still, the character was presented completely differently, weakening that casting choice. From the costume to how his skin glowed blue, there was a minimal resemblance to classic Electro.
8 Doctor Octopus
Another Spider-Man villain changed on the big screen. This was another fresh take that certainly paid off. Doctor Octopus has traditionally been male, but the creators of Into The Spider-Verse had a new idea.
Bringing in Olivia Octavius was a stroke of genius. Not only did the twist genuinely shock audiences when she was revealed, but it also gave the character a unique design and a brand new set of characteristics. This was a great move by Sony.
7 Deadpool
The Deadpool that fans originally got to enjoy on-screen was a pale comparison to the comic book character. The casting of Ryan Reynolds was a brilliant choice, but nothing else about the character really resembled the merc with a mouth.
Luckily this terrible choice would later be rectified when Deadpool received his own comic-accurate costume and fourth-wall-breaking humor. Still, the original version on screen was a terrible representation of the wacky and violent anti-hero.
6 Vision
In appearance, Vision is largely the same as the comics. In fact, it's rare to find such an accurate design when it comes to a character like this. But his origins are hugely different compared to the source material that it is based upon.
In the comics, it is Hank Pym that creates Ultron, which already changes the initial story. What's more, Jarvis is a butler and not an AI system. The comic version of Vision is also given life with the assistance of Wonder Man, who isn't even a character featured in the MCU!
5 Quicksilver
Quicksilver is a complex character in the comics. The MCU adaptation is perhaps a tiny bit closer to that of the source material, although there is still a lack of connections between them. For the X-Men universe, however, Quicksilver is basically a different character.
A happy go lucky speedster who does not feature a criminal background or seems to be twins with the Scarlet Witch; the version of Quicksilver on the big screen doesn't have the same edge as the character comics.
4 The Ancient One
There was a lot of controversy surrounding the depiction of the Ancient One in the comics, with the original depiction of the character perhaps playing off racist stereotypes. Marvel Studios wanted to avoid this controversy altogether and change the character.
They instead cast the fantastic Tilda Swinton. While this was a gender and race change, the character was supposed to be an androgynous way. It was unclear what part of the world the character actually originated from.
3 Spider-Man
Supaidaman has become an iconic character that continues to be a beloved iteration of Spider-Man to this day. Now featured in the comics and even the upcoming sequel to Spider-Verse, this character certainly made Marvel history.
Featuring his own catchphrase, a completely different origin story, and a giant robot, the character shares the same costume and powers. The Japanese sensation and emissary from hell is certainly just as well rounded as the original Peter Parker.
2 Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom has been adapted twice to the big screen and neither time was the character really grasped. The original design was a lot closer to the comics, but the newer version was completely different in terms of his appearance.
The lack of magic for the character, his role as leader of Latveria, and his origin story were changed both times. Fans hope that the character will finally receive a closer adaptation to the comics if Doom ever arrives in the MCU.
1 Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 is actually a Marvel comic, but there are very few links between the original story and the big screen, Disney animated adaptation. The movie itself was incredibly successful and told the story of Hiro avenging his brother's death and forming a superhero team.
While some of the core ideas remain, it's difficult to compare the comics to the film and TV shows due to the profound changes in design, the lack of links to the X-Men, and the group's overall goal. Regardless, it is still a part of the Marvel legacy and was certainly well received by critics and fans alike.