As the superhero who inspired the creation of the Avengers, nobody could ever blame Iron Man (or his fans) for thinking the Marvel Universe more or less revolves around Tony Stark. Marvel's First Superhero Was a Dinosaur, 66 Million Years AgoFirst Revealed in Avengers #26 (2018) by Jason Aaron, Dale Keown, Andrea SorrentinoFirst Marvel Superhero Starbrand Dinosaur in Avengers ComicSuperhero fans won't hear any bragging or boasting from the hero in question, and for good reason: Earth's first superhero was a dinosaur. The tale might be hard to believe, but it's the true history of Earth in Marvel's Universe, revealed as part of the publisher's "Avengers One Million B.C." And the tradition continues with the events which produced Starbrand, as the first Earth resident chosen to inherit a superpowered mission. Subscribing to the newsletter offers focused explorations of hidden history, obscure heroes, and cosmic twists—so surprising facts like the dinosaur Starbrand become full, connected stories and fresh perspectives.