This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. Why is there a reason that todd mcfarlanes spawn is an anti. This anticomic book sentiment led in the spring of 1954 to the publication of the seduction of the innocent, based on jewish psychologist frederic werthams sevenyearlong study of the effects of comic books on americas youth. Inspired by various anti heroes of the list, chilean vigilante diablo is the trope codifier for chilean comic books, wearing a badass longcoat and a cool mask with an irisless eye mask of mystery, having a plenty of guns, being accompanied by a horny devil whos his devilish tutor and having pages full of gorn, especially when he summons the. Find out in this, the first anti heroes book with full pornographic nudity on more pages than just the pinups. Deadpool wade wilson was an international assassin who had worked for various governments when he developed an aggressive cancer. Hex decided to become a bounty hunter after he gunned down his first criminal, mad dog lucas mcgill, while lucas was beating his own wife.
Antihero team talks crafting new dc superheroes, batman. Jun 06, 20 the further adventures of doctrine man americas comic anti hero volume 1 doctrine man on. Anti hero comics is the place for comics, old and new, graphic novels, and new and vintage toys and collectibles. In honor of the recent release of deadpool, we got this covered takes a look back at the 10 greatest anti heroes from comic book movies. But the pages of comic books are also populated with another group of people that do whats considered. Do you want to know why hes considered an anti hero.
Hes the original comic book anti hero, debuting in 1939. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include. Antiheroes in graphic novels by chasity moreno december 14, 2015 next year two films will be hitting the big screen with leads that do not fit the typical superhero mold. Batmans on again and off again fling, selina kyle is an antihero that cares not for. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever. How negan becomes a good guy in the walking dead comics. From marvel anti heroes to dc anti heroes and beyond.
An antihero or antiheroine is a main character in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities and attributes such as idealism, courage and morality. An antihero is defined as a leading character in a story who lacks traditional heroic qualities such as idealism, courage, nobility, fortitude, moral goodness, and altruism. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Deadpool, from marvel comics, will be featuring the lone character as the star and suicide squad features a rogues gallery of villains and vigilantes from the dc comics world. Comics tiger king comic book adaptation in the works.
Rorschach was created by writer alan moore and dave gibbons. Nov 15, 2017 sal and joel discuss those heroes in comics and fiction who almost cross the line from hero to villain the anti heroes. Its certainly debatable even if you eliminate marvel and dc, the two most successful and well known comic book. Most anti heroes tend to use methods that are frowned upon by society. Anti hero team talks crafting new dc superheroes, batman cameos, and more. Online comic retailer specializing in modern, copper, bronze and silver age books. Vote up your favorite antihero characters in comic books. Are you more like wolverine, deadpool, black widow, or the hulk. Dc comics has suspended publication in print and in digital of allnew comic books intended for the direct market of comic book stores. Sounds good but ive not read those hangman tales so not sure if he fits or not. An anti hero in todays comic books will perform acts generally deemed heroic, but will do so with methods, manners, or intentions that may not be heroic. Mar 22, 2020 not sure if i understood your question.
The topic of this article may not meet wikipedias notability guideline for standalone lists. Sometimes comic book heroes arent so black and white. This byronic hero, named after lord byron, sounds much more like the anti heroes of today. The further adventures of doctrine man americas comic. An anti hero is a character which lacks the typical heroic attributes and doesnt obey the rules. An antihero is defined as a leading character in a story who lacks traditional. The punisher started the ball rolling for the darker side of comics, and when comics like the watchmen and the dark knight returns made the genre even more popular, the punisher fit right in. Max allan collins and eduardo barretos strange, futuristic crime noir, mike danger held major appeal to me as a teenager.
Anti heroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain. He has a dark past, he worked for the cia, for jason wynn, a man that is comparable to the devil himself. The punisher is the one i classify as the first true antihero in comic books. Dcu batman batman is a classic and wellknown antihero who has had a significant influence on comic book.
Books that punch life and happiness in the gut, and make the reader want to go to the nearest bridge over water and jump but they dont, because that would be horrible 181 books 115 voters. Batman displayed the traits of the modern antihero since his debut in. Apr 22, 2020 delivering new, unique characters like these is a much stronger way for dc to appeal to younger readers than some of their other young readeroriented offerings that had more dc names on the cover but less connection to the universe looking at you, super sons. Demitria is the author of the young adult books the fade, bad blood, and the scifi duology in the after and in the end.
Contrasting a more ideal hero acts, an anti hero s more unscrupulous acts can darken the mood and morality especially in lighthearted works. Antihero freaky friday meets gotham city in antihero, a new middle grade graphic novel by kate karyus quinn and demitria lunetta that features original content and characters set in the dc universe. 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. White dragon comics has one of the largest selections of comic books for sale on the internet.
If anything were to typify the dark age of comic books, it would be the sheer proliferation of anti heroes. Nov 02, 2012 top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this, please take another look. Tekno comix hadnt been around long to my knowledge and very few of their titles called to me, but ive always been a fan of the rugged pi type, and so i took my chance with mr. Top 20 comic book antiheroes if you already saw this. Creative writers can find unique inspiration for their own characters from some of the popular comic book antiheroes. To celebrate the production and release of the book turned movie, mike todd. Where the classical hero is larger than life, an antihero is typically inferior to the reader in ways. Take a look at the 10 best antiheroes in comic books. Some anti heroes can be selfrighteous and extremist in achieving their goals.
Shoppers will find marvel, dc, image and idw comic books plus several small print indie comics comic books for sale here. Feedback always drives me to create more of what you want. And speaking of pinups there are twice as many as usual in this book, including some in mindblowing 3d. Top 10 indpendent comic book antiheroes no marvel or dc. Known for their rough and tough demeanor, the best antiheroes in comics hold a. While the trust are an ancient conspiracy controlling america behind the scenes many of them just seem to be along from the ride due to the hereditary nature of the organization and are being manipulated by augustus and ruthlessly hunted down and killed by the minutemen. Where the classical hero is larger than life, an antihero is. The anti hero can be exceptionally unpredictable and dangerous at times, especially when cycling through identities. From batswinging big bad to redemption seeking anti hero, once savior leader negan is successfully rehabilitated by rick grimes in robert kirkmans walking dead comic books. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire.
Able to leap useless acronyms with a single bound, faster than a lumbering field manual, more powerful than a cheese enchilada in a staff huddle. So, which of characters deserve the title of greatest. The antiheroes get captured by the bomb squad a team of superpowered bounty hunters, led by a woman called parasite. Superior grading along with fast and secure shipping. The humble anti hero, as theyre known today, can often be seen. Sal and joel discuss those heroes in comics and fiction who almost cross the line from hero to villain the antiheroes. While standing in my local comic book shop the other day, i was looking around and noticed something.
The punisher is one of the first anti heroes or a hero that doesnt always act as nice as we would like. Is it someone who teeters back and forth between hero and. Its implied that a few of the oldest members and the fathersgrandfathers of the rest had. Who are the top 10 best anti heroes in comics both dc and. Charlie varrick, riddick, marv, machete, jack bauer and more. Dcu batman batman is a classic and wellknown antihero who has had a significant influence on comic book antiheroes. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book antiheroes of all. This isher first graphic novel and her first middlegrade book. Cancer victim wade wilson volunteered for the weapon x program to gain a healing factor to cure his cancer. Comics superstars band together to support comic book stores with charity auctions. Anti heroes are characters who perform heroic deeds while often indulging in activities that are considered illegal. Batman batman is a classic and wellknown antihero who has had a significant influence on comic book antiheroes. Antiheroes and the appeal they have in comics the artifice.
Anti hero officially made its debut today, bringing a new and adorable story to the dc comics canon. Jonah hex is a classic antihero living in the 19th century on the american western frontier. Top 20 comic book anti heroes if you already saw this, please take another look hey, guys i know this is the third time i have revised this article, but i finally have it, i. The more human superheroes become, the more difficult it was for them to see the. If notability cannot be established, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted. Instead of sticking to the classic concept of the traditional hero, these peculiar characters are often portrayed as more human and flawed than there optimistic counterparts. Dc anti hero team talks crafting new dc superheroes, batman cameos, and more.
One of his identities is a textbook vigilante superhero, one that stopped a serial killer with a preference for murdering the homeless, frequently helped the nypd solve cases, and teamed up once or twice with the anti hero the punisher and spiderman. Although antiheroes may sometimes perform actions that are morally correct, it is not always for the right reasons, often acting primarily out of selfinterest or in ways that defy conventional ethical codes. The best badass anti heroes in movies, tv, and comics, feat. A con artists masquerade by tanya thompson, king by t. He first debuted in the graphic novel watchmen, published from 19861987. Best comic book antiheroes top ten list thetoptens. Empire counts down the 50 greatest comic book characters in the pantheon. The middlegrade novel follows piper pajaro and sloane mcbrute, two thirteenyearold girls who. Two new dc characters, the hummingbird and gray, in anti hero. Batman displayed the traits of the modern antihero since his debut in detective comics, 1939. Antihero because of his violent style of crime fighting, along with the fact that he is willing to murder.
Resorting to massive explosions and a large variety of military weapons, frank castle undoubtedly stands out as the greatest comic book antihero of all time. Keep in mind the typical anti hero characteristics mentioned earlier. Demitria lunetta began collecting comic books when she was eight years old and hasnt looked back since. An anti hero has widely come to mean a character who has some characteristics that are antithetical to those of the traditional hero. This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero a protagonist whose characteristics include the following. I am slowly but surely narrowing it down as i am reading through a few comic books and finding relevant points.
Its great to see dc take the leap, and anti hero is a solid first attempt. Please help to establish notability by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 comic book. More ghost rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes. The black widow comic books category for a complete list. List rules vote up your favorite antihero characters in comic books. Dec 23, 2010 so who was the first comic book anti hero. Demitria lunetta began collecting comicbooks when she was eight years old and hasnt looked back since. Enjoy ranking the best anti heroes byronic in comic books. Diamond comics responds to dc releasing new comic books. 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. See also superhero supervillain sidekick this article is a stub you can help the comics wiki by expanding. We have also compiled a independent comic antihero list 10. Thing was, the healing factor caused his cancer to create tumorous growths all over his body, making him look hideous.