The REAL Superheros/ Villains

[ShadowBoxing]

John F. Kennedy/ Captain America

Captain America: Known in the Marvel Comics Universe(s) as the Sentinel of Liberty, he is the embodiment of America’s constitutional values.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Former war hero and President of the United States whose brief thousand day service attempted to broker peace between communist and anti-communist nations.
Why John is Captain America: John Fitzgerald Kennedy was an army reject until a series of steroid injections and a fake doctors note cleared him to serve in the United States Navy. Despite his horrid health and back problems, while serving on PT-109 he saved several crew members and swam five hours to safety. In addition, he tried to bring about peaceful solutions first and foremost, acting as a line of defense between the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the communist forces, successfully preventing a nuclear war. Much like Steve Rogers he was assassinated under suspicious conditions.

Robert Kennedy/ DareDevil

DareDevil: Known in the Marvel Universe(s) as “the man without fear”, he is the hero of Hell’s Kitchen.
Robert Kennedy: Younger, more aggressive brother of JFK. He was Attorney General under the Kennedy administration.
Why Robert is DareDevil: Joe Kennedy, his father, instilled in his sons a DareDevil personality. Robert thought he was untouchable. Even when prosecuting Jimmy Hoffa, and coming down hard on the CIA, Robert insisted on driving around in his convertible and moving about uninhibited by Secret Service or FBI protection. He constantly trumpeted justice as an Attorney General, attempting to break up the mafia from the inside. In addition, he was a man masked by his own outward appearance. His almost feminine voice and small stature masked the prize fighter’s spirit he possessed.

Lex Luthor/ Dick Cheney

Lex Luthor: DC Villain who is Superman’s arch-nemesis, has multiple incarnations including mad scientist, corporate mogul, and President.
Dick Cheney: George W. Bush’s Vice President. Dick Cheney was on the committee to find Bush’s VP during the period of his election, decided no one was better qualified than him.
Why Cheney is Lex Luthor: Nominating yourself for VP? That sounds like something ole’ Lex would do. Lex Luthor and Dick Cheney share the trait of being exceptionally smart, and exceptionally arrogant, and some argue the latter is usually their downfall. Seen as [one of the] top architects of the “War on Terror”, Cheney is a masterful politician, businessman and also lives a very private, unseen life behind the cameras. Very seldom does he give interviews or allow too much probing into his personal business. I think the quote by Lex that reminds me most of Cheney is “President? Do you have any idea how much power I’d have to give up to be President?”.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

Eli Manny and Peyton Manning/ Havok and Cyclops

Havok and Cyclops: Also known more casually as the Summer’s brothers, they were early members of the X-Men, eventually parting ways to make it on their own respective teams and leaders.
Eli Manning and Peyton Manning: Leaders of the Giants and Colts respectively. Both hold Superbowl rings, winning the bowl games in 2007 and 2008.
Why Eli and Peyton are the Summer’s brothers: Much like the Summers, the Mannings claim to have a competitive spirit, and it shows. Peyton Manning is seen as a cool, confident leader of his team, and was favored by sports writers when he won his bowl title in 2007. Unlike Peyton, though, Eli was assumed an inexperienced quarterback, who was trying to step out of his brother’s shadow. Similarly, Havok felt the same way when he took the reigns of X-Factor. However, through it all, he proved an adept leader much like Peyton. It’s hard to think of one without considering the other.

Mao Zedong/ Dr. Victor Von Doom.

Dr. Doom: Created by Stan “the Man” Lee and Jack “the King” Kirby, he is the villainous leader of Latveria and chief rival of the Fantastic Four.
Mao Zedong: Mao is an infamous ruler of Communist China, he is probably best known for “the Great Leap Forward” which was, in fact, a giant step backwards for mankind.
Why Mao is Dr. Doom: Doom and Mao share an important quality; narcissism. Mao Zedong wasn’t happy with ruling with an iron fist and keeping his people in poverty and starvation, he had to make everyone think he was perfect while doing it. One of his particular favorite things to do was what he called “exercise”, often boasting stories of having record long swims which consisted of him simply floating his fat girth in the water for hours on end. Move over Michael Phelps, here comes Mao. Of course, like any good Dr. Doom-like person he had anyone who questioned him executed and was a royal jacka**.

Theodore Roosevelt/ Superman

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton, and one of our first superheros. He was created during the Golden Age of comics and endured as a pop icon ever since.
Theodore Roosevelt: Known for his “Big Stick Diplomacy”, he is one of our nations most celebrated Presidents. His use of the bully pulpit and policy to shape the country is said to be an inspiration to George W. Bush, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and of course FDR.
Why Theodore is Superman: Theodore must have been alien, because the man quite literally had superpowers. He was the leader of the Rough Riders, which was a funny name, because he frequently wouldn’t use a horse (suggesting super speed). He created an extreme sport in which he would walk in a straight line no matter what came in his way, so he must have leap some tall buildings. Also, while on the subject of being “more powerful than a locomotive”, the man was shot at point blank range, only to be saved by a large written speech stored in his breast pocket. After being shot, by the way, he took no note of the [minor] injury and gave his speech. Talk about a man of steel, wow.

Feel free to add your own suggestions. I'll add some more later. Can be anyone. President, politician, humanitarian, dictator, sports star, actor...feel free to let your mind go wild.

 

[SuBe]

I would have said Woodrow Wilson as Lex Luthor, he created the basis for the United Nations, just like the Legion of Doom.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

I would have said Woodrow Wilson as Lex Luthor, he created the basis for the United Nations, just like the Legion of Doom.

He was a nice guy with a conscience. I wouldn't equate him to a villain at all. I was thinking however of making Oppenheimer Hank Pym. Hank having created Ultron, a horrifying robot killing machine and Oppenheimer creating the atomic bomb: both good intentions gone horribly wrong.

When I think of four or five more good ones I'll do another set. I have some ideas for Black Panther, Tiger Woods and also Iron Man.

Remember, for those who want to add your own, like SupermanBeyond did there...you don't have to factor in appearance, race, age, sexual preference in making your parallels. Has more to do with the life of the person in question.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

Ahem...expect this one next...

 

[SuBe]

Woodrow Wilson was a devout Facist that wanted to take away the individual's ability to Vote and Give power soley to the Presidency and re-create the Congress as the President's Pariliment. He believed Men to be Tools of the Ruling Class. He said that the Constitution was Outdated and trivial. I wouldn't call Wilson a nice guy.

 

[BizarroAids]

JFK mirroring Cap..I agree on that. JFK was a damn good President, and Cap is just the model patriot that we look up to as well.

Who did you have in mind for some of the Fantastic Four?? Especially Reed and Johnny. Just curious to know who you'd have in mind for that.

 

[Captain Planet!]

Ahem...expect this one next...

But... I've never actual met Al, face to face.

 

[SuBe]

Quote from Wilson:

We want one class to have a liberal education. We want another class, a very much larger class of necessity, to forego the privilege of a liberal education and fit themselves to perform specific difficult manual tasks.

From Wikipedia Article on "Classical Liberalism" (i.e. Modern Conservativism)

Other 20th century leaders of western nations who institutionalized centralized economies that are anathema to Classical Liberalism include: Woodrow Wilson's "War Socialism", Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal", Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society", Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin's "NEP and 5 year plans", Adolf Hitler's "National Socialist German Workers Party", and Francisco Franco's "Falange".

 

[Prison Mike]

Theodore Roosevelt would be more like Batman. His father was a great benefactor (much like Thomas Wayne). Theodore's mother and wife die on the same day so he is obviously distraught. But he comes back as a police commisioner and becomes the leader of the Rough Riders. I got all this info from the History channel special The Psychology of the Dark Knight.

 

[Two-Face]

What about Batman?

 

[SuBe]

Theodore Roosevelt would be more like Batman. His father was a great benefactor (much like Thomas Wayne). Theodore's mother and wife die on the same day so he is obviously distraught. But he comes back as a police commisioner and becomes the leader of the Rough Riders. I got all this info from the History channel special The Psychology of the Dark Knight.

He also had the tendancy to hit people. Batman does that too.

 

[chamber-music]

Winston Chuchill could be Nick Fury

 

[SuBe]

William Chuchill could be Nick Fury

Don't you mean "Winston Churchill" not William Chuchill?

 

[BizarroAids]

General Betraus as Nick Fury??

And the obvious..

Tony Stark/ Howard Hughes.

 

[darkseid26]

micheal jackson as madhatter?

 

[SuBe]

General Betraus as Nick Fury??

And the obvious..

Tony Stark/ Howard Hughes.

Either you spelled it wrong, or your are a hack.

 

[Prison Mike]

Don't you mean "Wiston Churchill" not William Chuchill?

I believe it's Winston Churchill

 

[ShadowBoxing]

Abraham Lincoln/ Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime: Although his interpretations are many and varied, he is almost always a semi-truck who transforms to become the leader of the Autobots.
Abraham Lincoln: President whose time in office oversaw the dissolution of the Union and the many battles of the Civil War. He is best known for the emancipation proclamation.
Why Lincoln is Optimus: Optimus Prime bio, as given by Marvel Comics, actually equates the character to Lincoln, and he and John Wayne are often cited as the inspirations. Both Optimus and Lincoln began their leadership in dire times, to the backdrop of a bloody (oily) civil war. Though the motivations were different, the end result was the same; both Optimus and Lincoln were assassinated. In addition, recent interpretations have cited Optimus as a librarian/record-keeper before his rise to prominence. Lincoln too spent most of his youth reading over records and legal books before beginning his political career.

The Fantastic Four/ “The Fantastic Four - 2812"

The Fantastic Four: A special team of adventurers who traveled the universe and saw things beyond the realms of human imagination. They were bombarded with cosmic rays, giving them unique superpowers.
The Fantastic Four - 2812: A team comprised of Stan “Mr. Fantastic” Lee, Jack “The Thing” Kirby, Flo “Invisible Girl” Steinberg and Sal “The Human Torch” Brodsky.
Why the Fantastic Four is the Fantastic Four: It’s hard to think of any other group who deserves this honor, especially since it’s been speculated many of the characters were based on them. Especially Jack Kirby, who like the Thing, grew up in a rough neighborhood known as Hell’s Kitchen (now “Yancy Street&#8221. While they may not ride around in spaceships they’ve certainly been places. They’ve taken the world to realms never dreamt of before, face evil demons and planet gobbling monsters all without leaving their office, not bad for a day’s work. Also, as time has passed the popularity of the Thing has overtaken Reed’s own popularity. Reed is now seen as out of touch, and often portrayed as an unimaginative no-nonsense scientist.

Hank Pym/ Robert Oppenheimer

Hank Pym: Hank Pym goes by many names, including Yellowjacket and Ant-Man. He is a Marvel hero whose record was forever tarnished when he created their most deadly villain, Ultron.
Robert Oppenheimer: He was a government official who is known as “the father of the atomic bomb”.
Why Robert is Hank Pym: When Robert Oppenheimer created the bomb, it’s not indicated he had any malice in mind, however when he finally saw it detonate he said to himself, “If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one. Now I am become Death, the shatterer of worlds.” Oppenheimer forever regretted his work on that project, much like Pym did when he created the Avenger’s villain, Ultron. Also like Pym, his friends eventually turned on him, only he didn’t have to beat his wife for them to do it. Oppenheimer was accused of being communist and blacklisted in several fields. Hank Pym and Oppenheimer both live life with a terrible weight upon their shoulders.

Howard Dean/ Guy Gardner

Guy Gardner: Guy Gardner is a Green Lantern. He was created during the Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams days of Green Lantern/Green Arrow.
Howard Dean: He is the chairman of the DNC, and former loser to John Kerry...ouch.
Why Howard is Guy: Ah yes, Howard Dean, don’t you just want Batman to punch him in the face and knock him out for three days. Just three days, that’s all I ask. In truth, Howard is a guy who has your back, whether you like it or not. The man is fearless and innovative, pioneering fundraising on the internet (but not inventing it). He’s also fairly loud mouthed, jockish and rude. He is just like Guy. I can totally see Guy saying “we’re going to sector 1418, 2813, 2956, 4785 and then we’re going to Oa to take back the Universe....Hya!”. Plus Nancy Pelosi in a red dress would totally make a great Ganthet.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

I invite anyone to start doing Star Wars ones, since I know little about the series.

 

[Prison Mike]

who do you think is like Batman, ShadowBoxing?

 

[ShadowBoxing]

who do you think is like Batman, ShadowBoxing?

I don't know yet.

 

[The Question]

Kirby grew up on Delancey Street, which was the inspiration for Yancey Street. Hell's Kitchen is on the other side of town.

 

[odiin]

Howard Dean/ Guy Gardner

Guy Gardner: Guy Gardner is a Green Lantern. He was created during the Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams days of Green Lantern/Green Arrow.
Howard Dean: He is the chairman of the DNC, and former loser to John Kerry...ouch.
Why Howard is Guy: Ah yes, Howard Dean, don’t you just want Batman to punch him in the face and knock in out for three days. Just three days, that’s all I ask. In truth, Howard is a guy who has your back, whether you like it or not. The man is fearless and innovative, pioneering fundraising on the internet (but not inventing it). He’s also fairly loud mouthed, jockish and rude. He is just like Guy. I can totally see Guy saying “we’re going to sector 1418, 2813, 2956, 4785 and then we’re going to Oa to take back the Universe....Hya!”. Plus Nancy Pelosi in a red dress would totally make a great Ganthet.

If I had a drink, I would have totally spit it out while reading this.

 

[zenile]

The Howard Dean/Guy Gardner is golden