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|caption=Juggernaut, as appearing in ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #410 (Oct. 2002)<br>Art by [[Ron Garney]].
|character_name=Juggernaut
|real_name=Cain Marko 
|species= [[Human]] 
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|debut=''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #12 (July 1965)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Misiroglu |first1=Gina Renée |last2=Eury |first2=Michael |title=The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood |date=2006 |publisher=Visible Ink Press |isbn=9780780809772 |url=https://archive.org/details/supervillainbook0000gina/page/182/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Conroy |first=Mike |authorlink=Mike Conroy (writer) |title=500 Comicbook Villains |publisher=Collins & Brown |date=2004 |isbn=1-84340-205-X |url=https://archive.org/details/500comicbookvill0000conr/page/66/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref>
|creators=[[Stan Lee]] (writer)<br>[[Jack Kirby]] (writer/artist)
|alliances=[[United States Army]]<br/>[[Brotherhood of Mutants]]<br/>[[Exiles (Malibu Comics)|All-New Exiles]]<br/>[[Excalibur (comics)#New Excalibur (2005–2007)|New Excalibur]]<br/>[[Lethal Legion]]<br>[[X-Men]]<br>[[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]]
|partners=[[Black Tom Cassidy]]<br>[[ForgetMeNot (Xabi)|ForgetMeNot]]
|aliases=Captain Universe<br> Kuurth: Breaker of Stone
|powers=
*[[Superhuman strength]], stamina, and durability
*Unstoppable momentum
*[[Immortality]]
*Psychic shield via helmet
}}
'''Juggernaut''' ('''Cain Marko''') is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]] |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=172 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/172/mode/2up]</ref> Created by writer [[Stan Lee]] and artist/co-writer [[Jack Kirby]], he first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'' #12 (July 1965) as an adversary of the [[X-Men|eponymous superhero team]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=201}}</ref> Since then, he has come into conflict with other heroes, primarily [[Spider-Man]] and the [[Hulk]].

Cain Marko is a regular human who was empowered by a gem belonging to the deity [[Cyttorak]], becoming a literal human [[juggernaut]]. He possesses superhuman strength and durability, and is virtually immune to most physical attacks; his helmet also protects him from mental attacks. Although not a mutant, Juggernaut has been featured as a prominent member of the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]]. He is also the stepbrother of [[Professor X]].

Since his debut during the [[Silver Age of Comic Books]], the character has appeared in over five decades of Marvel publications, featuring prominently in the [[X-Men]] titles and starring in two [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]] solo publications. The character has also been associated with Marvel merchandise including [[clothing]], [[toy]]s, [[trading card]]s, [[animated]] [[television series]], [[video game]]s. Juggernaut was played by [[Vinnie Jones]] in the film ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' (2006), by [[Ryan Reynolds]] in ''[[Deadpool 2]]'' (2018), and by Aaron W. Reed in ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024). In some adaptations (most notably the films), Marko is a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] who was born with his powers, while in others they simply come from his costume.

In 2008, Juggernaut was ranked 188th on ''[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]'''s list of Top 200 Comic Book Characters.<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html "The Top 200 Comic Book Greatest Characters of All Time, Part 2"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080603030126/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html |date=2008-06-03 }}, May 13, 2008 . [https://web.archive.org/web/19960101/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html Archive.org archive]</ref> In 2009, Juggernaut was ranked 19th on [[IGN]]'s list of Top 100 Comic Book Villains.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comics.ign.com/top-100-villains/19.html |title=Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304153701/http://comics.ign.com/top-100-villains/19.html |archive-date=2010-03-04 |url-status=dead |website=[[IGN]]}} "19. Juggernaut" (article dated 2009 on first page)</ref> IGN also ranked him as Spider-Man's 22nd greatest enemy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 25 Spider-Man Villains|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/top-25-spider-man-villains|website=IGN|date=16 April 2014}}</ref>

==Creation==
The character was named after the Hindu deity, [[Jagannath]], whose towering sixty-foot-high chariot—pulled by roughly two hundred people—moved with such force and devotion that it did not stop, even if someone fell in its path.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Morrow |first1=John |journal=The Jack Kirby Collector|title=Myth-ing Pieces (examining Kirby's use of mythology)|date=November 1999 |issue=26 |page=23}}</ref>

==Publication history==
[[File:JuggernautDebut.jpg|175px|thumb|left|Juggernaut's debut in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #12. Art by [[Jack Kirby]].]]
The character debuted as an antagonist of the eponymous mutant superhero team in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'' #12–13 (July & September 1965).<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=108}}</ref> In the first of these issues, he rampaged unseen throughout the X-Men's headquarters while the team's leader, [[Professor X]], related the character's origin in a series of [[Flashback (narrative)|flashback]]s.

After an initial defeat in the following issue, the Juggernaut returned in ''X-Men'' #32–33 (May–June 1967), and returned again in ''X-Men'' #46 (July 1968), then fought the sorcerer [[Doctor Strange]] in ''Doctor Strange'' #182 (September 1969), X-Men member the [[Beast (comics)|Beast]] in ''Amazing Adventures'' #16 (January 1973), and the [[Hulk]] in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #172 (February 1974).

After the canceled ''X-Men'' returned in the mid-1970s, the Juggernaut returned to fight a new iteration of the team in ''X-Men'' #101–103 (October 1975–February 1976). Storylines in ''[[Spider-Woman]]'' #37–38 (April & June 1981) and ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' #229–230 (June–July 1982) explored the Juggernaut's relationship with his ally [[Black Tom Cassidy]].

The X-Men and Spider-Man proved to be regular foes for the character, who appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984), ''Marvel Team-up'' #150 (February 1985), and ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #194 (June 1985). The Juggernaut guest-starred in ''[[Secret Wars II]]'' #7 (January 1986), battled a new generation of mutants in ''X-Men'' #217–218 (April & June 1987), appeared in a flashback story in ''[[Marvel Saga]]'' #21 (August 1987), and in a humorous episode in ''[[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]]'' #3 (December 1988).

The Juggernaut also participated in the "[[Acts of Vengeance]]" storyline in ''[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'' #411–412 (December 1989) and returned in ''Thor'' #429 (February 1991). Other appearances included an encounter with his creator, [[Cyttorak]], in ''[[X-Men Unlimited]]'' #12 (September 1996) and starring in the [[one-shot (comics)|one-shot]] issue ''Juggernaut'' #1 (April 1997).

In 1994 Marvel purchased [[Malibu Comics]] and began a series of crossovers that saw Marvel characters entering the Malibu Ultraverse. In 1995–1996, Juggernaut lead a group of Ultras, who were named The All New Exiles. The All New Exiles met up with the X-Men in a special Malibu/Marvel collaboration, ''The All New Exiles vs X-Men'' #0, dated October 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-avengers-seventh-infinity-stone-ultraverse-nemesis/|title=The Secret History of Marvel's Seventh Infinity Stone|last=Cronin|first=Brian|website=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=March 12, 2019|access-date=July 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313041554/https://www.cbr.com/marvel-avengers-seventh-infinity-stone-ultraverse-nemesis/|archive-date=March 13, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

The character appeared in ''Juggernaut: The Eighth Day'' #1 (November 1999) and ''[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]'' vol. 3 #23–25 (December 1999–February 2000) with similarly powered [[Incarnation|avatars]] and attempted a reformation in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' # 410–413 (September–December 2002) and ''X-Men'' #162–164 (November 2004–January 2005). The Juggernaut confronted his stepbrother, Charles Xavier&mdash;leader of the X-Men&mdash;in ''X-Men: Legacy'' #219 (February 2009), and fought the Hulk in ''Hulk'' #602 (November 2009).

He appeared as a regular character in ''Thunderbolts'' beginning with issue #144, and remained on the team until issue #158, during the ''Fear Itself'' limited series.

Juggernaut had a solo comic in 2020, by [[Fabian Nicieza]] and [[Ron Garney]]. Despite being a character from the X-Men franchise, it has plots of its own that do not crossover with the ongoing ''[[Dawn of X]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.cbr.com/marvel-juggernaut-new-helmet-first-look/|title= Marvel's Juggernaut Debuts His New Helmet in Issue 1 First Look|author= Collier Jennings|date= August 26, 2020|publisher= CBR|access-date=November 22, 2020}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
===1960s===
Cain Marko is the son of Kurt Marko, who becomes Charles Xavier's stepfather when he marries Sharon Xavier after the death of her husband Brian, for which Kurt is partially responsible. Kurt Marko favors Charles and abuses his own son, Cain. Cain resents Charles and bullies him frequently. Cain Marko and his step-brother Charles serve in the [[US Army]] and are stationed in [[Korea]]. Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to the entity [[Cyttorak]]. On entering, Marko finds and holds a huge [[ruby]] and reads the inscription on the stone aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!" The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko. The transformation causes a [[cave-in]], and the character is buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until a sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Comtois |first1=Pierre |title=Marvel Comics in the 1960s: An Issue By Issue Field Guide to a Pop Culture Phenomenon |date=2015 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1-60549-016-8 |pages=86–87}}</ref>

Xavier recounts the Juggernaut's origin to the X-Men, and after shrugging off the mansion's defenses and brushing aside the X-Men, Marko is seen clearly in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. The X-Men regroup and attack, while Xavier summons [[Fantastic Four]] member the [[Human Torch]] to aid the [[mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]]s; the Torch generates 'pulses' of flame that essentially hypnotize the Juggernaut, distracting him long enough for [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]] to remove his helmet, making Marko susceptible to a [[telepath]]ic attack by Xavier.<ref>''X-Men'' #12-13 (July & Sept. 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge and is delayed by three of the X-Men while [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]] and [[Jean Grey|Marvel Girl]], aided by the [[:wikt:Astral|astral]] form of mystic [[Doctor Strange]], find and use another jewel of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men'' #32-33 (May–June 1967). Marvel Comics.</ref> When the Juggernaut reappears, the character has gained mystical abilities and briefly battles the mystic [[Doctor Strange]] before being banished to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] by the cosmic entity [[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #182 (Sept. 1969). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===1970s===
Juggernaut reappears on Earth through sheer force of will, although the alien dimension caused him to age rapidly. The panicking villain battles former X-Man the [[Beast (comics)|Beast]] before being drawn back to the same dimension.<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #16 (Jan. 1973). Marvel Comics.</ref> An entity from his prison dimension reverses the aging process and removes the mystical powers on the proviso that the villain never return. The Juggernaut is accidentally pulled back to Earth at the [[Hulkbusters|Hulkbuster]] base by an interdimensional device designed to banish the Hulk. The Hulk aids the Juggernaut in escaping from the base but attacks him when the Juggernaut threatens a civilian. During the battle, the Juggernaut's helmet is removed, and he is surprised and defeated by Professor X, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl.<ref name="Hulk #172 Feb. 1974">''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #172 (Feb. 1974). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut befriends [[Black Tom Cassidy]], the cousin of X-Man [[Banshee (comics)|Banshee]], and battles the first generation of new X-Men. When Tom falls off the battlements of Cassidy Keep after a sword duel with Banshee, Juggernaut jumps after him into the sea.<ref>''X-Men'' #101-103 (Oct; Dec & Feb. 1976). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===1980s===
Black Tom uses his niece [[Siryn]], who possesses the same powers as her father [[Banshee (comics)|Banshee]], to steal a shipment of the metal [[vibranium]]. The Juggernaut battles [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]] and the X-Men and is the only one of the criminal trio to escape capture.<ref>''Spider-Woman'' #37-38 (April & June 1981). Marvel Comics.</ref> After freeing him from prison, Black Tom decides that the [[psychic]] [[Madame Web]] could be useful in his criminal pursuits. On arriving in [[New York City]], Tom sends the Juggernaut [[Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!|to capture Madame Web]]; Juggernaut destroys several city blocks in the process, and ignores [[Spider-Man]]'s best efforts to stop him. He almost kills Web by accident when he removes her from a life support device, and abandons her. A frustrated Spider-Man lures the Juggernaut into setting concrete, poured for the foundation of an office high-rise, into which he sinks without a trace;<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #229-230 (June–July 1982). Marvel Comics.</ref> he takes over a month to dig his way out.<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man #629">''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #629. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut, in civilian guise, has a bar fight with the X-Man [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]], who is at first unaware of the villain's true identity.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984). Marvel Comics.</ref> After another battle against Spider-Man and the X-Men,<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985">''Marvel Team-Up'' #150 (Feb. 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Juggernaut encounters the futuristic [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] [[Nimrod (comics)|Nimrod]], who humiliates and defeats him.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #194 (June 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Juggernaut is one of the villains assembled by [[Mephisto (comics)|Mephisto]] to battle the cosmic entity the [[Beyonder]].<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #7 (Jan. 1986). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Juggernaut battles an all-new generation of X-Men,<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #217-218 (April–June 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref> appears in a flashback story with the original X-Men,<ref>''Marvel Saga'' #21 (Aug. 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref> and has a humorous encounter with [[Captain Britain]].<ref>''Excalibur'' #3 (Dec. 1988). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut also participates in the "[[Acts of Vengeance]]," battling the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and teen superteam the [[New Warriors]].<ref>''Thor'' #411-412 (both Dec. 1989). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===1990s===
The Juggernaut continues to feature prominently in Marvel titles battling Thor once again<ref name="Thor #429 Feb. 1991">''Thor'' #429 (Feb. 1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> and starring opposite other characters such as the mutant team [[X-Force]],<ref>''X-Force'' #2–5 (Sept.–Dec. 1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> Doctor Strange,<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #44 (Aug. 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Hulk (allied at the time with master villain the [[Red Skull]] and tricking and capturing the Hulk with the same "civilian" guise used against Colossus),<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #402-403 (Feb.-March 1993). Marvel Comics.</ref> mercenary [[Deadpool]],<ref>''Deadpool: The Circle Chase'' #1-2 (Sept.-Aug. 1993). Marvel Comics.</ref> the villain turned [[antihero]] [[Eddie Brock|Venom]],<ref>''Venom: The Madness'' #1–2 (Nov.-Dec. 1993). Marvel Comics.</ref> and multiple battles with the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men: The Early Years'' #12 - 13 (April - May 1995); '' All New Exiles vs. X-Men'' #0 (Oct. 1995), ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #334 (July 1996). Marvel Comics.</ref> Briefly, he traveled to the [[Ultraverse]] and joined the superhero team Exiles.<ref>''All New Exiles'' #∞ (Sep. 1995). Malibu Comics.</ref> After his return to the Marvel Universe, the Juggernaut suffers a major setback during the ''[[Onslaught (Marvel Comics)|Onslaught]]'' storyline, being defeated and then humiliated by the entity when imprisoned in the Gem of Cyttorak. The Juggernaut, however, escapes.<ref>''X-Men Unlimited'' #12 (Sept. 1996). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut also stars in a solo story<ref>''Juggernaut'' #1 (April 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref> and the "Eighth Day" storyline, which introduces the entities the [[Exemplars (comics)|Exemplars]]. The Juggernaut and seven other humans are revealed to have all been empowered and corrupted by mystical entities, and as [[Incarnation|avatars]] enforce their will on Earth.<ref>''Juggernaut: The Eighth Day'' #1 (Nov. 1999). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Juggernaut resists the influence of Cyttorak and when captured by other Exemplars is aided by the superhero team the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]. Leader [[Captain America]] convinces the other Exemplars that they have been manipulated by the mystical entities, who then decide to leave Earth.<ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 3, #23-25 (Dec. 1999 – Feb. 2000). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===2000s===
The Juggernaut, courtesy of a ruse engineered by Black Tom Cassidy, allies with and joins the X-Men; the plan is to destroy the team from within. When Cassidy openly betrays the Juggernaut, Marko attempts to change his ways and joins the X-Men.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/10/16/marvel-comics-full-solicitations-for-january-2019/|title=Marvel Comics Full Solicitations for January 2019|first=Rich|last=Johnston|date=October 16, 2018|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref><ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #410 - 411 (Oct. 2002); #412 (Nov. 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Juggernaut befriends a young mutant boy called [[Squidboy|Sammy Paré]], who helps Marko reform,<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #413 (Nov. 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> despite setbacks such as a battle with the Canadian superhero team [[Alpha Flight]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #432 (Dec. 2003); #433–434 (Jan. 2004). Marvel Comics.</ref> However, when Paré discovers that [[Exodus (comics)|Exodus]]' [[Brotherhood of Mutants]] is preparing to attack the X-Men's headquarters while unaware that Juggernaut is the mole in their group, he is killed by Black Tom Cassidy. An enraged Juggernaut attacks Cassidy and his allies, and the battle strands all participants in the [[Mojo (comics)|Mojoverse]].<ref>''X-Men'' #162-164 (Nov. 2004 – Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut reappears and joins the team ''[[Excalibur (comics)#New Excalibur (2005–2007)|New Excalibur]]'' for a brief period. One storyline expands on the Juggernaut's origin and reveals that Marko is only the most recent of a series of incarnations of Cyttorak's avatar; each battles a challenger to the death for the right to retain the entity's power.<ref>''New Excalibur'' #13 - 15 (Jan. - March 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the ''[[World War Hulk]]'' storyline, the Juggernaut's power begins to wane, but by shunning his stepbrother Xavier and returning to his villainous nature, he is able to restore the link with Cyttorak, becoming powerful enough to hold his own against the Hulk.<ref>''World War Hulk; X-Men'' #1–3 (Aug.–Oct. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> Despite an attempt by Xavier to reform Marko, he concedes that redemption is impossible.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #219 (Feb. 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===2010s===
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While training his son [[Skaar (comics)|Skaar]], Bruce Banner bombs Juggernaut's house to initiate a confrontation between Skaar and the Juggernaut.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #601</ref> Skaar manages to win his first fight by throwing the Juggernaut into open space, proving to his father that he has the ability to use cunning and strategy in combat, and not simply physical strength.<ref name="Incredible Hulk #602">''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #602. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During ''[[The Gauntlet and Grim Hunt|The Gauntlet]]'' storyline, Spider-Man finds the [[Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!#Something Can Stop the Juggernaut|Juggernaut unconscious]]. The government comes along and transports the Juggernaut to a secure facility. Spider-Man sneaks into the facility to ask the Juggernaut who did this to him. Then, a new [[Captain Universe]] breaks into the room and claims he's there to slay the Juggernaut.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #627. Marvel Comics.</ref> Spider-Man learns that Captain Universe is a man named William Nguyen who wants revenge on Juggernaut for ruining his life during [[Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!|his previous fight with Spider-Man]] over Madame Web.<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man #628">''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #628. Marvel Comics.</ref> When he insists on trying to kill Juggernaut instead of fixing the tectonic plates beneath New York City, the Uni-Power leaves Nguyen and enters the Juggernaut. The Juggernaut, as Captain Universe, repairs the damage to the tectonic plates that was caused by him during the same rampage that ruined Nguyen's life.<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man #629"/>

Following the ''[[Siege (comics)|Siege]]'' storyline, Juggernaut is shown at The Raft at the start of the ''[[Heroic Age (comics)|Heroic Age]]'' storyline – weakened, since Cyttorak apparently took his temporary empowerment by the Uni-Power as an affront and withheld part of his "blessing". Following [[Luke Cage]]'s appointment as leader of the [[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]], Cain is brought up for suggestion for the program. While Cage is initially against his joining, Professor X telepathically contacts Luke and asks him to reconsider, believing he has a chance at redemption despite what he previously told Cain. Juggernaut agrees to do whatever Luke says, partly because he is now suffused with nanomachines which can affect him in his weakened state.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #144. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'' storyline, one of the seven Hammers of the Worthy that was launched to Earth by [[Serpent (comics)|Serpent]]: God of Fear lands near Juggernaut. Juggernaut lifts it and becomes Kuurth: Breaker of Stone. His transformation is enough to level the Raft, causing a mass prison break.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Kuurth makes his way to California and fights the X-Men. Magik, Colossus, and Shadowcat go to Cyttorak's dimension and inform it that the Serpent has control over Juggernaut. Magik strikes a deal with Cyttorak, who chooses her to become the new host of the Juggernaut's powers. However, the entity transfers the Juggernaut's powers to Colossus instead. Colossus is able to turn the tide on Kuurth before Kuurth is teleported away by the Serpent.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #540–542. Marvel Comics.</ref> During the last battle between the Avengers and the Worthy, Kuurth is defeated by Wolverine using his Uru armor and loses his hammer when the Serpent is killed by Thor.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Cain Marko, apparently having been incarcerated after the events of ''Fear Itself'', having lost the power of both Kuurth and Cyttorak (but retaining his enormous physique) is released into military custody. Subsequently, he is taken to the borders of the country of Sharzhad just as the Thunderbolts return from their tumultuous tumble through time, and Satana aids Man-Thing in opening a gateway to the Crimson Cosmos (or possibly an alternate universe where Cain Marko had died while still the Juggernaut). Pushing his hand through, Marko is re-empowered, becoming the Juggernaut once more, just in time to thunder forth and smash through the otherwise unbreakable force field surrounding the country. This allows the Thunderbolts to resolve an otherwise deadly threat to the planet, as had been orchestrated by the Ghost, who had sent the request for Marko's release back through time.<ref>''Dark Avengers'' #182. Marvel Comics.</ref> He soon loses these borrowed powers again and lives in solitude in the desert, still, it seems, super-strong, although not mystically-empowered.<ref>''Dark Avengers'' #183. Marvel Comics.</ref> Meanwhile, Magik purges the Juggernaut powers from Colossus with her Soulsword.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 2 #20. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After a time, Cyttorak causes the Crimson Gem to reappear in the ancient temple and emit a call for suitable candidates to become a new Juggernaut. Cain Marko, finally having found peace—even tending a vegetable garden—senses the call and, having armed himself, coerces the [[Vanisher]] to take him to the Gem's location. He comes into conflict with a team of X-Men (having been alerted by Colossus, who also perceived the call), as well as seekers of the Juggernaut's power such as [[Man-Killer]]. Marko and Colossus struggle with one another, only to realize that they have the same goal—to destroy the Crimson Gem and prevent another avatar being empowered. Ahmet Adbol, the former [[Living Monolith]], claims the Gem and is transformed into an amalgam of Living Monolith and Juggernaut.<ref>''Amazing X-Men'' vol. 2 #16–17. Marvel Comics.</ref> As the colossal new Juggernaut wreaks havoc in the countryside, Colossus invokes Cyttorak, and the god responds to his former exemplar. Arguing that the Monolith-Juggernaut will eventually fail Cyttorak, as all his former avatars have done, Colossus challenges him to try something new: empower him enough to kill Cyttorak himself. Apparently daunted by this prospect, the god withdraws his power from Ahmet Abdol and instead empowers another avatar, to a greater extent than any Juggernaut has ever been. However, the new avatar is not Colossus, but once more Cain Marko. Marko is full of rage, which he focuses on the X-Men and specifically Cyclops (who isn't even present), for killing Professor Xavier. Now more powerful than ever and stripped of even his last weaknesses, he feels that Charles Xavier was the only one who ever truly believed in Cain Marko. Colossus fights the empowerd Juggernaut taking his best shots. Peter strikes the sea side cliff edge where they had been fighting, causing Cain to fall into the ocean below. However, he is seen rising from the waves once again.<ref>''Amazing X-Men'' vol. 2 #18–19. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Juggernaut and Black Tom resurface attacking a luxury yacht, but they are confronted by the time-displaced [[All-New X-Men|young X-Men]], with Jean knocking Black Tom out while Beast - who has been training in magic - creates a dimensional portal that passes through Hell before sending Juggernaut to Siberia.<ref>''X-Men: Blue'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Cain next appears in ''Iceman'' #5, still looking for those responsible who killed his step-brother Charles Xavier. He runs into Iceman, who is having family issues of his own. Bobby, thankful for the distraction, engages Cain. At the end of the fight, Iceman encases Juggernaut in an ice cage and rockets him into the nearby river via ice elevator slingshot. Then he creates some ice simulacrum that carry/swim him down river, removing Cain from the area altogether.<ref>''Iceman'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A continuation where ''Iceman'' #5 left off, Cain is apprehended by S.H.I.E.L.D. and is being flown to a secure location but gets accidentally summoned by Dr. Voodoo to the X-Mansion. Cain fights a mixed team of veterans (Rogue, Quicksilver, Wanda, Dr. Voodoo & Wasp) and newbie (Quicksilver's latest girl-friend: Synapse). Once Juggernaut has engaged them, Rogue power punches him away from the team to give them more space. Quicksilver attempts to finish the fight quickly by racing Synapse over to Cain to get his helmet off so she can mentally neutralize him. Pietro quickly gets the helmet off but finds out Cain's wearing a mental protection skull cap underneath. Cain subsequently attacks Synapse, almost killing her. More battle ensues and Dr. Voodoo sends his summoned Cyttorak minions to "fix" Cain's armor and thus "sealing" him inside his armor. The little Cyttorak builders then carry Cain back into Cyttorak's realm and Doctor Voodoo closes the portal.<ref>''Uncanny Avengers'' vol. 3 #29. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Juggernaut was able to return to Earth and joins the cannibalistic Disciples of Cyttorak at their temple in [[Thailand]] but is defeated by Thor in a confrontation over the temple's Warlock's Eye.<ref>''Thor'' vol. 5 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>  Cyttorak questioned Cain's worthiness after his loss to Thor and had the disciples create an illusionary world to test Cain.  With the help of a younger version of himself manifest by his mind, Cain was able to free himself from his mental restraints and unleash his full power, passing Cyttorak's test.  However, Cain was enraged over Cyttorak's meddling with his mind and abandoned the disciples to search for means to get his revenge on Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men: Black - Juggernaut'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During "[[The War of the Realms]]", the Juggernaut was captured by [[Asgard (comics)#The six races|Frost Giants]] and taken to [[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]] to have Cyttorak's power extracted from him.  At the war's end, he is rescued by the [[Punisher]] and [[Foggy Nelson]] and helps the two hunt monsters that had escaped the final battle on [[Midgard]].<ref>''Punisher Kill Krew'' #2-5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Juggernaut joins [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]'s latest incarnation of the Brotherhood of Mutants and attacks an Air Force base with them.  During a fight with the X-Men, Magneto was revealed to actually be his clone [[List of Marvel Comics characters: J#Joseph|Joseph]] in disguise.  An enraged Juggernaut attacks and restrains Joseph for his treachery and subsequently rejoins the X-Men to help mutantkind.  Juggernaut participates in several missions with the X-Men until during a confrontation with [[Features of the Marvel Universe|*O*N*E]] where *O*N*E's General Callahan forced [[Magik (Illyana Rasputina)|Magik]] to involuntarily transform into her Darkchylde form, who then proceeded to destroy Juggernaut's Cyttorak Gem, leaving him powerless before banishing him to [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Extradimensional places|Limbo]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 5. #16-31. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===2020s===
In his solo ''Juggernaut'' series, a depowered Cain wanders Limbo for many days until he is able to escape back to Earth by destroying his armor.  While recovering at a hospital, Cain is visited by a telepathic projection of Charles, who wanted to check on his condition.  While Cain had been trapped in Limbo, mutantkind rebranded itself as a sovereign nation on [[Krakoa]], but Charles sadly informed him that Cain was denied Krakoan citizenship due to being human.  After recovering, Cain sought to regain his powers as Juggernaut and travels the world looking for answers until coming across the Forge of Cyttorak in [[North Korea]].  There, Cain obtains the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak which are then magically bonded onto him, restoring his Juggernaut powers and granting him a new suit of armor that he can now manifest at will.  Cyttorak immediately confronts Cain, who told him that was no longer linked to the deity due to his armor being made from the Bands and vows to never work for gods or madmen again.  Juggernaut joins [[Damage Control (comics)|Damage Control]] for work but finds himself facing mounting legal issues to do the damage caused by his public activities.<ref>''Juggernaut'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "Sins Rising" arc, Juggernaut is shown to be an inmate at Ravencroft. Using [[Mister Negative]]'s powers to corrupt the clone of [[Ashley Kafka]], a revived [[Sin-Eater (comics)|Sin-Eater]] steals Juggernaut's powers.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man: The Sins of Norman Osborn'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[Sinister War]]" storyline, [[Harry Osborn#Kindred|Kindred]] revives Sin-Eater again and one of the demonic centipedes that emerged from his body took possession of Juggernaut making him one of the members of the Sinful Six.<ref>''Sinister War'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>  Juggernaut is later freed from Kindred's control.<ref>''Sinister War'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Juggernaut is eventually granted Krakoan citizenship after the [[Immortal X-Men|Quiet Council]] votes to grant citizenship to human relatives of mutants and is appointed to work with [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]]'s Legionnaires.<ref>''Legion of X'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>  After months of working in service in Krakoa, Juggernaut is nominated by Marvel Girl as a member for the newest iteration of X-Men.  Juggernaut is officially elected to the X-Men, much to his surprise and joy, and debuts with the new lineup at the third [[Hellfire Gala]].  The festivities are cut short when [[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#Orchis|Orchis]] forces attack the Gala, with many mutants killed in the onslaught.  Most of the new X-Men are killed by Nimrod, who beats Juggernaut unconscious.<ref>''X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[Fall of X]]" event, Juggernaut is kept imprisoned at the Henry Gyrich Re-education Center with Cyclops by Orchis, who rigs a bomb to Cyclops that would detonate if the Juggernaut attempts to break free. [[Kitty Pryde|Shadowkat]] was able to sneak in and disable the bomb but was forced to abandon Juggernaut and Cyclops after being detected by Nimrod.  When [[Mister Sinister#Doctor Stasis|Doctor Statis]] attempts to transfer the Juggernaut's powers to himself, [[Firestar (Marvel Comics)|Firestar]] (who is working as a [[double agent]] for the X-Men against Orchis) helps Juggernaut escape without blowing her cover.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 6. #27-28. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Juggernaut rejoins the X-Men, who have been driven underground after Orchis spreads propaganda to turn the public against mutants and their sympathizers.  Juggernaut works with the team, other mutants and their non-mutant allies in preparing for their counteroffensive against Orchis, with Juggernaut rescuing Krakoa from Orchis after the living island had been reverted to a shriveled avatar after being deprived of mutant energy.  Juggernaut engages Orchis' forces but is nearly overwhelmed by their [[Adamantium]] weaponry until he is backed up by [[Apocalypse (character)|Apocalypse]] and [[Sunfire (comics)|Sunfire]].<ref>''Fall of the House of X'' #3-4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
[[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]] describes Juggernaut as "the closest thing on Earth to an irresistible force".<ref name="xmenv1no183">''Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984)</ref> When Cain Marko finds the stone of mystical entity [[Cyttorak]], he is empowered with magical energies and transformed into an immortal [[Incarnation|avatar]] for the entity in question.<ref>''Juggernaut: The 8th Day''; ''The Avengers'' vol. 3, #24-25 (Jan.-Feb. 2000). Marvel Comics.</ref> As the Juggernaut, Marko possesses superhuman strength, being capable of shattering mountains,<ref name="Hulk #172 Feb. 1974"/> lifting and using buildings as weapons,<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #361 (Nov. 1998). Marvel Comics.</ref> and extreme durability.<ref name="Thor #429 Feb. 1991"/>

Juggernaut is able to generate a mystical [[force shield|force field]] that grants him additional [[invulnerability]] to any physical attack when it is at its maximum,<ref name="X-Men #13 Sept. 1965">''X-Men'' #13 (Sept. 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref> including [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]]'s punches.{{r|xmenv1no183}} Even when the force field is temporarily absorbed by Thor's hammer, the Juggernaut's natural durability still proves to be great enough to withstand blows from Thor.<ref name="Thor #429 Feb. 1991"/> The Juggernaut is described as physically unstoppable once in motion,<ref name="X-Men #13 Sept. 1965"/> does not tire from physical activity, and is able to survive without food, water, or oxygen. The Juggernaut heals quickly, as when he was stabbed through the eyes by [[Shatterstar]], the wounds were healed almost immediately.<ref>''Spider-Man'' #16</ref>

It is possible for an opponent with sufficient physical or mystical strength of their own to turn the Juggernaut's unstoppable movement against him, by redirecting his motion so that he gets stranded in a position in which he has no escape; both the Hulk and his son, Skaar, have done this physically,<ref name="Incredible Hulk #602"/> and Thor has done it mystically with [[Mjolnir (Marvel Comics)|Mjolnir]].<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Thor'' #412. Marvel Comics.</ref> The only character to have stopped Juggernaut while he was in motion as an act of pure physical strength was the Hulk while he was War, a horseman of Apocalypse and empowered with Celestial technology.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #457. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When Marko gains complete access to the Gem's powers during the Trion saga, it increases his power a thousandfold. Trion Juggernaut is capable of altering the size of matter, growing in size, tracking, levitation, absorbing and projecting energy, increasing his own strength, and creating portals through space-time.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #369. Marvel Comics.</ref> Conversely, when Marko once shared the Gem's power with his best friend, [[Black Tom Cassidy|Black Tom]], the power it bestowed upon them both was halved, making them more vulnerable to attacks from Spider-Man and the X-Men.<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985"/>

The character is vulnerable to [[telepathy|mental attacks]], a weakness that has been exploited via the removal of his helmet, which normally protects him from such.<ref name="X-Men #13 Sept. 1965"/> The Juggernaut has circumvented this weakness on occasion by wearing a metal [[Capeline|skullcap]] inside his main helmet.<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985"/> If Juggernaut loses his helmet, he can magically recreate it from available raw materials (as long as he possesses the full power of the gem).<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man #628"/>

After Cyttorak's re-empowering of Cain Marko, his strength and durability were raised to higher levels than ever before, and his vulnerability to mental attacks was negated.<ref>''Amazing X-Men'' vol. 2 #19. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When the Gem of Cyttorak is destroyed and he forced to carry around his suit of armor in Limbo until sacrificing it to return to Earth, Cain acquires the Bands of Cyttorak, which restore all of his original Juggernaut powers while also granting him the ability to manifest a new suit of armor at will, which is stored inside of his body.  Due to his powers coming from the Bands rather than the Gem, Cain is no longer bound to Cyttorak's influence or will.<ref>''Juggernaut'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Reception==
* In 2014, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked Juggernaut 81st in their "Let's rank every X-Man ever" list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2022 |first=Darren |last=Franich |title=Let's rank every X-Man ever |url=https://ew.com/article/2014/05/21/x-men-best-worst/ |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref>
* In 2018, ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Cain Marko 4th in their "Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=2018-09-16 |title=Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World |url=https://www.cbr.com/age-of-apocalypse-characters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Other versions==
===Age of Apocalypse===
In the [[Age of Apocalypse]] universe, Cain is a monk who works as a protector of Avalon. He guides Mystique and Nightcrawler to meet Destiny,<ref>''X-Calibre'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> but subsequently suffers an aneurysm when his desire not to hurt others conflicts with his lust for violence during an attack on Avalon.<ref>''X-Calibre'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Days of Future Past===
Juggernaut is mentioned in thought by [[Rachel Summers]] as having been alive [[Days of Future Past|in her original timeline]], where he shared the power of the Cyttorak Jewel with Black Tom and they assisted the mutant resistance in their fight against the [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]] for a time.<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985"/>

===Marvel Apes===
In the ''[[Marvel Apes]]'' universe, there is a primate version of Juggernaut called '''Juggermonk''' who is a member of the Ape-Vengers.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2011}}

===Marvel Zombies===
In the [[Marvel Zombies]] universe, a zombified Juggernaut is seen in a horde of zombified villains.<ref>''Marvel Zombies'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> He is later killed by Wolverine when Wolverine shoves his fist in Juggernaut's mouth and proceeds to use his newly obtained cosmic powers to decapitate him.<ref>''Marvel Zombies'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===MC2===
In the futuristic [[Marvel Comics 2|MC2]] universe, the title ''[[J2 (comics)|J2]]'' stars the son of the Juggernaut, Zane Yama. Yama, who inherits his father's powers and goes by the name J2, joins the [[A-Next|future Avengers]] and is reunited with his father Cain Marko, who is trapped in an alternate dimension.<ref>''J2'' #1-12 (Oct. 1998 - Oct. 1999). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===
[[File:Ultjugg.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Ultimate Juggernaut, from ''[[Ultimate X-Men Annual]]'' #1 (August 2005).<br>Art by [[Tom Raney]].]]
The ''[[Ultimate Marvel]]'' imprint title [[Ultimate X-Men]] features an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] version of the Juggernaut, who is originally part of the [[Weapon X#Ultimate Marvel Universe|Weapon X]] program and has ties to [[Rogue (comics)#Ultimate Rogue|Rogue]], having grown up in the same [[trailer park]]. At some point in his life he was incarcerated by Weapon X and forced to act as a living weapon under the direction of [[Kestrel (Marvel Comics)|Col. John Wraith]]. Juggernaut is part of the strike force that takes out the X-Men, forcing them into Weapon X as well. Cain and Rogue share a cell while both are forced to serve Weapon X. When The [[Brotherhood of Mutants|Brotherhood of Mutant Supremacy]] remove the security implants that are prohibiting the mutants from leaving their cells, Juggernaut fights for his freedom. After the entire ordeal, Cain is offered a place with both Xavier's X-Men and The Brotherhood. Cain chooses The Brotherhood but later leaves the team for parts unknown.<ref>First seen ''Ultimate X-Men'' #8 (Sep. 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> Cain is captured by [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] However, en route to a prison designed to contain the Hulk, there is an accident, and Cain broke free. Retrieving his helmet, he tracks down Rogue, who is a thief along with [[Gambit (Marvel Comics)|Gambit]], stealing the Cyttorak Gem from the [[Fenris (comics)|Fenris twins]]. He also reveals that he has a crush on Rogue. Juggernaut is bonded with the gem when Gambit shoves it into his helmet.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' Annual #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the ''[[Ultimatum (Ultimate Marvel)|Ultimatum]]'' storyline, Juggernaut helps Rogue in defending the X-Mansion from anti-mutant soldiers led by [[William Stryker]]. He is shot in the eye by a poisonous dart fired by one of the anti-mutant soldiers and dies in Rogue's arms.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #99. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===What If?===
There are two different stories of "[[What If? (comics)|What If]]" that revolve around Juggernaut:

* In a reality where Xavier acquires the Crimson Gem rather than Cain, Cain joins forces with [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] and Xavier's disillusioned students, the X-Men. Believing that Xavier's more ruthless methods contradict his alleged dream of peaceful co-existence and using a telepathy-blocking headband to prevent Xavier from realizing what he is up to, they expel the Juggernaut into space. Cain leaves with Magneto after Xavier's Juggernaut form is dispatched.<ref>''What If?'' vol. 2 #13</ref>
* In ''What If?'' vol. 2 #94, in a reality where Cain successfully defeats the X-Men in their first battle, the [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]] are thus released in mass numbers without the X-Men to oppose them, resulting in Earth's destruction in their subsequent assault. Although Cain eventually destroys the Sentinels through sheer persistence, he is left alone wandering in a post-apocalyptic wasteland with all other humans, and even animals, having been killed by the radiation released by the Sentinels. In his eagerness for human company, he also unintentionally destroys a hidden enclave of humans and mutants conserved by Magneto.<ref>''What If?'' vol. 2 #94. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Worst X-Man Ever===
Juggernaut attempted to steal a fortune only to battle the New Mutants. Juggernaut was ultimately stopped when Minerva created a well under Juggernaut sending him to the bottom of the Earth.<ref>''X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
* The Juggernaut appears in the ''[[Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends]]'' episode "A Firestar is Born", voiced by [[William Marshall (film and television actor)|William H. Marshall]] and with stock grunts provided by [[Bob Holt (actor)|Bob Holt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spider-friends.com/Credits/voices/voices.html|title=SPIDER-FRIENDS.COM - The Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends Webpage|website=www.spider-friends.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men]]'', voiced by [[Ron Gans]].<ref name="btva">{{Cite web |title=Juggernaut Voices (X-Men) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/X-Men/Juggernaut/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |type= A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information}}</ref> This version is a member of the [[Brotherhood of Mutants|Brotherhood of Mutant Terrorists]].
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'', voiced by Rick Bennett.<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' episode "Nightmare in Green".{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men: Evolution]]'', voiced by [[Paul Dobson (actor)|Paul Dobson]].<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series)|Wolverine and the X-Men]]'', voiced by [[Fred Tatasciore]].<ref name="btva"/> This version is an inhabitant of [[Genosha]] and a member of [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]'s [[Acolytes (comics)|Acolytes]].
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kenny]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/28/voices.htm|title=Comics Continuum: Marvel Super Hero Squad|website=www.comicscontinuum.com|access-date=2010-04-15|archive-date=2009-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090731111809/http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/28/voices.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of [[Doctor Doom]]'s [[Lethal Legion]].
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Black Panther (TV series)|Black Panther]]'', voiced by [[Peter Lurie]].<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'', voiced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]].<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers]]'', voiced by Shota Yamamoto.<ref name="btva"/>

===Film===
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[[File:Juggsmovie.PNG|175px|thumb|[[Vinnie Jones]] as the Juggernaut in ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]''.]]
* In the first script for ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]'' (2000), written by [[Andrew Kevin Walker]], the Juggernaut was going to appear as a member of [[Magneto (film character)|Magneto]]'s [[Brotherhood of Mutants]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/x-men_walker3.html|title="X-Men," by Andrew Kevin Walker|website=www.dailyscript.com}}</ref> 
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'', portrayed by [[Vinnie Jones]]. This version is a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] with the inability to be halted once he starts running and superhuman strength and possesses no explicit connection to [[Charles Xavier (film character)|Charles Xavier]] or the Gem of Cyttorak. After being recruited into Magneto's Brotherhood to oppose the creation of and destroy a "mutant cure", the Juggernaut is thwarted by [[Kitty Pryde]] and [[Leech (comics)|Leech]]. Jones has said he would like to reprise the role in a spin-off, as he felt there was too little time in ''The Last Stand'' for him to imbue the character with depth.
* The Juggernaut was originally going to appear in ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'', portrayed by [[Josh Helman]]. However, the character was replaced by [[Peter Maximoff|Quicksilver]] while Helman was recast as [[William Stryker]] instead.<ref>{{cite web|last=Collura|first=Scott|title=Turns out Juggernaut Was Originally in X-Men: Days of Future Past |date=13 March 2014|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/13/turns-out-juggernaut-was-originally-in-x-men-days-of-future-past|publisher=IGN|access-date = 2014-03-13}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Deadpool 2]]'' as a [[Computer-generated imagery|computer-generated special effects]] character created through the use of [[Motion capture|motion capture performance]]. [[Ryan Reynolds]] provided Juggernaut's voice and physical [[motion capture]] while director [[David Leitch]] provided facial motion capture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deadpool 2's biggest and best cameos |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2019-04-23/deadpool-2s-biggest-and-best-cameos/ |website=Radio Times}}</ref><ref name="Juggernaut actor(s)">{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/deadpool-2-david-leitch-juggernaut-facial-capture/|work=Screen Rant|title=Deadpool 2's Director Did The Facial Capture For Juggernaut|author=Killham, Evan|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=January 28, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-2-ryan-reynolds-juggernaut/|title=Deadpool 2 Got the Biggest Name Possible to Play its Surprise Villain|date=May 17, 2018|website=CBR}}</ref><ref name="btva"/> Juggernaut is initially imprisoned at the Ice Box, an isolated prison for mutants used by the [[Mutant Response Division|Department of Mutant Containment]], where he befriends [[Rusty Collins|Russell Collins]]. Collins frees Juggernaut while they are being transferred to another prison, allowing the latter to destroy the convoy before they head off to destroy the orphanage where Collins was abused by its headmaster. While Deadpool, [[Cable (character)|Cable]], and [[Domino (character)|Domino]] intercept them, Juggernaut fends them off until [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]], [[Negasonic Teenage Warhead]], and [[Yukio (comics)|Yukio]] arrive and overpower him.
* An alternate timeline variant of Juggernaut, based on his appearance in ''X-Men: The Last Stand'', appears in ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'', portrayed by Aaron Reed.<ref name="IGN35Minutes">{{Cite web |last=Purslow |first=Matt |date=July 12, 2024 |title=Deadpool & Wolverine: 30 Spoiler-Filled Details From the First 35 Minutes |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/deadpool-wolverine-30-spoiler-filled-details-from-the-first-35-minutes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712165303/https://www.ign.com/articles/deadpool-wolverine-30-spoiler-filled-details-from-the-first-35-minutes |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref name="IGNEasterEggs">{{Cite web |last=Zalben |first=Alex |date=July 25, 2024 |title=Deadpool & Wolverine: Every Easter Egg, Cameo and Marvel Reference (That We Spotted) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/deadpool-wolverine-every-marvel-easter-egg-cameo-reference-mcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726165417/https://www.ign.com/articles/deadpool-wolverine-every-marvel-easter-egg-cameo-reference-mcu |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Vinnie Jones was considered to reprise his role, but declined.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 6, 2024 |title=Vinnie Jones said no to playing Juggernaut in Deadpool & Wolverine |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vinnie-jones-said-no-playing-165815171.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240306201039/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vinnie-jones-said-no-playing-165815171.html?guccounter=1 |archive-date=March 6, 2024 |access-date=March 8, 2024 |website=[[Yahoo! News]]}}</ref>

===Video games===
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[The Uncanny X-Men (video game)|The Uncanny X-Men]]''.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[Captain America and The Avengers]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588241-captain-america-and-the-avengers/faqs/15963|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109143445/http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/588241/15963|url-status=dead|title=Captain America and the Avengers - FAQ/Walkthrough - Super Nintendo - By Clovershroom - GameFAQs|archive-date=January 9, 2010|website=gamefaqs.gamespot.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[X-Men (1992 video game)|X-Men]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/arcade/575527-x-men/faqs/24552|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923145920/http://www.gamefaqs.com/coinop/arcade/file/575527/24552|url-status=dead|title=X-Men - Character Guide - Arcade Games - By JIrish - GameFAQs|archive-date=September 23, 2009|website=gamefaqs.gamespot.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Brett Alan Weiss|title=Synopsis: Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge|url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:14572|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723060943/http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:14572|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 23, 2012|publisher=[[All Media Network#AllGame|AllGame]]|access-date=2009-01-07}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men (1993 video game)|X-Men]]'' (1993).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/genesis/x-men/screenshots/gameShotId,31218/|title=X-Men Screenshots for Genesis|website=MobyGames}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a [[Danger Room]] simulation in ''[[X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588874-x-men-mutant-apocalypse/faqs/45161|title=X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse - FAQ/Walkthrough - Super Nintendo - By Black Rabite - GameFAQs|website=gamefaqs.gamespot.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[X-Men: Children of the Atom (video game)|X-Men: Children of the Atom]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Super Heroes (video game)|Marvel Super Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[X-Men vs. Street Fighter]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
* The Juggernaut appears as an assist character in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/561477-marvel-vs-capcom-2/faqs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410012930/http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/game/561477.html|url-status=dead|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 FAQs, Walkthroughs, and Guides for PlayStation 2 - GameFAQs|archive-date=April 10, 2010|website=gamefaqs.gamespot.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[X-Men: Mutant Academy 2]]''.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} This version is a member of the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]].
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[X-Men: Next Dimension]]'', voiced by [[Fred Tatasciore]].<ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[X2: Wolverine's Revenge]]'', voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[X-Men Legends]]'', voiced by [[John DiMaggio]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/914643-x-men-legends/faqs/32724|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091126192152/http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/914643/32724|url-status=dead|title=X-Men Legends - FAQ/Walkthrough - PlayStation 2 - By merc for hire - GameFAQs|archive-date=November 26, 2009|website=gamefaqs.gamespot.com}}</ref>
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse]]'', voiced again by John DiMaggio.<ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''[[X-Men: The Official Game]]''.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
* The Juggernaut appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2]]'', voiced again by John DiMaggio.<ref name="btva"/> Additionally, his [[Ultimate Marvel]] counterpart appears as an unlockable alternate skin.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions]]'', voiced by [[Matt Willig]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/vgstories.13289.sdcc_2010~colon~_spider-man_sd_updates|title=San Diego Comic-Con 2010: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension Updates|access-date=2010-07-21}}</ref><ref name="btva"/> While evading [[Silver Sable]] and the [[Wild Pack]], who pursue him for a bounty on his head, he unknowingly picks up a fragment of the Tablet of Order and Chaos that [[Spider-Man]] was after. After losing his helmet while fighting Spider-Man, the Juggernaut discovers the fragment and uses its power to strengthen himself. Due to the fragment interfering with the Gem of Cyttorak, Spider-Man is able to defeat him. Following this, the Juggernaut is apprehended by the Wild Pack.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad Online]]'', voiced by [[Travis Willingham]].<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[X-Men: Destiny]]'', voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss and unlockable character in ''[[Marvel: Avengers Alliance]]''.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
* The Juggernaut appears as a boss and playable character in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'', voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.<ref name="btva"/>
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Andrew Kishino]].<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/lego-marvel-super-heroes-characters-and-cast-revealed LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Characters and Cast Revealed], [[IGN]] July 20, 2013</ref><ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
* The Juggernaut appears in ''[[Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order]]'', voiced again by [[Peter Lurie]].<ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.

===Books===
* The Juggernaut appears as a [[holodeck]] simulation in ''[[Planet X (Star Trek)|Planet X]]''.
* The Juggernaut appears in the novel ''X-Men: The Jewels of Cyttorak'' ({{ISBN|1-57297-329-3}}).
* The Juggernaut appears in the third novel of the ''X-Men: Mutant Empire'' trilogy, fighting alongside the X-Men to stop Magneto from conquering Manhattan.

===Music===
The song "Legendary Iron Hood" by [[Open Mike Eagle]] from the album ''[[Brick Body Kids Still Daydream]]'' is written from the perspective of the Juggernaut.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Mike_Eagle |number=1082451832541073408 |date=7 January 2019 |title=very yes. very on time to the rap party. black introverted hood power fantasy.|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201201021006/https://twitter.com/Mike_Eagle/status/1082451832541073408|archive-date=2020-12-01 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Internet parody==
On February 14, 2006, the parody troupe My Way Entertainment released "The Juggernaut Bitch!!", an [[overdubbing|overdub]] of the ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'' episode "The Cry of the Banshee". "The Juggernaut Bitch!!" uses a variety of [[slang]], [[profanity]] and [[Non sequitur (literary device)|non sequitur]]s through ad-libbing. The parody includes the often-repeated line, "Don't you know who the fuck I am? I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!". At first, the clip was made available on the duo's college website, but when [[YouTube]] became popular, so did the parody.

The meme became so popular that the line was included in ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' during Juggernaut's fight with [[Kitty Pryde]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1532557/x-men-last-stand-secrets-revealed.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008215714/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1532557/x-men-last-stand-secrets-revealed.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 8, 2012 |title=Nine Things You Need to Know Before Seeing 'X-Men' This Weekend |last=Carroll |first=Larry |date=26 May 2006 |publisher=[[MTV News]] |access-date=28 December 2012}}</ref> In June 2006, My Way released a [[sequel]], "J2: Juggment Day", using footage from the episode "Juggernaut Returns". On June 10, 2007, My Way released a second sequel, titled "J3: Shadow of the Colossi", using footage from "The Unstoppable Juggernaut" and ''[[Pryde of the X-Men]]''. The video game ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'' has an [[Achievement (video games)|achievement]] called "I'm the Juggernaut...", which references the parody.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/achievement/32995-I-m-the-Juggernaut%E2%80%A6.html |title=I'm the Juggernaut... Achievement - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |date=10 November 2009 |publisher=Xbox360achievements.com |access-date=28 December 2012}}</ref>

== Collected editions ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Title
!Material collected
!Published date
!ISBN
|-
|''Iron Man by Kurt Busiek & Sean Chen Omnibus''
|''Juggernaut'' (vol. 2) #1 and ''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #1-25, ''Captain America'' (vol. 3) #8, ''Quicksilver'' #10, ''Avengers'' (vol. 3) #7, ''Iron Man & Captain America Annual 1998'', ''Fantastic Four'' (vol. 3) #15, ''Iron Man Annual 1999'', ''Thor'' (vol. 3) #17, ''Peter Parker: Spider -Man'' #11, ''Iron Man: The Iron Age'' #1-2
|September 2013
|{{ISBNT|978-0785168140}}
|-
|''X-Men: Black''
|''X-Men: Black - Juggernaut'' #1 and ''X-Men: Black - Emma Frost'' #1, ''X-Men: Black - Mystique'' #1, ''X-Men: Black - Mojo'' #1
|March 2019
|{{ISBNT|978-1302915537}}
|-
|''Juggernaut: No Stopping Now''
|''Juggernaut'' (vol. 3) #1-5
|March 2021
|{{ISBNT|978-1302924508}}
|}

==See also==
* "[[Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!]]"

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Marvelwiki|juggernaut-cain-marko|Juggernaut (Cain Marko)}}

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