It is time, once again, for you to give Your View. Superheroes have been with us in comic books and movies for many years now and everyone has their favorite. But there must be one that is simply better than the rest. I want you to tell me who he or she is. As usual I will begin by telling you my favorite.
Who is the Best Superhero?
My answer has to be Batman – he is the superhero who does not have magical powers – he does what he does with his own strength and a few cool gadgets. He is also a millionaire!
I dont like Superman that much.He always looks too kind to me.
My fav is The Sandman aka Dream and her sister Death.
Batman all the way. The fact that he uses his mortal powers to do good is way cooler than being an alien that is better at stuff than earth people. Think Superman is cool? Check out superdickery.com and see if your view changes.
SlickWilly: I think I do see what you are saying..but those reasons aren’t the only reasons I like Batman either (about him being a regular guy with no superpowers) I’m just glad you agree with me about Superman’s invulnerability taking away from the fun, that’s the main reason I could never get into Superman.
Flash, plain and simple, hes the fastest being on the planet…not even superman can catch up to him
Superman…and I’m not just saying that because he looks good in tights. Okay, I am just saying that because he looks good in tights.
Nightwing!!
Superman has to be in the list because he is indeed the first superhero. I’m not a big fan of him myself, but I do respect the institution that is the Man of Steel.
Batman is the best superhero hands down. Why? Because he’s Batman… No but seriously, Batman is the best Superhero because he doesn’t need superpowers to kick asses!
By the way…
BATMAN BEAT THE ***** OUT OF SUPERMAN!!!!! SEVERAL TIMES THORUGHOUT THE DCU TIME LINE!!!!
In the end of The Dark Knight Returns, Batman beat the crap out of Superman (mind you Batman is 50 years old or so and Superman does not age), gave him a black eye, NO ONE GIVES SUPERMAN A BLACK EYE! (‘cept Batman)
What people don’t understand about Batman is he is supposed to represent, physically, the epitome of human perfection. However as a normal person, he cannot survive because he IS Batman. Batman considers Bruce Wayne to be the mask, and Batman the man. That is the real reason I believe he is the best superhero. Batman also has the best lines of all superheroes. In a 2006 issue of Batman he was talking to Robin in one panel and Robin asked him a question about why he was doing something to which Batman replied
“Because I’m the god damned Batman.”
AS much as I love Batman, he’s not a superhero. He has no super powers.
Wolverine and Rouge
Buster:
Maybe so, but human perfection is still human. And I don’t care if you are the quickest, most agile, strongest human on earth, you’re not going to be able to dodge a bullet when you’ve got 5 or 6 guys showering you with tommy guns all at once. *That’s* what I’m saying. I’m okay with Supes dodging bullets because he has super speed and super invulnerability. Batman has neither, so him constantly getting out of situations that only someone with superpowers could get out of is lame. L-A-M-E. Lames Bond. Lamey Lamerton of Lamesville.
And Batman *is* Bruce Wayne’s alter ego. If the Batman has taken over, it is against Bruce’s better judgement and most likely against his will. He *wants* to be Bruce Wayne, but he has got to have some way to vent the murderous, raging vengeance that he has kept cooped up inside since childhood. I think you are thinking about Superman, ala Bill in Kill Bill….how Superman is the real man, an immortal superbeing from outer space who adopts the alter-ego of Clark Kent.
Sandman….not the classic Superhero but the series are out of this planet.
batman.
he was trained by ninjas, right?
doesn’t that automatically make him awesome?
hmm maybe i’m treading on dangerous ground with the possiblilty of an eruption of pirates vs ninjas arguments.
Oy-vey, I just can’t win….
Would some one please explain to me exactly *why* batman is the best superhero, for reasons other than the ones I have already refuted? (comments # 95, 98, 107, 130)
I’m a fan of John Constantine. The movie didn’t really do him justice (Keanu Reeves?! come on…). Everything bad happens to this guy and he combats it with smart ass comments and alcoholism. That’s my hero.
Batman is one of the worst comic book characters that has ever been created. He has the power of being rich? And that’s not even through his own doing!!! But as far as a fight between superman and batman goes, I’d put my money on batman. Gloves made of kryptonite were enough to knock him down. With batmans incredible power of money, he could probably buy a flying suit made of the rock.
Deadpool. He can teleport and crack some very funny remarks while taking down the enemy the old fashion way – With guns and swords.
it’s a matter of opinion, barely anyones going to agree, it’s just who appeals more to you.
jfrater you’ve created a monster with these “Your View” topics!! unless that was of course your intention? haha i wouldn’t put it past you…
Frank Miller’s batman is by far the best batman.
Also, The Mask, Sandman (already mentioned), and Mr. Manhattan would awesomely fill out the list.
Punisher
THE FLASH ?!?!?! You have GOT to be kidding !!! Any “superhero” that can be defeated by a curb ??? Come on !!
amazinraisin – “Frank Miller’s batman is by far the best batman.”
highly agreed.
There can be only one… Batman.
“The Tick”
Seriously, gotta be Batman or Wolverine. Wolverine is *****ier,(I like my men a little rough around the edges), but Batman is more brooding and introspective….Wolverine for a romp, Batman long-term.
I have never liked any chick superheroes in the comics or on TV, except Buffy The Vampire Slayer and as an added bonus I could drool over Michael Boreanz (Angel).
I think Batman is a tad overrated. I wouldn’t consider him a “super-hero” compared to the likes of Superman. He doesn’t even have any powers!
I like all the marvel characters. The X-Men are good, and Spider-man is pretty interesting.
Slick Willy:
You make good points that I have to agree with, but I do have to catch you at–
“but he has got to have some way to vent the murderous, raging vengeance that he has kept cooped up inside since childhood.”
(I apologize before I say anything because I am a HUGE Batman/Comic book fanatic. I am a humble woman, however I am totally not holding back about my Batman knowledge. I know EVERYTHING, lol)
But yeah, Batman is VERY anti-murder. Batman has NO goal but to bring Gotham back to the prosperous city it once was. Batman does NOT condone ANY sort of lethal force and has shown serious disapproval to any superheroes/vigilantes that kill.
The Kill Bill thing, I have seen that movie, however I was not coinsidering that when I said what I said. The reason I said Batman is the man and bruce Wayne the Mask is because Batman is the one that said it (well technially whoever wrote that issue).
I understand people don’t consider Batman a superhero, but I’m sorry, he is. A he’s not superhuman, but what says a superhero has to be superhuman. He’s a superHERO not a superhuman, a superHERO is a hero that is able to, and does exceed the limits of the hero, Batman does so by using his resources to his full advantage.
Batman is totally self driven. He inserted himself into the lowest levels of society to understand why criminals do what they do. Batman may not have superpowers, but he has gone beyond just beating up bad guys and taking them to Arkham.
Slickwilly; I’m with Buster, geez first time we’ve disagreed in a while. C’mon how hard is it to be superman? Fer chrissakes nothing can kill you. Batman chooses to be Batman, thats damn heroic. What Superman chooses to be Clark Kent? He be but a lowly worm if he didn’t take advantage of the no death thing…
MIDGET MAN AND HIS SIDEKICK UBER TALL DUDE! (but he’s not really that tall, he’s just kinda average)
They’re the made-up superhero’s that me and my friends made up cuz we were makeing fun of people.
Or Captain Obvious!
Or Superman, Spiderman, the Hulk, or Captain Amarica-if you want to be real about it
THE HULK!!!!! I mean, c’mon, he gets stronger as he gets angrier… you can’t beat that!!!
Although Batman does look pretty good in that little suit…:)
I’m sorry, Superman is the best super hero. Superman is the classic hero that cannot be beat under this yellow sun. No argument. Batman is great but he is just a man and can’t be compared to real superheroes.
I cant decide who the best is…but Daredevil is the worst.
Superman doesn’t truly want to be a superhero though. In his fantasy, he’s back on Krypton farming supercrops with superhoes (superhoes as in GARDENING TOOLS that have super farming powers).
Seriously, Superman WISHES he could be normal, but it is the weight of responsibility. Batman wants to be Batman and improve society. Superman does because he kinda would be a deusch if he didn’t.
Batman will be number one on that list, I will makesure of it.
This is fun. I come to this website at least 4-5 times during my day, if not more, and I never comment. I must say, this is quite dandy.
^_^
As much as I love Spider-Man Id have to agree that Batman is the best.
The worlds best detective would beat anyone in a fight…even if he gets ripped to shreds in the process…we wont stop untill you are beaten
You all are so wrong!! GREEN HORNET And KATO by far the badest superheros. They drove the coolest car. Plus they were once about to kick the crap out of Batman and Robin but Sissyman and the Boy Blunder pussed out. Green Hornet and Kato hands down winner!!
Superman
Wolverine
Green Lantern
Spider-Man
and I was always a fan of colossus
bwmyers18: The Flash can’t be defeated by a curb…He doesn’t go so fast he can’t control things. When he moves everything slows down around him, in a way its more like time stops rather than he slows down, so he wont be tripping over any curbs. That said he is untouchable and almost unstoppable.
Batman IS a superhero for the sheer fact that he is a crime fighting hero who possesses a great skill, hand-to-hand combat, and is still able to keep up with, if not surpass, other heroes with supernatural abilities, thus Batman is my (rethought) pick for the best superhero.
Bishop from X Men
http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/img/b/Bishop.jpg
Super Assasin Ghandi.
Bruce Wayne had a really big schlong. That’s what Batman’s superpower was. see,
it went bothways between the dark and light. Psychological
Subterranean with an ethereal libido.
naw, I’m just making that up.
time for me to stop tapping keys and pressing enter.
Spider-man is the absolute greatest because of his secret identity. He may have powers but he is so crippilingly human and everyday he has to struggle with himself and the danger he brings to everyone he loves so dearly. Plus, he’ll never stop getting up and fighting to protect the innocent until he physically can’t get up anymore. His character is about so much more than putting on tights and fighting some people.
Bruce Wayne comes in a close second.
Also, I absolutely detest Superman. He is the most boring character in fiction. What is interesting about an (99.99999999999999999 etc. %) undefeatable character? He can save the humans he loves in an instant and the only way he can be beaten is by two beings from the universe (Doomsday and Darkseid) and a rare space rock. Seriously, WTF?
slickwilly sorry i wasnt commenting on your input it was further up the list i was disputiting with comment 42. Im on the same line as you on supermans powers its too much and one sided
Sorry guys, 100% Batman all the way. And I completely agree, he totally has the best villians. Joker, FTW
Honorable mentions also to the Flash and the totally awesome J’onn J’onzz.
I can’t say it enough! Captain Obvious! DUH!
The only superhero I care about right now is Elle Bishop from HEROES. I liked Kristen Bell better when she was playing Veronica Mars, but I’ll take her anyway I can get her. I’m afraid the writer’s strike might have killed off her character, but hopefully she’ll be back.
Batman does have the best villains. Joker is the best villain ever.
Can’t we do a list of the best comic book villains?
Best Superhero = Optimus Prime
and Best Villain (contradicts my Superhero) = Magneto
Optimus is a Robot, he can be the best Robothero ever.
OMG Captain Planet Rules!!!!! He totally inspired me when I was a kid.Other than him I guess it would be Superman ofcourse,although Smallville kinda ruined my general perception of him.
Superman is half alien/half human. That would disqualify him as superhero. So he can be best alienhero?
scooby doo and shaggy solve all the crimes so they are my kind of bumbling super heroes!
What about the incarnation of Superman who took care of things while Supes was recovering from the beat down that Doomsday delivered him. mainly, Man of Steel. I think that would be an interesting match up. Batman and Steel. Just as long as we’re talking comics and not movies. (Could always take the worst 2. George Clooney and Shaq to create a nuclear bomb of movies.)
How about a little love for Goliath and his clan?
And let’s face it, Wolverine’s had some of the best voice actors to portray his voice in the video games. Mainly Steven Jay Blum and Mark Hamill. probably my favorite line is from the Wolverine game that was made for a broad release (PS2, Xbox, PC, Gamecube.) Wolvie’s sneaking into a Weapon X facility and there’s a lot of guards around. He telepathically says to Professor X that, “Security’s tighter than one of Jean’s costumes.” Something about that line that you’ve just gotta love.
WOLVERINE… he might be overrated but he’s still the best there is when it comes to being the best. Plus he always looks like the underdog when it comes to a fight. He also gets all the wild ladies and he has a killer daughter/sister/clone. The memory gaps also come in handy. “I did what?” Haha. Beat that!
I was wondering jfrater, that when you would pop this question and i knew your answer beforehand because i like batman too, but the thing is that i think spider is the best.
The villains well most them are far stronger than spidey showing that just brawns are not enough to succeed.
While batman is a mature and successful entrepeneur and acts like a playboy to the outside, spidey is a quintessential teenager(although there are loads of other teen superhereos no can come close) to whom which we can all relate to better.
Spiderman also has the humour element which batman lacks dearly.My top three are
1)spiderman 2)batman 3)silver surfer
RORSCHACH!!!! Even with what happened to him at the end of Watchmen, I just think he was way too cool to not have his own comic series. Easily the most interesting character in that book.
byrneman.
Why is DareDevil the worst? I think he’s pretty *****in.
(OK, I say that not having seen a DareDevil comic since sometime in the early ’70′s.
As far as I know, he might be quite lame now)
Wolverine… with out hesitation…
always loved Spiderman, from the characters, the story the bad guys, I’d choose him hands down.
Red Sonja
SlickWilly: My reasons for liking Batman is because I feel like compared to the other superheroes he does a lot more detective work and using his intelligence to sort of put pieces of the puzzle together….Does that make sense? I feel like with him the storyline is more involved with him using his intelligence rather than actual physical fighting or using superpowers. (This is based more on the cartoons and comics than the movies..)
I also like the villains better haha but don’t know if that counts
I always been a fan of the Japanese super heroines the Sailor Scouts. Beside being all female group, they have some amazing power. One member actual had the power to destroy entire planets.
Elijah Snow – Planetary. It is a strange world, let’s keep it that way.