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 ...
Living in the 21st century certainly has its perks – deodorant, Snapchat, Beyoncé, and the list goes on. Fortunately for us, we're aren't doomed to roam any prehistoric era, when not getting mauled and eaten by a saber-tooth tiger was the most success a person could ask for on any given day. One of the biggest benefits of the modern age would have to be the lack of gargantuan – and sometimes carnivorous – prehistoric animals. Creatures of land, sky, and sea were all significantly larger back then, and although most of these age-old giants have some distant relatives still living today, they're not necessarily what you would expect. Check out the list below for things that were terrifyingly bigger in the prehistoric era. Scorpion Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Flickr Known as J. rhenaniae , this giant sea scorpion was an ancient relative of modern-day land scorpions, and obviously much bigger. A top predator in its time, this beast had claws with large, sharp teeth to gras...