But the characters you find yourself truly drawn to are often the ones who. But the mouse gets more than just the rights to spiderman, the xmen and other bankable superheroes. His name is actually an acronym that only adds to his weird factor, mobile organism designed only for killing. Updated pencil and ink credit from jon b february 25, 2006. Where would this list be without one of the most famously bizarre comic book characters out there 14 color kid. But the publishers decades worth of comic book continuity has produced characters. Strange is a sixpart american comic book limited series published by marvel comics under their marvel knights imprint. Full disclosure, ive never read a single empowered comic in my life.
Weird fantasy was a sister title published during the same time frame. A being of pure energy from an alternate dimension, the weird was a member of a race known as the zarolatts. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. See more ideas about comic character, comics girls, female comic characters. Shes also fought everyone from wonder woman to xenomorphs to an evil batman of which she killed. It was a blackandwhite publication in a magazine format and did not require the approval or seal of the comics code authority, which permitted the publishers to go beyond the limits of comic books in the 1960s. But you have to be a real comic book buff to know that theres a bizarro lois, too. Ive seen them in stores and even flipped through a few, but never got one, and im glad.
Mister mxyzptlk is an imp from the fifth dimension that was created to be a playful antagonist to. Weird love presents the most sexy, bizarro, sick, twisted, politically incorrect, kinky romance comics of the 1950s and beyond. The poses were bad, but the photoshopping made it even worse. We had women photoshopped into stereotypical comic book. The first issue of weird love was a blazing buzz bookthe hot gossipy talk of comic fans. So, without further ado heres my list of 27 of the lamest characters created in comic book history. Theres no shortage of weird comic book characters out there, but marvel comics seems to have a special affinity for creating them. There are characters like xman, whose powers at one point were slowly killing him, and the whole cast of. The first issue of weird love was a blazing buzz book the hot gossipy talk of comic fans. What are the coolest lesser known comic book characters. The line of toys was released in conjunction with both a cartoon series and a longrunning marvel comic book written by larry hama. You might not realize it from how often someone like superman has avoided death, but he is still just a mortal being. May 24, 2017 its great when you read a book and find someone down to earth who reminds you of your roommate, or your one cool aunt.
Sep 26, 2017 explore joesmaills board weird comic superheroes and. See more ideas about superhero, marvel characters and comics. We had women photoshopped into stereotypical comic book poses. The weird at the comic book db archived from the original.
Powers and abilities edit in his natural state, the weird is a noncorporeal entity of pure energy, able to drift unaided through the void of his home dimension. Sep 27, 2011 the concept of blessing and a curse is one seem a lot in superhero comic books. Comic books are full of incredible and iconic superheroes. After all, a threedigit issue number is intimidating for new readers. Since then the comic book has gone on to be one of the most popular printed items in the world.
The weird dc comics heroes, dc comics characters, comic book. Where would this list be without one of the most famously bizarre comic book characters out there. Here are ten moments in history that helped define the super hero comic genre. Ive set out on search to find some of the most ridicu. There are so many obscure characters out there, and a lot of them are absurdly silly. Archivist craig yoe has a weird love for comics usa today. Mar 06, 2015 harley quinn and agent coulson werent the first characters from movies and tv to make the transition to comic books.
There have been three series of comics titled wonder woman, four titled green lantern, and is it five for hawkman. What are the coolest lesser known comic book characters from. We will never see the majority of these characters on the big screen. Michael straczynski and samm barnes, with artwork by brandon peterson, strange is a reimagining of doctor stranges origin. The cover leaves open which lois bizarro is in love with the real or the inverted one. Comic book characters comics worst top 25 total nerd more popular lists the best tv shows to leave on in the background popular tv shows that dove into seriously weird interfamilial plots the most unbelievable old hollywood estates the best musical artists from delaware as time goes by cast list 16 wild behind the scenes facts. A superhero formerly known as speedball, robbie baldwin is now known as penance, one of the most masochistic. When your body is also your head, you are a weird marvel character. Nov 08, 2019 theres no shortage of weird comic book characters out there, but marvel comics seems to have a special affinity for creating them. Perhaps its because the modern generation of marvel writers cant seem to stop referencing the companys bizarre history, grafting on cameos for characters like hellcow and doctor bong, just for the fun of it. The xmen are a team of sciencefictional comic book characters as super heroes and, occasionally, super villains in the marvel universe.
A real american hero line of characters lasted for years, between 19821994, making it one of the most successful toy franchises of alltime. Dc has the worst reputation for creating superheros worthy of a headdesk, but marvel have a fair share of facepalms too. The weird appeared in an eponymous miniseries the character returned in a number of series written by starlin. Top 100 dc new 52 characters new creations only comic vine. The phone ranger is probably one of my alltime favorite weirdo comic book characters because look at. Since the 1920s, marketing has evolved into its modern form due to one singular idea. Now, right on the heelsthe high heelsof that controversial comic is the second stupifying issue of 1950s and beyond kinky classics. By toptenz on september 11, 2009 comic books pin111. When it comes to useless superpowers, color kid is definitely up there with the best of em. Older comics can be really strange to read in a modern context. The clock king is a batman foe with no superpowers except for his uncanny ability to perceive and. Oddball of the deaththrows iconic characters, comic book characters, marvel. Oct 24, 2015 top 10 weirdest comic book characters sourcefednerd. A millennia old alien warrior priestess, who lives and speaks combat.
Top 10 significant moments in comic history listverse. Restarting comic book numbers is perfectly standard practice. This comic was created by a dude named adam warren, and its basically an amalgamation of every sexist, racist, toxic ass stereotype you can imagine a cishet white dude could possibly have. Jun 08, 2016 dc comics weirdest characters by mat elfring on june 8, 2016 at 1. The weird at the grand comics database the weird at the dcu guide. Some of the weirdest marvel characters like groot, batroc the leaper, and howard the duck have already graced the marvel cinematic universe, but that still leaves a long list of lesserknown marvel characters waiting for their chance at the big time. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. So, what is notable about this weird marvel comics character. Dec 18, 2014 archivist craig yoe has a weird love for comics. Sam breaks down his favorite heroes and villains of the weird variety. Now, right on the heelsthe high heelsof that controversial comic is.
If ive missed any of your favourites for the title, let me know. Cbr takes a look at some characters that are just too strange to appear in live action. Modern comic book characters are often compared to gods nowadays, but for the most part, the majority of them are still mortal. When it comes to weird dc comics characters, does it get stranger than an actual sentient street. Contributions by kate barton, kelly rose pflugback, and nicole marie burton. May 17, 2016 11 weirdest marvel characters youve probably never heard of comics have always been weird, but heres a list of the best of the best. Weird science was an american science fiction comic book magazine that was part of the ec comics line in the early 1950s.
The 16 weirdest characters in marvel comics ranker. For strange, the doctor strange related character, see strangers marvel comics. Oct 26, 2016 six months and change after the release of its first trailer and therefore about the same amount of time since cowriter c. Weird worlds is an american comic book sciencefiction anthology series published by dc comics that originally ran from 1972 to 1974 for a total of 10 issues.
Mar 23, 2015 here are 19 female comic book characters that you need to know about, whether you prefer your heroines fistswinging, biographical, or of whimsical fantasy. Originally, he was a chinese communist agent who just happens to be a giant egg. Top 100 dc new 52 characters new creations only as it turns out, i enjoy a great number of new 52 character creations. We though rocket racoon from guardians of the galaxy was weird, but. So its pretty incredible to think that theres still room for such characters to become even more powerful by actually attaining the power of a god.