Pages in category comic book sidekicks the following 107 pages are in this category, out of 107 total. Although the concept of a sidekick was developed by comic book publishers, namely dc comics, novels, movies, and television shows all feature their own versions of sidekicks. If you have a child who loves superheroes or comic books, definitely check this out. Oct 21, 2019 how we created the ultimate superhero generator. Absorbing man mcu agent coulson destroyer gun agent coulson mcu alfred pennyworth. The 15 greatest superherosupervillain rivalries cbr. One of the longrunning criticisms of the superhero genre of comic books and films is that it is too male centric. The move came one day after the comic book company introduced a female thor.
Here, then, are the 15 greatest superherosupervillain rivalries in comic book history. Sidekicks have usually been the domain of dc, where icons like robin, speedy and kid flash have had a chance to shine. Watchmojo picks the ten best superhero sidekicks of all. Dan santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the guild of geniuses and the adventures of beekle. In the 1940s, the golden age of comics defined the modern superhero. Later becomes sidekick to captain america 1969 briefly becoming bucky ii, captain marvel marvell 1971, rom the spaceknight 1985, and captain marvel genis 1999. With the longstanding comic book history of marvel comics, there havent been a huge amount of sidekicks. The tv show cyber six had a female superheroine with a male sidekick, although the male sidekick was an intelligent cyborg cat, so i dont know if it counts. Many early superheroes were heavily influenced by pulp fiction characters of the 1930s like doc savage and the shadow, and. 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. 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. This list includes x23, super girl, the doctor, and many other great heroes.
Without superman, the first big comic book superhero, we might not have had spiderman, batman, and the others. One of his stand out comics is the league of extraordinary gentlemen, vol. Dc has some of the more well known comic book characters of all time. It only makes sense theyve learned from the best out there. 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. Due to the success of superman, other comics companies pushed making superheroes and to that, superman is owed a huge debt. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. While the popularity of the superhero sidekick has faded with time, sidekicks are unquestionably a huge part of comic book history. Some of these sidekicks have even created mantles out of their superhero identities. Top 15 best superhero sidekicks of all time therichest. While several respectable sidekicks did exist in the 1940s ie. Join as we count down the top 10 superhero sidekicks. The 10 best superhero best friends of all time on national.
There are a variety of character name types in our superhero name generator sometimes youll get colourrelated names, sometimes youll get titles, and sometimes youll get more specific, descriptive names that connect directly to superpowers. Top 10 best comic book sidekicks of alltime newsarama. If dog is truly mans best friend, then super dog must bewell, you see where. They have what is known as the trinity of comic book characterssuperman, batman, and wonder woman. May 23, 2016 sidekicks have long been a part of the superhero experience, and newsarama looks at 10 of the best through history.
I think that steve trevor was an active spy agent, and thus got to do the sorts of things that sidekicks usually do. Top 10 erotic comics with a great story we all know that sex sells and also that the internet is literally flooded with pornography, both on a paidfor and free basis these days. Marvels obsession with white guys saving the world. Lets go through screen rant s 12 best dc comic book sidekicks.
However, erotic comic art is a niche genre and puts a very different slant on pornography. In 1940, prominent american psychologist, inventor, and comic book enthusiast william moulton marston became frustrated with what he described as the unfulfilled potential of the comic book medium 1. Wally west wasnt the first superhero sidekick, but in many ways, he might be the most successful, the platonic ideal of what a sidekick can. Top 10 craziest psychopaths in the comic books top10hq. Aug 05, 2016 the 10 best superhero best friends of all time on national best friends day. The pair bicker, squabble, and argue, but the loyalty and commitment between these lifelong friends stretches to the end of the earth and back. While dcs teenage sidekicks were largely created as a way for younger readers to connect with older superheroes, marvel opted to circumvent this by making teenage superheroes like spiderman and xmen the leading characters in their own books. Jun 24, 2015 sidekicks are generally considered to be secondary characters in movies, television shows and video games. Kramikske, 1944, kramikskes best friend and just like him a baker boy. Feminist criticism of society and comic books past. But that doesnt mean he hasnt had some pretty cool ones over the years. Whether its marvel or dc, it seems that every superhero is open to the idea of having a partner in crime fighting. Superfreaks is a fun superhero romp for a new generation. The women of black panther remake the superhero sidekick.
Who are some of the greatest superhero sidekicks of all. With these three characters, dc has the first superhero in superman, the hero with the top comic book movie of all time in batman, and the best known female hero in wonder woman. Dc comics dog names popular male and female names wag. A sidekick is a superhero partnered with another in a lesser capacity. From vintage comics characters to modern marvel favorites, here are the 30 best female superheroes of all time, including wonder woman and harley quinn, along with a list of other notable. The stories focus on superheroes, kids with superpowers, and even some kids whose parents are superheroes or supervillains. Dream girl has the power to make people fall asleep and is the sidekick of darkslug, a world famous superhero who is not as great as he appears. While im commenting, have you ever done or would you consider doing a list of top ten heroes and their archenemies. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. But while sexism remains a villain to be defeated on the big screen, thats no longer the case on the comic book pages that birthed all this in the first place. Top 10 best superheroes the top ten best superheroes 1 batman batman aka bruce wayne is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Used for comedy, to relate to readers, but also to move plot, and in some cases to become an integral part of the mythos.
The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. His role as sidekick to superman is almost exclusively as errand boy for clark. Great men and women of unwavering morality and courage. Unlike batman there have been many characters who have held the title of robin and for a very simple reason. There have been a number of sidekicks that helped our favorite comic book superheroes save the world and this list gives you best of the best page 2. For the purposes of this list, it does not include animal companions like krypto or sandman s owls, or supervillain henchmen. With comixologys new digital comic book series superfreaks, young superhero sidekicks are fighting to prove themselves while saving the world. He is so famous that there have been several versions of the boy wonder, but the original is still the most iconic. Here are our 10 best superhero sidekicks of all time. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. Watchmojo picks the ten best superhero sidekicks of all time. These are the best superhero and comic book tv shows to watch, from throwbacks like lois and clark to innovators like hbos watchmen. Jun 12, 2014 in comic book form, the sidekick dates back to the inception of the genre, where the role was often used as a basis for comic relief.
There is a this is a list of the top 50 female superheros of all time. The comic book superhero genre is probably as popular as it has been. For this article, well talk about 5 best dc and marvel superhero sidekicks. Dick grayson robin made it all the way to number 11 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. Sandy the golden boy, sanderson sandy hawkins, sandman wesley. Teams objects publishers locations occupations species. Alan moore is one of the most critically acclaimed comic book creators working in the industry. Some of the best sidekicks break out of their prescriptive roles and into their own story lines, pages, and even entire comic book series dedicated to them.
Batmans robin, they were largely lovable fools who sought nothing more than to please their masters the superheroes they served. These diverse comic book superheroes are worthy of a shot on the big screen. Each of marvels sidekicks are perfect fits for the superheroes they have matched them with. Super hero top 10 list countdown marvel dc comics comic book batman superman. The always brash and comedic big blue beacon of justice was a 1988 comic book hero.
He has written some of the most brilliant, savage and darkest comic book storylines ever. However, the sidekicks that marvel has created have been versatile and interesting. The 10 best superhero best friends of all time on national best friends day. What is so cool is that iron mans sidekick is just like him. Dcs rebirth starts this week, and along with the many aspects of its classic universe, it will bring a renewed focus on. Here are the coolest number twos that are really number ones.
Marvel wasnt allin on the trope but they still have lovable supporting players. In comic book and movie narratives that are dominated by figures of heroic masculinity, the male superhero sidekick is typically a sexually ambiguous character who performs alternative modes of. Heck, in and of itself, having a sidekick is not the death knell for a comic book that one might imagine. 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. Marvel and dc both have given us an endless list of sidekicks. This is a list of comic book sidekicks defined as a character who spends a significant amount of time as a superhero s junior partner, or was officially acknowledged as the heros sidekick for some period of time. Best superhero books for kids best movies, books, apps. But every now and then, these guys take control and dominate the story. Feminist criticism of society and comic books past the.
Today arris counts down his top five favorite sidekicks in comics books. At various points in his history, he becomes elastic lad, giant turtle boy, and even takes up the superhero identity of mr. The original incarnation in the late 1960s early 1970s produced a pretty dismal comic book series. Book dog walk book dog walk introduction kickbutt superheroes, evil and conniving villains, and a whole world of action and adventure its no surprise that youd want to pick a name from the world of dc comics for your very own doggy sidekick. The best and worst casting in comic book movies by jeffrey m. Wonder woman made a huge comeback this summer, kamala khan is one of the.
Top 10 craziest psychopaths in the comic books theres no denying that the majority of comic book villains are at the very least a little bit crazy. Plus find out what comic books you need to buy this week. After all, its hard not to have your mental health questioned when you commit crime sprees, attempt mass murder or plot world domination. Unfortunately, they were all accompanied by halfnaked children, ethnic. Feb, 2018 the women of black panther remake the superhero sidekick into a fierce and feminine force all their own. Sidekicks going back to the golden age of comics, the sidekick is a comic book tradition. At the top of the ultimate ranking of supermans sidekicks sits none other than th. Roscoe the dog and superheroes, pets, friends loyal to the end, and illustrations with enough pow to knock your socks off its a winning combination for the new graphic novel sidekicks, by dan santat. Along with a superhero s pets, sidekicks are a great way to gain insight into our heroes as people. Here is screen rants 12 best marvel comic book sidekicks.
The unimaginary friend, which won the caldecott medal. Apr 05, 2010 the top 10 female comic book in all of comic book history. Without these helpful heroes and collaborating criminals, some of our favorite superheroes, supervillains, and those in between would not have lasted as long as they have. May 04, 2016 25 of the greatest pop culture sidekicks. From picture books for preschoolers to youngadult novels for teens, the books on this list are packed with action, adventure, fantasy, and worldsaving heroes. Heres a look at the 15 best sidekicks in comic book history. List of all male superheroes names of all male superheroes. In comic book and movie narratives that are dominated by figures of heroic masculinity, the male superhero sidekick is typically a sexually ambiguous character who performs alternative modes of mas.
If it is at least half as good as this list, i think it would be very interesting. For every major superhero out there, there is an equally famous sidekick at their side. For the purposes of this list, it does not include animal companions like krypto or sandmans owls, or supervillain henchmen like the jokers harley quinn. Page 1 superheroes are tough, but even the best of them need help sometimes. Comic book fans got a jolt in the first iron man movie when tony starks buddy and military contact james rhodey rhodes portrayed by. The best and worst casting in comic book movies fandango. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Out of the 100 best superhero shows, 22 are original creations not sourced from comic books. Nov 10, 2016 it is in the contrast between hero and villain that both characters really get a chance to shine, especially when characters fight each other a number of times, as each fight builds the history of their rivalry, making it richer and richer over the years. As everyone is well aware, we are in the midst of a superhero boom period. Who are some of the greatest superhero sidekicks of all time. Even if people are born with superpowers, they must serve as sidekicks of superheroes in order to become superheroes themselves.
Apr 07, 2020 superhero comics are hardly sexismfree these days, but theres no denying this is a great time for female superheroes. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Superman and captain america are two of the biggest offenders when it comes to the portrayal of race in comics. Comic superman l man of steel superman quotes, superman art, superman man of steel. Max gaines, the comic publisher who owned two of the companies that would merge to form dc comics, suggested to marston that he should. 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. Inevitably, many of these sidekicks bound together to become the teen titans. Nightwing is by far one of the greatest sidekicks ever. Top rated lists for tamabone 22 items i wish i was a princess. If you think about it, it makes sense doesnt just about everyone wind up making. As the first robin, dick grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history.
You might think superman doesnt need a sidekick, and youd be right. The 25 best sidekicks in film, tv, games and comics. The ugly past of comic book sidekicks priceonomics. See more ideas about superhero, comics, comic heroes. Sidekicks have long been a part of the superhero experience, and newsarama looks at 10 of the best through history. Oct 28, 2015 some of these sidekicks have even created mantles out of their superhero identities. The mentor and his subordinate form a duo to reckon with, for instance, batman and robin, war machine, and iron man. The best superhero and comic book shows to watch right now. Jan 10, 2016 along with a superheros pets, sidekicks are a great way to gain insight into our heroes as people.
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