Fedifensor Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Doesn't old Blobby also have super strength (considering his weight' date=' he needs it!) and gravity control powers? I remember reading something about him now having the equivalent of a Double Knockback punch, anyway.[/quote'] The Blob has always had superstrength. I just picked up the Essential Ms. Marvel #1, and he's shown slapping Wonder Man through a guard tower...that's back in 1981. Specifically, Vision's quote on seeing that is: "That guard tower only marginally impeded Wonder Man's progress. His trajectory indicates that he will land somewhere in the West Bronx. It will be some time before he rejoins us." Sounds like Double Knockback to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualplayer Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics The Blob has always had superstrength. I just picked up the Essential Ms. Marvel #1, and he's shown slapping Wonder Man through a guard tower...that's back in 1981. Specifically, Vision's quote on seeing that is: "That guard tower only marginally impeded Wonder Man's progress. His trajectory indicates taht he will land somewhere in the West Bronx. It will be some time before he rejoins us." Sounds like Double Knockback to me... That would be Avengers Annual #10, a good thing to include in an Essential Ms. Marvel collection because that's where she gets Rogue-raped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narratio Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics How's about DC's the Phantom Stranger? When he first appeared, dressed in the peak of late 60's cool, he didn't appear to do anything to anybody except be the writing staffs sock puppet. A way of laying down plot threads for the readers. Ah yes, from that same era, Deadman. I mean really... a gymnast, killed by a rifle shot while in mid air, who now haunts the world as an untouchable ghost (apart from the old body possession trick)searching for his killer. Huh? Yep, DC writers of that era had access to great recreational drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Matter-Eater Lad anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narratio Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Yep, that's a wierd one, but hardly the worst. There was a whole slew from the LSH's readers suggestions, including Colour Kid or that girl with the ring of eyes around her head? Let's get back to Cable. How about nailed to a dead cow and then floated over a Great White Shark feading frenzy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics I'll be frank with you. I'm a little tired of the Red Skull's yearly infiltration and takeover of the American government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Oh, and add my vote to the Lobo haters, though I admit I never read him in Omega Men. And I really hate Longshot, Mojo and Warlock. I'm not a Gambit fan either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualplayer Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics How's about DC's the Phantom Stranger? When he first appeared, dressed in the peak of late 60's cool, he didn't appear to do anything to anybody except be the writing staffs sock puppet. A way of laying down plot threads for the readers. Ah yes, from that same era, Deadman. I mean really... a gymnast, killed by a rifle shot while in mid air, who now haunts the world as an untouchable ghost (apart from the old body possession trick)searching for his killer. Huh? Yep, DC writers of that era had access to great recreational drugs. If you can remember the 60's, you weren't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedifensor Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Matter-Eater Lad anyone? They actually made Matter-Eater Lad cool (if a little edgy) in the new Legion books. Granted, he never actually goes by that moniker in the new books, but it's the same character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Boy Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics How's about DC's the Phantom Stranger? When he first appeared' date=' dressed in the peak of late 60's cool, he didn't appear to do anything to anybody except be the writing staffs sock puppet. A way of laying down plot threads for the readers. [/quote'] Hey, lay off the Phantom Stranger. He was cosmic, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narratio Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics If you can remember the 60's' date=' you weren't there.[/quote'] Yep, I was there, reading comics, too young for the rest of it though. That had to wait for the 70's... wherein I made up for it. Hey' date=' lay off the Phantom Stranger. He was cosmic, man.[/quote'] Yes he was. Just wandering around, issuing dire warnings then, when the hero finished all the criminal catching, problem solving, cosmic event thwarting etc,he'd just smile say "my job is done" and bugger off to wherever it was he came from. Excuse, I've got to get back to sticking pins in my 'Cable' action figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics They actually made Matter-Eater Lad cool (if a little edgy) in the new Legion books. Granted' date=' he never actually goes by that moniker in the new books, but it's the same character.[/quote'] I don't think Matter-Eater Lad is the worst character in comics. He does however have the worst codename in comics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Cable and Wolverine if nothing else for the "popularity" compared to the general crappiness of them. Well, Wolverine wouldnt be so bad except for being a total @$$hole and being able to superheal from anything. If the frickin' universe blew up, he'd probably regenerate from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlinggeek Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics I've been debating this in my head, and have reached a decision. Even though he used to be cool, I have to give it to Wolverine. Why? A few reasons. He started the whole trend of "loner on a team" and, of course, "berserker with claws and a healing-factor." Plus, he has become the single most over-used, over-exposed, over-rated, and over-estimated comic-book character I can think of. And, I think many of the current problems with Marvel Comics come from them going "Wolverine is our most popular character. So, let's make all our characters more like Wolverine!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Doesn't old Blobby also have super strength (considering his weight' date=' he needs it!) and gravity control powers? I remember reading something about him now having the equivalent of a Double Knockback punch, anyway.[/quote'] Well, he was de-powered by the Great Scarlet Witch FUBAR, but yes, he did. He was strong enough to contain the grey Hulk (until he ticked Hulk off, of course), and learned to reverse his gravitational 'immobility' into a pretty impressive gravity smash. On top of being pretty darn invulnerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weapon Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Well besides Cable....probably this guy Sleepwalker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepwalker_%28comics%29 You know that character seems kinda cool to me. Did they just really stuff up the writing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vondy Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Cable and Wolverine if nothing else for the "popularity" compared to the general crappiness of them. Well' date=' Wolverine wouldnt be so bad except for being a total @$$hole and being able to superheal from anything. If the frickin' universe blew up, he'd probably regenerate from that. [/quote'] The hulk actually has better regeneration than wolverine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weapon Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics We can only dream of an alternate reality' date=' improved from our own by this having happened there. [/quote'] And in that reality Bruce Lee stopped playing Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series 'Kung Fu' after the fifth season because he had other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapsedgamer Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Hey, I just read my copy of Wizard #201, and they list Wolverine as #1 in a list of the top 200 comic book characters of all time. Yes, ahead of Superman and Batman. Batman was #2. Wolverine was an interesting character before he took over every title at Marvel. One day I fully expect to see a story arc where he takes out Galactus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Wolverine was an interesting character before he took over every title at Marvel. One day I fully expect to see a story arc where he takes out Galactus. Galactus calls for someone on a whole 'nother level than Wolverine. Galactus calls for Squirrel Girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkonduty Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Oh choices, choices. I'd have to throw Cable in there first up. For all the reasons stated up at the start of the thread. But let's not feed him to the Great Whites, that's an endangered species you know. And Wolverweenie for what he's turned into. He has been cool in the past but that was the past. HAven't been reading comics for a while so I can't talk about Iron Man. ALthough from what I've read on these forums it sounds like he's been turned into a joke. Does anyone think it was all just preliminary marketing for the movie? Bishop & Gambit come in for some hate too. Bishop just cos who the hell needed another refugee from the dystopian future. Gambit cos he's a twink. And if he was a DnD character you just know he'd be an elf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkmanDan Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics As long as we're piling on regrettable X-Men, I have to give a partial vote to Maggott. Guy whose mutant power is his digestive system is actually two intelligent super-slugs named Eany and Meany who crawl out through his stomach and can eat anything, like a slug version of Matter-Eating Lad. Then they transmit the power to him, and he turns blue, gets really strong, and does other stupid things. Plus, his dumb accent. Conceptually, he's about as dumb as you can get. Who comes up with the idea for "guy with slugs in his stomach", anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics I don't think Matter-Eater Lad is the worst character in comics. He does however have the worst codename in comics. The legion is my favorite comic of all time, but I do have to admit that they had their fair share of bad names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics Galactus calls for someone on a whole 'nother level than Wolverine. Galactus calls for Squirrel Girl. Too funny. Speaking of one of her teammates, I always thought that Mr Immortal should get tired of the superhero biz, and go evil (by whatever plot reasons - or maybe he is just undercover) and ends up a major crime boss in new york. Then the punisher kills him. And a week later the punisher comes in for the new crime boss, and it's the same guy. So he kills him again. and again and again. So we have Mr Immortal really frustrating the Punisher, and the readers actually have a recurring villain with a lethal hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plex Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Re: The Worst character in comics I don't think Matter-Eater Lad is the worst character in comics. He does however have the worst codename in comics. Well, if we are going to do bad code names, and LSH has many, I think Infectious Lass might top the chart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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