Lists of the best (and worst) times superheroes and villains took their fights off the pages of comic books and onto the big screen.

For the Fanboys and Fanatics

Superhero & Comic Book Movies

In superhero movies, parents play major roles. Whether they are a part of the respective hero's origin or involved in the passing of the mantle, mothers and fathers are somehow linked to the overall storyline. In some cases, though, the parents' actions become catalysts for the larger plot, which could even result in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-villains-created-by-heroes/williamsbrianjake">the creation of supervillains</a>.There are times when the next generation suffers because of their folks' actual mess, a minor transgression, or someone merely feeling slighted by something from the past. Hey, more often than not, the parents have a good reason for doing what they did, but the person at the other end of their decision may not agree. So, let's take a look at the superheroes who have the most gray hairs because of their parents.

14 Superhero Movies Where The Hero Suffers Because Of The "Sins Of Their Father"

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14 Superhero Movies Where The Hero Pays For The Sins Of Their Father

Sergio Pereira

The Man of Steel, The Man of Tomorrow, Krypton's Last Son, Clark Kent, Kal-El... Whatever you call him, he's best known as Superman. Here are some lists about him.

A Bird, A Plane

Looking closer at actors and actresses who have played the *exact* same role.

Familiar Faces

Lists about the DC Comics superhero team and the film of the same name.

Justice League

Superman (Clark Kent)

When it comes to today&#39;s most popular superheroes, Superman was definitely one of the first, and all of the actors who played Superman over the years have offered some great takes on the role. Debuting in <a href="https://ew.com/article/2001/06/06/1938-superman-comics-debut/" target="_blank">1938</a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;comics, Superman has long been a favorite among comic book fans and moviegoers (even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-superman-was-a-jerk/stephanroget" target="_blank">when he acts like a jerk</a>), and he&#39;s been the subject of a long <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made" target="_blank">list of superhero flicks</a> since. Not only that, but this iconic figure in the superhero universe has also appeared in video games and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-superman-tv-shows-movies/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">animated series</a>. Of course, with every portrayal of Superman, whether it be a cartoon or live-action feature film, there&#39;s an actor to fill the bill. Of all the men to take on the role, who do you think are the best Superman actors?

A long list of shows, movies, and actors associated with the beloved superhero has graced TV and movie screens for decades. No matter which interpretations of Superman you&#39;re a fan of, whether that be the classic cartoons or action-packed and star-studded modern films, all the actors who&#39;ve played Superman have surely done him justice. From Christopher Reeve&#39;s performances&nbsp;(Superman: The Movie, Superman II)&nbsp;to George Newbern&#39;s&nbsp;voice acting on numerous animated series (Superman vs. the Elite, Justice League), we&#39;ve seen some great Superman portrayals.&nbsp;

Now, take a look at the list of Superman actors and voice actors below and vote up your favorites from over the years.&nbsp;

Can Anyone Top Christopher Reeve?

The Best Actors Who Played Superman, Ranked

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Ranking All 19 Superman Actors, Best To Worst

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The greatest, funniest, most cringeworthy, heartwarming, and heartbreaking moments in MCU history.

Great Moments in the MCU

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With more than 20 films in its catalog&nbsp;and several billion dollars reaped from the global box office, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a Hollywood juggernaut. It stands to reason that a franchise this successful must have cracked the script-writing code, delivering <a href="/list/underrated-mcu-quotes/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">laugh-out-loud&nbsp;dialogue</a> and memorable moments with machine-like precision. Yet, with all due credit to the MCU&#39;s screenwriters, some of the series&#39; most standout bits of dialogue never appeared in any screenplay.&nbsp;

Over the years, various film commentaries, interviews, books, and special features have revealed a surprising number of unscripted Marvel moments. Sometimes these improvised Marvel scenes were created the day of filming by&nbsp;the actors and directors; other times, actors couldn&#39;t help tossing in an extra bit of business while filming a scene. These are the funniest, silliest, and most charming improvised lines in Marvel movies.

The Best Improvised And Unscripted Moments In The MCU

General

Pierce Nahigyan

Total Nerd

Marvel fans are always coming up with new, creative theories about the franchise. When it comes to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/original-avengers-dark-fan-theories/jonathan-mendelsohn">theories about the original Avengers</a>, Hawkeye's lean towards the darker side. Clint's arc as the Ronin took quite an emotional toll, as we learned in the Disney+ series, Hawkeye.From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartbreaking-black-widow-posts/raelyn-giansanti">Natasha's heartbreaking sacrifice</a> to what actually happened in The Avengers, fans are sharing dark theories about Clint Barton. Take a look below and vote up the fan theories you actually believe.

12 Dark Fan Theories About Hawkeye That Actually Make Sense

Raelyn Giansanti

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They may be all powerful superheroes, but The Avengers are more relatable than you think. From Clint and Rhodey's physical disabilities to feelings of hopelessness and loss, The Avengers display incredibly human moments.Even though some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartbreaking-small-details-mcu/tpetersccc">details are heartbreaking</a>, other fans are sharing wholesome thoughts and observations and The Avengers. Take a look below and vote up the best points fans made.

19 Posts That Prove The Avengers Are Surprisingly Relatable

Lists about everything Captain America, from his best looks to his worst villains.

The Star-Spangled Avenger

Despite being frozen for decades in a literal block of ice, Steve Rogers is one of the most relatable hero out of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-every-avenger-of-all-time/super-hero-teams?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">all the Avengers</a>. He's always been a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wholesome-steve-rogers-fan-details/raelyn-giansanti">wholesome addition</a> to any scene, but he also shows real, human emotions in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartbreaking-details-about-tony-stark/raelyn-giansanti">heartbreaking scenes</a>.Fans are sharing posts about Captain America that prove he's more relatable than we thought. Take a look below and vote up the posts that prove Steve is nothing more than a middle-aged dad who's seen enough.

17 Posts That Prove Steve Rogers Is Surprisingly Relatable

Superheroes

Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland - each portrays Spider-Man differently, but we love them all. The fans can't get enough of these actors.

22 Posts About The 'Spider-Man' Actors That Prove Tom, Tobey, And Andrew Are Always In Our Hearts

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2022

2022 has been a year packed full of content from the powerhouse that is the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2022-mcu-observations/charlie-boyle"> MCU</a>. From the blockbusters like&nbsp;Black Panther: Wakanda Forever or&nbsp;Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to the new Disney+ shows like&nbsp;Ms. Marvel,&nbsp;Moon Knight, and&nbsp;She Hulk. With so many great titles, featuring equally amazing casts, it should be no surprise that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-cast-group-interview-moments-ig/mviladegutt">the interviews</a> surrounding them would be just as great. Whether you’ve been able to keep up with every movie and show this year or not, enjoy this list of hilarious interviews.

15 Of The Funniest MCU Interview Moments From 2022

Dom Mitrano

The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-old-mcu-characters-really-are/stephanroget">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a> may not to be too long in the tooth yet, but its characters have been around for a little longer than 15 minutes. In fact, the MCU features a few of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-are-the-elders-in-the-marvel-universe/stephanroget">oldest characters</a> in comic book history.What's particularly interesting to note is how many of these characters have stayed the same or evolved from their first appearance. A hero like Vision is drastically different from his original debut, while someone like Iron Man hasn't strayed too far from how he was first presented to readers. With that said, let's take a look at the oldest characters in Marvel history and when they made their official debuts.

The Oldest MCU Characters Based On Their First Comics Appearance

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Adaptations

A favorite moment for many comic book fans is when a movie manages to nail crucial or iconic moments from the comic book or source material. If a well-known panel makes it to the silver screen, fans will rejoice each and every time. Here are times when comic book movies (and the occasional TV show) managed to make fans really, REALLY happy by capturing an iconic moment to perfection.&nbsp;

19 Times Movies Perfectly Re-Created Iconic Comic Book Moments And Made Fans Giddy With Delight

Erin Maxwell

Dark Knight Trilogy

There have been a lot of versions of Batman over the years, but most superhero fans can agree on one thing: The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-knight-trivia/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Dark Knight Trilogy</a> is one of the best Batman runs ever put to screen.

18 Posts About 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' For Fans Who Stand By Christopher Nolan's Masterpiece

Wolverine

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is easily one of the most recognizable and popular <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> that has ever been adapted to film. Having played Logan since the early 2000s, Jackman is the definitive incarnation of the Marvel character. We took the time to collect a few of the character's most moving moments from the (confusing) X-Men movie franchise. Don't forget to vote up your favorite Wolverine moments.

17 X-Men Moments That Prove Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Is The Greatest Marvel Movie Hero Of All Time

Mauricio Viladegutt

Jeremy Renner

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jeremy-renner-appreciation-tweets/jane-lacroix">Jeremy Renner</a> is a veteran actor in Hollywood, having starred in a fair share of movie and television roles. Perhaps one of his most famous is his stretch as Marvel's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/interesting-things-you-did-not-know-about-hawkeye-marvel-mcu/jgu">Hawkeye</a>, a superhero with a penchant for archery. He's bonded with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">MCU</a> costars, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/robert-downey-jr-interacting-with-marvel-castmates/ramya-jaishankar-1">Robert Downey Jr.</a>, Chris Hemsworth, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mark-ruffalo-interacting-with-mcu-castmates-twitter/ramya-jaishankar-1">Mark Ruffalo</a>, Scarlett Johansson, and more. Here are some of his best <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chris-evans-marvel-castmates-tweets/ramya-jaishankar-1">interactions</a> with his fellow Avengers!

27 Posts That Prove Jeremy Renner Is Super Close With His MCU Castmates

Ramya Jaishankar

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2019, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's another one of your favorite comic book, graphic novel, and/or superhero properties in development for a series!

Comics on the Small Screen

With so many great TV series currently airing, we gathered the best superhero TV shows since 2019. Our list of the highest rated superhero shows of the past three years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new superhero series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new superhero TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new Marvel shows, DC crossovers, animated series, and more, the best recent superhero TV shows include Helstrom, WandaVision,&nbsp;The Boys, Harley Quinn, and Naomi. Disney+&#39;s Marvel series are easily&nbsp;some of the most bingeworthy shows today, while HBO Max&#39;s Peacemaker is another must-watch show. One of the <a href="/list/best-hbo-dramas-of-all-time/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best HBO dramas</a>, Watchmen, features many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-dc-comic-villains/tyler-mitchell?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new DC characters</a>. Featuring superheroes like Superman, Ultraman, and their charismatic antagonists, this list of&nbsp;great superhero TV shows of the past few years has something for everyone.&nbsp;

What are television&#39;s best recent superhero shows? Vote up the superhero shows you think are the best to have premiered recently and see where your favorites rank. If your tastes are a little darker, check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-dark-superhero-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">the best gritty superhero shows</a>.

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The Best New Superhero TV Shows Of The Last Few Years

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The Best New Superhero Shows Of The Past Few Years, Ranked By TV Fans

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Behind The Scenes

Offbeat <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/batman-and-robin-behind-the-scenes-nightmare/jacob-shelton">superhero movies</a> have successfully existed right alongside the mainstream stuff from Marvel and DC. A few even existed before the MCU and DCEU began. These are the quirky, unusual films that gently spoof the whole notion of superheroes or have a non-traditional take on it. What makes them stand out is that they can be appreciated by superhero fans, yet also by people who wouldn't normally care about the genre.The following behind-the-scenes stories offer a glimpse into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-dark-knight-behind-the-scenes-stories/jacob-shelton">how these movies were made</a>, and some of the unusual struggles involved in getting them produced. They include director/studio fights, dangerous stunts, and happy accidents that produced magical moments. Every tale will help you look at these nostalgic films in a new light.&nbsp;Vote up the stories you think are the most “super.”&nbsp;

Behind The Scenes Of Offbeat, Nostalgic Superhero Movies

Behind The Scenes Of Nostalgic Superhero Movies

Mike McGranaghan

No one has bigger opinions than Marvel fans. When it comes to the MCU, fans are passionate about their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hot-takes-underrated-mcu-characters/raelyn-giansanti">favorite underrated characters</a> and beloved comics. When it comes to making hot takes, MCU fans are the loudest in the room.From Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness to the many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/she-hulk-episode-7-tweets/erin-maxwell">new details from She-Hulk</a>, we're sharing MCU fans' spiciest hot takes from 2022. Take a look below and vote up the most valid hot takes from 2022.

The Hottest MCU Takes Fans Shared In 2022 That Stir Up Some Super Controversy

Comic Books lists at Ranker provide the best comic book movies, games, characters, heroes, villains, and more voted on by 1000s of comic fans.

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Best Comic Book Movies, Games, Characters, Heroes, Villains, and More

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Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

MCU Character Power Rankings

Since the big-screen debut of Iron Man in his self-titled 2008 franchise-starter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been turning niche characters into household names - and reigniting the popularity of legendary characters from its comic-book pages. Many of the greatest comic book characters of all-time - superhero and otherwise - have been featured throughout the franchise and its many sub-franchises.Beyond the big-ticket superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spider-Man, the likes of Bucky Barnes, Happy Hogan, Rocket Raccoon, and Bruce Banner are among the best MCU characters. and that’s just the heroes - the list wouldn’t be complete without the ongoing series’ many memorable villains, including Killmonger, Vulture, Loki, and Thanos.From movies like the original team-up, The Avengers, to TV shows like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</a> and Moon Knight, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley">your favorite</a> character? Who deserves <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">more screen time</a>? Vote up the best characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">in the MCU</a>, and feel free to add any new or underrated characters to the list. After all, there are still plenty of Marvel characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley">who haven’t showed up… yet</a>.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Comic Books & Characters

This list of the best comic book movies ever, is ranked by fans of both comics and movies and needs your votes as well! This list includes some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest superhero movies</a> as well as great&nbsp;film adaptations of graphic novels, which may not necessarily feature traditional heroes.&nbsp;Road to Perdition&nbsp;is an awesome example of a comic book turned into a movie that has nothing to do with classic superheroes.&nbsp;These are the best of the best of the comic book movie genre, and many star some of the best actors in all of Hollywood. Furthermore, you&#39;ll find that this is far more than just a top ten comic movies list. Vote up your favorites to help them reach the top of the list.

Though not all comic book fans agree on the best comic book movies, some find a few of these comic inspired movies even better than the source material. Whether you prefer Marvel movies or DC movies, there&#39;s surely a comic book film on this list that you think is great.

Vote up your favorite movies from comics to move them up the list, or press rerank to create your own list of the best comic movies of all time and further affect the order of this ultimate list.

The Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time

The Greatest Comic Book Movies of All Time, Ranked

Lists about all the versions of DC Comics's Batman to make it to the big screen, including Burton, Nolan, and Lego adaptations and 2022's The Batman.

Batman on the Big Screen

Batman (Character)

Alot of fans consider the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight&nbsp;trilogy to be the best of all Batman films.&nbsp;But&nbsp;were they the best Batman movies of all time? This list of the greatest Batman films ever is here to declare, in order, which of all Batman movies is really the top Batman film ever made. How can you possibly rank such masterpieces? It&#39;s easy - consider the mood, directing, actors, and storylines that the movie creators were able to capture in their films. Which of all of the Batman movies do you feel was most faithful to the original comics or more entertaining than the others? It&#39;s unlikely that anyone&#39;s answer would be a chronological list, given that the films have continued to build on themselves over time.

Batman has been one of the most popular comic book characters to make the jump to movies. There&#39;s also no end in sight to his cinematic appearances, as a<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-batman-movie-2021/mike-calendrillo" target="_blank"> new Batman film</a>&nbsp;seems to perpetually be on the horizon. This list has every adventure of the Dark Knight tallied by preference, from Adam West all the way up to Christopher Nolan&#39;s Dark Knight trilogy with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/christian-bale-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference">Christian Bale</a>, including the final film, 2012&#39;s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-dark-knight-rises-movie-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes">The Dark Knight Rises</a>.&nbsp;It also includes the animated Batman movies that became popular in the mid-90s. But what is the best Batman movie? Or have you ever wondered how many Batman movies are there? This list will answer both those questions!

Batman films are so iconic and popular that there&#39;s even a whole genre of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/guide-to-batman-fan-films-list-of-fan-made-batman-movies/fan-films-list">Batman fan films</a>! Many other cultures have translated Batman films into their own languages. FYI there&#39;s another list on Ranker of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-batman-comics/analise.dubner">Best Batman Comics</a>, if you&#39;re interested.

Vote for your favorite Batman movie titles below on this Batman movies list! And if you&#39;re a real fan, check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-batman-actors/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">best Batman actors</a> who ever donned the batsuit.&nbsp;

Justice League: Doom

Every Single Batman Movie, Ranked Best to Worst

The Best Batman Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

Ranking the hottest characters, scenes, and moments in all sorts of different comic books and adaptations.

When Comics Get Saucy

The hottest comic book men, as voted on by comic lovers around the world. From superheroes to supervillains, these are the sexiest guys your local comic shop has to offer. So whether you're into the hot hunks who save the world or the bad boys who try to destroy it, cast your vote or rank your own list of comic book hotties here. These sexy male superheroes are some of the hottest in all of fictional writing, and you can actually see them, which is an added bonus.Who are the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/female-comic-book-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hottest comic book characters</a>? Take a look at this list and see for yourself. Does Batman make your heart flutter? Or is Superman's strong jaw what you dream about? Maybe you prefer the cool, swooshy hair of Gambit. Whatever the case, deciding who is the hottest male comic character is an important task. One that we all must undertake together. So before you go diving into your favorite comic world, vote up the sexy comic book character you wouldn't mind meeting in a dark alley.&nbsp; &nbsp;