Who made vibranium?

In the Marvel Universe, vibranium is a rare and powerful metal, but its origins and creators vary depending on different storylines. Here's an overview of who is credited with its creation or discovery in different Marvel comics and films:

1. The Origins of Vibranium:

The Wakandan Origin (Marvel Comics and MCU)

• Vibranium is most famously associated with the fictional African country of Wakanda. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and in many comics, vibranium is said to have crashed to Earth as a meteorite. It landed in what would later become the kingdom of Wakanda. The people of Wakanda discovered its extraordinary properties and began to use it for various purposes, such as weapons, technology, and infrastructure. Vibranium is the key material behind the advanced technology in Wakanda, including Black Panther's suit.

  • The Wakandans, under the leadership of the first king of Wakanda, King T’Chaka, and later T'Challa, worked with vibranium to create their technologically advanced society.
  • In Black Panther (2018), the origins of vibranium are depicted as a gift from the heavens, with the metal's potential discovered by the Wakandans centuries ago.

The Antarctic Origin (Marvel Comics)

• There is another form of vibranium known as anti-metal, which is a variant of vibranium found in Antarctica. This version of vibranium is capable of breaking down other metals by emitting vibrations that weaken their molecular bonds. It was discovered by a different group of explorers and used by characters like Namor (the Sub-Mariner) and the X-Men.

  • This anti-metal vibranium was first uncovered in Marvel Comics' "Tales to Astonish" when Namor and others found it beneath the ice in Antarctica.

The Cosmic Origin (Marvel Comics)

• In some storylines, vibranium is also hinted to have cosmic origins, with theories suggesting that it might have been created or placed on Earth by alien races. Some versions of the story suggest that it could be tied to extraterrestrial elements, like the Kree or Skrulls, or even from the Celestials—a powerful race of ancient cosmic beings in the Marvel Universe.

  • The Kree, for example, are sometimes linked to the creation or discovery of vibranium in various comic book arcs.

Vibranium's Key Creators and Discoverers:

1. The Wakandans (Marvel Cinematic Universe and Comics)

   • In the MCU, the Wakandans are the primary users and innovators of vibranium. King T’Chaka and T’Challa, the Black Panther, are central figures in understanding and utilizing vibranium.

2. The Kree and Skrulls (Marvel Comics)

   • In some comic arcs, it’s suggested that vibranium was originally created or influenced by the Kree, an alien race. However, the full origin remains a bit more mysterious in the comics.

3. Namor and the X-Men (Marvel Comics)

   • Namor (the Sub-Mariner) is said to have discovered anti-metal vibranium in Antarctica, further expanding the metal’s lore.

Vibranium's Properties:

• Energy Absorption: Vibranium is known for its ability to absorb and store energy. This is why it is so durable and often used for shielding—for example, Captain America’s iconic vibranium/adamantium shield. The metal can absorb kinetic energy (e.g., impacts) and convert it into other forms of energy, making it nearly indestructible.

• Anti-Metal: The version of vibranium found in Antarctica, also known as anti-metal, can break down other metals by causing them to vibrate at specific frequencies.

Conclusion:

While no one character or group "created" vibranium in the traditional sense, the most well-known discovery and usage come from the Wakandans, who have harnessed the metal for centuries, creating advanced technology and infrastructure. The true origin of vibranium, including whether it is extraterrestrial in nature, remains a mystery in the Marvel Universe, but it is often tied to both alien races (like the Kree) and cosmic events.