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 ...
There’s no shortage of individuals possessing super-speed in the world of comic books, and Marvel Comics in particular has a bevy of speedsters to choose from. But there’s fast, and then there’s “the fastest,” which leads inquiring minds to ponder: Who is the fastest of the Marvel speedsters? Is such a thing even quantifiable? Fortunately, if there’s one thing that comic book writers like to do, it’s applying (imaginary) science to the superpowers of their characters, so readers have a rough idea of each super speedster’s maximum speed. How fast are the Runner, Quicksilver, Northstar, the Silver Surfer, and their other speedy compatriots? And, more importantly, how fast are the fastest Marvel characters in relation to one another? These speedsters may be too fast for the human eye to perceive, but they’re not too fast for math to comprehend, and so it is indeed possible to rank them from fastest to slowest (in relative terms, of course). The Runner Photo: Marvel Comics Top Speed: “Abs...