While most sidekicks brought in by superheroes serve as a second set of eyes and fists to help their hero, plastic mans sidekick woozy winks was there more for comic relief. Other notable comics sidekicks include ebony white, jughead, etta candy, captain haddock, and obelix. Put your knowledge of comic book second bananas to the test. Unfortunately for dedicated comic book fans, it appears that the better the hero is, the worse the sidekick, so with that in mind, prepare to cringe as you discover 20 of the worst ever comic book. Read the multiple choice questions below and click on the correct answer. The worst of the alltooreal worst in comic books newsarama. Having seen the movie and read the comic, i can tell you that hit girl is the highlight of both. Sidekicks have always been a part of comics, so cbr is taking a look at 15 of the most famous and ranking them in order of just how useful they are. Plus find out what comic books you need to buy this week. Most underrated comic book characters part 1, the most underrated superheroes and supervillains of all time who deserve more exposure in comics and movies. The worst of the worst, the absolute apex of terrible writing, art, and social consciousness in comics.
Comic book sidekicks have a long and popular history, dating back to the beginnings of the form. 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. Witch of the black rose on the list, but that comic has proven to have ten years of sheer creativity that i cant argue. Weve talked about supergirls creepy superpowered horse before, but the superman universe actually had a whole host of animal sidekicks, including krypto the superdog. In the 1940s, the golden age of comics defined the modern superhero. While minorities were excluded as superheroes, they did play a role in comic books as subordinated sidekicks often as the worst stereotypes. If you have a child who loves superheroes or comic books, definitely check this out. Unfortunately for dedicated comic book fans, it appears that the better the hero is, the worse the sidekick, so with that in mind, prepare to cringe as you. With comic book fans inexplicably shelling out cash hand over fist for any comic with apes on the cover, the next logical step was to try out other animals to drive up sales. Comic book sidekicks have proven popular over the years but with mixed results. Gods among us is a spectacular example of superman being duped into doing the worst imaginable misdeeds. 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. Some heroes are defined by their relationship with their sidekicks. Which major superhero has the worst rogues gallery.
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. Today arris counts down his top five favorite sidekicks in comics books. Spiderman cocreator stan lee has taken to social media to praise avengers. It has it all, shitty plots, mischaracterization, mary sue self insertion, and even some statutory rape in front of a girls parents. In superhero comics, there are certain character roles a reader would expect. If she met nazis or mythological monsters, and she did a lot, shed simply close her eyes and lean in.
It is one of the few books that was absolutely panned by critics and fans alike, yet the guy inexplicably got more work. Sidekicks by jon morris, a gorgeous technicolor reference tome that documents some of the worst comic book characters to grace the racks. No one wants them, but if you get one, youre stuck with it for life. Smells like infinite sadness a 40somethings musings on the current state of music, film and pop culture. We are not accepting orders for new or back issue comics at this time. Top 10 most annoying sidekicks in movies listverse.
Actually, i wouldnt be surprised if her name were the title of the sequel. Comic books, back issues, tpbs, toys, action figures, board games, gift cards, and more. Halfbaked heroes from comic book history morris, jon on. Well, the movie would have included a gay r2d2 with attitude to serve as a sidekick to brainiac and a space dog as a pet for lex luthor. From powers to motivations, we follow the adventures of superman, spiderman, batman, captain america, and the like because of the stories.
Pages in category comic book sidekicks the following 107 pages are in this category, out of 107 total. Many sidekicks that have popped up to help superheroes in their quest for. 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. The worst comic book of all time the term worst comic book of all time or worst comic ever gets bandied about quite a bit, and while there have been some recent strong contenders to that title make that one contender, such assessments lack some historical scope in. Examples include the crimson avengers sidekick wing, and mister americas sidekick fatman, both of whom debuted in the late 1930s. Great men and women of unwavering morality and courage. But not every comic marvel published was a masterpiece in fact, some arent even good.
Once the film hits theaters, on april 16, the highkicking, quickwitted hit girl will go down as one of the best sidekicks in comic book movie history. None of her characters were right, she didnt give a f about stuff that was already. Later becomes sidekick to captain america 1969 briefly becoming bucky ii, captain marvel marvell 1971, rom the spaceknight 1985, and captain marvel genis 1999. Dc has the worst reputation for creating superheros worthy of a headdesk, but marvel have a fair share of facepalms too. News entertainment beauty fashion lifestyle books health music month spread the love video. Sidekicks going back to the golden age of comics, the sidekick is a comic book tradition. The comic book tie in for the video game injustice.
Being the sidekick to a superhero is a dangerous gig and so csbg counts down the top five dead comic book sidekicks. Infinity war star tom holland, calling the 21yearold actor a great spiderman. Just be thankful there are no film versions of comic book villains as awful as lady stiltman or pastepot pete. Brat pack by writer and artist rick veitch is an important book that deconstructs the idea of the teen sidekick. From powers to motivations, we follow the adventures of superman. Enter riley poole, fledgling sidekick to nicholas cages character ben gates. Screen rants list of worst superhero sidekicks of all time digs into some of the worst comic cohorts that the superheroes of marvel and dc have been cursed with. Like all overweight people in comic books, ettas size was a special ability and not a health problem. Superman is overjoyed to learn that his wife, lois lane, has become pregnant with his child.
How id do villains in a series of wonder woman films accepting that like all superhero films its a new continuity and thus you can get creative with some of the villain origins to tie the plots together. Worst comic book sidekicks we love our superheroes. Screen rants list of worst superhero sidekicks of all time digs into some of the worst comic cohorts that the superheroes of marvel and dc. The hero, the super villain, the love interest, and the sidekick all come to mind. Aah thats better if you dont know this little guy i can tell you 2 things 1. Ill be using the standard af classroom grading, so give it a try and see if you make the grade. Comic book movie sidekicks the best and the worst amc. Rather, the creation of the comic book sidekick a weak jester foil with limited redeeming qualities left an opening for racial minorities to be included, but in a way that indulged the worst racial stereotypes of the time. Lois lane the worst things superman has ever done 6 of 21.
Superman and captain america are two of the biggest offenders when it comes to the portrayal of race in comics. So, for our contribution, well list the greatest sidekicks in comic book history. The significance of superhero sidekicks robins first appearance in april 1940. As long as superheroes need a bumbling partner with which to rescue in two dozen pages every month theyll be there to cock up an attempt to foil crime. The 5 worst comic book sidekicks of all time the 5 worst comic book sidekicks of all time. There are a number of comic book heroes who dominate the topic of conversation when discussing comic books. This series is no longer published by image comics. Being a sidekick to a superhero isnt an easy job, and these 10 characters. The ugly past of comic book sidekicks priceonomics.