He is easily the most recognizable franchise character that marvel has in their stable and appears in video games, television shows, countless comic book series, and even as a float in the macys thanksgiving day parade. By some standards, this makes them the most popular superheroes in comic book history. Often cited as perhaps the earliest superhero akin to those to become popularized through american comic books. Mar, 2016 ask 100 comic book fans the same question, and youll almost certainly get 100 different answers. After numerous comic book lists and rankings were averaged together, here are the when it was cool 100 greatest comic books of all time.
Some heroes are flawed, some are ruthless, and some are naively optimistic, but every single character that appears on this list have certainly earned their keep. Movies based on marble heroes bring in more money on average. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee and co. Mar 17, 2017 heroes rise and fall in popularity, where the fantastic four once ruled comic book sales in the 60s, they now face obscurity postcancellation. Just by taking a second look at that picture up there. The histograms below show the gross revenue in hundreds of millions of dollars of movies based on heroes from the two most popular comic book companies. Selling all sorts of movie memorabilia, collectibles, action figures. Heroes rise and fall in popularity, where the fantastic four once ruled comic book sales in the 60s, they now face obscurity postcancellation. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Name the top 50 comic book heroes of all time, according to. My top 100 favourite comic book heroes of all time youtube. Mar 12, 2019 spawn one of the biggest nonmarvel and dc superheroes of all time is coming to mortal kombat 11 later this month. The book is slender and offers little text by feiffer, but. In 2009 or so, the comics department of the popular video game website put together a list of their top 100 comic book villains of all time, and have finally followed up with the vastly less well considered top 100 comic book heroes of all time.
While he may not be the brightest bulb on the battlefield, groo is an earnest and kindhearted adventurer whose travels are never short on laughs and adventure. Yes, modern interpretations of heroes are often more grounded and real, but stan lee stared the trend. Pick the answers from the 10 categories about xmen. It has been hinted that his true identity is actually stan lee, the legendary comic book creator. List of the most badass, tough, and iconic comic book superheroes ever created. Dec 05, 2011 ign published a top 100 comic book heroes that made me crazy, both in its predictability hey. Apr, 2003 the great comic book heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. For whatever reason, the greater literary community did not seem to view it as a legitimate form of storytelling, even though so many of the classic literary themes like humanity, heroism, and overcoming insurmountable odds overlapped. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Dec 27, 2016 comic book historian craig yoe has a new book out called super weird heroes, a 320page compendium of golden age comic book stories featuring some of the strangest superheroes ever concocted. The 100 most published superheroes, ranked by comic book. The top 50 best and worst superhero tv shows of all time forbes. These are the superhero and villain characters who have been in the most individual issues of comic books, including both marvel and dc. Currently the coolest superhero around, i did watch the immensely successful 1990s batman.
For over 20 years, dc comics has had several of its iconic heroes come to life on the big and small screen. It was serialized in issues 1118 june 1993 march 1997 of clowess comic book series eightball and was published in book form in 1997 by fantagraphics. This was a time when most comic book heroes had no serious personal problems, like getting bullied at school, or paying taxes. Feb 27, 2018 with the black panther movie dominating the box office and it being the last day of black history month.
Jules feiffers the great comic book heroes is a loving appreciation of the golden age of hero comics. Much as we did with last years top 100 comic book villains, ign has pulled together a comprehensive list of the greatest heroes to ever grace the pages of the. Earlier in the year, the publisher had held a poll asking readers to vote on their favorite issues of marvel comic book series. Discover a characters comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Lets write the words and create illustrations to tell our own comic story. With the black panther movie dominating the box office and it being the last day of black history month. Often hailed as the worlds greatest assassin amongst all comic book heroes and villains, deadshot has even given batman tough time. Again, this is not my personal favorite type of comic book, but ghost world kept popping up time and time again on the best of comics lists. You will notice that some characters, like beast and the thing, benefit from being part of famous superhero teams from batman to. People seem to like movies about comic book heroes. All heroes comics 4410 lake ave, rochester, new york 14612 rated 4. Why did the mcu erase the original captain marvel, who was.
However, thats a guarantee when it comes to who is the greatest superhero of all time. One of the more integral members of the dc comics heroes who is a major player in regards to time travel is rip hunter. Not only does watchmen top a number of best of comic book and graphic novel lists, but this alan moore story actually graced time magazines list of the best novels of all time. Lets create our own comic book, just like stan lee.
There is much here to mock and debate in that order, so ill have to do it on an installment plan. Can you provide the 5letter first names of these comic book characters. Comic book historian craig yoe has a new book out called super weird heroes, a 320page compendium of golden age comic book stories featuring some of the strangest superheroes ever concocted. Fictional characters comics comic book characters dc comics marvel comics comic books superheroes top 100 total nerd.
Originally introduced as a super villain, floyd lawton is an expert marksman who will dare to assassinate anyone as long as he is getting paid for the job. Stan lee created many of the most famous comic books of all time, usually about the adventures of a hero. Ign published a top 100 comic book heroes that made me crazy, both in its predictability hey. Marvels the pull list free comics on marvel unlimited marvels pull list. The dark knight trilogy is severely overrated but that doesnt stop the world greatest detective from being the best superhero of all time. This list includes central characters from both the dc and. And since the 1940s, that relationship has only grown, with some of the most popular cartoons of all time being based on comic books, and plenty of comic books in turn based on popular cartoons. And for more chartsmashers, check out these 30 bestselling novels of all time. Some actors just cant resist a mask and spandex for their roles. Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc.
The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. The ultimates is a modernized, alternate universe version of the avengers where they finally figure out they are not really avenging anybody or anything in particular and that the name defenders was already taken. Which pieces of information can be gathered from these histograms. May 12, 2014 the 100 best comic book characters of all time. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most. Originally an ordinary man who built a time sphere to travel through time, rip became important to the timeline when he aided the remaining heroes in traveling to the dawn of time to battle the antimonitor in crisis on infinite earths, and later in destroying the villain.
The 10 most prominent nondcmarvel superhero universes of. He became my favourite through a mixture of the disney hercules film, the superman cartoons and. However, thats a guarantee when it comes to who is the greatest superhero of alltime. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts.
So, which of characters deserve the title of greatest. The top ten comic book superheroes 1 batman batman aka bruce wayne is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The top 100 comic book heroes of all time berkeley place. Top ten black comic book heroes of all time newsone. This event was shocking because it was predicated on ending all of the xtitles. So here it is the top 10 ebony comic book heroes of all time. Due to the success of superman, other comics companies pushed making superheroes and to that, superman is owed a huge debt. Browse a comprehensive az list of marvel comic characters. Knowing the dangers of the world he lives in, deadshot always tries his very best when it. Mar 16, 2020 one of the more integral members of the dc comics heroes who is a major player in regards to time travel is rip hunter. Top rated lists for idea 100 items top 100 comic book heroes ign 21 items my dcs movies list. He became my favourite through a mixture of the disney hercules film, the superman cartoons and the black lace song superman. Were pretty sure most of the heroes of the mcu would barely even break a sweat in a minefield.
Watching the 1996 spiderman cartoon and finding spideys wisecracks very amusing. You will notice that some characters, like beast and the thing, benefit from being part of famous superhero teams from batman to atom, the 100 most published superheroes. Antiheroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain. Catwoman made it all the way to number 20 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. In a minicrossover called legion quest, professor xs son, legion, went back in time to kill magneto, as he blamed him for everything that went wrong for his father in the years. Herein, weve gathered together the bestselling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. The xmen went from forgotten heroes in the 70s, to being topdog in the 90s. Originally an ordinary man who built a time sphere to travel through time, rip became important to the timeline when he aided the remaining heroes in traveling to the dawn of time to battle the antimonitor in crisis on infinite earths, and later in. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging. Weirdest comic book superheroes of all time boing boing. Quicksilver and the scarlet witch are the twin son and daughter of magneto.
Your friendly neighborhood spiderman has stuck himself into the hearts and minds of fans all over the world. Jul 27, 2010 top ten black comic book heroes of all time the latest news and opinions from a black perspective by marcus a. Whether its in animation or liveaction, there is an endless amount of iterations of the beloved superheroes that have captured the hearts of fans all around the world. We can download the printable from noggin to get us started or create our own. Wed venture to say many of them are also the best comics of all time. Home entertainment best comic book villains of all time best comic book villains of all time. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. He is the most amazing, fantastic, incredible and invincible writer of all time. The origins and early adventures of the classic superheroes of the comic books jules feiffer on. Ask 100 comic book fans the same question, and youll almost certainly get 100 different answers. Second son isnt based on a comic book or a movie, and it doesnt feature a beloved protagonist with roots in 1940s americana. The top 25 issues were then reprinted in trade paperback form, with a list in the back of each volume listing the results of the poll from the. Az list of marvel comic characters marvel comic characters.
Hes skilled with a blade but somewhat lacking in the brains department. Doom is a constant plight to the heroes in the marvel universe, and can be. And since the 1940s, that relationship has only grown, with some of the most popular cartoons of all time being based on comic books, and plenty of. Since the 1930s, comic fans across the globe have read in awe as weve watched these men and women clad in. The great comic book heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. My all time favourite superhero, comic book and fictional character. The 100 greatest marvels of all time was a series of trade paperbacks published in 2001 by marvel comics. The top 25 issues were then reprinted in trade paperback form, with a list in the back of each volume listing. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever. The top 50 best and worst superhero tv shows of all time.
May 12, 2011 igns top 20 comic book heroes of all time in 2009 or so, the comics department of the popular video game website put together a list of their top 100 comic book villains of all time, and have finally followed up with the vastly less well considered top 100 comic book heroes of all time. Ever since superman and batman reinvented hero tropes found in folklore such as robin hood, zorro, tarzan, and william tell, and blended. Jul 28, 2017 the top 50 best and worst superhero tv shows of all time. Much as we did with last year s top 100 comic book villains, ign has pulled together a comprehensive list of the greatest heroes to ever grace the pages of the funny books. Scott with comiccon closing this week, newsone has decided to bring you the top ten. Top ten black comic book heroes of all time the latest news and opinions from a black perspective by marcus a.
Much as we did with last years top 100 comic book villains, ign has pulled together a comprehensive list of the greatest heroes to ever grace the pages of the funny books. Truth be told, since the mcu is a parallel reality, similar to but not exactly like the marvel comics universe, the writers decided they didnt need him. That makes the one above all more powerful than all beings or cosmic entities combined and the most powerful comic book characters of all time in the marvel universe. Likewise, valiants bloodshot comes to cinemas, kicking off that companys. Top 25 best comic book writers of all time comic watch.
With that said these are the 10 best portrayals of dc comics heroes of all time, past and present versions. However, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was reinvented as a crimefighter with a disguise, secret lair, and gadgets, hallmarks of superheroes. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams a superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Without superman, the first big comic book superhero, we might not have had spiderman, batman, and the others. Captain america is one of the only comic book heroes that could actually be called a hero in real life. This is what it looks like when the commissioner doesnt have an hd distress signal. Out of print for over 30 years, feiffer discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during world war ii in.