Rorschach born walter joseph kovacs is a fictional character and an antihero in the acclaimed 1986 graphic novel miniseries watchmen, published by dc. According to, an antihero is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic. Well, this is a definitive ranking of the 10 greatest of all. Top black comic heroes marvel and dc quiz by beardman94. Jun 28, 2016 with so many different anti heroes to choose from out of the massive dc comics catalog we decided to narrow it down to 10. For this list, were looking at times when comic book characters met. I have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and. But see, thats the level of bizarre dementia youre dealing with once you pick up a comic book with superhero irwin schwab, infamously known as the teleporting ambush bug, created by keith giffen. War proves that even unnecessary comic book events can birth great things. He should be second i agree because he is strong although superman is. Jan 10, 2018 explore lyannecornishs board the best antiheroes in. The punisher is one of the first antiheroes or a hero that doesnt always act as nice as we would like. Anti drug campaigns and cartoons used to be all the rage for quite a long time, but as debates cropped up as to the effectiveness of these messages they began to target demographics in.
Even when the hulk fights alongside earths greatest defenders, the avengers. Without further ado, here are my choices for the top 10 nonpowered heroes. Read dc comics from the story superhero facts and memes by orientkiler a. Nonmarvel dc comic book characters list challenges. Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc. The xmen went from forgotten heroes in the 70s, to being top dog in the 90s.
Top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this, please take another look hey, guys i know this is the third time i have revised this article, but i finally have it, i. The 10 funniest superheroes with video posted by andy hunsaker on june 5th the avengers is going to be the big hit of the whole year, certainly, but while it has its fair share of funny moments, there are actually superheroes whose stock in trade is comedy. He debuted during the silver age of comic books and has. Hulk was the first comic character i ever knew about probably thanks to those crappy 1960s cartoons, and purchase of a hulk aurora model kit got me started buying comic books stuff followed shortly by actual. Deadpool wade wilson was an international assassin who had worked for various governments when he developed an aggressive cancer. May 11, 2010 i have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book companies, you are left with some of the. By guest author on may 11, 2010 comic books, entertainment. Superman and captain america are two of the biggest offenders when it comes to the portrayal of race in comics. Even though dc has made some efforts to lighten things up, the oftendour and serious tones of man of steel and batman v superman have given dc the stigma of being the depressing, emo twin of the dcmarvel duumvirate marvel, as this meme. Marvel villains it might be a depth versus quality issue.
One of canadas first superheroes was an inuit woman, who even predated dcs wonder woman by a few months. A former lover of bruce wayne, jezebel is a striking, highly deductive former model who also happens to be a member of. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Sure, super heroes are marvels bread and butter, but what about those awesome antiheroes. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The only requirement is that the character first appeared in a comic or comic strip e. Starting with 2008s iron man, marvel began constructing an interconnected cinematic universe that. Lets also not forget that in 1984, marvel almost bought the rights to superman, batman, wonder woman and four other titles from dc. Top 15 most powerful heroesantiheroes of marvel comic vine. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more.
Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Firstly, dc comics is considered to be the originator of american superhe. Heres a ranking of the 10 greatest marvel and dc comics. One of the reasons i prefer marvel to dc is because of marvels many antiheroes, with the hulk being the bestknown of the bunch. Top 20 reasons why captain marvel is one the worst heroes. Rorschach born walter joseph kovacs is a fictional character and an anti hero in the acclaimed 1986 graphic novel miniseries watchmen, published by dc comics. One of the most interesting kinds of heroes however are those of the undead variety. Fuck realism, we just want our superheroes to look cool and kick ten thousand kinds of ass. Good guys are not supposed to do bad things, good guys are supposed to be just and noble and always do what is right, yet han solo far and away was the much cooler character than luke skywalker. Dec 28, 2017 everyone has their own favourite superhero, but of the thousands of characters created by marvel and dc, which ones are truly the best.
We just love to hate these marvel anti heroes who cross the line to get their. See more ideas about marvel, superhero and marvel dc comics. Sep 01, 2011 its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book companies, you are left with some of the greatest antiheroes and some difficult decisions. Formerly known by names including atlas and timely, marvel entertainment is the publisher of comic books featuring iconic characters and teams such as the fantastic four, spiderman, the. Other upcoming marvel cinematic universe movies include antman and the wasp on july 6th, captain marvel on march 8, 2019, the fourth avengers movie on. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Jul 31, 2018 sure, super heroes are marvel s bread and butter, but what about those awesome anti heroes. He writes stories about comic books, movies and tv shows that are chockfull of behindthescenes lore and stuff you didnt know about your favorite. There has always been a major fundamental difference between how dc characters are written in comparison to marvel characters.
Hulk was the first comic character i ever knew about probably thanks to those crappy 1960s cartoons, and purchase of a hulk. One of the most underrated and underused comic characters there is. Spiderman was marvels posterboy for decades, and now faces stiff competition from deadpool and iron man. He watches most of the arrowverse shows, enjoys dc extended universe and marvel cinematic universe movies, and likes comics from marvel, dc and other companies equally. Considering their impact on the genre, cultural relevance, their originality, enduring popularity, and dozens of other factors, we humbly submit our. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. 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. Looking at the mostordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the top 10 issues of the year being published by the home of superman, batman and the justice league. When you think about antiheroes in anything youve read or watched from 20 to now, you might have noticed most of them have a back story that is leaning towards giving the readerwatcher some sort of sympathy. Nelvana of the northern lights made her debut in an issue of triumphadventure comics. Everyone has their own favourite superhero, but of the thousands of characters created by marvel and dc, which ones are truly the best. Jan 4, 2020 loki, thor, tom hiddleston, film, comics, comic books, comic book movies, marvel comics, 2010s, 10s, stay safe and healthy. Antiheroes and the appeal they have in comics the artifice. That batman lineup is tough to beat, whatever you may feel about the jokers tailor.
Top ten marvel comics characters longbox graveyard. Marvel and dc comics images, memes, wallpaper and marvel dc comics. The xmen went from forgotten heroes in the 70s, to being topdog in the 90s. The top ten best comic book antiheroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. Sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. In 1994, dc turned doctor fate into an antihero named fate who was a grave. For every spiderman or superman, there are hundreds of comic book characters you have never heard of. In a declining comics market, dc beats marvel slashdot.
A question that has divided that comic book community since the dawn of. Characters from epic, icon and vertigo that dont belong to marvel or dc are included, but characters from companies absorbed into marvel and dc e. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include the following. A couple weeks ago, brian cronins comics should be good column at comic book resources ran a dcmarvel top ten survey. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. An inevitable entry, i guess, and therefore i almost left him off the list, but, then i. May 6, 2020 top 10 awful truths about tv shows we love. Characters from epic, icon and vertigo that dont belong to marvel or dc are included. The 10 greatest nonmarvel or dc comic book superheroes. The marvel comics antihero flew onto the scene in the seventies with characters like the punisher and wolverine. This resurfaced yugioh psa is almost too cringeworthy. With so many different antiheroes to choose from out of the massive dc comics catalog we decided to narrow it down to 10.
Nov 24, 2016 he writes stories about comic books, movies and tv shows that are chockfull of behindthescenes lore and stuff you didnt know about your favorite characters, programs and films. May 03, 2018 the 10 greatest non marvel or dc comic book superheroes. An inevitable entry, i guess, and therefore i almost left him off the list, but, then i wouldve put someone else from the bat family on, like huntress or batwoman, which i would if it were a top 15 list maybe. Best comic book antiheroes top ten list thetoptens. Loki, thor, tom hiddleston, film, comics, comic books. Sep 21, 2015 marvel has a ton of characters and quite a few anti heroes making it incredibly hard to make a list only featuring 10 of them. He is more powerful as superman and was member of the. These guys may not feel the burden of great responsibility but their great power is unquestionable. The 10 most horrifying things that happened in marvel zombies. From sidekicks gone dark to villains who walk the line between good and evil. The punisher started the ball rolling for the darker side of comics, and when comics like the watchmen and the dark knight returns made the genre even more popular, the punisher fit right in. Top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this. Spiderman was marvel s posterboy for decades, and now faces stiff competition from deadpool and iron man. Nov 02, 2012 top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this, please take another look hey, guys i know this is the third time i have revised this article, but i finally have it, i have spent the last.
There are a large number of heroes from both universes who are members of the undead community, so lets look at the ten best from across the marvel and dc universes. May 03, 2018 other upcoming marvel cinematic universe movies include antman and the wasp on july 6th, captain marvel on march 8, 2019, the fourth avengers movie on may 3, 2019, the sequel to spiderman. Marvel has been winning the box office race for awhile. Heroes rise and fall in popularity, where the fantastic four once ruled comic book sales in the 60s, they now face obscurity postcancellation. The top ten best comic book anti heroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. Fawcett owned captain marvel comics, but under dcs revival has sometimes portrayed as. Top 20 reasons why captain marvel is one the worst heroes in comic book history. The unofficial dc comics subreddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. Who are the top 10 best anti heroes in comics both dc and.
Rorschach was created by writer alan moore with artist dave gibbons, but as with most of the main characters in the series, he was an analogue for a charlton comics character, in this case steve ditkos the question. Marvel has a ton of characters and quite a few antiheroes making it incredibly hard to make a list only featuring 10 of them. Nova is also heir to the legacy of the nova corps, an intergalactic peace. Sep 20, 2017 so, while the meme is meant to dig at marvels overly cheery, jokey heroes, it really does highlight how much dc needs to lighten up. Dc has some of the most iconic superheroes of all time in their roster, but their anti heroes are pretty great too. The idea was to name your top ten favorite characters for both dc and marvel comics. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book companies, you are left with some of the greatest antiheroes and some difficult decisions. Antidrug campaigns and cartoons used to be all the rage for quite a long time, but as debates cropped up as to the effectiveness of these. Aug 18, 2017 the above meme addresses the fact that dc has the rights to their characters, but what dc is doing with their characters is another story. Top 10 superheroes of all time we asked our facebook fans to tell us their favorite superheroes of all time.
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