Captain America
Yeah He’s got two movies and heads the Avengers and all, but Cap wasn’t always this beloved. For a while in the 90’s he languished in comic book hell. There was terrible movie in 1992 that dented Cap’s already bruised reputation but it was only in the 2000’s when noir writer Ed Brubaker took over writing duties did Cap get a modern day overhaul.
Lobo
More of an antihero than a full-blown hero, Lobo was always the metalhead’s superhero. The last of his Czarnian race, he roams the star ways, screaming obscenities on his trusty spacebike. As an intergalactic bounty hunter, he’s had his fare share of run in’s with the who’s who of the DC universe, but always remains an antihero at heart.
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is powerful as all hell but is rarely used in comic book lore. The remaining survivor of the planet Zenn-La, the Surfer serves as the herald of the planet devouring Galactus. His role as the herald is to announce to the denizens of a particular planet that their home is doomed ‘cuz Galactus is coming to consume it. Oh yeah!
Daredevil
Blind? Check. Bad childhood? Check. Horrible love life? Check. Daredevil is the most human of the superheroes out there. Throughout his run he’s been portrayed as the everyman’s superhero. Always loyal to Hell’s Kitchen and always protecting its citizens. Yeah, he’s got his own film and all but I’ve wiped that travesty from my memory. I suggest you do the same.
Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle is the thinking slob’s hero. An overweight genius, Ted Kord built his entire crime-fighting arsenal by himself. Considered one of the smartest people in the DC universe, he’s been a part of the Justice League, the Justice Society and many other teams.
Apollo/Midnighter
The two powerhouses of The Authority, Apollo and the Midnighter are the kind of heroes that snap necks and ask questions later. Their violent methods might bring them into conflict with various governments but they always get the job done. Bloody or not.
Jack Hawksmoor
The leader of The Authority, Jack Hawksmoor is the god of all cities. He thrives on pollution and feeds on sewage. As a child he was abducted by humans from the future and implanted with insane alien tech that has turned him into something not quite human. His leadership qualities are only matched by his tenacity and battle smarts.
The Immortal Iron Fist
The first Kung Fu superhero, Iron Fist was a joke in the 70’s and only after comic book guru Matt Fraction took over writing duties did he transform Iron First into a badass kung fubutt kicker. Although he plays second fiddle to powerhouse Luke Cage, Iron Fist holds his own against the big baddies of the Marvel Universe.
Plastic Man
Batman calls him the most powerful individual he’s ever seen or encountered. That’s enough on any damn resume but Plastic man is truly terrifyingly powerful. He can mold his body to any shape possible. He is mostly inorganic and is probably immortal as well. He can turn as hard as the hardest plastic known to man or be as soft as putty. Like I said, truly terrifying.
Aquaman
Yep, the king of the oceans is here. People rip on Aquaman too much. I mean, he lives at the bottom of the ocean. Can you imagine the water pressure? Most humans would be crushed before they even got close. Plus he controls the entire ocean. Every fish, whale, crab etcetc. Think about that for a second.
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