Top Non-Marvel or DC Comic Book Superheroes. Discover the hidden gems of comic book superheroes, the extraordinary characters you've been overlooking. (Image credit: Image Comics) Despite the overwhelming dominance of DC and Marvel in the realm of TV and film, there exists a realm of remarkable and exquisitely illustrated comic book heroes that originated elsewhere. In this list, we present ten superheroes chosen for their past popularity, enduring impact, and historical influence, which undoubtedly deserve your attention. Among the noteworthy entries, this week witnesses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Spawn franchises making waves. The TMNT series unveils the highly anticipated second installment of TMNT: The Last Ronin, while Spawn introduces a compelling line of four ongoing spin-off titles. It's important to note that this compilation focuses solely on superheroes, so it's understandable if you notice the absence of some prominent names. Our selection is reserved ...
If Game of Thrones and Vikings show us anything about viewers, it's that we sure do love a good battle. And aside from muscular warriors, the epitome of those fights is the weaponry they wield: axes, daggers, cannons - oh, my! While the tools have gotten more advanced over time, the ingenuity of simpler times is clearly astonishing. Check out the coolest historical weapons we discovered, and vote up the ones that make you say "whoa!" 18th-Century Pirate Pistol Photo: Fuzzcat / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY 2.0 Commonly used by pirates as they traversed the high seas, cutlass flintlock pistols combined the up-close practicality of a knife for hand-to-hand fighting with the longer-range usefulness of a gun. As a flintlock pistol , it was small enough to be carried in one hand, but loading it took time. 17th-Century Dagger Made Partially From A Meteor Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain Made for Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the dagger incorporate...