Marvel reveals its most obscure, unlikely superhero. The legion of superheroes were once the biggest thing in comics. If ive missed any of your favourites for the title, let me know. For a cosmically powerful hero from earth, quasar real name wendell vaughn is pretty obscure, and as ive polled various comic book nerds about him, only once have i gotten a stronger. So, without further ado heres my list of 27 of the lamest characters created in comic book history. For the purposes of this list, it does not include animal companions like krypto or sandman s owls. Jul 31, 2015 well, we will, and well get to that other rocket, in this, our ten obscure marvel characters we think should be thrust to the forefront of their own comic. In the comic version, the hero wesley discovered comic book superheroes had once been real, before their villains joined forces and wiped them off the planet with his father among them. This comprehensive encyclopedia of comic books and super heroes provides a detailed look at both famous and obscure characters and publications from the.
One piece creator shares obscure nsfw fact about one pirate. This has part two of a serial starring the phantom, the australian catman, the australian shadow and sir falcoln. The clock king is a batman foe with no superpowers except for his uncanny ability to perceive and manage time. Public domain super heroes is a collaborative website about public domain characters from comic books, comic strips, films, books, pulps, mythology, television, animation, folk stories, among. Here at flights, tights, and movie nights, my goal is to seek out and watch every superhero and comic book based movie out there, this is my attempt at creating a comprehensive list of every single one i can find as well as the ones coming out in the near future. That means one of the greatest convergences of geekdom the world has even seen will be taking place. A character largely rendered redundant by wade lafarge. The first transgendered comic book character, the dwayne mcduffie, ivan velez jr.
Nods to a defeated superman and batman threw winks to readers, but all movie audiences got were inexplicably curving bullets. Public domain super heroes is a collaborative website about public domain characters from comic books, comic strips, films, books, pulps, mythology, television, animation, folk stories, among others. The wiki format allows any registered user to create any article, so we can all work together to build the site. Most underrated comic book characters part 1, the most underrated superheroes and supervillains of all time who deserve more exposure in comics and movies. Each week, comic book writer chris sims answers the burning. Whats a obscure comic book hero you wished made it big one. Marvel has a crazy number of characters in their comic book library over 7,000 of them. For the purposes of this list, it does not include animal companions like krypto or sandman s owls, or supervillain henchmen.
We will never see the majority of these characters on the big screen. The 10 greatest nonmarvel or dc comic book superheroes. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Oct 31, 2018 up until 1996, i might have said this guy. But the marvel universe is jampacked with interesting, quirky, oddball or just downright lame characters that many people have never heard of before. The manga has even set a guinness world record for the most copies published for the same comic book by a single. This obscure marvel hero may be key to captain marvel. Shop obscure comic book hero reference tshirt created by twillenberg. Aug 03, 2018 for a cosmically powerful hero from earth, quasar real name wendell vaughn is pretty obscure, and as ive polled various comic book nerds about him, only once have i gotten a stronger response. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Top 10 most obscure comic book hero s, and villains 10. Heres an ultimate encyclopedia that lives up to its billing. Feb 28, 2020 didja know that there have been more than 2 publishers of comic book heroes throughout the years. Cat man if this wasnt a dc character, the guys that brought us batman, then i would of said that this was just a case of a rival comic house.
Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Dec 22, 2014 given the comic s limited run and lack of exposure, a credible argument could be made that dark town is the most obscure comic book to ever be adapted into a major feature film. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in. Comic book fans are used to truly obscure characters making unexpected comebacks. I didnt, until i ran across an archie comics digest that had reprints of the mljred circle heroes. This is a list of comic book sidekicks defined as a character who spends a significant amount of time as a superheros junior partner, or was officially acknowledged as the heros sidekick for some period of time. This is a list of comic book sidekicksdefined as a character who spends a significant amount of time as a superheros junior partner, or was officially acknowledged as the heros sidekick for some period of. Perhaps one of the best transformations of a lame character to an interesting one was with the thinker. The 20 most obscure superheroes that only true nerds will. Join watchmojo as we count down our picks for the darkest comic book and superhero films. Given the comics limited run and lack of exposure, a credible argument could be made that dark town is the most obscure comic book to ever be adapted into a major feature film. So, without further ado heres my list of 27 of the lamest characters.
In addition to these wellknown masked and costumed crime fighters, readers are introduced to hundreds more relatively obscure but equally fascinating characters in this collection of comic book heroes that spans the decades from the 1930s to the present day. The mask, watchmen and hellboy, although not obscure. Okay, everyones heard of spiderman, the hulk, thor, dr. Aug 28, 20 comic book fans are used to truly obscure characters making unexpected comebacks. Olga sadly only lasted from august 1937 to october 1938 in what may be the single greatest name for a comic. Basically a place to talk about and share obscure facts and forgotten heroes, villains, and. The manga has even set a guinness world record for the most copies published for the same comic book by a single author, and is the.
The 20 most obscure superheroes that only true nerds will recognize 20 skateman. And nowadays, comic con is about all kinds of entertainment. Obscure comic book characters public group facebook. Whats a obscure comic book hero you wished made it big one day. The following is a partial list of teams of superheroes from various comic.
Now, when ive seen post like this in the past people usually name, like, monica rambeau or stingray, etc. There are so many obscure characters out there, and a lot of them are absurdly silly. See more ideas about superhero, comics and comic books. I didnt, until i ran across an archie comics digest that had reprints of the mljred circle. Marvel and dc may be the biggest names in superhero comic books, but many high profile characters. Similar to captain america as he was also created by jack kirby and joe simon. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological order.
Atlanta journalconstitution this comprehensive encyclopedia of comic books and super heroes provides a detailed look at both. Atlanta journalconstitution this comprehensive encyclopedia of comic books and super heroes provides a detailed look at both famous and obscure characters and publications from the past eighty years of comics. Frew and obscure australian heroes comic book plus forum. This obscure marvel hero may be key to captain marvel and. The team was made up of various dc solo superhero characters that had failed to catch on during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Nov 07, 2019 one piece creator shares obscure nsfw fact about one pirate. Dc has the worst reputation for creating superheros worthy of a headdesk, but marvel have a fair share of facepalms too. Blade was the only humanvampire hybrid in the marvel universe and part of the antihero wave of the bronze age of comics. This information was originally posted to threads on the dc comics message boards and moderated by john censullo. While he has also been known to use highlyadvanced, clockinspired weaponry in his crimes, clock kings real strength lies in sensing patterns and the temporal plane.
Undoubtedly, the most successful comic book movies have been those adapted from marvel and dc batman, iron man, superman, spiderman, the avengers etc but that doesnt mean lesser known adaptations cant be successful. Top 10 most obscure comic book heros, and villains 10. Now while 500 great comic book action heroes is a very attractive book, it really needs to be. The two characters were too similar for their own good, though walshs changes to grant wilsons costume were cool and less dramatic than. Cat man if this wasnt a dc character, the guys that brought us batman, then i would of said that this was just a case of a rival comic house trying to feed off the batmans popularity by creating an identical character with a few subtle differences, so as to not incur a. Top 10 obscure superheroes who deserve their own movies wired. This book is just chock filled with tons of great information, and everybody can find something to learn here. Hope was such a big movie star that he also headlined a comic book. The justice league of america, one of the most famous superhero teams, as they appear in jla, secret origins.
Following all the excitement of comic con 2012, we decided to compile a list of some of our favorite lesserknown comic book characters that have tv show potential. Blade was the only humanvampire hybrid in the marvel universe and part of the anti hero wave of the bronze age of comics. Apr 14, 2014 most underrated comic book characters part 1, the most underrated superheroes and supervillains of all time who deserve more exposure in comics and movies. While the character was originally a guy named clifford devoe with a machine on his head called a thinking cap which made him really smart and gave him limited telekinesis and mind control, he usually got his ass handed to him on a regular basis by either the golden age flash jay. Well, we will, and well get to that other rocket, in this, our ten obscure marvel characters we think should be thrust to the forefront of their own comic. Smells like infinite sadness a 40somethings musings on the current state of music, film and pop culture.
Chris peruzzi is a comic book superhero historian who is passionate about how todays comic book heroes. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological order here at flights, tights, and movie nights, my goal is to seek out and watch every superhero and comic book based movie out there, this is my. Ive set out on search to find some of the most ridicu. Nov 29, 2016 join watchmojo as we count down our picks for the darkest comic book and superhero films. See more ideas about comics, comic books and vintage comic books. With the 2012 san diego comic con at an end, we are left with some pretty exciting announcements about some lesserknown comic book characters like dc comics lobo and marvels guardians of the. Marvel reveals its most obscure, unlikely superhero revival.
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