The tradition for heroes on Earth is to go by a name like "Iron Man" or "Captain America" instead of their real name. So when the Kree warrior Mar-Vell came to Earth, they did not realize that he was giving them his name, and assumed he a hero called "Marvel." Or Captain Marvel, as he came to be known. I was Captain Marvel for a time as well, called after him, but my name is Noh-Varr. You see?
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