Best comic book antiheroes top ten list thetoptens. The best marvel, dc and indie comics of 2018 so far ign. 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. My top ten favorite dc super heroines dc, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year without including any super heroines in its 75th anniversary logo see. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Here are the best of the best when it comes to marvels roster of antiheroes. Oct 17, 2016 marvel vs dc armageddon part 1 duration. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book anti heroes of all. Hes just about as far away from an antihero as they get. Like mary marvel and batgirl, she was an early example of a female sidekick developing a large fanbase in her own right.
Dc comics is one of the largest and best known american comic book publishers. 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. Antiheroes and the appeal they have in comics the artifice. Top 20 comic book anti heroes 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. Her moral ambiguity has seen her go from badguy, to reluctant hero, to anti hero, to hero and back again several times.
May 11, 2010 and john constantine, elektra, the comedian, magneto, bane, black adam, namor, catwoman, black widow and gambit would make top 20, spawn and dredd too, but you said only marvel and dc so they dont count. Captain america avenger art print inspired by comic book and film the avengers the ultimate marvel fan footed pajamas action archives page 37 of 46 home of the alternative movie poster ampyou gotta love him. Tougher still when you dont wear a costume or have superpowers. Beginning our top ten is a character that could have easily been a product of his time but grew to be far more. Good guys are not supposed to do bad things, good guys are supposed to. The top ten best comic book antiheroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. Jet was described as just an infant when she went off to dimension z. Written by alan moore and illustrated by gene ha and zander cannon, the series details the lives and work of the police force of neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to. When we talk about the best dc comics storylines, were not grading on a curve. When it comes to madcap comic book characters who have gone far beyond their creators expectations, shes in a. But the pages of comic books are also populated with another group of people that do whats considered the right thing. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include the following.
When it comes to who is the best superhero, theres no easy answer. But you cant go wrong with this selection of the best mutant. 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. Reading dc comics has become more and more like a chore every week, and while hardcore fans still pick these books up, its purely out of habit instead, we turn to. Nov 27, 20 weve decided to take a look back on dc s 75 year history and list out the best battles that have ever graced their comics, ranging from the purely physical to the most emotional and, certainly. Fans did the math and wound up feeling severely grossedout. Jun 05, 2019 the xmen are famous for being some of marvel comics most compelling superheroes and also among their most complicated. For more from the world of dc, check out our video on.
Weve put together a list of the best comic books of 2018 so far, covering major superhero titles from marvel and dc as well as the best of independent publishers like. The top ten best marvel comics characters 1 spiderman spiderman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics existing in its shared universe. Who are the top 10 best anti heroes in comics both dc and. The 10 greatest nonmarvel or dc comic book superheroes. Top 10 is a superhero comic book limited series published by the americas best comics imprint of wildstorm, itself an imprint of dc comics. The top ten most violent comic book characters 1 wolverine wolverine is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, commonly associated with the xmen. Antiheroes can serve the greater good, but many are as dirty as the bad guys. The symbol of america has long touched the hearts and minds of free people everywhere. The top ten best comic book anti heroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics.
His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his. But lets not forget the true origin stories behind these characters or forget to pay our respects to the best comics of all time. 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. Top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this. Apr 04, 2015 sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. Since then, dc has spawned thousands of heroes and villains across countless comics, tv series, movies, and video games. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Eventually, dc and other comic publishers would begin to explore the creative capabilities of comic book storytelling.
Deadpool wade wilson was an international assassin who had worked for various governments when he developed an aggressive cancer. Lobo is an alien born on the utopian planet of czarnia, and works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. Not only does spawn have incredible power rivaling that of the spectre, but he has a tragic story that makes his character too compelling not to care about. The 2010s have been an incredible time for the comics community as a whole. Comic book characters, comic book heroes, comic character, comic books art, comic art, marvel dc comics, bd comics, marvel vs, heros film justo boggs nerdy things the marvel cinematic universe explained. From sidekicks gone dark to villains who walk the line between good and evil. The punisher is the one i classify as the first true antihero in comic books. Even with the mystery of logans past being dispelled hes still wellliked. Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc. The marvel cinematic universe has helped bring in new readers and has kept the spotlight on superheroes as a medium.
Ranking the 10 most powerful dc cosmic characters cbr. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. With so many memorable ones, here are the ten most powerful evil dc comics heroes to ever exist. Through the years, she has been a master cat burglar, and both a foil and romantic partner for batman. Its hard to call frank castle a hero at best hes an anti hero or vigilante but while his methods may be questionable, his motives are anything but. Sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. Only these people arent quite as idealistic or virtuous as their. Soon, their heroes were involved in stories that forever changed the way we looked at comic books and, more often than not, our own world. Captain america stands for all that america should be. Earn points for what you already do as a marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a marvel insider.
Dc has always proven to be the home for some of the most powerful characters in comic book history. Dc has some of the most iconic superheroes of all time in their roster, but their anti heroes are pretty great too. This is a list of the greatest heroes and villains from comics, in my opinion, the most important ever created. Most anti heroes tend to use methods that are frowned upon by society. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple devices. Top ten best marvel super heroes stephen2 top ten comic book superheroes top ten batman villains best dc comics characters alexandr best comic book super villains fortnight best avengers characters bkallmighty top ten best comic strips best marvel comics characters 11111 top ten spiderman villains best. The 50 best nonsuperhero graphic novels disaffected hipsters, cyberpunk dystopias, cranky ducks and boy geniuses. With that in mind, here are the 10 best comic book movies on netflix. With these qualities, captain america easily makes it on the list as one of the top comic book characters.
Wolverine is a character that has surpassed the team he started out on to be one of those characters that marvel uses to boost the sales of other comic books. We decided to give what we thought were the top 10. These 15 heroes are as murderous as any villain, with body counts to match. A series of superhero icons and super villains by polish design firm, re. Anti heroes are characters who perform heroic deeds while often indulging in activities that are considered illegal. 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. But through it all, a select few have emerged as the best of the best. Dec 20, 2015 if you spend any amount of time on netflix, you know that, while the selection isnt the best, there are more than a couple comic book movies on the service. 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.
With godlike characters such as superman, wonder woman, green lantern, and the flash, there has always been the argument that dc was for people who loved ultrapowerful heroes and marvel was for those who liked more human heroes. May 03, 2018 the 10 greatest non marvel or dc comic book superheroes. By guest author on may 11, 2010 comic books, entertainment. Dc has always had the most popular lady hero of all time with wonder woman, who was always depicted as an equal to batman and superman in the holy trinity. The top 10 comic book badasses of all time newsarama. 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. Dc s top secret free comic book day title will be a dc super hero girls reprint. Sep 27, 2015 spawn is not your typical boy scout like superman or captain america, and even makes some of marvel and dcs antiheroes look a bit weak. The marvel universe has seen all manner of wars, both civil and secret, but which event was the alltime greatest. Dc is responsible for some of pop cultures best known comic book super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, the wonder twins, the flash, green lantern, aquaman, green arrow, and their teammates in the justice league of america. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book antiheroes of all. Jun 26, 2018 marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently, because of its wellreceived highprofile movies, strong sales, and popular characters.
Even in the current landscape of new and improved superheroines, dc s longtime roster of ultimately strong women is still the most impressive on comic book pages, television series and. Dc and marvel universe superheroes done in the style of aiga icons. It isnt totally comprehensive, but it includes just about. I have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Xmen, marvel heroes, evil ones iconised the incredible icons from re. Lobo is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by dc comics. The 10 greatest non marvel or dc comic book superheroes. The 25 greatest comic book supervillains of all time, ranked. 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. The top ten best marvel super heroes 1 spiderman spiderman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics existing in its shared universe.
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