25 Epic Marvel Tattoos That Celebrate All Things Superhero

Superheroes have become part of the fabric of American culture over the last several decades. Starting with characters from comic books and then, jumping to big screen adaptations. Thus, fans of Marvel are celebrating their love for the characters with their inspired Marvel tattoos. Marvel superheroes are enjoying one of their most popular periods since they were first introduced, thanks to the success of the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU). That success has spread like wildfire, including in the tattoo industry. Marvel tattoos are big business these days!

We wanted to get a better understanding of the possibilities and limitations of Marvel tattoos as well as the trends and some of the best tattoos we put our eyes on. There are so many exciting ways to go about getting your Marvel tattoo. You might look to the comics for inspiration or to the characters as they were portrayed in various movies and television series. If you are looking for superhero ink inspiration, you have come to the right place!

Let’s Talk All Things Marvel Tattoos!

Sketch Spider-Man

Sketch tattoos are extremely popular among Marvel tattoos because they honor the comic book roots of some of Marvel’s most beloved characters. In this example, we find Spider-Man looking especially energetic.

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Cool Khonshu

Who else enjoyed the Moon Knight series? We find a very cool Khonshu tattoo inspired by the series. Take a close look at the costume that includes so much detail, including texture.

The Captain’s Shield

If you are looking to get a small Marvel tattoo, you can choose something like Captain America’s shield that can be scaled down. Take a closer look at the way white ink has been applied here to give the appearance of a reflection. Pretty cool!

Bold Black Panther

Wow! Isn’t this Black Panther tattoo dramatic? We love the dark nature of this one and how it also has a reflective quality. If you want a portrait Marvel tattoo, consider something similar that will constitute a half or full sleeve.

Ka-thoom!

Iron Man looks so alive in this brightly colored portrait. Take a look at how the artist has framed this tattoo with bold lines that look like brushstrokes. If you’re not afraid of color, consider going full brightness for your Marvel tattoo.

Feeling Strange

Doctor Strange AKA Benedict Cumberbatch‘s likeness has been perfectly captured in this very large Marvel tattoo that covers most of the lower leg. While we are fans of color, black and grey tattoos also have their virtues as is evident in this handsome example.

Magical Groot

Who does not love Groot? We think he’s one of the very best parts about Guardians of the Galaxy. We get a truly galactic vibe from this brightly colored design that puts our friend, Groot in the foreground and celestial bodies in the back. Your Marvel tattoo can be out of this world too!

Scarlet Ink

Of all the Marvel tattoos we found while researching them for this post, the most popular character in recent months to get tattooed is the Scarlet Witch AKA Wanda AKA Elizabeth Olsen. We think the tattoo artist did an excellent job of capturing her in this Marvel tattoo.

He’s Awesome

Deadpool is also popular among Marvel tattoos. In general, these tattoos are more playful than the others which totally reflects the attitude of this character. This Marvel tattoo is an ode to the comic book that spawned the character. Bravo!

Gamora Glamour

Would you know that this Gamora Marvel tattoo was actually a cover-up design? We would have not! The artist did a great job of blasting over the original star tattoos for this portrait. What a dream!

The Mask

Spider-Man and Venom are both extremely popular Marvel tattoos. In this example, we find the iconic mask done in a 3D style. It’s rather singular and unlike any other Marvel tattoo on this list.

Real Captain America

Wow! Does this tattoo look just like Captain America or what? Realism is difficult to achieve with tattooing but there are plenty of artist out there who excel at it.

Cartoon Captain America

If you want to go in a different direction, consider this bobblehead-style Captain America that looks rather cartoonish. We saw a lot of these really cute childlike designs for many other characters as well.

Gritty Wolverine

Wolverine looks rather menacing in this realistic-looking tattoo. You can even see the stubble on his face! The artist really went all out for this design and we imagine many people wanting a Marvel tattoo will find it mesmerizing.

Vintage Thor

Here’s an old-school Thor portrait based on earlier comic books. While we love the Marvel tattoos inspired by the films, the comics really do offer ample content for ink inspiration.

Captain Marvel Coming At You

Wow! This Captain Marvel tattoo really delivers with its interesting perspective that makes onlookers feel like she is flying right at you. Vibrant colors really shine here and help to bring this energetic design to life.

Vicious Venom

The number one most popular Marvel tattoo today is probably Venom. We saw more Venom tattoos than we could count. In this example, we’ve got a design that is full of movement. It’s creepy yet cool.

Mischief

People sure do love the Norse god of mischief, Loki. We find a very convincing Marvel tattoo here that features the character. If you want to bring more definition to your design, ask for it to be framed like the above example. It always looks great!

Hammer of Thor

We find Thor’s hammer here with some beautiful details that set it apart from other hammer tattoos. You could easily scale something like this down for a tattoo that is more modest in size.

Smash

Hulk-smash! We could not bring you a list of Marvel tattoos without at least one of the Hulk. There’s electricity running through this character that has been masterfully tattooed. What a fun one!

Kawaii Bucky Barnes

Bucky Barnes gets a kawaii makeover in this Marvel tattoo. Pink is not the first color that comes to mind when we think of the character but this tattoo proves that it should!

Stan, the Man

Stan Lee was a legend by every measure. The father of Marvel comics, it seemed only fitting to include a tattoo of him among these Marvel tattoos. This design imagines the figure with face tattoos.

Iron Man Close-Up

We told you these framed tattoos look great. Here we find Iron Man or at least a piece of his face inside. This is such an arresting tattoo! If you can find yourself an artist capable of something like this, keep them close and tip them very well!

More Scarlet

There were so many excellent Scarlet Witch tattoos out there that we had to share one more with you. Isn’t this one so atmospheric? We love that the artist really leaned into the red them, washing the entire design in the ink.

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Yeah, Thor

Finally, we leave you with a Marvel tattoo of Thor. This one has many elements adopted from comic books while also looking like the actor, Chris Hemsworth, from the movies. You get the best of both worlds that way!

Woo hoo! We hope you enjoyed these fun Marvel tattoos and that you found some inspiring. Marvel tattoos are such a fun celebration of the MCU, the comics, and beyond. If you liked these Marvel tattoos, we urge you to also consider looking at some fun Star Wars tattoos. We’ve got more to share with you below!

These Star Wars Tattoos Prove That The Force Is as Strong as Ever.

You’ve Got a Yoda Friend

It’s totally acceptable to nerd out. This photorealistic tattoo of everyone’s favorite life coach, Yoda is spectacular. Those wise eyes are truly remarkable.

WUUAHAHHHAAAAAAAAAA!

Chewbacca, the legendary Wookie warrior is a source of plenty of tattoo inspiration. This very simple tattoo proves you don’t have to go all out to show your love for Chewie.

You Never Can Tell

This is the pop culture mashup we didn’t know we needed. The famous dance scene from Pulp Fiction gets a makeover, courtesy of the Dark Side. This tattoo makes it easy to picture Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper booging down to Chuck Berry‘s “You Can Never Tell.”

Boba Fett Portrait

Wow! This breathtaking portrait of Boba Fett uses elements of both watercolor and sketch tattoos to give this design plenty of graphic appeal. The color choices are breathtaking and we’d love to see more of the same!

X-Wing Goodness

Fire up the ol’ laser cannons because the Rebel Alliance has a bone to pick. This very neat tattoo of the starfighter is a charming tribute and a reminder to never lose hope.

Hopeless Darth

While we’re on the topic of hope, you know who’s fresh out of it? Darth Vader. This amazing Vader tattoo is done in an American traditional style complete with the signature banner and lettering.

The Skywalker

Um. How is this Star Wars tattoo real? This truly remarkable tattoo of Luke Skywalker expertly captures the likeness of Mark Hamill. We’re not entirely sure how the tattoo artist pulled this off but it is photorealism at its best.

Sketchy Millennium Falcon

Undoubtedly, that last tattoo of Luke took horrors and multiple sessions to complete. You don’t have to lose hours of your life for a tattoo (unless you’re into that). This minimalist Millennium Falcom is completely charming. Again, we see that Star Wars fans are into the sketch style tattoo trend.

Darth Maul Reimagined

This tattoo of Darth Maul is certainly creative and places him firmly in the fashion you’d find here on Earth. We love the contrast of color between his costume and the deep red. A worthy makeover for this Sith Lord.

Everyone’s Favorite Astromech Droid

Who else was obsessed with R2-D2 as a child? This fine line tattoo done in black and grey ink is a very handsome portrait of that cute little droid.

The Bobble Stormtrooper

How adorable is this Stormtrooper tattoo? We did not know we wanted a bobblehead soldier of the First Order, but apparently, we do! This fun tattoo is complete with armor that reflects the red light of a laser. What a blast!

The Rebel

Rebel girl, you are the queen of my world! This unusual and highly inventive Princess Leia tattoo is everything. Check out all the curvy lines used to create those iconic side-buns.

BB-8 Looking Great

This very cutesy BB-8 droid is a wonderful new addition to the Star Wars universe that first appeared in The Force Awakens. The addition of blue flowers to the design is a very nice touch.

Princess Leia Shutting It Down

After Carrie Fisher‘s death in 2016, there was and continues to be an outpouring of love for the esteemed actor and very talented writer. This tribute to Princess Leia is spot-on and captures her strong, fighting spirit.

Take a Walk on the Dark Side

Someone was feeling a little bit of the Dark Side when they got this tattoo of Kylo Ren’s unusual crossguard lightsaber. The red watercolor effect is so dramatic here that you can almost hear it boot up into that unmistakable hum.

A Cute Baby Yoda

The Mandalorian was a shockingly fun series that premiered on Disney+ in 2019. The show gave us “The Kid” or “Baby Yoda” which is probably the best, most lovable thing that’s ever been imagined. Clearly, the person with this tattoo felt a similar way about the infant Jedi Master.

Chewie!

Here we find Chewie tattooed in a more realistic fashion complete with his signature crossbow, called a bowcaster. We love the way his fur is formed by liquidy shapes.

Chibi Ahsoka Looking Fierce

Ahsoka Tano is a famed hero of the Clone Wars. Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the property’s first foray into weekly TV and animation. This wonderful sketch tattoo design compliments the medium and gives the character so much life.

Floral Fighters

Well, this very large tattoo is just gorgeous. Half of the Millennium Falcon is obscured by the most beautiful floral design. There is a ton of detail on the Falcon which balances out the business of the botanical half.

Pew! Pew! Pew!

The TIE fighter was the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet. Here, we find the fighter bejeweled with pastels, hearts, and sparkles. A very cute take on this enemy ship.

A ‘Tattooine’ Sunset

The desert planet of Tatooine is known for its spectacular double sunsets from twin suns. Here we’re treated to a “tattooine” imagining of the planet’s sky neatly encapsulated and framed by a circle that mimics the shapes of the suns.

Micro Mechs

You can’t help but love the surprising goodness of tiny micro tattoos. We’re delighted to find that BB-8 and R2-D2 are zipping around together on this person’s wrists.

The Ewok Goodness

Ewoks might give Baby Yoda a run for his money in a cuteness contest. The adorable furry bipeds are found natively on the Moon of Endor and we fondly remember their little noises. In this very minimal tattoo, we’re treated to the splendor of the Ewok.

The Kid

We just can’t get enough of Baby Yoda. Here we find the creature enjoying a hot beverage with a glimmer in its eyes. This gorgeous Yoda tattoo has all the trimmings complete with a vibrant rose and pastel, rainbow background.

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Fight Like a Girl

We find Leia lovingly tattooed in black and grey in this Star Wars tattoo. Take a look at all of that amazing detail and texture.

There you go! 25 Star Wars tattoos that are inventive and very fun. If The Force is making you feel a certain way, go ahead and let it guide you to a Star Wars-inspired tattoo. These examples are great ideas and would certainly express your love for one of the most epic, undying stories ever told.