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{{Infobox comics character <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| image          = Captain Universe.jpg
| caption        = Captain Universe on the cover<br>of ''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' #9 (November 1980).<br>Art by [[Steve Ditko]].
| character_name = Captain Universe
| real_name      = Various hosts
| publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut          = ''[[Micronauts (comics)|Micronauts]]'' #8<br>(August 1979)
| creators       = [[Bill Mantlo]] (writer)<br>[[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]] (artist)
| alliances      = [[Kree]]<br>[[Micronauts (comics)|Micronauts]]<br>[[Badoon]]<br>[[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]<br>[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]<br>[[Spider-Geddon|Spider-Army/Web-Warriors]]
| aliases        = Guardian of [[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]]<br>The Avenging Angel<br>The Hero That Could Be You<br>The Goddess<br>God of Light
| powers         = * Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability, and senses
* Matter/energy manipulation 
* Power enhancement 
* Energy blasts
* Time Travel
* Telekinesis
* Flight
| species        = Cosmic entity
}}
'''Captain Universe''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[Micronauts (comics)|Micronauts]]'' #8 (August 1979).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lord-Moncrief |first=Devon |date=2023-01-08 |title=What Is The Uni-Power, Marvel's Most Potent Energy Source? |url=https://www.cbr.com/uni-power-energy-source-explained-marvel/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> Captain Universe is the guardian and protector of [[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]]. Rather than a character with a single identity, it is a [[persona]] that has merged with several hosts during its publication history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Jessica |date=2022-11-21 |title=Test Your Comics Knowledge: Real Captain or Fake Captain? |url=https://bookriot.com/comics-quiz-real-captain-or-fake-captain/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=BOOK RIOT |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prom |first=Bradley |date=2022-11-26 |title=10 Strongest Avengers Still Missing From The MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/strongest-avengers-still-missing-from-the-mcu/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

==Publication history<!--'Uni-Power' redirects here-->==
Captain Universe first appeared in ''[[Micronauts (comics)|Micronauts]]'' #8 (August 1979) and was created by [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[Michael Golden (comics)|Michael Golden]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=78}}</ref>

Captain Universe hosts have appeared in either special one-shots or short stories throughout the years, initially in the first series of the ''Micronauts'' in 1979.

Captain Universe was the starring feature in issues #9–11 of the tryout series ''[[Marvel Spotlight]]''. The series' editor [[Al Milgrom]] recalled being taken away by the concept of a Captain Universe serial: "You could come up with three issues, three disparate individuals — each one very different from the other — and see how they use their powers. They wouldn't necessarily be superheroic types; they'd be regular people who fell into the powers for just one issue. ... But Captain Universe never got his own title, so I'm guessing it didn't sell terribly well."<ref>{{cite journal |last= Buttery |first= Jarrod| title=Ready for the Spotlight  |journal=[[Back Issue!]] |issue= #71| page= 13 |publisher=[[TwoMorrows Publishing]] |date=April 2014|location=Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> The character appeared sporadically through the remainder of the 1980s in titles such as ''[[Marvel Fanfare]]'' and ''[[Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions|Contest of Champions]]''.

His appearances became even scarcer in the 1990s, appearing in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', ''What If?'', ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Marvel Comics Presents]]'' and ''Cosmic Powers Unlimited''.

In 1994, Captain Universe appeared in a one-shot, coinciding with a promotion, with the claim that readers could have a comic about themselves made for a fee. The comics were generally stock stories, with minor details altered based on information provided by the purchaser. Jeff Christiansen, then a veterinary student and who would later become the force behind the resurgence of the ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe]]'' in the mid-2000s, was written and drawn as the official Captain Universe of the comic so that it could be considered an in-continuity comic. The one-shot was titled ''X-Men/Captain Universe: Sleeping Giants''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Christiansen (Appendix, Handbook, and Encyclopedia writer) |url=http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/christiansenjeff.htm |access-date=9 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920001716/http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/christiansenjeff.htm |archive-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>

In 2005, after a four-year break from comic appearances, Captain Universe returned in the second series of ''Amazing Fantasy.''<ref>{{cite comic|title=Amazing Fantasy|volume=2|issue=#13 | date= 2005|story=Power Corrupted, Part One|url=https://www.comics.org/issue/271185/#542773}}</ref> Also in 2005, a series of one-shot specials were released featuring different characters from the Marvel Universe as the '''Uni-Power'''<!--boldface per WP:R#PLA--> each imbues them with power of Captain Universe. These titles were ''Captain Universe/Hulk'', ''Captain Universe/Daredevil'', ''Captain Universe/X-23'', ''Captain Universe/Invisible Woman'' and ''Captain Universe/Silver Surfer''. The Uni-Power made a brief appearance in ''Nextwave'', he also made a "cameo" as Cosmic Spider-Man for the variant cover of ''Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'' #3 and played an important part in the [[Death's Head 3.0]] saga chronicled in ''Amazing Fantasy''.

Captain Universe made his return in ''[[Annihilation: Conquest]]: Star-Lord'' and then in ''Annihilation Conquest'' #3. Captain Universe later returns to stop the [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]], in an attempt to fulfill his destiny, as seen in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #627–629.

==Fictional character biography==
The Uni-Power is an extra-dimensional force that possesses an individual (or on one occasion, twins) in a time of crisis, transforming that person into Captain Universe. As Captain Universe, the transformed person typically retains his or her original personality and appearance, though with Captain Universe's costume and heroic traits superimposed over the original. The Uni-Power itself emanates from the Enigma Force, the exact nature of which, naturally, remains an enigma. It is believed, however, to be connected to the [[Microverse]], home of the [[Micronauts (comics)|Micronauts]]. Although the Uni-Power typically empowers normal, non-super-powered humans, it has in the past empowered [[Doctor Strange]], [[Spider-Man]], Commander Arcturus Rann of the Micronauts, a toddler, and a dog, among others. Its counterparts in various [[alternate timeline]]s have also possessed [[Mar-Vell]], [[Mr. Fantastic]], a member of the alien [[Badoon]] race, a Doombot and [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]. Because of its never-ending supply of energy it has been the target of many individuals, terrorist groups and peacekeeping agencies such as [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|AIM]], the [[Psycho-Man]], [[Doctor Doom]] and even S.H.I.E.L.D.

The first human Captain Universe was an astronaut named Captain Ray Coffin. He battled Baron Karza and sealed the Prometheus Pit between the Microverse and Earth.<ref>''Micronauts'' #8. Marvel Comics.</ref> Years later, the Uni-Power would possess his son Steve Coffin to battle Mister E and his shadow slaves.<ref name="Marvel Spotlight Vol. 2 #10">''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' vol. 2 #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> It next possessed identical twins Ann Stafford and Clare Dodgson to capture Nemesis,<ref name="Marvel Spotlight Vol. 2 #10"/> and then possessed small-time cat burglar Monty Walsh to stop mafia don Guido Carboni.<ref>''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' vol. 2 #11</ref> It then possessed Doctor Strange and Commander Arcturus Rann to reinforce the space-wall between the Microverse and the Macroverse.<ref>''Micronauts'' #35. Marvel Comics.</ref> It then possessed Bruce Banner for the first time, to defuse a nuclear missile, and wound up battling Banner's own alter ego the [[Hulk]].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 Annual #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> Captain Universe was then next among the heroes summoned by the [[Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)|Grandmaster]] for the [[Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions|Contest of Champions]].<ref>''Marvel Super-Hero Contest of Champions'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> The Captain Universe power next possessed Delayne Masters to defeat schoolyard bullies.<ref>''Marvel Fanfare'' #25. Marvel Comics.</ref> It then possessed Evan Swann to stop the Quantum Mechanic from destroying the Earth.<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' Annual #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When the Captain Universe power next appeared, it possessed Spider-Man to stop the [[Tri-Sentinel]] (although the power was initially weaker than usual, causing Spider-Man to assume that his own powers had merely increased). The latently cosmic-powered Spider-Man battled the [[Trapster]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]], [[Brothers Grimm (comics)#Second pair|Brothers Grimm]], [[Erik Josten|Goliath]], Hulk, [[TESS-One]], [[Dragon Man (comics)|Dragon Man]], and the Tri-Sentinel itself.<ref>''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #158–160; ''Web of Spider-Man'' #59–61; ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #327–329; ''Quasar'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> It next possessed a toddler called Eddie Price to battle Gart and Rath.<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' Annual #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]] traveled to the 20th century on a mission to destroy the [[Badoon]], the Uni-Power possessed a Badoon worker named L'Matto to prevent the planned genocide. L'Matto's newfound knowledge was able to keep the Guardians from attacking but the Brother Royal then used the Badoon Captain Universe as his champion in a gladiatorial challenge which he had coerced the Guardians into accepting. L'Matto easily overpowered [[Charlie-27]] and was about to kill him when [[Vance Astro]] and Dr. Strange arrived and joined in the battle, with [[Nikki (comics)|Nikki]] and [[Talon (Marvel Comics)|Talon]] pitching in as well. Despite this, it was not until [[Aleta Ogord|Aleta]] (who had become the new [[Starhawk (comics)|Starhawk]]) arrived and attacked alongside Doctor Strange that L'Matto was finally defeated, enabling Strange to exorcise the Uni-Power which L'Matto had abused and return it to Earth.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #30–33. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Captain Universe later returned, and the Uni-Power possesses various heroes (the Hulk; [[X-23]]; [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]], who regained his sight while possessed; the [[Invisible Woman]]; [[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]]; and the [[Silver Surfer]]); all in a mission to restore its power which has been severely weakened from a mysterious force emanating from the darkest corners of the Microverse. Using the copied powers of each hero, it took paraplegic war veteran Gabriel Vargas as its host to face the one responsible for its weakening.

At some unknown point, Captain Universe's latest host Gabriel Vargas is arrested by the Kree Government for accidentally attacking a group of Kree who were killing people who he thought were innocents but were actually sympathetic to the genocidal actions of the Annihilation Wave. For months, he was studied by the Kree who, despite their highly advanced technology, could not learn much about the Uni-Power other than that the suit given to all users is actually a molecular shell and not spandex as was previously believed. Eventually, Gabriel is released from prison and put into a highly aggressive session of training by the Kree Military as he and several other prisoners prepare for a mission that will halt the Phalanx's technophage virus from spreading further.<ref>''Annihilation: Conquest – Starlord'' #1 (w) Keith Giffen (2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> Gabriel lost the Uni-Power after finding a cure for a Phalanx airborne virus and joined [[Star-Lord]] in battling the Phalanx.<ref>''Annihilation: Conquest – Starlord'' #4 (w) Keith Giffen (2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> He was subsequently killed by the Phalanx select Blastaar during an attack on the Phalanx Babel Spire.<ref>''Annihilation: Conquest'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During "[[The Gauntlet and Grim Hunt|The Gauntlet]]" storyline, a new Captain Universe makes himself known when he arrives on Earth with plans to kill [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]].<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #627. Marvel Comics.</ref> Spider-Man learns that Captain Universe is a man named William Nguyen, whose life had been ruined in one of Juggernaut's rampages.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #628. Marvel Comics.</ref> When Nguyen insists on trying to kill Juggernaut instead of fixing the tectonic plates beneath New York City, the Uni-Power leaves him and enters the Juggernaut. The Juggernaut as Captain Universe repairs the damage to the tectonic plates that was caused by him during the same rampage that had ruined Nguyen's life. After the "healing" of the tectonic plates, the Uni-Power subsequently departs.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #629. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Three former hosts of the Uni-Power (Susan Storm, Spider-Man and X-23) are all contacted by the Enigma Force once again when the Whirldemon King, a powerful entity once defeated by the time-traveling Prince Wayfinder of Ithaca and creator of the Enigma Force itself, escapes imprisonment. When X-23 sacrifices herself to save [[Valeria Richards]] from possession by the King the Uni-Power bonds with her a second time. While trapped in the Whirldemons' prison dimension, a connection is explicitly made between a starry apparition that enabled Laura to throw off the influence of a demon attempting to coerce her into serving it,<ref>''X-23'' #1–3. Marvel Comics.</ref> when the star-shaped mark left on Laura's palm after that encounter is recognized by the Whirldemon King as associated with the Enigma Force. Laura then uses the Uni-Power to wound the Whirldemon King and seal him back in his prison dimension, before returning her to Earth. During these events the Enigma Force tells Laura that she has been designated the future heir to its power.<ref>''X-23'' #13–16. Marvel Comics.</ref>

An African-American woman acting as the newest Captain Universe joins the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]<ref>''Avengers'' vol. 5 #1 (Dec. 2012). Marvel Comics.</ref> in the fight against [[Ex Nihilo (comics)|Ex Nihilo]], his sister [[Abyss (comics)|Abyss]], and a Builder named Aleph on Mars. Captain Universe vaporizes Aleph when he does not agree to stop transforming or destroying planets.<ref>''Avengers'' vol. 5 #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> She is revealed to be Tamara Devoux, a woman who remained in a coma for ten years after a car crash. During a talk with [[Nightmask#Earth-616|Nightmask]], she translates his language and announces that not only is the universe dying, but the [[White Event]] is coming.<ref name="Avengers Vol. 5 #6">''Avengers'' vol. 5 #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[Spider-Geddon]]" storyline, the Spider-Men summoned the Enigma Force to aid them in their fight. The Enigma Force chose to make [[Miles Morales]] the new Captain Universe, which he used to help defeat them. Using the Sword Vigor from Leopardon, Miles was able to defeat Solus, Brix, Bora, and Daemos. The Enigma Force left him after the battle was won.<ref>''Spider-Geddon'' #4-5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[King in Black]]" storyline, the Enigma Force is revealed by [[Jean Grey]] to be the "God of Light" of the Marvel Universe, with properties similar to those of symbiotes and counterpart of the malevolent, darkness-based deity [[Knull]]. Silver Surfer arrives to where the Enigma Force is and frees it from the symbiotes, leading to it choosing [[Eddie Brock]] as the new Captain Universe.<ref>''King in Black'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
The cosmic entity possesses [[superhuman]] attributes, such as superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability, and senses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Natividad |first=Sid |date=2019-08-17 |title=10 Things Fans Need To Know about Marvel's Captain Universe |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-captain-universe-things-fans-need-to-know/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> Its Uni-Vision power is a form of cosmic consciousness, granting a variety of incredible powers from manipulating cosmic energy.<ref name="strongest"/> The cosmic being has a psychic awareness of imminent danger. It is capable of molecular rearrangement of organic and inorganic matter, transmutation of elements, firing bursts of energy and concussive force, and hypnosis (using the Uni-Vision energy).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Natividad |first=Sid |date=2019-08-17 |title=10 Things Fans Need To Know about Marvel's Captain Universe |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-captain-universe-things-fans-need-to-know/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> The character can also use [[telekinesis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyse |first=Alex |date=2018-11-22 |title=Star Power: 20 Characters Who Had The Power Cosmic, Ranked By Power |url=https://www.cbr.com/power-cosmic-users-ranked/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>

The abilities of Captain Universe can vary from host to host.<ref name="strongest">{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=2021-07-26 |title=The Most Powerful Marvel Characters Not Yet Seen In The MCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/strongest-marvel-characters-not-in-mcu/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matadeen |first=Renaldo |date=2017-08-10 |title=20 Marvel Heroes Who Would Annihilate Darkseid |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-who-would-beat-darkseid/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> The cosmic entity enhances their partner's powers if they possess one or more similar abilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyse |first=Alex |date=2018-11-22 |title=Star Power: 20 Characters Who Had The Power Cosmic, Ranked By Power |url=https://www.cbr.com/power-cosmic-users-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

The power of the Enigma Force is tied to the dimension of its origin. The wielder will lose their powers if they travel to other realities.<ref name="asm9">''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 3 #9. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Hosts==
{| class="wikitable"
!| Character
!| Real Name
!| Possessed in
!| Notes
!Ref.
|-
|{{anchor|Ray Coffin}}Ray Coffin
|Raymond Coffin
|''Micronauts'' #8 (1979)
|A retired [[astronaut]] who was the first Captain Universe.
|
|-
|{{anchor|Steve Coffin}}Steve Coffin
|Steven Coffin
|''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' #9 (1980)
|Son of Ray Coffin.
|
|-
|Clare Dodgson
|Clare Dodgson
|''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' vol. 2 #10 (1981)
|A [[private investigator]]. Shared possession with her twin sister, Ann Stanford.
|
|-
|Ann Stanford
|Ann Dodgson-Stanford
|''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' vol. 2 #10 (1981)
|A [[Homemaking|homemaker]] and the mother of Jenny and Johnny Dodgson. Shared possession with her twin sister Clare Dodgson.
|
|-
|Monty Walsh
|Montgomery Walsh
|''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' vol. 2 #11 (1981)
|A [[Burglary|cat burglar]]. He became Captain Universe after he was shot when trying to rob the house of a former [[Maggia (comics)|Maggia]] boss named [[Guido Carboni (comics)|Guido Carboni]]. After Montgomery defeated Guido Carboni, the Enigma Power left him as Montgomery dies and the police find Guido raving that the dead man was Captain Universe.
|
|-
|Commander Arcturus Rann
|Arcturus Rann
|''Micronauts'' #35 (1981)
|Leader of the Micronauts. Merged with Doctor Strange.
|
|-
|[[Doctor Strange]]
|Stephen Strange
|''Micronauts'' #35 (1981)
|The Sorcerer Supreme. Merged with Commander Arcturus Rann.
|
|-
|[[Hulk]]
|Robert Bruce Banner
|''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 Annual #10 (1981)<br>''Captain Universe/Hulk'' #1 (2005)
|First Human to become Captain Universe twice. When possessed by the Uni-Power, Hulk's skin turns blue.
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Schell |first=John |date=2020-05-16 |title=The BLUE Hulk: How Banner's Cosmic Upgrade Made Him Even Stronger |url=https://www.cbr.com/blue-hulk-cosmic-power-boost/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Unnamed Female Host
|??
|''Marvel Super-Heroes Contest of Champions'' #1 (1982)
|
|
|-
|Delayne Masters
|Delayne Masters
|''Marvel Fanfare'' #25 (1986)
|A young student.
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=Michael |date=2019-09-07 |title=The 10 Best Characters To Have Marvel's Uni-Power, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-uni-power-heroes-captain-universe-ranked/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Evan Swann
|Evan Swann
|''Web of Spider-Man'' Annual #5 (1989)
|A [[scientist]].
|
|-
|[[Spider-Man]]
|Peter Parker
|''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #158 
(Dec. 1989)
|The Captain Universe power possessed Spider-Man to stop the Tri-Sentinel (although the power was initially weaker than usual, causing Spider-Man to assume that his own powers had merely increased)
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |author=C. B. R. Staff |date=2018-09-10 |title=No Mere Mortals: 20 Characters Who Unexpectedly Achieved Godhood |url=https://www.cbr.com/characters-achieved-godhood/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Little Eddie
|Edward Price
|''Web of Spider-Man'' Annual #6 (1990)
|A toddler who became possessed by the Enigma Power to protect his parents from two demons named Gart and Rath who were summoned by Jane and Roger Price.
|
|-
|Jeff Christiansen
|Jeffrey Christiansen
|''Quasar'' #20 (1991) (mentioned)<br>''X-Men/Captain Universe: Sleeping Giants'' #1 (1994) (seen)
|A [[veterinary physician]] and freelance writer.
|
|-
|Captain Beyond
|Elijah Jackson
|''Marvel Comics Presents'' #148 (1994)
|A former [[baseball]] player who was left in a vegetative state by an unspecified disease. He became possessed by the Enigma Power to protect his daughter Simone from a street gang.  When the Enigma Power returned to him, he took on the name Captain Beyond and helped the Avengers and [[Avengers Assemble (comics)|Avengers Emergency Response Squad]] fight against the [[Living Monolith|Living Testament]].  
|
|-
|Roland Taylor
|Roland Taylor
|''Cosmic Powers Unlimited'' #5 (1996)
|A freelancing [[writer]].
|
|-
|Ted Simmons
|Theodore Simmons
|''Amazing Fantasy'' vol. 2 #13 (2005)
|A [[police officer]] who works for the [[Chicago Police Department]].
|
|-
|Dr. Gilbert Wiles
|Gilbert Wiles
|''Captain Universe/Hulk'' #1 (2005)
|A scientist who was revealed to have been possessed circa 1983.
|
|-
|[[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]]
|Matthew Murdock
|''Captain Universe/Daredevil'' #1 (2005)
|He was once possessed by the Enigma Power.
|
|-
|[[X-23]]
|Laura Kinney
|''Captain Universe/X-23'' #1 (2005)<br>''X-23'' #16 (2011)
|Both first Mutant and first [[cloning|clone]] to become Captain Universe. Told by the Enigma Force she is the future heir to its power.
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinnock |first=L. Zane |date=2017-04-13 |title=15 Times X-23 Teamed Up With Other Superheroes |url=https://screenrant.com/x-23-wolverine-best-team-ups-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Invisible Woman]]
|Susan Storm-Richards
|''Captain Universe/Invisible Woman'' #1 (2005)
|
|
|-
|[[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]]
|Kallark
|''Captain Universe/Invisible Woman'' #1 (2005)
|First Shi'ar to become Captain Universe.
|
|-
|Krosakis
|Krosakis
|''Captain Universe/Silver Surfer'' #1 (2005)
|Krosakis is an alien with the power to absorb the life energy of other creatures and even absorbed the Enigma Power at some point.
|
|-
|[[Silver Surfer]]
|Norrin Radd
|''Captain Universe/Silver Surfer'' #1 (2005)
|Silver Surfer became possessed by the Enigma Power to defeat Krosakis.
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=2018-08-06 |title=20 Overpowered Superheroes Who Didn't Need More Powers (But Got Some Anyway) |url=https://www.cbr.com/overpowered-superheroes-who-got-more-powerful/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Gabriel Vargas
|Gabriel Vargas
|''Captain Universe/Silver Surfer'' #1 (2005)
|A discharged [[Marine (military)|Marine]] of the [[United States Marine Corps]] who was wounded in action and was honorably discharged. First Captain Universe to get arrested by the Kree after he stopped a group from killing Kree Civilians (Annihilation Wave Sympathizers). He was then assigned to Peter Quill's Special Ops group. During his mission he accidentally killed teammate [[Deathcry]] who was attempting to kill him after he 'stole' one of her kills. The Uni-Power leaves Gabriel after he cures the airborne Phalanx virus. Gabriel is killed by Phalanx Select [[Blastaar]] sometime after the Uni-Power leaves him.
|
|-
|William Nguyen
|William Nguyen
|''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #627-#629 (2010)
|A man who was possessed by the Uni-Power and planned revenge on Juggernaut for ruining his life.
|
|-
|[[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]]
|Cain Marko
|''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #629 (2010)
|Juggernaut became possessed by the Uni-Power to repair the tectonic plates when William Nguyen was unable to do the job.
|
|-
|Tamara Devoux
|Tamara Devoux
|''Avengers'' vol. 5 #1-44 (2012),
|An African-American woman who was hurt in a car crash. At the time of the crash, her little girl Ella was in the car. Tamara had been in a coma for 10 years. The Uni-Power (Enigma Force) sought out Tamara because she was dying as it was dying as well.
|
|-
|The Phalanx
|Phalanx Drone
|''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' #4 (2014)
|First Techno-Organic organism to hold the Uni-Power.
|
|-
|[[Deadpool]]
|Wade Wilson
|''Deadpool vs Thanos'' #4 (Oct. 2015) 
|Deadpool became possessed by the Uni-Power during a fight with Thanos towards the end of the issue. He uses the Uni-Power to defeat Thanos, thus saving the universe and its embodiment "[[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]]." Whilst possessed by the Uni-Power Deadpool suggests that he should be called "Captain Uni-Pool'" "Captain Deadverse," or "Pool Captain."
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Thapa |first=Shaurya |date=2022-10-28 |title=10 Most Powerful Marvel Characters That Deadpool Has Beaten In A Fight |url=https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-marvel-characters-deadpool-beaten-fight/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Miles Morales|Spider-Man]]
|Miles Morales
|''Spider-Geddon'' #5 (Dec. 2018) 
|During a multi-dimensional battle against the [[Inheritors (comics)|Inheritors]], the Spider-Men summoned the Enigma Force to aid them in their fight. The Enigma Force chose to make Miles Morales the new Captain Universe, which he used to help defeat them. The Enigma Force left him after the battle was won.
|
|-
|[[Venom (Marvel Comics)|Venom]]
|[[Eddie Brock|Edward Brock]]
|''King in Black'' #5 (Feb. 2021) 
|During [[Knull]]'s full-scale invasion on Earth, the Enigma Force is unable to enter Earth, due to Knull blocking the planet's sky. However, with the help from Silver Surfer, Enigma Force successfully enters Earth and chose to make both Eddie Brock and Venom the new Captain Universes, which they used to help defeat Knull. The Enigma Force left him after the battle was won, leaving Eddie and Venom to finish the remaining duties.
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Robert |date=2021-04-12 |title=King in Black: Venom Just Forged Marvel's Most Powerful Weapon |url=https://screenrant.com/king-black-venom-marvel-comics-most-powerful-weapon/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Other realities===
{| class="wikitable"
!| Character
!| Real Name
!| Possessed in
!| Notes
|-
|[[Aunt May]]
|May Reilly Parker
|''Fantastic Four Roast'' #1 (1982)
|Oldest Human ever to become Captain Universe.
|-
|[[Spider-Ham]]
|Peter Porker
|''Marvel Tales'' #236 (1990)
|Becomes Captain Zooniverse, a pig-like variation of Captain Universe.
|-
|[[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]]
|Wendell Vaughn
|''What If?'' vol. 2 #25 (1991)
|Became possessed by the Enigma Power in the story that tells what happened if Father Set had come to Earth.
|-
|Casey the Dog
|
|''What If?'' vol. 2 #31 (1991)
|A dog who was the first known animal Captain Universe.
|-
|[[Doctor Doom]]
|[[Doombot]]
|''What If?'' vol. 2 #31 (1991)
|Proof that robots can't wield the Uni-Power.
|-
|[[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Captain Marvel]]
|Mar-Vell
|''Earth X'' #X (2000)
|
|-
|Unnamed Male Host
|??
|''Universe X'' #0 (2000)
|Fought Thanos during the Infinity Gauntlet Saga, 1991.
|-
|Unnamed Male Host
|??
|''Fantastic Four'' Annual 2001 (2001)
|
|-
|[[Mister Fantastic]]
|Reed Richards
|''Paradise X'' #X (2003)
|
|-
|[[Death's Head (Marvel Comics)|Death's Head]] 3.0
|Death's Head 3.0
|''Amazing Fantasy'' #16 (2005)
|Uses the Alias-Power, a clone of the Uni-Power, as a power source.
|-
|The [[Captain (comics)|Captain]]
|The Captain
|''Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.'' #10 (2006)
|Dream induced by [[Forbush Man]].
|}

==Enemies==
Over the years, the various hosts of Captain Universe have faced many enemies from across the Marvel Universe. The most formidable of them have proven to be Baron Karza, Dr. Doom, [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]], the Gray Hulk, [[Terminus (comics)|Terminus]], the [[Tri-Sentinel]], Division U, [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] and [[Knull]].

== Reception ==

===Critical reception===
Jasmine Shanelle of ''[[The Mary Sue]]'' included Captain Universe in their "6 of Marvel’s Most Powerful Women Who Have Yet to Hit the Big Screen" list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-09 |title=6 of Marvel's Most Powerful Women Who Have Yet to Hit the Big Screen |url=https://www.themarysue.com/marvel-powerful-women-not-onscreen/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}</ref> Matthew Jackson of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' included Captain Universe in their "15 Marvel superheroes and villains we want to see in the MCU" list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-11 |title=15 Marvel superheroes and villains we want to see in the MCU |url=https://www.avclub.com/marvel-comics-characters-mcu-live-action-wishlist-1849395684 |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> Marc Buxton of ''[[Den of Geek]]'' ranked Captain Universe 11th in their "Guardians of the Galaxy 3: 50 Marvel Characters We Want to See" list.<ref name=":1" /> ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Captain Universe 1st in their "Marvel's Strongest Cosmic Heroes" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baggett |first=Christopher |date=2018-03-01 |title=Superstars: Marvel's Strongest Cosmic Heroes, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-strongest-cosmic-heroes-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> 1st in their "Marvel Comics: The 20 Most Powerful Female Members Of The Avengers" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=2020-03-25 |title=Marvel Comics: The 20 Most Powerful Female Members Of The Avengers, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-avengers-most-powerful-female-heroes-heroines/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> and 12th in their "20 Powerful Female Marvel Characters We Hope To See In The MCU's Phase Four" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Traves |first=Lindsay |date=2019-01-10 |title=20 Powerful Female Marvel Characters We Hope To See In The MCU's Phase Four |url=https://www.cbr.com/female-characters-mcu-phase-four/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Other versions==
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===Captain Universe Initiative / Death's Head 3.0===
In one possible future of the Marvel Universe, [[Advanced Idea Mechanics]] has examined the Uni-Power and attempted to duplicate it with the Captain Universe Initiative. The duplicate, referred to as the 'Alias-Power' or 'Uni-Alias', has the ability to animate the [[Death's Head (Marvel Comics)|Death's Head]] 3.0 robot. While resident in Death's Head, it took the form of a conscience. On one occasion, when asked to rescue an evil scientist from a jail, it instead rescued a human rights activist. When the robot killed a UN researcher, the power brought him back to life. The researcher then confronted the robot, forcing it to acknowledge the conscience. Afterwards, Death's Head began working for the UN as an anti-terrorist hit-man.<ref>''Amazing Fantasy'' #16–20. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===The Captain Universe-Quasar composite entity of Earth-Set===
After finally freeing himself of a circular orbit in an imploding dimension, the superhero known as Quasar returned to the site of a major battle between himself, Doctor Strange, The Thing, Thor, and the evil Elder God Set. Shocked to find his comrades dead, Quasar screamed into the heavens as a glowing red light consumed him. It changed him and infused him with the powers of Captain Universe. After merging the Uni-Power with his own Quantum Band, Quasar took Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamotto and left the imploding dimension.

When he arrived, most of the remaining heroes had been murdered by either Set's fearsome power or at the hands of his seven mind-controlled brides. Quasar found The Silver Surfer attempting to keep the creature at bay. Filled with an immeasurable amount of rage, the Quasar/Captain Universe entity summoned the Eye of Agamotto and pulled himself and Set into the Eye's pocket dimension where they would do battle for all eternity. Later on, Quasar of [[Earth-616]] viewed his counterpart facing Set.

===Spider-Ham becomes Captain Zooniverse===
<!--[[Spider-Ham]] (Peter Porker) is a real character, and this section is about him. PLEASE stop changing this section to talk about Spider-Man.-->In the Larval Zooniverse, Peter Porker (who was secretly the superhero [[Spider-Ham]]) was working on an experiment that went awry and bestowed upon him the cosmic power of Captain Zooniverse. With this new power he defeated all of his enemies and trapped them in orbit around Earth. He returned home a bit later and began a new villain-free life with his girlfriend Mary Jane Waterbuffalo.<ref>''Marvel Tales'' #236 (April 1990). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''What If?''===
An issue of ''[[What If (comics)|What If?]]'' asks the question "What If Spider-Man Had Kept His Cosmic Powers?" Spider-Man becomes corrupted by power when the Captain Universe energies decide to stay with him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shayo |first=Lukas |date=2022-04-24 |title=Top 10 Marvel Comics What If Stories, According to Ranker |url=https://screenrant.com/best-marvel-comics-what-if-stories-ranker/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> He ends up battling his Avengers friends when they don't agree with his methods. A confrontation with a rogue Doombot leaves an innocent hostage dead. Peter manages to give up the entirety of his powers, including his spider-ones. Later, Peter's child manifests a combination of Captain Universe and Spider-Man powers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stacy |first=Shaun |date=2017-10-24 |title=15 Crazy What If? Stories That Were Better Than The Real Thing |url=https://www.cbr.com/better-what-if-stories/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Captain Universe of the Law Enforcement squad===
During the Abraxas Saga,<ref>[[Fantastic Four]] Annual 2001</ref><ref>''Fantastic Four'' vol. 3 #49</ref> a team of [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]-esque super heroes called the Law Enforcement Squad appeared in [[Earth-616]]. They were headed by an intelligent version of the [[Hulk]] who was not Bruce Banner. Joining this strange version of the behemoth were the World War II-era heroes [[Red Raven (Marvel Comics)|Red Raven]], [[Bucky Barnes|Bucky]], [[Namora]] and The [[Whizzer (Robert Frank)|Whizzer (Bob Frank)]]. Other members included a heroic version of the [[Spider-Man]] villain [[Richard Fisk|The Rose]], [[Doctor Druid]], [[Living Lightning]], the [[Shroud (comics)|Shroud]] and a male Captain Universe.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=April 2014}} 

The true identity of this Captain Universe was never revealed but the host had more than likely had the Uni-Power for several years. During the battle between the Law Enforcement Squad and the Fantastic Four; Captain Universe and Dr. Druid ganged up on Reed Richards to destabilize the Fantastic Four's cohesion as a team. With only seconds to spare, Reed convinces Captain Universe that something is out of place and that the Fantastic Four are not his enemies. Captain Universe reveals to Druid that Reed is telling the truth, but before he can convince the others to stop fighting, he is struck down by [[Nova (Frankie Raye)|Nova]].

Reed and Druid travel into a portal left by Captain Universe's "death" only to find him alive and well within the body of Earth-616's [[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]]. Captain Universe explains to the two superheroes of the creation of the Multi-Eternity that ensures a boundless [[Parallel universe (fiction)|multiverse]]. Afterwards Captain Universe vanishes without a trace while Reed and Druid return to their respective realities after a confrontation with Abraxas, the antithesis of Eternity and Galactus.

===Captain Universe of Earth X===
Captain Universe's history in the ''[[Earth X]]'' series was relatively the same as it had been on Earth-616 up until the ''Infinity Gauntlet Saga'', where an unknown Captain Universe fought alongside [[Kismet (Marvel Comics)|Kismet]], the [[Silver Surfer]], [[Comet Man]], [[Carol Danvers]], [[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]] and [[Star-Lord]]. Years later Arcturus Rann died in a battle against the Psycho Man and took the Enigma Force with him to the afterlife. Captain Universe was transferred into the Kree superhero Mar-Vell and eventually became part of a completed Cosmic Conscience which revived the Perfect Knowledge of the Perfect Universe which had been destroyed countless millennia ago by The Celestials. Captain Universe later joined with Reed Richards to form the new Eternity. They were last seen preparing to save Franklin from The [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]] and The [[Elders of the Universe]].

===''Spider-Verse''===
An alternate universe variant of Peter Parker from Earth-13 who retained the Enigma Force appears in ''[[Spider-Verse]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Howe |first=Nicholas |date=2022-12-13 |title=10 Best Alternate Versions Of Spider-Man |url=https://www.cbr.com/alternate-spiderman-versions/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> He attempts to protect the other Spider-Men before being killed by the Inheritors' father Solus.<ref name="asm9"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Narula |first=Vidhi |date=2022-11-14 |title=10 Coolest Alternate Versions Of Spider-Man, According to Reddit |url=https://collider.com/10-coolest-alternate-versions-of-spider-man/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref><ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 3 #11. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==In other media==
===Video games===
* Peter Parker / Spider-Man's Captain Universe suit appears as an alternate skin in ''[[Spider-Man (2000 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' (2000), ''[[Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro]]'', and ''[[Spider-Man: Web of Shadows]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=David |date=2022-09-19 |title=10 Superhero Costumes That First Appeared In A Video Game |url=https://www.cbr.com/superhero-costumes-first-appeared-in-video-games/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Peter Parker / Spider-Man's Captain Universe suit, along with variations for [[Spider-Man Noir]], [[Spider-Man 2099]], and a [[Venom (character)|black suit]]-empowered [[Spider-Man (Ultimate Marvel character)|Ultimate Spider-Man]], appear as downloadable alternate skins in ''[[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goellner |first=Caleb|title='Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions' to Include 'Iron Spider' and 'Captain Universe' Costumes |url=https://comicsalliance.com/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-iron-spider-captain-universe-costumes/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ComicsAlliance |date=8 June 2010 |language=en}}</ref>
* Peter Parker / Spider-Man's Captain Universe suit and a variation for Spider-Man 2099 appear as alternate skins in ''[[Spider-Man: Edge of Time]]''.
* An unidentified Captain Universe appears in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderton |first=Ethan |date=2015-12-15 |title=Superhero Bits: Spider-Man Vs Darth Maul, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vs Boba Fett & More - /Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/541630/superhero-bits-984/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=SlashFilm.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Peter Parker / Captain Universe, referred to as '''Cosmic Spider-Man''', appears as a playable character in ''[[Spider-Man Unlimited (video game)|Spider-Man Unlimited]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Musgrave |first=Shaun |date=September 24, 2014 |title='Spider-Man Unlimited' Review – The Amazing Ironically-Titled Spider-Game – TouchArcade |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/09/12/spider-man-unlimited-review/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |language=en-US |quote=It’s just that stamina meter that gets in the way, and there's no way I can get around it short of feeding it my currency I’m saving to try to pull a rare Captain Universe Spidey.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Spider-Man Unlimited' Guide – How To Win Without Spending Real Money – TouchArcade |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/09/24/spider-man-unlimited-guide-tips/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |date=24 September 2014 |language=en-US |quote=Captain Universe Spider-Man is the only one with a five-star only card in this particular portal}}</ref>

===Merchandise===
* In 2008, Art Asylum/Diamond Select Toys released a figure of Peter Parker / Captain Universe / Cosmic Spider-Man in the Marvel [[Minimates]] line as part of a two-pack with Venom.
* In 2010, NECA/WizKids released a [[HeroClix]] set entitled "Web of Spider-Man", which includes a figure of Peter Parker / Captain Universe / Cosmic Spider-Man.
* An unidentified Captain Universe and Peter Parker / Cosmic Spider-Man received trading cards in the Marvel VS., Marvel Overpower, the Fleer Mark Bagley Spider-Man Card Set and Fleer Ultra 1994 sets as well as a personalized X-Men/Captain Universe comic.<ref>In-house ads in Marvel comics published in 1994</ref>
* In 2017, the [[Marvel Legends]] line released a figure of Peter Parker / Cosmic Spider-Man.

== Collected editions ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Title
!Material collected
!Published date
!ISBN
|-
|''Captain Universe: Power Unimaginable''
|''Marvel Spotlight'' #9-11, ''Incredible Hulk Annual'' #10, ''Marvel Fanfare'' #25, ''Web Of Spider-Man Annual'' #5-6, ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #148, ''Cosmic Power Unlimited'' #5
|November 2005
|{{ISBNT|978-0785118916}}
|-
|''Captain Universe: Universal Heroes''
|''Captain Universe/Hulk'', ''Captain Universe/Silver Surfer'', ''Captain Universe/Daredevil,'' ''Captain Universe/Invisible Woman'', ''Captain Universe/X-23,'' ''Amazing Fantasy'' (vol. 2) #13-14
|February 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-0785118572}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://marvel.com/universe/Captain_Universe Captain Universe] at Marvel.com
* [https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_Universe_(Earth-616) Captain Universe] at Marvel Wiki
* [http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/c/captainuniverse.htm Marvel Directory: Captain Universe]
* [http://www.tvparty.com/lostny2marvel.html The Marvel Superheroes Cartoon Show]
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/coffinraycu.htm|Captain Universe (Ray Coffin)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/coffinstevecu.htm|Captain Universe (Steve Coffin)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/annstanforduni.htm|Captain Universe (Ann Standord)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/claredodgsonuni.htm|Captain Universe (Clare Dodgson)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/walshcapun.htm|Captain Universe (Monty Walsh)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/captainuniversecoc.htm|Captain Universe (unnamed female)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/mastersdelaynecu.htm|Captain Universe (Delayne Masters)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/captainuniverseeddiebaby.htm|Captain Universe (Eddie Price)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/christiansenjeff.htm|Captain Universe (Jeff Christiansen)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/jacksonelijahcu.htm|Captain Universe (Elijah Jackson)}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/taylorrol.htm|Captain Universe (Roland Taylor)}}
* [https://www.comicvine.com/captain-universe/29-27193/ Captain Universe] at Comic Vine
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/capuniv.htm Captain Universe] at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. * [https://archive.today/20240525213422/https://www.webcitation.org/66o08YPXK?url=http://www.toonopedia.com/capuniv.htm Archived] from the original on April 9, 2012.

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