Superheroes often take on slightly different names and careers depending on who writes their stories. Creative geniuses and writers develop each hero with unique personalities, quirks, and careers that often match or disguise their heroic alter egos. Some superheroes' civilian jobs even help them foil crime, save lives, and make the world a better place.

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Working a full-time job while taking on an additional role or side hustle is challenging. Yet, many comic characters have perfected the duality of juggling their career lives with their work as superheroes. Whether dressed in costumes or working a civilian job, they find ways to benefit society.

21 Peter Parker Is An Award-Winning Photojournalist & High-School Science Teacher

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Peter Parker is known for his role as Spider-Man, but to most of the Marvel Universe, he's Peter Parker, Daily Bugle photojournalist. Parker began his storied career in the pages of 1963's Amazing Fantasy (Vol. 1) #1 by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Stan Goldberg, and Artie Simek.

Parker's career as a Photojournalist helped him disguise his crime-fighting persona while also giving a voice to those who were downtrodden or powerless against corrupt systems. In some retellings, Peter Parker also worked part-time as a high school science teacher.

20 Ben Reilly Serves More Than Justice As A Coffee Barista

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A clone of Peter Parker, Ben Reilly first appeared in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #149 by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Janice Cohen, and Annette Kawecki. While the two had similar genetic structures, they each lived different private lives. Doing his best to throw off suspicion surrounding his alter-ego, Ben had slipped into a local coffeehouse called the Daily Grind.

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Ben ordered a cup of coffee but couldn't pay his bill. The owner generously offered Ben a job to pay off his debt. Reilly excelled at his new job and soon began working full time. His job as a barista allowed him to work during the day, building many friendships and relationships while battling crime by night as the Scarlet Spider.

19 Jennifer Walters Is An Attorney At Law

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Jennifer Walters doesn't have a secret identity. Known as She-Hulk, Walters is also a formidable defense attorney. Her career has been a vital part of her character since her debut in the pages of The Savage She-Hulk #1 by Stan Lee, John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Rosen.

Walters' career as an attorney differs slightly from that of fellow superhero Matt Murdock. Walters is primarily a defense attorney for fellow superheroes or those with superhuman abilities who find themselves in need of legal representation.

18 Simon Williams Is A Hollywood Actor & One Time CEO

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The most powerful Avenger, Simon Williams, has led a charmed life full of money, fame, and women as a onetime CEO turned Hollywood actor. Debuting in Avengers (Vol. 1) #9 by Stan Lee, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Stan Goldberg, and Art Simek, Williams was the heir and short-lived CEO of Williams Innovation after the death of his father, Sanford. Simon joined the company at a young age and proved to be an ineffective leader.

Simon embezzled money as Williams Innovation began failing and was eventually found guilty. Facing prison, Williams agreed to an experimental procedure that turned him into Wonder Man. Williams later moved to Los Angeles where he joined the West Coast Avengers but took a job as an actor and stuntman to protect his Wonder Man alter-ego.

17 Thor Loves Fixing Things As Both A Doctor & Construction Worker

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Thor hasn't always had an alter-ego or day job, especially in some of his more modern retellings and the MCU. However, there are a handful of times in the golden, silver, and bronze age where Thor adopts secret identities for various purposes. Thor first used the identity Sigurd Jarlson in Thor (Vol. 1) #341 by Walt Simonson, Jon Workman Jr., and George Roussos.

Thor assumed the alias at the behest of Nick Fury after helping Beta Ray Bill destroy a mystical threat involving demons. He also became known as physician Donald Blake. Blake was Thor's longest-running secret identity, and it allowed Thor to grow closer to his long-term love interest and nurse co-worker, Jane Foster.

16 Robbie Reyes Is An Automotive Mechanic

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First appearing in All New Ghost Rider (Vol. 1) #1 — by Felipe Smith, Tradd Moore, Nelson Daniel, Val Staples, and Joe Caramanga — Roberto Reyes was a teenage auto mechanic living in Los Angeles. An ace at both auto body and engine repairs to most vehicles, many sought Reyes' skills.

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Robbie gleaned his automotive knowledge from his Uncle Eli who gave Robbie his iconic Hell Charger. Eli was also responsible for Robbie's resurrection and transformation into The Ghost Rider. Reyes also became an accomplished street racer and served as his younger brother's legal guardian.

15 Benjamin Grimm Is A Professional Wrestler

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Ben Grimm is known for his iconic rock-like appearance and super strength. When not fighting alongside The Fantastic Four or helping with chores around The Baxter Building, Ben can be seen taking down opponents of all shapes and sizes in the wrestling ring.

Grimm was first introduced as a professional wrestler in the pages of The Thing Volume 1 #29 by Mike Carlin, Ron Wilson, Paul Ryan, Bob Sharen, and Jack Morelli, and he soon joined a wrestling league for metahumans known as the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.

14 Tony Stark Is An Industrialist Engineer & CEO

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Tony Stark is synonymous with his Iron Man alter-ego as co-leader of the Avengers. Stark is also a gifted inventor and engineer who became the CEO of his late father's company, Stark Industries.

Stark has been the longest-running CEO of Stark Industries, only relinquishing the role and title for short periods. His billionaire status and control of the company has bled into charitable sectors as a well-known philanthropist. Stark first appears in Tales of Suspense #39 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Art Simek, Don Heck, and Stan Goldberg.

13 Misty Knight Is A NYPD Officer

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Misty Knight is known for her work as a private investigator. She cut her teeth and made her living as a New York City police detective. Knight was first introduced as an NYPD officer in the pages of Marvel Premiere #21 by Tony Isabella, Arvell Jones, Vince Colletta, Stan Goldberg, and Joe Rosen.

After a near-deadly incident, Knight took it upon herself to learn self-defense and help save others from similar fates. She enrolled in the NYPD academy and became an officer before eventually working her way up the ranks to detective.

12 Eddie Brock Is A Investigative Journalist

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Long before being known as a "Lethal Protector," Eddie Brock was an investigative journalist known best for his tabloid-style exposes and overly ambitious, often aggressive reporting style. Brock first appeared in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #300 by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, Rick Parker, and Bob Sharen.

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Brock was obsessed with tracking and revealing the real name of a serial killer known as Sin Eater. Brock's lack of journalistic integrity got him fired, and he later bonded with an alien symbiote, becoming Venom. Eddie went on to work at other news publications, even crossing over into television journalism.

11 Jane Foster Is A Nurse & Medical Practitioner

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Jane Foster has wielded Mjolnir, become the goddess of thunder, and become a Valkyrie. Known as one of the Marvel Universe's top physicians, Foster debuted as a nurse in Journey Into Mystery (Vol. 1) #84 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Art Simek, and Stan Goldberg.

Foster was employed as a nurse by Doctor Donald Blake, Thor's civilian alter-ego. Jane would later engage in a romantic relationship with the Norse deity before becoming a physician, warrior, and hero. Before long, Jane headlined her own comic series.

10 Blade Is A Paranormal Investigator

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Eric Brooks is best known as Blade "The Daywalker," however, he makes his living as a paranormal investigator. Blade co-founded Borderline Investigative Services with Doctor Strange as a way to seek and combat supernatural or mystical threats.

Becoming a paranormal investigator in the pages of Nightstalkers (Vol. 1) #1 — by Dan Chichester, Ron Garney, Tom Palmer, and John Costanza — Blade crossed paths with vigilantes like The Punisher and Shiv. He also partnered with crime-fighting private investigators such as Jessica Jones. For a time, he worked for Britain's MI13 as a consultant.

9 Hank Pym Is A World-Renowned Scientist

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Hank Pym is one of the Marvel Universe's most formidable minds and a master of all things scientific. Pym has mastered nearly all scientific principles, including entomology, physics, robotics, biology, and chemistry.

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Pym was first introduced in the pages of Strange Tales (Vol. 1) #75 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Stan Goldberg, and Art Simek. Renowned for his discovery of the Pym particle, when Hank wasn't tinkering in a lab, he suited up as one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Ant-Man.

8 Cyclops Is A Fishing Vessel Crew Member

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Scott Summers is synonymous with the X-Men. His legendary affiliation and leadership of the mutant group spans decades. Following the death of Jean Grey, Cyclops left the group in order to grieve and rethink his life's choices.

Scott used his new freedom to join a fishing vessel out of Florida. He worked as a fisherman for quite some time, even falling in love with the boat captain. Scott would later leave the group to return to the X-Men. Scott's short-lived fishing career was detailed in the pages of X-Men (Vol. 1) #143 by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Glynis Wein, and Tom Orzechowski.

7 Moon Knight Is An Independently Wealthy Taxi Driver

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Marc Spector has led dozens of lives and has held a plethora of jobs. Marc is a mercenary who has traveled the world and has made hundreds of thousands of dollars as both a hired gun and a raider. Spector's reserved cash has allowed him to take on creative jobs and go undercover as needed.

Marc has in the past been a professional boxer, however, his most consistent gig is operating as a taxi driver. As Jake Lockley, Spector traverses the city, picking up unsuspecting riders while he gathers much-needed intel for his missions. Lockley first appeared in Moon Knight (Vol. 6) #1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Corey Petit.

6 Johnny Blaze Is A Professional Stunt Motorcyclist

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Johnny Blaze is one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Universe. Known for literally making a deal with the devil, Blaze was a lifelong motorcycle stunt rider who followed in his father's footsteps. Blaze soon established a reputation for his death-defying stunts and his fearlessness.

On numerous occasions, Johnny held the title of World Champion Stunt Rider. Johnny's career, although dangerous, allowed him to maintain a secret alter ego separate from his Ghost Rider form. Blaze first appeared in Marvel Spotlight (Vol. 1) #5 by Gary Friedrich, Mike Ploog, and Jon Costa.

5 Luke Cage Became Mayor Of New York City

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Luke Cage has been an integral member of groups such as the New Avengers, Defenders, Thunderbolts, and Heroes For Hire. The former ex-con has truly experienced a new lease on life, becoming a hero, a husband, and a father.

In Devil's Reign #6 — by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Marcio Menyz, and Clayton Cowles — Luke runs against Wilson Fisk for Mayor of New York City and wins. Cage now works to clean up the Big Apple through laws and policy in addition to his crime-fighting activities.

4 Jessica Jones Is A Private Investigator

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Jessica Jones is the foremost private investigator of the Marvel Universe. In Alias (Vol. 1) #1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, Richard Starkings, and Matt Hollingsworth, Jones takes on this new career and begins solving a variety of cases.

Jones is versatile as an investigator, and her work often involves collecting evidence on unfaithful spouses or locating missing persons. Jessica has also worked on pivotal cases, helping to solve cold cases for the NYPD and investigate mystical mysteries for fellow heroes such as Doctor Strange.

2 Matt Murdock Is A Lawyer & Short-Order Cook

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Besides Jennifer Walters, Matt Murdock is one of the most well-known lawyers in the Marvel Universe. Murdock doesn't fear taking on mammoth proportioned legal cases, and he often offers his services pro bono. However, following the Born Again storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, Matt would take on a new position.

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After Kingpin Wilson Fisk gets Murdock disbarred and forces him to give up his secret crime-fighting identity as Daredevil, Matt becomes a short-order cook. Matt's career in the kitchen unfolds in the pages of Daredevil (Vol. 6) #33 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Marcio Menyz, and Clayton Cowles.