Captain Marvel: What is the symbol at the end of Avengers Infinity War?

Avengers: Infinity War ended with a heartwrenching bang.

But true to Marvel form, it featured a post-credit scene and a special insignia that symbolises hope for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What was the symbol at the end of Avengers: Infinity War?

In the last moments of Nick Fury’s existence, out of all the technology he has at hand, he reaches for a beeper looking device.

As he turns to dust, he sends out one last distress signal.

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The symbol that flashes on the beeper is blue and red with a gold star on the front.

It is the symbol of Captain Marvel, and she may be the Avengers’ only hope.

Who is Captain Marvel?

Captain Marvel is said to be one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest superheroes.

Carol Danvers, a US Air Force officer, gets her powers when an explosion causes her DNA to combine with her Kree co-officer, an alien named Mar-Vell.

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The Kree are a race of blue-faced aliens, technologically and scientifically far more advanced than humans.

As Captain Marvel, she has a lot of superhuman powers – some of which could be invaluable to the fate of the Avengers.

Captain Marvel’s powers include enhanced strength, durability and the ability to fire photonic energy blasts from her hands.

And Captain Marvel’s solo movie is slated for a March 6, 2019 release.

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Brie Larson plays the eponymous hero, but not without some familiar faces by her side.

Clark Gregg will appear as a younger version of Phil Coulson, the agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The symbol at the end of Avengers: Infinity War indicates that Captain Marvel will make an appearance in Avengers 4.

Avengers 4 arrives on screens May 3, 2019. Avengers: Infinity War is in cinemas now.