Coolest trademark weapon

[Lord Liaden]

Yes, I have contracted the polling bug!;)

This one I've wondered about for a long time: Which superhero do you think has the best weapon, the one that most often makes you go, "Wow, cool," when you see it in action?

Because of the vast number of super gizmos in comics, I decided on a few criteria to narrow the choices down (because it's my poll :p ):

The weapon should essentially be a single "thing". This excluded Batman's utility belt for example, which is really just a holder for lots of different gadgets.

The weapon should be unique and identified with its user. I fudged this a little for Green Lantern, because while there have always been other power ring users, there has usually been one "official" earthly Green Lantern.

The weapon should be used primarily for combat, although it can have other uses. That leaves out things like the Silver Surfer's board, which he rarely employs as a weapon.

The weapon should have remained essentially the same in form and function from the character's inception. Iron Man's armor has gone through a host of design changes and upgrades over the years, which was the main reason I left it off.

However, cases could be made for any of the above, so feel free to make one if you feel that something should be included.:)

[Monolith]

I do not think there is much which can stand up to a GL Power Ring in sheer ability. The only thing which might come close is a Mother Box.

My second choice would have been Cap's shield though. :)

[Chaosliege]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
Yes, I have contracted the polling bug!;)

This one I've wondered about for a long time: Which superhero do you think has the best weapon, the one that most often makes you go, "Wow, cool," when you see it in action?

Because of the vast number of super gizmos in comics, I decided on a few criteria to narrow the choices down (because it's my poll :p ):

The weapon should essentially be a single "thing". This excluded Batman's utility belt for example, which is really just a holder for lots of different gadgets.

The weapon should be unique and identified with its user. I fudged this a little for Green Lantern, because while there have always been other power ring users, there has usually been one "official" earthly Green Lantern.

The weapon should be used primarily for combat, although it can have other uses. That leaves out things like the Silver Surfer's board, which he rarely employs as a weapon.

The weapon should have remained essentially the same in form and function from the character's inception. Iron Man's armor has gone through a host of design changes and upgrades over the years, which was the main reason I left it off.

However, cases could be made for any of the above, so feel free to make one if you feel that something should be included.:)

This was tough. Imean GLs ring is sooo powerful, And Caps shield is practicly a simbol of american freedom. But in the end I had to give it to Spidy. His web shooters are not only inovative and versitile, but he made them himself. Peter Parker is incredibly smart, a fact that seems to be down-played a lot.

[Gary]

Foxbat's Mighty Ping Pong Gun! How could you possibly forget the ultimate in cool weapons??!! :mad:

[winterhawk]

Cap's shield by far. When handled by a good writer (Mark Waid comes to mind), it is just about the coolest thing in comics.

President Clinton: "You have a name for it (the shield)?"

Cap: "Do you have a name for your right arm?"

[Kevin Scrivner]

The Green Hornet's gas gun. Sure, it's low tech, but he had it first and it practically defines the character. We've seen Spidey win without his webs, Captain American triumph without his shield, Thor crush opposition even when he's lost his hammer. But the Hornet without his gun is just a nosey reporter in a trenchcoat.

[ZootSoot]

How could you relegate the batarang simply to "other"? That really sucks . . .

[Hermit]

Wow, tough choices.
I know it may not seem that 'unique', and yes, it's tinkered with, but what of Hawkeye's and Green Arrow's bows and arrows? They are so darn central to their characters. It's almost like the best of violins. They're special as is, but put one in the hands of a master... wow. :)

Still, nice list. Who wouldn't want a power ring? Cap's shield is almost worthy of enshrining (I still chuckle that Vance shares that sentiment). All of them good mentions.

I'll have to think on it.

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by ZootSoot
How could you relegate the batarang simply to "other"? That really sucks . . .

That's a fair question, and one I pondered for a while before I decided. The Batarang is certainly a venerable weapon that's closely identified with the Batman, but it's only a part of Batman's arsenal, and each one is essentially a single-use projectile. Like I said, though, a case could be made.

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Hermit
Wow, tough choices.
I know it may not seem that 'unique', and yes, it's tinkered with, but what of Hawkeye's and Green Arrow's bows and arrows? They are so darn central to their characters. It's almost like the best of violins. They're special as is, but put one in the hands of a master... wow. :)

Again, a close call as to inclusion, but you picked up on my deciding factors: not only are those bows not really unique weapons, but there are two major characters who use essentially the same gimmick

[MisterVimes]

Though I am a HUGE GL fan, I went with Cap's Shield because at one point the Oans were handing out GL Rings like they were toy surprises.

[Hermit]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
Again, a close call as to inclusion, but you picked up on my deciding factors: not only are those bows not really unique weapons, but there are two major characters who use essentially the same gimmick

Well, yeah, and Quasar has bands that are like GL's power ring. :) Still, good points.

I'm surprised Daredevil's club as of this post hasn't gotten a vote. Especially after the movie just came out :) Maybe folks just can't get thrilled by a stick.
"Congratulations Klinger, you have invented 'the stick'"-M*A*S*H*

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by Hermit
Well, yeah, and Quasar has bands that are like GL's power ring. :) Still, good points.

I'm surprised Daredevil's club as of this post hasn't gotten a vote. Especially after the movie just came out :) Maybe folks just can't get thrilled by a stick.
"Congratulations Klinger, you have invented 'the stick'"-M*A*S*H*

Though DD's 'stick' was original when he debuted, there are few more folks with fancy sticks now and it's really not much of a trademark. I think of DD and I think of "RADAR senses" not "billyclub", even though it's a great item (and well represented in the movie)

[Supreme]

What the HECK! No props for the Batarang??? When I saw the topic title, I didn't even think of any of the others. I'm not basing this on power-level, of course. Just on coolness. I've been trying to think up a similar character concept with the same coolness for years to no avail.

[Klytus]

The thread title is the "coolest" weapon, but the poll asks for the *best*. Make up your mind!

If you want cool, the web-shooters, hands down.

If you want the best, nothing comes close to a GL power ring.

[The_Hero]

I'm going farther off and say Foxbat's Ping Pong Ball Gun!

It has survived thre editions of Champions....

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Klytus
The thread title is the "coolest" weapon, but the poll asks for the *best*. Make up your mind!

If you want cool, the web-shooters, hands down.

If you want the best, nothing comes close to a GL power ring.

Sorry, didn't realize the terms would be misleading. :o I never intended for "best" to be synonymous with "most powerful".

If it makes a difference, go for "coolest".;)

[Hermit]

Oh, while I won't vote for it, another good mention would be "Batman's cape and cowl" :)

I think it was JmOz who wrote up the Cloak multipower :) Batman himself has used his own wardrobe entangle, snare missiles, as a decoy... and, most impressively, to scare the bejezus out of crooks.

"Tell me what I want to know." -Batman
"You're getting nothing out of me Freak!"- crook of the week
-Batman spreads his cloak-
-The crook, totally in awe of the sheer cool factor- "I'll talk, I'll talk!"
:D

[SuperPheemy]

Gotta go with the Shield. It's one of those images I identify with superhero comicbooks in general. That star-bossed shield held aloft in victory, or to rally heroes to the cause. It's like Superman's chest icon, or the Batsignal. Wordlessly, that one device expresses volumes about the stories told in superhero comicbooks.

[Cybernaut]

Originally posted by Monolith
I do not think there is much which can stand up to a GL Power Ring in sheer ability. The only thing which might come close is a Mother Box.

My second choice would have been Cap's shield though. :)
You forgot about Bob's Keytool in ReBoot! "Glitch, BFG...":cool:

[lemming]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
Yes, I have contracted the polling bug!;)

Quick! Hand me my wooden mallet! Stat!"

I guess we can't go for people like Hammerhead? "Well, I've got a steel plate in my head..."

Anyway, I'm partial to Spidey's web shooters, but I think Foxbat should of been in the poll.

[Lord Liaden]

I notice that Thor's hammer is gaining ground! FWIW, that was my choice. It has the mythic symbolism thing going for it, and the stunts Thor can pull with it are visually striking. And while it has both power and versatility, it's more limited than the "anything I will" power ring, which makes it easier for a story to be plotted around it.

And it even has a name, unlike "Cap's right arm". ;)

[Superskrull]

I'm going with the Green Lantern ring. It's the focus of the character & his badge of office. Without it, you're a fearless individual, willful and focused, with it you can pit yourself against the tide and win.

[Agent X]

Mjolnir is better than a Green Lantern's ring. The Hammer has a Name for one thing.

[Superskrull]

Originally posted by Agent X
Mjolnir is better than a Green Lantern's ring. The Hammer has a Name for one thing.

Yeah, but those idiot blue midgets might actually give me a power ring. Thor doesn't hand out Mjolnir to people other than to bust some ribs or something.

[Trebuchet]

Actually, I think the coolest trademark weapon is Dr. Doom's "broomhandle" Mauser. (It's such a great anachronism that a guy wearing powered armor that can level entire buildings wears a pistol designed in the 19th century. Now that's class!) :cool:

Since that wasn't on the list, I'll have to give the nod to Cap's shield.

[Nightfire]

I cast my vote for the Emerald Eye, Not only was it an awesome weapon in the Legion of Superheroes, but in L.E.G.I.O.N. the eye had far more personality that the clown (whose name escapes me) who weilded it.:)

[cubist]

C'mon, how can none of you see the coolness that is the Blue Beetle's BB gun? It has a powerful wind blast, a flash attack and it can fire swing lines too, what's cooler than that? Oh yeah, I guess apower ring is cool too, in a "munchkin" sort of way... :p

[Gary]

Originally posted by cubist
C'mon, how can none of you see the coolness that is the Blue Beetle's BB gun? It has a powerful wind blast, a flash attack and it can fire swing lines too, what's cooler than that? Oh yeah, I guess apower ring is cool too, in a "munchkin" sort of way... :p

%$#%@% Foxbat wannabe! :D

[cubist]

Actually, the old Charlton comics BB predates Foxbat by at least a decade(I think), so maybe Foxbat's the wannabe...

[Thirdbase]

Ok I had to vote for Spideys web shooters.

Hey it was only one on list created by the user, and when he was high school no less.(They changed it for the movies.:( )

[Gary]

Originally posted by cubist
Actually, the old Charlton comics BB predates Foxbat by at least a decade(I think), so maybe Foxbat's the wannabe...

Ya gotta admit that they're basically the same character. :D

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Gary
Ya gotta admit that they're basically the same character. :D

Admittedly there are some similarities, but the fabulous Foxbat has developed over the years into one of Champions' truly unique characters. He has a style, personality and motivation that are wholly his own. Not that anyone else would want them. :rolleyes:

[Tamashii2000]

Originally posted by Gary
Foxbat's Mighty Ping Pong Gun! How could you possibly forget the ultimate in cool weapons??!! :mad:

yes Yes... Foxbat's Ping Pong Gun!!!!

[Kara Zor-El]

Phantom Lady's costume.

:D

[cubist]

Uh, yeah... Phantom Lady's costume(or lack thereof) would definately have to be deemed highly effective and uh, cool.

[Tamashii2000]

Originally posted by Kara Zor-El
Phantom Lady's costume.

:D

Ghost's Costume too!

[Mutant for Hire]

I don't think costumes count, otherwise we'd have to toss in Iron Man's armor and Cyclop's visor among other things. Not that I don't think certain superheroines' costumes qualify as weapons in their own right. ;)

[nHammer]

Dr. Strange's Eye of Agmotto (I think I spelled that right)

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by nHammer
Dr. Strange's Eye of Agmotto (I think I spelled that right)

"Agamotto", so close enough for government work.:)

This was another item that I nearly put in, since I personally think the Eye is extraordinarily cool, especially when it floats out of the amulet and affixes itself to Strange's forehead. :cool:

As with some other exclusions, though, I left it off because Doc rarely uses the Eye as a weapon, except in unusual circumstances. It's mostly an information-gathering artifact.

Costumes are out for similar reasons (although Hermit made a good case for Batman's cloak ;) ). Iron Man's armor really is as much weapon as costume, but as I mentioned at the start, the armor has gone through so many revisions that I wouldn't know which version we would vote on.

In the "Other" category, Batman's batarang has made the best showing, unless all the write-in votes for Foxbat weren't just jokes, in which case the Ping-Pong Gun leads the category! :eek:

[Kara Zor-El]

Let's see, here's some that haven't been mentioned:

Starman's Cosmic Control Rod
Black Knight's Ebony Sword
Yondu's Arrows in Guardians of the Galaxy
Black Widow's Sting
Brainiac 5's Force Field Belt (even though it's not really a weapon, it's really cool. :) )
Trapster's Glue Gun

I know there's more, but I'm coming up blank at the moment.

[Kara Zor-El]

Hah!

Captain Cold's Cold Gun
Weather Wizard's Weather Control Wand (or whatever it's called)
The Cosmic Cube

More later, I'm sure.

[ShinDangaioh]

I voted other.

Suck gas evildoers!

Darkwing Duck's gas gun

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Kara Zor-El
Let's see, here's some that haven't been mentioned:

"Snip"

Those are all good mentions, Kara. I had tended to steer away from villains, but there's no real reason why they couldn't be included. And since Brainiac uses his force field belt in combat, I'd say it qualifies.

One question, though: Did you vote for any of them as coolest?

[Kara Zor-El]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
One question, though: Did you vote for any of them as coolest?

Actually, I voted for Phantom Lady's costume as an other. It's documented that she uses it to distract, and thus pummel, the bad guys, and it's very identifiable as hers. lol

Since you've disallowed it, I have to rethink.

[bcholmes]

Originally posted by Kara Zor-El
Yondu's Arrows in Guardians of the Galaxy

Oooo. That's a good one! Steve Gerber's work on Guardians of the Galaxy was a favourite of mine (Psssst: Darren! Galactic Champions source material).

"Accept the word of one who knows."

[ZootSoot]

Originally posted by Thirdbase
Ok I had to vote for Spideys web shooters.

Hey it was only one on list created by the user, and when he was high school no less.(They changed it for the movies.:( )

Who created DareDevil's billyclub?

[wcw43921]

Originally posted by ZootSoot
Who created DareDevil's billyclub?

He did, in the very first issue, right after he made his costume;

"Even though I don't need it, I'll continue to carry a cane as Matt Murdock! Hmmm--that cane would make a great weapon for Daredevil!"

The next panel: "It's perfect! I can use it in a hundred ways!"

Daredevil's origin was one of the best comic stories I ever read. Thank You, Stan.

[ZootSoot]

Originally posted by wcw43921
He did, in the very first issue, right after he made his costume;

"Even though I don't need it, I'll continue to carry a cane as Matt Murdock! Hmmm--that cane would make a great weapon for Daredevil!"

The next panel: "It's perfect! I can use it in a hundred ways!"

Daredevil's origin was one of the best comic stories I ever read. Thank You, Stan.

Yeah, I liked that one too. It was meant to be a rhetorical question for the person who voted for the webshooters 'cause they were the only weapon designed by the hero. I think the billy-club is far more interesting than the web-shooters which are simply a "wonder" while the billy-club seems explainable (though only in Murdoch's hands would it be what it is).

[Nightfire]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
"Agamotto", so close enough for government work.:)

This was another item that I nearly put in, since I personally think the Eye is extraordinarily cool, especially when it floats out of the amulet and affixes itself to Strange's forehead. :cool:


In the "Other" category, Batman's batarang has made the best showing, unless all the write-in votes for Foxbat weren't just jokes, in which case the Ping-Pong Gun leads the category! :eek:

Oh I don't know I think the ping pong gun should be taken seriously, it would be the only think about old Foxy that was taken seriously.

[Greeter]

Originally posted by Gary
Foxbat's Mighty Ping Pong Gun! How could you possibly forget the ultimate in cool weapons??!! :mad:

Oh, I have to agree there! When I first saw the name of the thread that was the first thing to come to mind. :)

[Storyteller]

What happened to the Swordsman's Makluan-enhanced blade? ;)

Nah, if I had to choose just one I'd take the ring. Whether "coolest" or "best," GL's weapon takes the cake.

But if I could really take any weapon ever, it'd be a tough choice between the Cosmic Cube and the Infinity Gauntlet. ;)

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Storyteller
What happened to the Swordsman's Makluan-enhanced blade? ;)

Nah, if I had to choose just one I'd take the ring. Whether "coolest" or "best," GL's weapon takes the cake.

But if I could really take any weapon ever, it'd be a tough choice between the Cosmic Cube and the Infinity Gauntlet. ;)

Amen, brother.

But with this poll, I was really looking for opinions on the best "trademark" weapon, something used by a particular character that has become synonymous with him or her. Otherwise I'd have to account for things like the Evil Eye and the Ultimate Nullifier.:eek: You can't really think of Thor without his hammer, or GL without his power ring.

Speaking of the latter, the ring has had a surge in votes overnight! Green Lantern's little Oan Special has maintained a small but steady lead since this poll began. If that trend holds true until the end of the week, I'd be prepared to declare the ring the winner.

And I hereby promise to take Foxbat's gun seriously hereafter - that's five confirmed Ping-Pong votes so far. ;)

[Gargoyle]

The batarang is by far the coolest weapon, and I can't understand why I had to vote "other". I bet every single vote for "other" is the batarang.

[Doug McCrae]

I'm disappointed there haven't been more votes for Wonder Woman's lasso. As a weapon choice, the lasso really says something about the character - a warrior fighting against war, choosing the path of peace, the gentle way.

Why should Green Lantern have a ring? It could just as easily be a Power Sceptre or Power Amulet.

[Kara Zor-El]

Originally posted by Gargoyle
The batarang is by far the coolest weapon, and I can't understand why I had to vote "other". I bet every single vote for "other" is the batarang.

How much? :)

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by Gargoyle
The batarang is by far the coolest weapon, and I can't understand why I had to vote "other". I bet every single vote for "other" is the batarang.

Well, I did explain why I didn't give the batarang a specific mention on the first page of this thread, but as I admitted, that's a judgement call with which you're free to disagree. :)

As for the breakdown of the "Other" votes, as of this writing there are 15 votes tabulated. The choices which voters have declared in their posts rank as follows: Foxbat's Ping-Pong Gun leads with four votes, followed by the Batarang with three, then one vote each for the Emerald Eye, the Eye of Agamotto, Phantom Lady's costume:rolleyes: , Blue Beetle's BB Gun, the Green Hornet's gas gun, and Darkwing Duck's gas gun (when having gas attacks is a plus:D ). That's thirteen declared "other" votes, leaving only two unaccounted for.

You know, I expected the Power Ring to maintain the lead it's had throughout the poll, but Cap's shield has really closed the gap! Looks like we still have a horserace after all.:cool:

[BNakagawa]

SNIKT.

[Lord Liaden]

Originally posted by BNakagawa
SNIKT.

If that's a reference to Wolverine's claws, I would personally consider them more of a "body part", and thus an innate power of Wolverine; whether we're talking the adamantium or natural bone versions, they're practically inseperable from Wolverine without truly extraordinary measures. But if that's your vote, just declare it and it will be so noted.

If you meant something else, then I'm at a loss - and just a little worried about you.

[Storyteller]

Originally posted by Doug McCrae
Why should Green Lantern have a ring? It could just as easily be a Power Sceptre or Power Amulet.

The fact that it's a ring is part of what makes it so cool!

[Champsguy]

Originally posted by Superskrull
Yeah, but those idiot blue midgets might actually give me a power ring. Thor doesn't hand out Mjolnir to people other than to bust some ribs or something.

True. If Keanu Ree... er... Kyle Raynor can get one while taking a leak in an alleyway, I'm sure that means they're pretty much willing to give one to anybody.

Personally, it was a tough choice for me. I had to decide between Cap's shield and that mighty Uru hammer. In the end, I went with the shield for its iconic value, but that hammer was close.

I like the rings, but since the hammer and shield are each unique, I'd give it to them. Although, Doom's armor might actually fit the criteria (it hasn't really changed since the beginning).

[TheImperialKhan]

^^^ Well I wouldn't go that far.

Let's just say it hasn't changed any on the outside. You can be reasonably sure that Doom has kept up with technology (most of which he probably created) on the inside.

As for the exterior, Doom likes it the way it is and would see no need to change it. If there's one thing that Victor Von Doom isn't it's a slave to fashion.

[BNakagawa]

Originally posted by Lord Liaden
If that's a reference to Wolverine's claws, I would personally consider them more of a "body part", and thus an innate power of Wolverine; whether we're talking the adamantium or natural bone versions, they're practically inseperable from Wolverine without truly extraordinary measures. But if that's your vote, just declare it and it will be so noted.

If you meant something else, then I'm at a loss - and just a little worried about you.

Yeah, it's a Wolverine reference.

I thought it was obvious. (the reference, of course, not the 'focus')

Of course, some people are going to be hung up on the technical definitions of weapon, wrt focus rules and what-not, but it cannot be denied that they collectively represent one of the most iconic weapons in comics.

$0.02

[Zaratustra]

Vash the Stampede's revolver.

[Cinniuint]

Travis Morgan, The Warlord (By Mike Grell): his bloodthirsty sword.
Elric's even more bloodthirsty sword.
OK. Swords aren't even remotely unique. Skip that category. Same for wands, staves and whips. Although whips are tres cool.
Wildfire's suit. No, that has gone through a number of permutations.
Doctor Strange's cloak. Always liked it better than the Eye, though not generally a weapon.
I think in the other category, the most iconic trademark weapon is the batarang. Yes the utility belt is a lot of different things. The belt is a holder, not a weapon. Most of the items on it are utility items, rather than weapons. The batarang is a trademark, a weapon, and the most iconic of Batman's various "Bat-things". Definitely should have been included in the list. That said, the various other "bat-things" detract just enough that it loses my vote.
Haven't been able to think of any other others, so I think that web-shooters nose out Daredevil's baton just barely.

[Matt the Bruins]

Doctor Strange's cloak. Always liked it better than the Eye, though not generally a weapon.
Probably coud be used as one if he wanted, though. I've seen it snatch a thrown blade (or possibly an arrow) aimed at someone standing next to Strange out of the air. It was also used in tandem with the Eye to entangle and restrain the Vodun god Damballah remotely when Strange had to be elsewhere on one occasion.

[Dr. MID-Nite]

This really is a toss up between Thor's hammer and Cap's shield, both iconic to the character.....and I'll give a slight edge to Thor's hammer....but only slight....

[Major Tom 2009]

There're some other 'signature' weapons that I think should be mentioned here,
and would no doubt fit into the "Other" category.

The Hornet's Sting (Original TV series): Probably the most high-tech weapon
used by the Green Hornet, it appeared to be a sonic weapon of sorts. I haven't
seen the recent movie version of the character, so I don't know if the Sting
is part of the current GH continuity.

Hellboy's Samaritan: To use an O'Neillism, this is without a doubt the biggest
honkin' gun that isn't a rifle or something else (some folks would no doubt
think that Big Red was overcompensating for something...).

The Sword of Omens (2011 version): This reimagined weapon is apparently
more powerful than the original '80s version, as it's capable of cutting loose
with the biggest energy blast this side of the Wave Motion Gun.


Major Tom 2009 :cool:

[Lord Liaden]

Wow, didn't expect to see this thread back among the living.
The original poll had the power ring leading by a small margin; but recent superhero films may skew that result. ;)

[Tamashii2000]

Sonic Screwdriver.

There are doctor who comics!

[Matt the Bruins]

I voted for Wonder Woman's magic lasso. A weapon or restraint rather than violence that can make opponents tell the truth is pretty cool.

[Tamashii2000]

I voted for Wonder Woman's magic lasso. A weapon or restraint rather than violence that can make opponents tell the truth is pretty cool.

Until She tries to hang you by it (like she did to Steve Trevor in Flashpoint) worst idea Dc ever came up with....

[Escafarc]

I voted for Wonder Woman's magic lasso. A weapon or restraint rather than violence that can make opponents tell the truth is pretty cool.

And being tied up by a beautiful amazon doesn't have anything to do with that at all?:D

[Lord Liaden]

Saw a standup comedian play with the whole "lasso makes you tell the truth" angle. He pretended to be a fleeing criminal roped by WW, and promptly blurted out, "Nice t*ts!"

[DusterBoy]

I've always seen WW's lasso as compelling people to honesty, ie: telling the truth as they know it and not The Truth as some absolute concept. They can't tell what they don't know, for example and what they say will be slanted by their own perceptions, prejudices, etc. However, they won't be able to lie, even by claiming ignorance, or by omission or by distorting what they know.

[cutsleeve]

: )

Captain Americas Shield (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js7LRe_tCoM)

[Matt the Bruins]

And being tied up by a beautiful amazon doesn't have anything to do with that at all?:D
Well, not for me. My taste in star-spangled paragons of virtue runs more in the direction of beefy super-soldiers.

[GoldenAge]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/8/0/8002_400x600.jpg

[McCoy]

Let's see, you have two things for hitting people, two things for tying them up, one that's primarily defensive but often is used offensively,





and a device that transforms thought into reality. Tough choice!


I do not think there is much which can stand up to a GL Power Ring in sheer ability. The only thing which might come close is a Mother Box.
Agree, except I'd be more inclined to classify a Mother Box as a sidekick than as a device. Definitely sentient.

[megaplayboy]

Well, actually, Mjolnir is useful for a heckuva lot more than just hitting people. Changing the weather, flying, absorbing and redirecting energy, travelling to other dimensions, teleportation, etc.

[Lord Liaden]

When I initially set up the poll, I felt a need to limit the vast number of comic gimmick choices out there, purely for practical reasons. That's why I specified things that are primarily used as weapons -- not Dr. Strange's amulet or the Silver Surfer's board, although they do see occasional use offensively. GL's ring would apply IMO, because while it can do nearly anything it's the basis of its owner's combat abilities. OTOH depending on the version of the character you discuss, Fate's helmet could be a weapon or the actual character. ;)

I also specified "coolness" because some items plainly have more raw power than others. That doesn't necessarily make them cooler. I realize that makes for a subjective assessment, and I'm fine with that. :cool:

And I expected the recent Captain America and Green Lantern movies to skew the earlier poll outcome. :p

[Matt the Bruins]

Dr. Fate is my favorite comics character, but a piece of headgear that causes one to become the possessed puppet of a cold higher-dimensional intelligence, grants enormous power strictly in the service of that being's agenda, and endangers one's nearest and dearest by association doesn't seem all that cool from the user's perspective.

[Escafarc]

Dr. Fate is my favorite comics character, but a piece of headgear that causes one to become the possessed puppet of a cold higher-dimensional intelligence, grants enormous power strictly in the service of that being's agenda, and endangers one's nearest and dearest by association doesn't seem all that cool from the user's perspective.
Well, you could use the half-helm version. Wait, that one's not cool at all.