Do I need my own Marvel API keys?

Yes, you will need to enter your Marvel Public and Private API keys to authenticate the connection.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I find specific comic issue numbers?

Yes, the MCP can retrieve issue numbers, formats, and publication dates for specific comics.

How do I find which characters were in a specific event?

You can use the event capabilities to see the list of characters and comics involved in major Marvel crossovers.

Is this data real-time?

The MCP pulls data directly from the official Marvel Comics API.

How do I get Marvel API keys?

Visit developer.marvel.com/account, sign in with a Marvel or social account, and you'll immediately see your Public and Private keys. Both are required for authentication.

Can I search for characters by name?

Yes! Use list_characters with name_starts_with to search. For example, 'Spider' returns Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Gwen and more. Each result includes the character ID for use with other capabilities.

Can I find comics for a specific character?

Yes! Use list_comics with character_id. First find the character ID with list_characters, then pass it to list_comics to get all their comic appearances with issue numbers, titles and cover dates.

How many results can I get at once?

The API supports up to 100 results per request. Use the limit parameter (1-100, default 20) and offset for pagination. The total count is returned in each response so you know how many pages exist.

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Connect Marvel Comics to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a dedicated Marvel archivist.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Marvel Comics.

01
Get creator
Retrieves full details for a specific Marvel creator by their ID. This includes their name, role, and the comics or series they have worked on.
02
Get event
Fetches data for a specific Marvel event. You get the title, description, dates, and the number of characters or comics involved.
03
Get series
Provides details for a specific comic series. It returns the title, description, issue count, and the years the series ran.
04
List events
Searches for Marvel events by name or character. It returns a list of event titles and descriptions to help you find major story arcs.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Marvel Comics.

05
List series
Lists Marvel comic series based on a title or character. Use this to find ongoing runs or limited series.
06
Get character
Gets comprehensive data for a Marvel character. This includes their bio, thumbnail, and a list of their comic appearances.
07
Get comic
Retrieves specific information about a single comic issue. It provides the title, issue number, format, and the creators involved.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Marvel Comics.

08
List characters
Searches for Marvel characters by name. This capability provides IDs, descriptions, and thumbnails for the characters found.
09
List comics
Finds Marvel comics by title or character. It returns a list of issues with their publication dates and cover images.
10
List creators
Searches for Marvel creators using a name prefix. It returns their full names, roles, and IDs.

Real work

What teams actually run

Lore Verification

Ask your agent to confirm a character's origin or their role in a specific event.

Collection Research

Identify specific issue numbers and formats for comics you are looking to find.

Creative Analysis

Track the work of specific writers or artists across different Marvel series.

Timeline Construction

Use event data to understand the sequence of major Marvel crossover stories.

Automate a task

Put Marvel Comics to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Marvel Comics works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Marvel Comics to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

993ms average. Fast in production.

Marvel Comics is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1134ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 772ms
Slowest day: 1134ms
14-day trend: Slowing+12%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Marvel Comics, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Marvel Comics. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Marvel Comics Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GOsY5l1JB3NSZDPFRl8S22w6NsvPCCvRUcX1ZIXZ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Marvel Comics capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "marvel-comics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GOsY5l1JB3NSZDPFRl8S22w6NsvPCCvRUcX1ZIXZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Marvel Comics in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Marvel Comics owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs deep, accurate access to the Marvel publication database without manual searching.

01
Comic Fans
Use the agent to quickly find character backstories and specific story arcs.
02
Collectors
Hand off the task of searching for specific issues or series runs to your AI.
03
Researchers
Use the agent to map out publication histories and creator credits.

FAQ

Questions Marvel Comics owners ask.

01
Do I need my own Marvel API keys?
Yes, you will need to enter your Marvel Public and Private API keys to authenticate the connection.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I find specific comic issue numbers?
Yes, the MCP can retrieve issue numbers, formats, and publication dates for specific comics.
04
How do I find which characters were in a specific event?
You can use the event capabilities to see the list of characters and comics involved in major Marvel crossovers.
05
Is this data real-time?
The MCP pulls data directly from the official Marvel Comics API.
06
How do I get Marvel API keys?
Visit developer.marvel.com/account, sign in with a Marvel or social account, and you'll immediately see your Public and Private keys. Both are required for authentication.
07
Can I search for characters by name?
Yes! Use list_characters with name_starts_with to search. For example, 'Spider' returns Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Gwen and more. Each result includes the character ID for use with other capabilities.
08
Can I find comics for a specific character?
Yes! Use list_comics with character_id. First find the character ID with list_characters, then pass it to list_comics to get all their comic appearances with issue numbers, titles and cover dates.
09
How many results can I get at once?
The API supports up to 100 results per request. Use the limit parameter (1-100, default 20) and offset for pagination. The total count is returned in each response so you know how many pages exist.

Explore

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get creator

Get event

Get series

List events

05-07

List series

Get character

Get comic

08-10

List characters

List comics

List creators

What teams actually run

Lore Verification

Collection Research

Creative Analysis

Timeline Construction

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Marvel Comics Connector

Claude Desktop

Comic Fans

Collectors

Researchers

Do I need my own Marvel API keys?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I find specific comic issue numbers?

How do I find which characters were in a specific event?

Is this data real-time?

How do I get Marvel API keys?

Can I search for characters by name?

Can I find comics for a specific character?

How many results can I get at once?

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