This one is owned by dc comics, part of garth ennis hitman series, and dogwelder is one member of a superhero gang known as section 8. Unlike the comic book version of the character, negasonics big screen versions powers revolve around blowing stuff up and strongly resemble the powers of fellow xman cannonball. 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. The 7 crappiest super heroes in comic book history. A character with an unknown status was alive when last seen, but was injured, lost, or unsecured since. And that got us thinking about the other comic book movie performances that truly captured the characters in. Quicksilver and scarlet witch are two of the most popular characters in the marvel comics universe.
Nov 14, 2014 comic book characters are generally created with fan appeal in mind, and therefore everything from their outfit to their signature catchphrase is tailor made to appeal to readers. A small, dark rain cloud perpetually hovers over his head to symbolize his bad luck. Comic books seem to be being adapted more and more every year, so it would be impossible to create a comprehensive list of the worst characterisations with only ten entries, the focus here will be. The worst of the worst, the absolute apex of terrible writing, art, and social consciousness in comics. Last week, it was all about the top 10 comic book hero adaptations, but today were visiting the other end of the spectrum and examining the worst liveaction incarnations of. The 10 worst new anime characters of the decade, ranked.
Before we get started, who do you think is the worst mcu hero. This is the ten best example of times that comic book. The 10 most asinine 1990s comic book characters who never. The best and worst casting in comic book movies by jeffrey m. The character boasts all the same powers of wolverine but none of the style, instead replaced by a hyperactive expression and horrible hair that would make even a. The 5 most ridiculously sexist superhero costumes the 5 most ridiculously sexist superhero costumes. But, until a disagreement near the plays end, the nurse is juliets faithful confidante and loyal intermediary in juliets affair with romeo. List rules vote up the most absurd comic character no one takes seriously. There are hundreds of comic book characters youve never heard of, and for good reason, too. One issue released every week, drawing out the pacing for an entire year. A lot of this data is collected through competitively played ranked matches and characters base stats before upgrades which can be adjusted through the use of gear.
Sure, everybody was buying stacks of comics with hologram covers and quoting wolverine nonironically, but so, so many godawful new characters. Whites major role in the spirit comic books was to be the lessthanintelligent sounding board for the real heroes to collaborate with. Keep in mind this was before we knew how bad this stuff was. Cassandra cain is the worst character butchering in comic. These are the most ridiculous comic book characters best left forgotten. Rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. The story ran through 27 different annuals, with the idea being that every book would introduce a new superhero to the dc universe, using an alien invasion as the convenient plot device to. While many of these just didnt hit the market and impress readers, leading to their inevitable demise and relegation to the 10foradollar box, some were so incredibly racist, misogynist, or culturally and ethnically insensitive they stood out as examples of what not to do when creating comics.
In the big bang theory, 3rd season, 16th episode, raj koothrappali has some issues about stan lees choose for characters names. The 10 best comictofilm character redesigns youtube. In the film, negasonic teenage warhead is portrayed as a new recruit to the xmen and is under the care of veteran xman colossus. The lamest comic book characters, red bee, mr mxyzptlk. May 12, 2014 when you flip through a comic book, youre looking at a medium that has existed for less than a century.
As a child, matt murdock was blinded by radioactive waste while trying to save a stranger that was about to get hit by a truck that was carrying it. Worst comic book characters reinventions screenrant. This dc character first appeared in 1989, when he tried out for the legion of superheroes a teen team from the future, and got promptly rejected for having an absolutely ridiculous power. Spawn is a fictional superhero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by american company image comics. Oct 01, 2014 today on variant arris talks about 10 of the worst superheroes of all time.
May 24, 2014 from superheroes that can only pick up radio, to people that can only teleport very small distances, we count 15 incredibly useless comic book characters ever to waste their presence on your eyeballs. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. And then some are leather boy, 3d man, hell cow, etc. Most inappropriate comic book characters ever grunge. In addition to capes and costumes, names are a mainstay of the genre. The series centers around well, a whole lot of people.
Discover a characters comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters. Theres one thing the creators dont seem willing or able to spend enough time on, one superheroic failure that often makes an otherwise cool character seem a bit. I feel the same way about a lot of the horrible anime that my teenagers watch. Stupidest comic book moments top ten list thetoptens.
The new warriors have been zeitgeist characters from the beginning, you get edgy skateboarding night thrasher in the 90s and the reality tv team in the 2000s, and now in 2020, we have new warriors who have never grown up without the internet, and one character who appears to essentially live inside it. Sometimes theyre amazing, but other times, they really suck. I know that your question refers to a singular character and also refers to the previous decade but as of recent news i would have to say the 2020 new warriors from marvel. On comics and graphic novels, a gamefaqs message board topic titled cassandra cain is the worst character butchering in comic book film history. The ultimates 3 is probably the absolute worst comic i have ever personally read. Leave a comment and let us know, then check out the video at the top of the page.
In the 1940s, his comic books outsold those of superman and batman, and he was the first superhero to make his way to the big screen in the classic adventures of. The worst of the alltooreal worst in comic books newsarama. Witch of the black rose on the list, but that comic has proven to. Spawn was ranked 60th on wizard magazines list of the top 200 comic book characters of all time, 50th on empire magazines list of the 50 greatest comic book characters, and 36th on igns. Top ten most violent comic book characters thetoptens. The worst marvel comics movies ranked from awful to. So we hope that you will enjoy the ten worst comic book gimmick covers of alltime.
Who is the worst comic book character introduced in the last. Aug 01, 2019 empire counts down the 50 greatest comic book characters in the pantheon. This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. The 10 worst comic book characters in the marvel universe. But not every comic marvel published was a masterpiece in fact, some arent even good. His consciousness continued to transfer from one brain to another, prolonging the life of one of the worst. Eventually, scott lang became the next antman, and the ailing superhero franchise was saved. He is wellmeaning, but is the worlds worst jinx, bringing disastrous misfortune to everyone around him. The post crisis shazam was a gritty and grim character, which was the complete wrong way to take a supehero thats a literal kid in disguise. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. They are grouped by families or groups of survivors and roughly in order of first appearance. He is of course, one of many awesome comic characters, from the most wellknown, to whats referred to in comic geek circles as second tier characters daredevil or green arrow come to mind, or third tier dr strange, or swamp thing. The saddest superhero origin stories in comic book history. Oct 28, 2019 i used to be a comic book reader and collector although i have not done so in quite a while, i am very entertained by this description of the worst comic series.
His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his signature adamantium claws and adamantium skeleton. Were recording n episode of the doctor dc podcast tonight and are taking questions about the worst or lamest dc comics characters. We take a look at 40 of his worst offenses to the medium. Aug 18, 2016 many marvel and dc comics adaptations have utilised fully cgi characters over the years, and while they often bring the comic books to life to great effect, these are truly the worst hollywood has.
While he began as a traditional if unorthodox vigilante hero, spawn. She is the main antagonist of her series and the living embodiment of distrust and controversy in the fictional and real world. Bizarrely, the character became such a favorite of his creator, will eisner, that he soon received his own solo storylines. In his defence, it probably wasnt the best written classified ad. Whizzer is one of the earliest marvel characters created and, to prove were not shitting you, we are simply. What are the worst comic book character names ever.
But the only strong in many strong female comic book characters are the oblique muscles required to point their ass and boobs in the same direction. The desire to bring something new to the character goes so far that the very. Jul 26, 20 ok, so there are really 11 films on this list. But to be fair, it did have a whole host of writers and artists to add to the horrible mess that is this series. O god, there has been lots, but there has been one specific example that boggles me to this day. The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings progressive boink. Within those approximate 80 years, comic book stories and the avatars within have. Sep 20, 2017 some actors cant get enough of the comic book universe. Ranking every character in injustice 2 from worst to best. The following is a complete pictorial list of the characters in image comics. Read below for the definitive ranking of the worst that marvel has to offer.
I mean, what the hell are you guys doing over there at marvel. The comic book tie in for the video game injustice. The 10 worst new anime characters of the decade, ranked cbr. If you wonder why you dont remember any dazzler records, its because the whole thing died before they got the chance. Who is the worst comic book character introduced in the. This includes antiheroes and villains that are now heroes. Dc has the worst reputation for creating superheros worthy of a headdesk, but marvel. Raj koothrappalis list about stan lees characters names. Here are 10 actors who have played more than one superhero or comic book character.
The worst marvel comics movies ranked from awful to horrendous. Characters like black widow, batman, daredevil, professor x and superman all have instantly. Comic book characters are generally created with fan appeal in mind, and therefore everything from their outfit to their signature catchphrase is tailor made to appeal to readers. When crafting a villain, motivation is one of the most important bits to get right. Dec 06, 2017 and thats whats on the table for discussion today as we list off the sobadtheyrebad baddies with the 10 worst comic book movie villains. This article takes a look at some of the worst characters to grace the pages of comic books. So, without further ado heres my list of 27 of the lamest characters created in comic book history. Anderson comic books are perhaps harder to cast than novels, since artists have provided actual pictures of the characters that have a consistent look that fans know well. Whether continuing an old hero s legacy or being a completely new creation, here are the best new characters that manage to change the status. So here is a list of ranking all the current injustice 2 characters from the worst to the best. A few people love mater, and hes admittedly tolerable as a side character, but. Superheroes and supervillains have to go a long way these days to separate themselves from the pack.
Here are ten of the worst comic book characters in the marvel universe. Mater but the worst pixar character of them all isnt even a villain, its mater from cars. From wishywashy whiners to heroes who just dont have cool powers, the worst superheroes to exist in comics make us appreciate the heavyhitters so much. And as always see what comics you should buy this week. The saddest superhero origin stories in comic book history by george herman 2 years ago in superheroes heroes do what they do for a variety of reasons, but the best tend to better the world after having experienced the saddest superhero origin stories. Which comic book writer has done the worst job with a. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Akira toriyama fleshed out dozens of characters during his days as an. His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his.
Many dc heroes can pull off the whole grimdark attitude. Joe btfsplk was a character in the satirical comic strip lil abner published 19341977 by cartoonist al capp. Comic book fans can be resistant to change, but when these are the examples of favorite characters being reinvented, its hard to blame them. A key part of being a comic book superhero is having a kickass superhero name. Here are worst weakest characters in the marvel universe. 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. A vulgar, longwinded, and sentimental character, the nurse provides comic relief with her frequently inappropriate remarks and speeches.
Ultimatum marvel jeph loeb used to be a good writer. Browse a comprehensive az list of marvel comic characters. This might be one of the only comic book relationships to verifiably end a comic book characters reallife career. The 30 most ridiculous comic book characters ever ranker. Instead of being sinister and cunning like the original comic book version, the films version came off to be a bit of a circus act. Jan 21, 2015 from superheroes that can only pick up radio, to people that can only teleport very small distances, we count 15 incredibly useless comic book characters ever to waste their presence on your eyeballs. I recently posted about why batmans the best superhero ever check it out here. Trust me, it was hard to whittle the sheer volume of poorly adapted comic book movies down to just these few, but i think youll agree that these are.
The 10 worst legacy characters of all time newsarama. Witch of the black rose broadsword until this last few months. Not bad for a bird that doesnt even live in mongolia, or anywhere near asia for that matter. As any reader of comic books can tell you, however, there are no shortage of characters over the years who have failed to rise to the greatness of spiderman, loki, or even the sandman. Aug 14, 2008 the 7 crappiest super heroes in comic book history. As part of marvels fresh start, laura kinney return to her original codename in a new x23 series and were already lamenting that shell. Gods among us is a spectacular example of superman being duped into doing the worst imaginable misdeeds superman is.
The best and worst casting in comic book movies fandango. May 08, 2017 for every spiderman or superman, there are hundreds of comic book characters you have never heard of. More of the most inappropriate comic book characters ever. Malty is the freshest entry on this list, proving that there are rising stars in the worst anime character category. Sometimes when a character comes to the big screen they are hyper accurate to their comic book counterpart. This was probably done to overcompensate for the unfamiliarity of the villain, but trying to oversell a character in a comic book movie almost never bodes well. Some are less, others are much less and then some are leather boy, 3d man and hell cow. Useless powers, incompetent heroes, or just those who dont show up all that much any questions welcome. This comic is more here for the ambition and creativity that this horrible comic book managed to produce. Nov 10, 2017 just be thankful there are no film versions of comic book villains as awful as lady stiltman or pastepot pete. Gods among us is a spectacular example of superman being duped into doing the worst imaginable misdeeds superman is overjoyed to learn that. Not bad for a bird that doesn t even live in mongolia, or anywhere near asia for that matter. Oct 27, 2017 15 worst reinventions of iconic comic book characters. Dc has the worst reputation for creating superheros worthy of a headdesk, but marvel have a fair share of facepalms too.
Some were incredibly racist, misogynist, or culturally offensive. From superheroes that can only pick up radio, to people that can only teleport very small distances, we count 15 incredibly useless comic book. Mar 19, 2020 i know that your question refers to a singular character and also refers to the previous decade but as of recent news i would have to say the 2020 new warriors from marvel. Witch of the black rose one of the worst comic books ever, however, is the. Sure, a lot of people think ultimatum is worse, and that book is unspeakably awful, but ultimates 3. Jamm is the single worst character to come out of dcs 1993 bloodlines event, and thats saying something. Heres the actual worst dragon ball z characters comic book. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. No matter how hard we try, we cant all be captain america, thor, hulk or iron man. The oversexualized main character makes witchblade look a puritan novel.
Nov 09, 2017 if you think it is hard trying to pick a favorite dragon ball z character, just try to single out the shows worst warrior. Originally known as the overlord of crime, the omnivorous owl has the power to actually glide thru the air on the slightest wind currents. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. Where would this list be without one of the most famously bizarre comic book characters out there. Batman is one of my favorite characters, and the reason being is because so many different writers have took charge and given him such depth and compl. Some ideas for super heroes should have never been spoken aloud, and. Top ten stupidest comic book character names top 10 shocking moments in comic books top 10 moments in captain america. Love em or hate em, publishers are going to keep doing epic comics story events. If ive missed any of your favourites for the title, let me know. Hapless btfsplk and his everpresent cloud became one of the most iconic images in lil abner. Shazam is the power fantasy of every comic book reading kid. Civil war comic book top ten best walking dead comic book moments top ten stupidest characters in the motherdaughter book club list stats.