20 of the Most Obscure MCU Easter Eggs Only True Fans Will Know
Are you worthy enough to spot the hidden gems of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Put on your superhero cape, because we're taking you on a marvelous journey through 20 of the most obscure MCU Easter eggs that only true believers will recognize. This listicle will have you feeling like you're wearing Tony Stark's high-tech glasses, revealing those clever nods and hidden winks scattered throughout the MCU like Infinity Stones. Get ready to Hulk-smash through the movies you thought you knew, uncovering delightful surprises that'll make you scream "Excelsior!"
So, let's dive in, web-slingers, and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate Marvel fan. Remember, "With great power comes great responsibility," and it's your duty to uncover these hidden Easter eggs. Avengers, assemble!
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The Human Torch's costume (Captain America: The First Avenger)
The costume of the original Human Torch from Marvel Comics can be seen in the Stark Expo scene.
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Fin Fang Foom (Iron Man)
A billboard features Fin Fang Foom, a dragon-like creature from Marvel Comics, in the background during Tony's first flight scene.
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Donald Blake (Thor)
Jane Foster hands Thor a shirt that has a sticker with the name "Donald Blake" on it, a nod to Thor's human alter ego in the comics.
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Journey into Mystery (Thor)
A billboard displays "Journey into Mystery" referencing the comic series in which Thor made his debut.
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"Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S." (The Avengers)
In the opening scene of The Avengers, the facility attacked by Loki is called "Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S.", which is a reference to the comic book organization that studies alternative energy sources.
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"616 Universe" (Thor: The Dark World)
On Dr. Erik Selvig's chalkboard, there's a reference to "616 Universe," which is the primary continuity for Marvel Comics stories.
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Beta Ray Bill (Thor: Ragnarok)
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Taneleer Tivan's Collection (Guardians of the Galaxy)
The Collector's collection includes numerous Easter eggs, including a Chitauri, a Dark Elf, and the cocoon of Adam Warlock.
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Tobias Fünke (Avengers: Infinity War)
One of the more bizarre items in Taneleer Tivan's Collection is Tobias FĂĽnke, who is one of the characters from "Arrested Development", which was a show directed by the Russo brothers.
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Jocasta blueprint (Avengers: Age of Ultron)
When Tony Stark is searching through his AI database, you can briefly see a blueprint for Jocasta, an AI created by Ultron in the comics.
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Community cameos (Various films)
Several actors from the TV show Community have appeared in MCU movies, including Danny Pudi in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Jim Rash in Civil War, and Ken Jeong in Avengers: Endgame.
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Captain America's list (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
In different regional versions of the film, the list of pop culture references Steve Rogers needs to catch up on is altered to include region-specific items.
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Arnim Zola's face on a screen (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
When Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff discover Arnim Zola in the hidden S.H.I.E.L.D. bunker, his face appears on a computer screen. This is a nod to the character's comic book depiction, where his face is on a screen in his robot body.
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"Bluth" Stair Car (Captain America: Civil War)
The Bluth family's stair car from the TV show Arrested Development can be seen in the background during the airport battle scene.
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The Ten Rings (Iron Man, Ant-Man, and Shang-Chi)
The terrorist organization known as the Ten Rings makes appearances in multiple films, including Iron Man and Ant-Man, before its leader, the Mandarin, takes center stage in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
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Wakanda on a map (Iron Man 2)
A map displayed in the background of Nick Fury's office shows a location in Africa marked with the name "Wakanda," the fictional African nation ruled by Black Panther.
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Namor tease (Iron Man 2)
On the same map, we can also see a dot in the middle of the ocean, Possibly hinting at the location of Namor
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The Living Tribunal (Doctor Strange)
Mordo uses a weapon called the "Staff of the Living Tribunal" in Doctor Strange, referencing the cosmic entity responsible for maintaining balance in the multiverse in the comics.
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Helen Cho's comics connection (Avengers: Age of Ultron)
Dr. Helen Cho, a scientist who assists the Avengers, is a nod to Amadeus Cho, a genius teenager in the comics who eventually becomes the Totally Awesome Hulk. Helen is Amadeus' mother in the comics.
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A113 reference (The Avengers)
The A113 Easter egg, which is a recurring reference in dozens of animated films and TV shows, can also be found in The Avengers. It appears on the top of the screen during Stan Lee's cameo.
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