Comments on: Top 50 DC Characters #10-6 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:27:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Stanley L. Walker http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-216576 Stanley L. Walker Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:25:43 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-216576 Wow, how sad that Wonder Woman is merely number 8 among the net fanboys. This character quite literally changed the world. I guess because of all the advances we enjoy every day and take for granted without knowing we do we are kind of insulated from the real world impact of this character. Certainly, with TPTB treating her how they have (aborting Rucka's run, re-casting the pivotal moment of Max's death, the choices made with volume 3), it does leave a lot to be desired, I suppose. Wow, how sad that Wonder Woman is merely number 8 among the net fanboys. This character quite literally changed the world.

I guess because of all the advances we enjoy every day and take for granted without knowing we do we are kind of insulated from the real world impact of this character.

Certainly, with TPTB treating her how they have (aborting Rucka's run, re-casting the pivotal moment of Max's death, the choices made with volume 3), it does leave a lot to be desired, I suppose.

]]> By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-211280 Apodaca Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:47:01 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-211280 <blockquote>but I haven’t read the Wedding Special. Did you have to spoil a comic released, when, last week? Two weeks ago? We don’t all make it to the LCBS every Wednesday.</blockquote> Seriously? I mean, you're not really falling for that, are you? Either it wasn't really him, or he's not really dead. I'm starting to realize why Marvel and DC keep breaking out the same old gimmicks. People still actually fall for them.

but I haven’t read the Wedding Special. Did you have to spoil a comic released, when, last week? Two weeks ago? We don’t all make it to the LCBS every Wednesday.

Seriously? I mean, you're not really falling for that, are you?

Either it wasn't really him, or he's not really dead.

I'm starting to realize why Marvel and DC keep breaking out the same old gimmicks. People still actually fall for them.

]]> By: suedenim http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209981 suedenim Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:22:22 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209981 I think there's a better chance of a "surprise" character sneaking into the top 5 here than on the Marvel list. (And, correspondingly, I can see plausible scenarios where each of the suggested non-Superman/Batman top 5 gets "passed over," which is of course a necessary condition.) I think there's a better chance of a "surprise" character sneaking into the top 5 here than on the Marvel list. (And, correspondingly, I can see plausible scenarios where each of the suggested non-Superman/Batman top 5 gets "passed over," which is of course a necessary condition.)

]]> By: Ninjawookie http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209948 Ninjawookie Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:49:52 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209948 it's interesting how the similar characters of DC and Marvel almost parallel each other in placement. At the risk of sounding gay surprised nobody mentioned how hot Nightwing is. it's interesting how the similar characters of DC and Marvel almost parallel each other in placement.

At the risk of sounding gay surprised nobody mentioned how hot Nightwing is.

]]> By: M Bloom http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209930 M Bloom Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:17:36 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209930 "Wouldn’t it be great if a newcomer like Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle) made it instead?" It would. I know he got a few points from me. "Wouldn’t it be great if a newcomer like Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle) made it instead?"

It would. I know he got a few points from me.

]]> By: stephen cade http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209905 stephen cade Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:56:23 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209905 I did consider Nightwing and Ollie--but they missed out. So far 4 of my 10 have made it. 1 more will--I am positive. But I doubt the other 5 will make it--although, obviously I feel they desrve it as they made my top 10--let alone top 50. I did consider Nightwing and Ollie--but they missed out.
So far 4 of my 10 have made it. 1 more will--I am positive. But I doubt the other 5 will make it--although, obviously I feel they desrve it as they made my top 10--let alone top 50.

]]> By: DCD http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209891 DCD Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:46:41 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209891 Apart from spoiler issues how stupid was that Green Arrow thing anyway? That's actually even lamer than how Hawkeye went out in Disassembled which was pretty lame to begin with. Apart from spoiler issues how stupid was that Green Arrow thing anyway? That's actually even lamer than how Hawkeye went out in Disassembled which was pretty lame to begin with.

]]> By: taylor http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209835 taylor Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:06:16 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209835 Strong showing for the Bat-sidekicks. With the Joker and Batman himself gaurunteed to be in the top 5, Bat characters make up half the top 10, which is just awesome (though I was hoping to see Alfred show up.) I am surprised to see that Wonder Woman didn't crack the top 5. Strong showing for the Bat-sidekicks. With the Joker and Batman himself gaurunteed to be in the top 5, Bat characters make up half the top 10, which is just awesome (though I was hoping to see Alfred show up.)

I am surprised to see that Wonder Woman didn't crack the top 5.

]]> By: Rob Tevis http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209775 Rob Tevis Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:22:32 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209775 Ok, so I am pretty sure that the final five are: The Joker, Wally West (the Flash), Batman, Superman, and Hal Jordan (Green Lantern). What order will they be in? Here is my guess: 5. Hal 4. Wally 3. The Joker 2. Superman 1. Batman Wouldn't it be great if a newcomer like Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle) made it instead? Ok, so I am pretty sure that the final five are: The Joker, Wally West (the Flash), Batman, Superman, and Hal Jordan (Green Lantern). What order will they be in? Here is my guess:

5. Hal
4. Wally
3. The Joker
2. Superman
1. Batman

Wouldn't it be great if a newcomer like Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle) made it instead?

]]> By: Blue Burke http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209722 Blue Burke Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:43 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209722 Neal Adams? I thought Tim Burton designed Tim Drake's Robin costume. Neal Adams? I thought Tim Burton designed Tim Drake's Robin costume.

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209715 Brian Cronin Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:01:38 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209715 I think having character updates basically means that there implicitly will be spoilers, like Tim Drake's dad dying or Hawkeye becoming Ronin. But fair enough, if folks think it is needed, I have no real beef with putting a spoiler warning in there. I think having character updates basically means that there implicitly will be spoilers, like Tim Drake's dad dying or Hawkeye becoming Ronin.

But fair enough, if folks think it is needed, I have no real beef with putting a spoiler warning in there.

]]> By: Kristen http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209712 Kristen Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:56:34 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209712 "I also think its interesting to note that both of the Archers placed so close together in rank. Ollie at 7 and Clint at 8." Aquaman and Namor were really close too. A lot of the appeal seems to be in the themes as much as the personalities. Relieved to see Ollie. (That is a good point about the spoiler though. Especially after the new crackdown over on the forums.) I was starting to think he wouldn't make it. Not that he made my top ten, but I've always liked him. His appearance also somehow reminded me of his Question team-ups (3 that I recall, not counting JLU), including the classic where Vic reads Watchmen and starts up with WWRD? I wonder whether the current Question fans know about that story. Anyway, Wonder Woman's placement was as big a surprise as Wolverine's. I was sure she was either 3 or 4 (with Hal either 4 or 3). Remarkably few Titans made it. Only Dick, right? Is even Donna Troy completely out? She never did it for me, but she's quite popular. Or at least I thought she was. "I also think its interesting to note that both of the Archers placed so close together in rank. Ollie at 7 and Clint at 8."

Aquaman and Namor were really close too. A lot of the appeal seems to be in the themes as much as the personalities.

Relieved to see Ollie. (That is a good point about the spoiler though. Especially after the new crackdown over on the forums.) I was starting to think he wouldn't make it. Not that he made my top ten, but I've always liked him. His appearance also somehow reminded me of his Question team-ups (3 that I recall, not counting JLU), including the classic where Vic reads Watchmen and starts up with WWRD? I wonder whether the current Question fans know about that story.

Anyway, Wonder Woman's placement was as big a surprise as Wolverine's. I was sure she was either 3 or 4 (with Hal either 4 or 3).

Remarkably few Titans made it. Only Dick, right? Is even Donna Troy completely out? She never did it for me, but she's quite popular. Or at least I thought she was.

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209681 Brian Cronin Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:02:37 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209681 Yeah, Danar, thanks for the stat work. Always good stuff. Yeah, Danar, thanks for the stat work. Always good stuff.

]]> By: Andrew Collins http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209664 Andrew Collins Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:31:40 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209664 Ian said: "Am I the only one that thinks that is the stupidest explanation ever. How uncreative is Dick that he had to get the idea for a name as straightforward and boring as “Nightwing” from someone else." I think DC should break the 'fourth wall' and have Dick admits he chose the name because it was the only name on Marv Wolfman's list that DC Legal would clear. :) Ian said:
"Am I the only one that thinks that is the stupidest explanation ever. How uncreative is Dick that he had to get the idea for a name as straightforward and boring as “Nightwing” from someone else."

I think DC should break the 'fourth wall' and have Dick admits he chose the name because it was the only name on Marv Wolfman's list that DC Legal would clear. :)

]]> By: Ian http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209649 Ian Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:06:38 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209649 "He decided to take the name Nightwing, in honor of a Kryptonian hero that Superman had told him about." Am I the only one that thinks that is the stupidest explanation ever. How uncreative is Dick that he had to get the idea for a name as straightforward and boring as "Nightwing" from someone else. I also think its interesting to note that both of the Archers placed so close together in rank. Ollie at 7 and Clint at 8. "He decided to take the name Nightwing, in honor of a Kryptonian hero that Superman had told him about."
Am I the only one that thinks that is the stupidest explanation ever. How uncreative is Dick that he had to get the idea for a name as straightforward and boring as "Nightwing" from someone else.

I also think its interesting to note that both of the Archers placed so close together in rank. Ollie at 7 and Clint at 8.

]]> By: km http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209635 km Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:59:07 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209635 I'm enjoying Danar's breakdowns, too. Thanks much for all the hard work. Enjoying this particular list immensely, especially Oracle. Just a very cool character. Interesting too, how the archery guys on both sides placed nearly equally high - I have no idea what it means, but it's interesting. I'm enjoying Danar's breakdowns, too. Thanks much for all the hard work.

Enjoying this particular list immensely, especially Oracle. Just a very cool character. Interesting too, how the archery guys on both sides placed nearly equally high - I have no idea what it means, but it's interesting.

]]> By: Andrew Collins http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209497 Andrew Collins Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:04:13 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209497 Well, Oliver Queen made it, so that's probably the last of my DC choices to make the list. Unless there's a real groundswell of support for Crazy Jane, Deadshot, Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes, Manhunter Kate Spencer, and Captain Atom, I don't see any of them making Top 5... My guess as to Top 5 will be Batman, Superman, Joker, Flash Wally West, and GL Hal Jordan. Well, Oliver Queen made it, so that's probably the last of my DC choices to make the list. Unless there's a real groundswell of support for Crazy Jane, Deadshot, Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes, Manhunter Kate Spencer, and Captain Atom, I don't see any of them making Top 5...

My guess as to Top 5 will be Batman, Superman, Joker, Flash Wally West, and GL Hal Jordan.

]]> By: Steve T http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209478 Steve T Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:55:21 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209478 All five highly deserving characters here. Green Arrow finished exactly where I cast him,in 7th place.Neat! Oracle & Wonder Woman were both in my Top 3(with Black Canary.) Very pleased to see Diana get a Top 10.I've been a longtime fan of the character,but her net support can vary quite a bit.There are sites that apparently can't stand her.Though I'll admit her treatment at times isn't always reliable.I haven't enjoyed much of anything done with her since the Rucka run ended.So I'm okay enough with her finish because,while great,she has some rather inconsistent writings to her name.Though I really look foward to Gail's run. Great to see a non super powered,handicapped female getting so much love.Barbara really does deserve it.She's one of the finest characters in comics.And been well written,multi faceted,and enjoyable in two distinct personas.In retrospect,I wish I would have also given her Batgirl character a high vote.I enjoyed her very much in the classic Batman Family/Detective Comics stories.It's a unique circumstance and person that can transition from one winning identity to another. All five highly deserving characters here.

Green Arrow finished exactly where I cast him,in 7th place.Neat!

Oracle & Wonder Woman were both in my Top 3(with Black Canary.)

Very pleased to see Diana get a Top 10.I've been a longtime fan of the character,but her net support can vary quite a bit.There are sites that apparently can't stand her.Though I'll admit her treatment at times isn't always reliable.I haven't enjoyed much of anything done with her since the Rucka run ended.So I'm okay enough with her finish because,while great,she has some rather inconsistent writings to her name.Though I really look foward to Gail's run.

Great to see a non super powered,handicapped female getting so much love.Barbara really does deserve it.She's one of the finest characters in comics.And been well written,multi faceted,and enjoyable in two distinct personas.In retrospect,I wish I would have also given her Batgirl character a high vote.I enjoyed her very much in the classic Batman Family/Detective Comics stories.It's a unique circumstance and person that can transition from one winning identity to another.

]]> By: James http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209467 James Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:50:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209467 Batman, Superman, Joker, Wally, Hal...Just can't believe there are so many Hal fans. Batman, Superman, Joker, Wally, Hal...Just can't believe there are so many Hal fans.

]]> By: Will http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/24/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/comment-page-1/#comment-209456 Will Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:40:55 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/09/25/top-50-dc-characters-10-6/#comment-209456 Alfred was my number one. Chances of the guy who owns Batman on a daily basis making it to the list? Now pretty much zero. Alfred was my number one. Chances of the guy who owns Batman on a daily basis making it to the list? Now pretty much zero.

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