However, batmans status as an anti hero ultimately depends on whos writing or portraying him. 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. Amoral, ruthless, unorthodox and sometimes downright nasty they may be, but without them, going to the movie theatre would certainly be a lot duller. Sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. Watchmojo top 10 comic book anti heroes tv episode 2015 quotes on imdb. So, which of characters deserve the title of greatest. 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. The kane books and stories are by karl edward wagner the first novel is bloodstone the second is dark crusade and the third is darkness weaves. This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. Often hailed as the worlds greatest assassin amongst all comic book heroes and villains, deadshot has even given batman tough time.
Who are the top 10 best anti heroes in comics both dc and. May 11, 2010 i have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. See more ideas about comic art, pulp fiction and comic books art. Ign published a top 100 comic book heroes that made me crazy, both in its predictability hey. Deadpool wade wilson was an international assassin who had worked for various governments when he developed an aggressive cancer. An antihero by definition is the opposite of what a hero is supposed to be. Knowing the dangers of the world he lives in, deadshot always tries his very best when it comes to the. In 2006, kuwaiti comics publisher teshkeel media premiered the 99. It will be sometimes found that in comic books, as in movies, the villains are more interesting than the socalled good guys. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book. One of the more bizarre looking characters in the marvel universe and thats saying something, aim technician george tarleton found himself transformed into a. Francesca simons top 10 antiheroes books the guardian. Constantine third in their 50 greatest comic characters of all time, while ign. Dec 23, 2010 i always was under the impression he was the first anti hero.
A the original prez created by joe simon and jerry grandinetti may be remembered more as a wacky example of dc in the postsilver age 1970s, and to a certain extent as the. The top ten best comic book anti heroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. Enjoy ranking the best antiheroes byronic in comic books. They struck up a deal with the gulf oil company to produce a small book. 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. There are two antiheroes on film that i think pretty much define the concept. There is no darker chapter in comicbook history than the anticomics craze. The xmen went from forgotten heroes in the 70s, to being topdog in the 90s. He serves as the lead character of the comic books hellblazer 198820 and.
They were all gathered together in one book in 2002 gods in darkness. 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. If you ask me who my favourite superhero antihero is, it would be. It is an important book in providing the background details of the industry and also in its portraits of the creators of the various comic books. Dont get us wrong, we love taxi driver, but travis bickle would hardly be our first choice to go to. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include the following. These 15 heroes are as murderous as any villain, with body counts to match. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. 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. All things spawn updates on a exceptional antihero. Marvel has a ton of characters and quite a few antiheroes making it incredibly hard to make a list only featuring 10 of them. 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.
Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc. This includes antiheroes and villains that are now heroes. Here you can enjoy our videos and live clips of us gigging at venues all over the country. You know whats coming of course it is the punisher. Batman is a classic and wellknown antihero who has had a significant influence on comic book antiheroes. Anti heroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain. By the end of the movie solo has bonded with skywalker and returns in the nick of time to save his young friend. Published by dc comics in a year where dc uprooted itself both physically and creatively, prez was among the publishers biggest gambles. I have been fascinated with the concept of antiheroes since i was ten years old and han solo shot first. Top rated lists for idea 100 items top 100 comic book heroes ign 21 items my dcs movies list.
See more ideas about comic strips, superhero and comics. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. 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. While this definition works, the truth is that people are seldom as simple as that definition would have you believe. Jul 10, 2017 you know whats coming of course it is the punisher. The anti hero archetype has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity as our society begins to question many of the black and white views it has held for so. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
Aug 02, 2011 can you name the top 100 comic book heroes according to ign. Antiheroes can serve the greater good, but many are as dirty as the bad. We didnt necessarily pick the 100 best pages there are many amazing. Welcome to comic book heroes official youtube channel. Antiheroes and the appeal they have in comics the artifice. An anti hero by definition is the opposite of what a hero is supposed to be. The 17th book in the series, horrid henry wakes the dead, was published on october 1. This includes anti heroes and villains that are now heroes.
But the pages of comic books are also populated with another group of people that do whats considered the right thing. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book anti heroes of all time. Antiheroes are all the rage these days, but in the world of the comic superheroes such conflicted individuals were long a successful plot mechanism. Hulksta here, and im bringing you my personal picks for the top 100 villains in comic books and graphic novels. An antihero is defined by merriamwebsters dictionary as a main character in a book, play, movie, etc. May 18, 2014 hulksta here, and im bringing you my personal picks for the top 100 villains in comic books and graphic novels. 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. Would we really want them in our circle of friends. Who are the best antiheroes of fiction, literature, film, or anything. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee and co. An antihero is defined as a leading character in a story who typically lacks. The ultraviolent protagonist of korean revenge flick oldboy, oh daesu is understandably peeved at being held in captivity for the last fifteen years.
Gerard jones and will jacobs have written a wonderful history of comic book heroes from the silver age late 50s to the present mid90s. Dec 05, 2011 ign published a top 100 comic book heroes that made me crazy, both in its predictability hey. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book antiheroes of all. Featuring 99 islamic superheroes who join forces from all over the world, it quickly became immensely popular, spawning an animated tv series, theme park, and movie. Selling all sorts of movie memorabilia, collectibles, action figures.
I know someone else said batman, but i have to disagree. The top ten antiheroes wolverine wolverine is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, commonly associated with the xmen. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. He truly takes the law into his own hands and kills those that the law cant touch. There are certainly a ton of those heroes in cinematic history, but no one on. In the words of 6 years old sean, vigilantes are way cool. Can you name the top 100 comic book heroes according to ign.
Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book. Apr 08, 2015 sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. Jun 05, 2018 it will be sometimes found that in comic books, as in movies, the villains are more interesting than the socalled good guys. Batman is a classic and wellknown anti hero who has had a significant influence on comic book anti heroes. 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. Watchmojo top 10 comic book antiheroes tv episode 2015 quotes on imdb. However, batmans status as an antihero ultimately depends on whos writing or portraying him. The antihero archetype has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity as our society begins to question many of the black and white views it has held for so. Apr 04, 2015 sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white.
In our darkest hour, when all is lost and the heroes lie vanquished, these are the souls who might spy a business opportunity, or the chance to further their own ambitions a bit more, and put a. Without a doubt, one of the greatest comic book characters of all time and the greatest antihero. Even superman killed bad guys, but that was the norm back then. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book anti heroes of all. The 50 greatest comic book characters and 36th on igns 2011 top 100. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Originally introduced as a super villain, floyd lawton is an expert marksman who will dare to assassinate anyone as long as he is getting paid for the job. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book antiheroes of all time. Batman displayed the traits of the modern anti hero since his debut in detective comics, 1939. He has fought gangsters and supervillains, and the ends always justifies the means when it comes to frank castle, one of the most iconic and popular anti heroes of all comic books.
Watchmojo top 10 comic book antiheroes tv episode 2015. 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. Top 10 greatest literary antiheroes often defined as a protagonist who lacks the traits which characterize a hero, and yet still evokes sympathy and affection, the antihero has long been a popular trope for film and literature. The top 100 comic book heroes of all time berkeley place. The fact that the main point of his plan is to crumble a totalitarian regime makes one wonder whether or not to actually consider him a true hero, rather than an anti hero, but true heroes so the american media teaches us behave in a moral manner, whereas v does whatever needs to be done in order to get to his objective. According to, an antihero is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic. Batman displayed the traits of the modern antihero since his debut in detective comics, 1939. I always was under the impression he was the first antihero. Heroes rise and fall in popularity, where the fantastic four once ruled comic book sales in the 60s, they now face obscurity postcancellation. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever. Frequently cited in every book detailing the art of screenwriting. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
The punisher is the one i classify as the first true anti hero in comic books. Han solos story may be kind of text book fare but the character does it with such flair that he will always be remembered as one of the great antiheroes of all time. This is especially amazing considering how many good antiheroes are out there in movies, and there is wide disagreement on top ten lists, but travis bickle is a great example of how. Antiheroes can serve the greater good, but many are as dirty as the bad guys. The futurethinking grandfather defecated into a pot and drained the oil. Best comic book antiheroes top ten list thetoptens. Can you name the top 100 superheroes and villains with the most comic book appearances. His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his signature adamantium claws and adamantium skeleton. The top ten best comic book antiheroes 1 deadpool deadpool is a fictional antihero created by marvel who appears in their comics. But youre totally 100% on his side for every episode of the shows run. Name the top 50 comic book heroes of all time, according to. This epic list encompasses the elite of the sinister, the top dogs of the despicable. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire.
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