Illuminati

Original TitleIlluminati

Languages:

  • Chinese: 光明会
  • Japanese: イルミナティ (Iruminaati)
  • English: Illuminati
The Illuminati is a secret organization in the Marvel Comics universe, comprised of some of Earth's most influential superheroes. The original members included Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, Namor, Professor X, Doctor Strange, and Black Bolt. They met in secret to share intelligence and collectively address major crises threatening Earth. While their intentions were good, the Illuminati's decisions often led to controversy and significant events, such as the Hulk's exile and the superhero Civil War. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Illuminati also appears in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', but with a slightly different roster including Doctor Strange, Professor X, Captain Carter, Captain Marvel, Black Bolt, and Mister Fantastic, and they were ultimately wiped out by the Scarlet Witch. The Illuminati embody the complex and controversial aspects of superheroes when facing threats. They represent difficult choices between moral dilemmas and responsibilities, as well as the potential dangers of secret operations. Their existence as a secret organization, as well as their self-appointed authority to make decisions, make them a controversial yet integral part of the Marvel universe.