Staff Picks: 16 Infinitely great Marvel Cinematic Universe characters

"I love raccoons, and this character makes the Guardians a dynamic group. He adds comic relief, and it really doesn't even sound like Bradley Cooper."

"Spider-Man has forever been one of my all-time favorite superheroes. While I liked the Tobey Maguire version and loved the Andrew Garfield portrayal, Tom Holland is hands down THE true Spider-Man."

"As my favorite Marvel superhero, it's obvious Spider-Man deserves his place as one of the best new entries in the MCU. While he may not be the most powerful Avenger, I'm looking forward to seeing how he is utilized in the battle against Thanos."

"Tom is the ideal Spider-Man; a young man in high school just trying to do what is right. Excellent comic relief too."

"I've been a fan of Spider-Man since I was a kid. I had Spider-Man everything. As an adult, I appreciate Spider-Man as a hardworking superhero who also manages to hold down a job, maintain a relationship...and still has trouble paying the rent."

"Okoye is 100% badass. Many characters in 'Black Panther' moved with grace and she was no exception. Her devotion to her country...and dedication to fixing its flaws reminded me a lot of Captain America. She, however, is way cooler!"

"He’s a self-made superhero who doesn’t rely on his money or charm to save the day. Always humorous, every scene Falcon is in is always one of the best in the film."

"Yes, he's the bad guy...but he's our bad guy. He's mischievous and sneaky but he does it so well. His role in 'Thor: Ragnarok' really made me fall in love with the character all over again."

"A great villain who plays his role perfectly. The God of mischief will always be up to something."

"Having only been seen in the 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' Daisy is very much underrated. She not only has seismic ability, but also is growing as a leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. From season one to now, she has dramatically transformed into a powerful hero."

"I think Hulk has been the most underrepresented hero in the MCU due to only having one film, which starred Edward Norton instead of...Mark Ruffalo. The characterization he gets in the many Marvel films that aren't his own deserve a lot of credit."

"Matt Murdock is fascinating for many reasons - but...all I have to say is Season 2, Ep. 30 about 40 minutes in. Outside of that out of body experience of a fight scene, I really like that Daredevil's moral anchor is his Catholic faith."

"A villain who had a moral reasoning. Truly understood what he was fighting for, and in a lot of minds was justified. Terrific casting of Michael B Jordan."

One of the original Avengers who always seems to be the one who everyone forgets – Disney’s marketing team, the screenwriters and even the other Avengers. I mean...everyone is on the poster for “Infinity War." GUESS WHO WAS LEFT OFF? HAWKEYE."

"Heimdall doesn't get enough credit as a character. He's a badass with lots of power and chooses only to use it for good. Idris Elba is an amazing actor and c'mon..those eyes."

"Not only is Black Panther an absolute badass, but he holds his culture, morals and values close. T'Challa is a king who is tough, but fair. Oh, and did I mention he is an absolute badass!?"

While Cap and Tony Stark are both formidable Avengers, Thor deserves more recognition considering he is arguably the strongest Avenger...there's a reason Stan Lee [made Thor], because the one thing more powerful than your strongest human, is a god."

"She is one of the most human characters in the MCU. She has her flaws but often concedes to acknowledging the values of others other than a way to pay rent."

"Gamora saves the entire 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise from being 'so funny it’s obnoxious.' A trained assassin turned good-guy, Gamora is the only character in those films with an endearing backstory that doesn’t hover on irritating."

"Korg sets the tone for 'Thor: Ragnarok' in a great way...He is the most quotable character in that movie and probably the most quotable across all MCU franchises."