Superhero Consensus 2010

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Batman

Growing up, Batman was always "cool" to me; the car, the gadgets, the fighting. I was born in 91, so I was put on Earth in the middle of the golden age of Batman. I watched Batman Forever and Mask of the Phantasm constantly on VHS and any other B:TAS stuff I could get my hands on. And the toys, oh God, the toys. I must have had at least 100 Batman associated figures, ranging from a Chris O'Donnell Robin to a Terry McGuiness Batman.

But it wasn't until I got older and then began reading the comics to where I finally understood the psychology of the character. He could have had it all, born a billionaire; but he didn't want that. He choose to give up a fun-filled lifestyle to make sure nobody would have to go through what he did as a child. Haunted by his parents' death, he became the most feared name of the criminal underworld.

So the car, the gadgets, and the fighting are still cool, but I now I feel a stronger connection to the character, as I understand why he has the car, the gadgets, etc. He's also a representation of the idea that we can do anything we set our minds to. We don't need superpowers, we just need determination. Batman may be just a fictional character to some, but he's more than that to me.

 

[SpiderByte]

I repeat: There is nothing I can do about it.

 

[Aesop Rocks]

You can edit the poll.

 

[Kane52630]

Man This is Racist. / provoking the argument

 

[Raiden]

My favorite superhero right now is Iron Man. Iron Man was one of the first comics I used to collect back in the late 80's, and I still have the issue of IM with his silver Centurion armor somewhere. I like several other superheroes over the years, but Marvel's greater focus of IM plus his exposure on the big screen makes me like him alot more in recent years. I also like DC's Batman, and I do see the parallel between Stark & Wayne since both are intelligent, self-made superheroes who don't have any superpowers in actuality, but both are extremely compelling & interesting in the comicdom.

 

[SpiderByte]

You can edit the poll.

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*Obviously DOES NOT KNOW HOW.*

I've looked in the FAQ and found zip.

Hence my saying "I cannot edit the poll."

 

[david icke]

mine would be

1. Batman
2. Spider-man
3. Wolverine
4. Daredevil
5. Rorshach

after that, i don't really have them in any order of pref, just have fav arcs/stories of certain characters.

I don't know if 'V' from V for Vendetta could be classed as a sh but I'd prob choose him after Rorschach. Ben Grimm maybe next, then the Hulk, oh, and he is not really a duperhero, but Howard the Duck is one of my fav fictional creations of all time, he is a category unto himself, so idon't know where i'd put him.
is conan a sh? maybe, not really, he is also, ok...fav non-superhero/almost superhero list...

1. Howard the Duck
2. 'V'
3. Spike from 'Buffy'
4. Conan the Barbarian
5. Eric from 'Dungeons and Dragons'

 

[Hound55]

Moon Knight... but he's not listed.

Of my favourite 10 characters only Bats, Spidey and the Martian Manhunter appear on the poll.

I know Moon Knight wouldn't exactly be a chance to clean up the poll as a fan fave (although I think there's a few of us) I am however surprised with the absence of Deadpool who'd be another in my 10.

Of the listed characters I guess I'd have to go with Bats.

 

[Majic Walrus]

Wait. MM was on the poll? Damn. I missed him. I like MM more than everyone with the exception of Bats.

 

[Raiden]

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*Obviously DOES NOT KNOW HOW.*

I've looked in the FAQ and found zip.

Hence my saying "I cannot edit the poll."

Maybe a mod or admin can do it for you then. If they do, I hope they would add Black Panther and Deadpool in addition to the "Other" option. Btw, do we really need Jonah Hex on the poll?!

 

[Spider-Fan]

Batman is going to win this poll. I picked Captain America in the poll for a change of pace to the voting, but my heart will always be with Spider-Man...Cap comes closer and closer to becoming my favorite everyday, though.

 

[Rain Dog]

I went with Spider-Man. I grew up with the 90's animated series, the first comics I collected were Spider-Man comics, and I just see too much of myself in Peter Parker (as do many) to not pick him.

 

[ImWithTeamConan]

Batman.

I was about five years old (one of the only things I still remember from back then) and my mother took me to Toys R Us. She was clutching one of those advertisements you get in the mail and had circled something that she was getting for me. I was excited cause...it was Toys R Us. To my disappointment we end up at the counter and she's holding this plastic bag of three Batman comics.

I'm just like...what the hell? Books?

She's not swayed by my petulance and proceeds to pay for the books. They sit in my room for a couple of days, I'm uninterested. Finally I sit down after curiosity gets the better of me and I'm reading through these mature stories about Batman and a sniper, and Batman taking in two orphans off of the street.

That's all it took to get me hooked as a five year old.

 

[SuperFerret]

The Martian Manhunter, my favorite fictional character ever, let alone comic book superhero.

 

[Majic Walrus]

Brought a tear to my eye.

 

[Majic Walrus]

The Martian Manhunter, my favorite fictional character ever, let alone comic book superhero.

How do you feel about him being back?

 

[SuperFerret]

Happy. Once I get some free cash, I'm going to head to the comic shop and see what's new.

 

[runawayboulder]

I went with Spider-Man even though I've hated 75% of everything going on in the comics since the dawn of the Clone Saga. Or to be more accurate Spectacular Spider-Man #200 (Harry's death).

I loved reading ASM when I was a kid during the McFarlane/Larsen era and all of the stuff going on in Web and Spectacular at the same time. I spent a lot of $ buying back issues from the black costume era too.

 

[The Squirrel]

Spider-Man!

Why? Probably because of the 90's cartoon.

 

[Maximum Carnage]

Spider-Man! I grew up reading the comics and following the 90's cartoon! Ultimate Spidey also reinvigorated my collecting, and I've been collecting ever since.. lol.

He's a regular guy! His life is HELL, and he goes through SOOOO much ****! Not to mention, one of the only character that actually makes me bust out laughing when reading through the comic book..

 

[Logan's Lady]

Oh man, I can't even choose...

Favorite Marvel: X-Men
Favorite DC : Superman

I choose two.

 

[Bad Superman]

Can't believe I was the first to vote for Superman. . . .

 

[Majic Walrus]

Happy. Once I get some free cash, I'm going to head to the comic shop and see what's new.

Definitely check ouy Brightest Day I'm sure MM will play a crucial role

 

[SuperFerret]

I shall, my tusked associate.

 

[Maximum Carnage]

Batman? I hate rich people! :P