Marvel s most awesome heroes continue their adventures. According to, an antihero is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book. Spawn one of the biggest nonmarvel and dc superheroes of all time is coming to mortal kombat 11 later this month. Apr 04, 2015 sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. 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. Dc has some of the most iconic superheroes of all time in their roster, but their anti heroes are pretty great too. With movies like guardians of the galaxy, batman v superman. Comic book talk who is the most popular nondcmarvel superhero. Anti heroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain.
Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book anti heroes of all. Apr 20, 2020 my favorite and first dc comic book was the first issue of the teen titans. Abomination moved down on the best comic book characters created by stan lee. This epic list encompasses the elite of the sinister, the top dogs of the despicable. 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. Let me show you top ten comic anti heroes in this video. Comic book talk who is the most popular non dc marvel superhero. There are top ten comic book anti heroes in this video. Now norman osborn the new head of the corrupted dark avengers and director of the paramilitary intelligence agency h. Nbcs heroes revival is going beyond the television screen. Aug 23, 2016 in terms of the dc universe canon, krona is the most important character in the universe, being the one who let evil into the universe, split the cosmos into a multiverse leading to the creation of both the monitor and the anti monitor and caused the oans to take up the mantle of guardians of the universe, due to his attempts to see the. Suffice it to say shes complicated, but daredevil cant help but love her, and comics book readers are right there with him.
Antiheroes and the appeal they have in comics the artifice. I am a dc reader, and most of my favorite female characters are from dc. The walking dead is certainly the most famous property right now that doesnt belong to the big 2, but which superhero would it be. 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.
Pages in category dc comics superheroes the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 668 total. He has remained an extremely popular character due to his often villainous nature, thus setting him far apart from the likes of dc and marvels antiheroes. Who are the top 10 best anti heroes in comics both dc and. Sep 27, 2015 he has remained an extremely popular character due to his often villainous nature, thus setting him far apart from the likes of dc and marvels antiheroes. Top 10 most disappointing marvel and dc superhero movies of. Aug 05, 2015 there are a ton of superhero comics out there.
In terms of the dc universe canon, krona is the most important character in the. Antiheroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain. 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. Spiderman was marvels posterboy for decades, and now faces stiff competition from deadpool and iron man. Click on any character for a writeup on that character. Sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. Ive just started to discover things like saga and tomboy after catching up on marvel via mu and all the relaunches. Get the best deals on dc bronze age war comics when you shop the. Nbcs heroes to get new tiein comic book exclusive june 10, 2015 9. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book antiheroes of all. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a. The only requirement is that the character first appeared in a comic or comic strip e. Favorite female heroesantiheroes of all time comic vine.
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. Watch this video and knew about top ten comic book antiheroes. The title was mentioned as the night they tore old new york down. 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. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book.
Likewise, valiants bloodshot comes to cinemas, kicking off that companys. The heroes careen through time and space in search of the inniverse the extradimensional source of iotas shrinking ability only to find a disturbing link to iotas past. From marvel anti heroes to dc anti heroes and beyond. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever.
Top ten marvel comics characters longbox graveyard. Top ten most underrated heroes from comic book movies. Hulksta here, and im bringing you my personal picks for the top 100 villains in comic books and graphic novels. It also approached storylines with a youthful, campy vibe with villains like dagger type, a batgirl doppelganger who dresses. One of the reasons i prefer marvel to dc is because of marvels many antiheroes, with the hulk being the bestknown of the bunch.
Right now marvel and dc have cornered the market of comic book superhero movies in hollywood. Only these people arent quite as idealistic or virtuous as their heroic counterparts. With so many different antiheroes to choose from out of the massive dc comics catalog we decided to narrow it down to 10. Top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple devices. The top ten 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. There has always been a major fundamental difference between how dc characters are written in comparison to marvel characters. So, which of characters deserve the title of greatest. 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.
The 10 most prominent nondcmarvel superhero universes of. 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. Deadpool wade wilson was an international assassin who had worked for various governments when he developed an aggressive cancer. Most antiheroes tend to use methods that are frowned upon by. Anti heroes blur the line between hero and villain, but these comic book anti heroes are just as interesting as their boyscout counterparts.
But there are still a ton of great comic book characters out there that are not a part of marvel or dc that would make. It also approached storylines with a youthful, campy vibe with villains like dagger type, a. The movie even had jack kirby himself design some of the concept art for the film. Mar 12, 2019 spawn one of the biggest non marvel and dc superheroes of all time is coming to mortal kombat 11 later this month.
The marvel comics antihero flew onto the scene in the seventies with characters like the punisher and wolverine. Get the best deals on dc bronze age war comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Inspired by this thread i began trying to think of the most famous superhero who does not belong to dc or marvel. Marvel is currently kicking ass, and dc seems to have a plan in place that they are finally executing with the release of batman v superman. 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. 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. Are there any comic book heroes dc or marvel preferably. List of comics solicited but never published wikipedia. To this day my favorite writer for dc is marv wolfman teen titans. Throughout the around 90 years of comic book publication, there have been many examples of aliens in comics, and in todays list im going to rank what i believe to be the top 10. I have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. Earn points for what you already do as a marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a marvel insider.
See more ideas about dc comics heroes, dc comics and comics. You might find this list of comic book members of the us navy to be of interest though it looks incomplete and i cant vouch for its accuracy. Most anti heroes tend to use methods that are frowned upon by society. For this list, well be looking at female characters in comic books that blur the line between hero and villain, based on both the popularity of these characters, as well as how well they fit. 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. 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. Tex thompson, the americommando, was an obscure golden age hero whose.
Anti heroes are characters who perform heroic deeds while often indulging in activities that are considered illegal. 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. Top 10 most disappointing marvel and dc superhero movies of alltime 2016 has been hit and miss for cbms, but its not the first time fans have been left feeling underwhelmed. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include the following.
Plus, a new threat from the 67th floor threatens the heroes vacant chrysler building hq. 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. The 10 greatest nonmarvel or dc comic book superheroes. 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. Black widows strength and cunning will be tested to their limits as she takes on a mission too dangerous for s. May 03, 2018 the 10 greatest non marvel or dc comic book superheroes. Since the new 52 line rebooted dcs internal continuity, batgirl has become known as something of a progressive hero.
Firstly, dc comics is considered to be the originator of american superhe. Superhero comics that arent marvel or dc book riot. Under gail simone, the comic introduced a positive transgender character and took an incredibly relaxed attitude to all things lgbt. Age of ultron, and the fantastic four coming out, itll be nothing but good times for marvel comics and dc comics, the two biggest comic book companies in the world.
But the pages of comic books are also populated with another group of people that do whats considered the right thing. There seem to be quite a few naval villians, though. Best comic book antiheroes top ten list thetoptens. Heroes rise and fall in popularity, where the fantastic four once ruled comic book sales in the 60s, they now face obscurity postcancellation. I would like to become aware of and enjoy some comics outside the normal view, looking for recommendations.
After thousands of years living as a man and fighting in mans bloody, petty conflicts, ares joined the ranks of earths mightiest heroes the avengers. But there are still a ton of great comic book characters out there that are not a part of. 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. By guest author on may 11, 2010 comic books, entertainment. The top ten best comic book antiheroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. The next few years are going to be filled with superheroes. Thats all well and good, but what about all of the. May 11, 2010 i have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. Iron man, batman, black panther, wonder woman, captain marvelthe list is endless, and seemingly keeps growing on a daily basis. 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. The top ten best comic book anti heroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. Marvel gives xmen antihero magneto his own comic book. Marvel checks off another super hero rite of passage.
The xmen went from forgotten heroes in the 70s, to being topdog in the 90s. D let battle commence as captain marvel wades into an interplanetary turf war. Nonmarvel dc comic book characters list challenges. Celebrate national comic book day with marvel marvel. May 07, 20 top 20 comic book heroes with so many movies, tv shows, animated tv and movies being made, its hard to remember the true origins of comic book heroes and which ones that really are the best. Top 20 comic book heroes with so many movies, tv shows, animated tv and movies being made, its hard to remember the true origins of comic book heroes and which ones that really are the best.
From sidekicks gone dark to villains who walk the line between good and evil. Marvel has a ton of characters and quite a few antiheroes making it incredibly hard to make a list only featuring 10 of them. Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc. Antiheroes are characters who perform heroic deeds while often indulging in activities that are considered illegal.