Marvel Comics is famous for its superheroes and villains, but many memorable characters don’t have any special powers. Marvel often focuses on making its heroes feel like real people, and that means giving them strong relationships and support systems. For example, Spider-Man started as a teenager who needed help from his friends and family as he learned to be a hero. Similarly, Daredevil’s life as lawyer Matt Murdock was just as crucial to his story as his fight against crime. These supporting characters may not have superpowers, but they are essential to the stories of Marvel’s heroes and it’s hard to imagine those heroes without them.
This list highlights the greatest heroes in Marvel Comics who don’t have superpowers, including well-known allies of Spider-Man and Daredevil, as well as some beloved lesser-known characters.
10) Willie Lumpkin
Willie Lumpkin started as the mailman in Fantastic Four comics, beginning his deliveries during World War II. He continued delivering mail for years, eventually including the Baxter Building and other spots in New York City. He became a familiar face in the comics, playfully suggesting he was an honorary member of the Fantastic Four. He even had a romantic relationship with Aunt May! While known for heartwarming Christmas stories, Willie has also been involved in exciting adventures, like the recent Venom War. Interestingly, Black Panther gave him a blood transfusion that seems to have made him immortal.
9) Edwin Jarvis
As a movie fan, I first met Jarvis as Tony Stark’s AI – super helpful, right? But if you watched ‘Agent Carter,’ you’d know he was actually a person – Howard Stark’s butler! And for those of us who read the comics, Edwin Jarvis is way more than just a butler; he’s a core part of the Avengers family, their trusted confidant. He was even involved in one of their most famous stories when the Master of Evil took them down, and he bravely tried to help fight back. Seriously, people love Jarvis. Even in the Ultimate Universe comics, when Black Widow… well, let’s just say it was a shocking moment that really stuck with fans.
8) Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson is a long-time supporting character in Spider-Man and a significant figure in Peter Parker’s life. He worked at the Daily Bugle, first under J. Jonah Jameson and later became the editor-in-chief. Robbie always supported and mentored Peter as he grew up. His son became one of Peter’s roommates and friends with Boomerang, even dating Tombstone’s daughter. This connection to Tombstone, with whom Robbie had a decades-long rivalry from their youth, really developed Robbie’s character, making him more than just a background figure in the Spider-Man comics.
7) Alicia Masters
Alicia Masters is a significant supporting character in the Fantastic Four comics, best known for being a stabilizing force in Ben Grimm’s life. She’s married to The Thing, though she briefly dated the Human Torch previously. Despite being visually impaired, Alicia is a talented sculptor, creating beautiful art using her hands and memory. She’s a confidante to heroes like Susan Storm and, alongside Ben, is raising two adopted children – a Skrull and a Kree – both of whom were once child soldiers.
6) Dr. Claire Temple
Dr. Claire Temple became well-known after appearing in the Daredevil Netflix show. Although she played the ‘Night Nurse’ on the series, that title actually belongs to different characters in the comics – Linda Carter and Christine Palmer. In the comics, Claire is the nurse who supported Luke Cage and the Heroes for Hire team, and she even had a brief romantic relationship with Luke Cage. Over time, she’s treated a wide range of heroes, including Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Captain America (Sam Wilson). She’s considered the leading expert on medical care for superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
5) Dawn Greenwood
Dawn Greenwood was a beloved character during a highly-regarded period of Marvel’s Silver Surfer comics. She developed a close relationship with the Silver Surfer, eventually becoming the most important person in his life. Featured prominently in Silver Surfer Vol. 7, the stories were filled with wonder, often experienced through Dawn’s perspective. Their story reached a poignant conclusion when a time travel mishap took them to the very beginning of time. There, they shared a long and happy life together until Dawn peacefully passed away.
4) Foggy Nelson
As a huge Daredevil fan, I’ve always loved how Matt Murdock’s life as a lawyer is just as crucial – often more crucial – than his time as a masked hero. And that’s why Foggy Nelson is so vital to the whole story. Foggy’s been with Matt since day one of his legal career, through all the wins and losses, and honestly, their friendship is the heart of it all. Seeing Foggy seemingly die nearly broke Matt, and even after he came back, Foggy remained his moral compass. I honestly don’t think any Marvel hero has a partner as important as Foggy is to Daredevil – he’s just irreplaceable.
3) Aunt May
Aunt May played a huge role in raising Peter Parker and shaping him into the hero he became. Though Peter is guided by his Uncle Ben’s famous words, it was Aunt May who consistently offered support during difficult times. She’s a straightforward and resilient woman who doesn’t tolerate foolishness. Over the years, she’s grown from being easily scared – even of Spider-Man himself – into a strong, self-reliant person who isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Her near-death experience deeply affected Spider-Man, even leading him to make a desperate bargain, and her overall character inspires Peter to constantly strive to be a better man. Everyone could benefit from having someone like Aunt May in their life.
2) Ben Urich
Ben Urich began as a supporting character in Daredevil comics but later appeared in Spider-Man, becoming a more prominent figure. As a reporter for the Daily Bugle and a colleague of Peter Parker, Urich was known for investigating major conspiracies and exposing criminals like Kingpin and Tombstone. He relentlessly pursued the truth, even uncovering Daredevil’s secret identity, which he responsibly kept confidential. Urich is widely considered one of the most ethical journalists in the Marvel Universe, often displaying a stronger moral compass than many heroes.
1) J. Jonah Jameson
As a huge Marvel fan, I always thought J. Jonah Jameson was one of the most important characters, even though he never wore a costume! He first showed up in the very first issue of Amazing Spider-Man as the editor of the Daily Bugle. But he didn’t just report the news – he actively used his paper to try and make Spider-Man look bad, convinced he was a danger to everyone. Honestly, over the years, he felt like a villain as much as any super-powered bad guy, even though he was mostly just a grumpy newspaperman. He even became Mayor of New York for a while, and still tried to discredit Spider-Man! Recently, things got really interesting when he found out who Spider-Man really was, and he’s been trying to make amends for all his past behavior, but now he’s doing it through a podcast instead of the newspaper he ran for so long.
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