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Since 1993, Vertigo Comics was the place to go for adult-themed content created by the artists and writers of DC Comics. Vertigo was the place where the likes of John Constantine, Dream of the Endless, and Lucifer were born, but it didn&#39;t last forever. In January 2020, DC let the world know that Vertigo was coming to an end, and while that upset quite a few fans, there was some light at the end of the tunnel.

In Vertigo&#39;s place, DC created a new line of comics intended for &quot;mature readers,&quot; which is called the DC Black Label. The comics that were being published under the Vertigo imprint were transitioned to the new imprint, and many more were announced. These included incorporating the Sandman Universe, the Murphyverse, and Hill House&nbsp;comics all under a single label.

Since the announcement, there have been 39 titles slotted to fall under the DC Black Label, and they are all listed here. Find your favorite title you&#39;ve read, or are excited about reading, and make sure to give it a vote up&nbsp;to see which series is the best of them all!

The Best DC Black Label Comics

Great DC  Black Label Comics And Graphic Novels, Ranked By Fans

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Romance

There was a time, not so long ago when comic book publishers favored a genre no longer as common today: romance comics. Back in the 1940s, and well into the early 1970s, all the major publishers were churning out romantic&nbsp;comic&nbsp;books, and they were popular among male and female readers. Eventually, the majority of romance comics went away as superheroes became popular once more, but for a long time, they dominated the industry. Despite this you will find such titles as&nbsp;Saga&nbsp;and Bryan Lee O&#39;Mally&#39;s Scott Pilgrim&nbsp;on here as examples of more modern romantic comics and graphic novels.

While there aren&#39;t many romance graphic novels&nbsp;published these days, getting your hands on these older books ensures a great read, so people do still collect them. The romance genre may be somewhat vintage, but some of the best comics about romance stand as seriously good reads, whether they are one-shots, ongoing series, or graphic novels. Check out the list below, and if you see a romance book you&#39;ve enjoyed in the past, go ahead and give it a vote up. Whichever title makes it to the top will be the greatest romance comic book of all time!

Many of these books have fallen into the public domain, and are legal to download. If you&#39;d like to relive the romantic&nbsp;past of comics&nbsp;digitally, you can find most of these books on <a href="https://comicbookplus.com/" target="_blank">ComicBookPlus</a>.

The Most Romantic Romance Comic Books Ever

The Best Romance Comics, Ranked By Hopeless Romantics

Marvel Comics

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The best Superhero</a> quotes show how comic books are one of the most creative art forms that tell a story, and for the better part of a century, they have entertained, educated, and delighted the world. While many consider comics to be meant for childhood and nothing else, they are enjoyed by people of all ages, and one of the reasons they are so appealing stems from the fact that a lot of them are incredibly well written.

People have won some of the most coveted awards in the writing game for their work on comics, and it shows in the dialogue and famous lines, as some of the superheroes out there have some pretty poignant and important things to say. Whether it&#39;s Spider-Man, Captain America, Batman, or Superman, you can rest assured there&#39;s something important they have said at one time or another.&nbsp;

This list highlights 25 of the best quips spoken by superheroes from the world of comic books, as they range from inspirational to profound and everything in-between. Take a look at the quotes down below, and when you find ones you like, vote them up&nbsp;to see which quote rises to the top!

25 Powerful Superhero Quotes In Comic Books

Quotation

The 25 Best Superhero Quotes From Comics

Fictional Relationships

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The best superhero</a> couples have been around ever since the first superheroes started fighting crime.&nbsp;Writers and artists have been giving&nbsp;them love interests to keep them occupied when they aren&#39;t beating up bad guys. While most heroes in the early days kept their dating limited to regular folk, over time, they expanded to date others like themselves, and nearly a century&#39;s worth of comics have resulted in the joining of some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-superhero-couples/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">amazing superhero couples</a>.

Some of the best pairings in the Marvel, DC, and Image universes involve the most powerful people around, and despite being comparable to gods, they have their relationship troubles, just like the rest of us. As a result, not every superhero couple can stand as one of the best relationships around. Some just don&#39;t cut it when compared to others.

This list&nbsp;looks at the top 50 couples from all manner of comics down below.&nbsp;Don&#39;t forget to give your favorite superhero couples a&nbsp;vote up&nbsp;to see which one rises to the top to be declared the best comic book superhero couple of all time!

The Best Superhero Couples Of All Time

Comic Book Character

The 50 Greatest Superhero Couples, Ranked By Comic Fans

Sci-Fi

ComiXology is a great source for digital comics of all kinds. Here we have collected some of the most critically acclaimed science fiction comic books&nbsp;to have ever been created that are available right now on comiXology. They are currently offering a <a href="https://comixology.sjv.io/c/1217251/404746/7303?subid1=2860409&amp;subid2=---%20Unlimited%20---&amp;subid3=comlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comixology.com%2Funlimited%2Fsign-up" target="_blank">ComiXology Unlimited membership</a> free for 60 days! So, if you are looking for the best sci-fi comics, you&#39;re in the right place.

This list of sci-fi comics features comic one-shots, graphic novels, and comic books from some of the industries leading writers and artists. Want to explore a dystopian future where there are no men? Then be sure to check out Y: The Last Man. Grant Morrison&#39;s The Invisibles is a must-read for fans of chaos magic and great comics! The fun doesn&#39;t stop there because there are several comics on this list that explore the universe of your favorite sci-fi movies and TV shows including, Star Trek, Farscape, and Galaxy Quest. But which one of these is the best? You get to help decide with your votes.

While there are many more sci-fi comic books and graphic novels on comiXology, we&#39;ve just collected the top 25 science fiction comics that are great to binge when you have plenty of time on your hands. The beauty of this list is that you don&#39;t have to vote for just one. Vote up all your favorite science fiction comics so other fans will know what to read next and then be sure to check back and see which one reaches the top of the list.

The Best Sci-Fi Comics On ComiXology To Binge Read

The 25 Must Read Sci-Fi Comics On Comixology, Ranked

Fantasy

It takes a truly creative mind to envision a brand new world and fill it with memorable but still relatable characters, but the best fantasy comics do exactly that. That&#39;s why some of the&nbsp;most talented writers and artists in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-facts-about-diamond-distributors/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book industry</a> have come together to create the best fantasy comics of all time. From the furthest reaches of space to fantastical new worlds, great fantasy graphic novels come in all shapes and forms. These books exist to fill your imagination with wonder and hopefully inspire you to let loose your creative side a bit more often. Which ones have inspired you the most?

Whether you typically read fantasy or prefer a different genre, this list is for all <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-comic-book-fans-dont-like-about-the-mcu/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book fans</a>. Neil Gaiman is a master of the genre, and he&#39;s created some of the most memorable books in recent years. But if you like your fantasy with a smidge of sci-fi, then you should definitely check out&nbsp;Saga&nbsp;from Brian K. Vaughn. Of course, that&#39;s only the beginning of what you need to add to your collection next. You can also use this list as reading guide for the beest fantasy comic series you should&nbsp; be reading.

Old and new comic books alike have been included on this list. Vote for the top fantasy comics of all time to let other readers what they should read next. You may even discover a new world to explore on your own by reading what we&#39;ve accumulated below.&nbsp;

The Most Fantastic Fantasy Comics And Graphic Novels

The 25+ Best Fantasy Comic Books And Graphic Novels

Quotations

Not many people think of comic books as inspiring but these quotations are some of the best and&nbsp;the most inspirational quotes in any medium.&nbsp;Comics have long suffered as targets of ridicule from more established forms of art like literature and film. If the last 80+ years have proven anything, it&#39;s that comic books are just as important a form of artwork like any other medium&nbsp;and there are plenty of <a href="/list/best-comic-book-superhero-quotes/ranker-comics" target="_blank">great superhero quotes</a> to solidify this claim. Several comics have won the Pulitzer Prize, while many others have been honored as being some of the most important works in the past century.

It stands to reason that books created by thousands of brilliant artists and writers might have something inspiring,&nbsp;encouraging, or important to say. While there are plenty of examples of people punching each other&#39;s lights out, there are just as many moments that are poignant and motivational evaluations of the human condition. These are some of the most inspirational and important quotes to ever surface in superhero comics since the Golden Age.&nbsp;

Find your favorite inspirational quotes down below&nbsp;and don&#39;t forget to vote for the ones you like the most to see which one rises to the top!

The Most Inspirational Quotes From Comic Books

The Most Inspiring Quotes From Superhero Comics, Ranked By Nerds

Mark Millar is one of the most prolific independent comic book writers working in the industry today, and he&#39;s had a ton of his work adapted into feature films and television shows. You&#39;re probably already familiar with&nbsp;Wanted, Kingsman,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kick-Ass, but he&#39;s had his hand in many more projects over the years. As of November 2019, there are five projects (with more announced) currently in development for adaptation to films and streaming shows via <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mark-millar-movies-and-shows-on-netflix/comic-curator" target="_blank">Netflix</a>, but there&#39;s a ton of content remaining in his bibliography just waiting to be adapted.

Several projects that were announced never manifested while others are merely the subject of rumors. Even so, there&#39;s a huge library of work that Netflix can tap into for their next Millarworld project. With any luck some of these (if not all) will eventually find their way to either the silver screen or a streaming service sometime in the future. Find your favorite, and vote it up if you want to see it adapted into a film or television series!

Mark Millar Comics That Should Be Made Into Movies Or TV Shows

Millarworld Comic Books That Should Be Adapted, Ranked By Fans

Graphic Novels

Here are the best horror comics and graphic novels from the industry&#39;s darkest minds. Most people associate comics with superheroes and <a href="/list/best-fantasy-comic-books-graphic-novels/ranker-comics" target="_blank">fantasy graphic novles</a>. They certainly have the power to inspire readers to do great deeds. However, there are plenty of other comic books out there that have the exact opposite goal in mind. Plenty of comic books and graphic novels have been released with the intention to terrify and frighten readers. The best horror comics of all time and the best current horror comics can be found on this list. Which ones make you stay awake at night?&nbsp;

Even casual comic book readers will find some good titles on this list they recognize.&nbsp;The Walking Dead&nbsp;may be better known these days as a popular TV show, but it got its start as a genuinely frightening comic book zombie saga. As you run through this list, you may even come across some books that you may want to read down the road. Some&nbsp;recent and popular titles any horror lover should check out include&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/manga-like-i-am-a-hero/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">I Am a Hero</a>, Infidel,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gideon Falls or any of the other modern horror comics on the list.

The scariest old and new horror comics alike have been gathered for this list. You will find scary <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-comics-comic-books-and-series-published/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book titles</a> from all of the major publishers, including Marvel and DC. Vote for the top horror&nbsp;comics you&#39;ve enjoyed, so other avid readers know what to check out next.

The Most Terrifying Horror Comic Books To Read At Night

The Best Horror Comics and Graphic Novels, Ranked by Fans

Comic Books

Here are all the official Overwatch comics first published by as a digital comic book series by Blizzard Entertainment and then republished by Dark Horse Comics. These comics have helped expand the universe of Overwatch. They are listed with their issue numbers so you can read them in order or start with the most popular issues.&nbsp;With so many characters and storylines, we know it is hard to pick a favorite but only one of these comics can make it to the top of the list. As the latest new Overwatch comic, will Retribution be the issue to take the number one spot? Only time will tell.

Vote up your favorite issues from the Overwatch digital comic series and vote down the issues you didn&#39;t like so other Overwatch fans will know what to read first.

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The Best Overwatch Comics, Ranked

All The Overwatch Comics, Ranked by Fans

These are the best free digital comics available on comiXology right now. You can download these digital comics for free and read them on the go without the need for WiFi. There are several guides for what upcoming comic books to look out for this year&nbsp;such as the DC Essential <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-comic-books-2019/ranker-comics" target="_blank">Graphic Novels 2019</a>. While those are helpful, there are also #1 issues for several comic book series to give you a preview as to whether or not you want to jump all in on a storyline. These free digital comics include Infinity Countdown, Indestructible Hulk, Killmonger, Shatter Star, and Niko and the Sword of Light. As far as free comics go, these are great deals on comiXology. You can also access several more comics using <a href="https://comixology.sjv.io/c/1217251/410498/7303?subId1=2789307&amp;subId3=comlink" target="_blank">comiXology Unlimited for just $5.99 a month (after 30 day free trial)</a>. How many comics would you download a month with a subscription like that?

Not into superheroes but like science fiction comics? Then be sure to look for&nbsp;Aliens, or The X-Files: Origins.&nbsp;No matter your preference in genre or taste there is a free comiXology comic book for you. Also if you missed Free Comic Book Day in 2017, you can get caught up with some of the free offerings on comiXology such as All-New <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/original-guardians-of-the-galaxy/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Guardians of the Galaxy</a> and Secret Empire. Have fun looking over this list for your next read and vote up the comics that you did like to help other readers know what to download next.

The Best Free Comics on ComiXology

The 50+ Best Free Comics on ComiXology, Ranked by Fans

Originally known as Timely Publications and then as Atlas Comics, the comic book publishing company known as Marvel began in 1961 when it launched The Fantastic Four.

The Universe of Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics has long been the kind of company that honors its fans&#39; requests in a number of fun and interesting ways. Back in 1977, the company tried something new by releasing a series titled&nbsp;What If...?&nbsp;with each issue focusing one or more stories related to their previously published titles. Instead of Spider-Man getting rejected from the Fantastic Four in&nbsp;The Amazing Spider-Man&nbsp;#1, why not see&nbsp;What If... Spider-Man JOINED The Fantastic Four?&nbsp;

Titles like that explored how the Marvel Universe might have turned out differently if just one thing was altered from how it actually played out. Each comic essentially created what would become Marvel&#39;s Multiverse in that each issue was <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/main-timelines-marvel-universe/ranker-comics" target="_blank">basically a separate universe</a> depicting a slight change (or sometimes <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-marvel-what-if-stories/stephanroget" target="_blank">a wild change</a>) from what happened in Marvel&#39;s prime universe, otherwise known as Earth-616. Some of the stories were so successful and beloved, parts of a few found their way into canon eventually.

What If...?&nbsp;has been a popular series for Marvel Comics for decades, and it&#39;s even going to be made into a new animated TV show&nbsp;for Disney&#39;s new streaming service, Disney+. That&#39;s going to hit the platform within the first year of release, but before that happens, why not take a look at the many&nbsp;What If...?&nbsp;titles Marvel has published over the years and rank up your absolute favorite to see which one rises to be the best of them all!

All The Marvel What If…? Stories

All Marvel What If Comics, Ranked By Non-Canonical Awesomeness

Billionaire philanthropist playboy by day. Dark knight by night. Honoring his parents by cleaning up Gotham 24/7/365.

All Things The Batman

Villains

DC Comics has perfected the craft of creating intriguing female villains, arguably because their outlaws are often easy on the eyes. It&#39;s much more fun to read about Ivy&#39;s atrocities and Bane&#39;s back-breaking antics when writers are flaunting their characters&#39;&nbsp;good looks. Although a few of Batman&#39;s rogues are infamous for their ugly mugs - <a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/swamp-thing/2130920" target="_blank">Swamp Thing</a> certainly could use a good grooming&nbsp;- some Dark Knight evildoers know how to turn on the charm.&nbsp;

Whether depicted on television, in film, or throughout&nbsp;the comics, the hottest Batman villains&nbsp;are notoriously fun to see doing bad things. If you&#39;ve ever found yourself crushing on Talia al Ghul or Mr. Freeze, you&#39;re certainly not alone; of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hottest-dc-comics-super-villains/ranker-comics" target="_blank">hottest DC supervillains</a> Batman&#39;s enemies are at the top of the charts.&nbsp;

The 25 Hottest Batman Villains Ever

Fictional Character

Over the years, the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-52-dc-comics-earths-multiverse/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Multiverse</a> has expanded from one reality into hundreds, if not thousands more mirror universes. With each new story delving into a new alternate reality, be it the familiar What If...? storyline or something entirely different, the creators over at Marvel Comics establish an entirely new world. As each new universe is created, it is given a number in the vein of Earth-616, Earth-12123, etc...

There have been hundreds of these Earths listed in detail throughout Marvel&#39;s history (many of them <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-x-men-comic-book-television-show/ranker-entertainment">just dedicated to the X-Men</a>), but only a small number could be considered to be primary timelines within the overall Marvel Universe. These typically feature a Marvel imprint or a universe that is so important, it plays a major role in the development of a new book or established series. Here are all of the main Marvel Universe timelines listed with their first appearances (or mentions), who lives or comes from them, and why they are important.

All The Primary Timelines In The Marvel Universe

General

Marvel Universe Timelines From The Movies, Comics, & Shows

Lists that rank the best and worst characters, moments, films, costumes, and etc. in DC Comics history.

The Universe of DC Comics

Comics can be complicated. There are an infinite number of universes in the DC Multiverse &quot;Orrery of Worlds,&quot; with a core of 52 worlds in the &quot;local universe.&quot; With over a half-dozen more worlds in the Dark Multiverse, that&#39;s 60 known worlds in the Multiversity. It can be difficult to keep track of what Earth is what, so we&#39;ve put together this list of the key inhabitants of each DC Comics Multiverse Earth and what defines it from all the other Earths.

Back in the original DC&#39;s Multiverse there were well over a hundred Earths and parallel universes, each with its own version of DC Comics&#39; familiar heroes. Want a Superman who was raised by apes instead of Ma and Pa Kent? Pre-Crisis Earth-183 is for you. With so many worlds and so many storylines, it was a little overwhelming to know what was canon.

In 2007 they tried cleaning things up and streamlined all the places in the old, <a href="/list/cw-crisis-on-infinite-earths-info-air-time/jacob-bryant" target="_blank">pre-Crisis storyline</a> down to 52 Earths (with a couple of spots like Limbo and the Antimatter Universe thrown in for good measure). Things still weren&#39;t as tidy as they&#39;d like (even though it was still more organized than <a href="/list/main-timelines-marvel-universe/ranker-comics" target="_blank">Marvel&#39;s universes</a>) and in 2011, with help from Flash and the always volatile speedforce, DC created the New 52 from <a href="/list/flashpoint-crossover-comic-explained/stephanroget" target="_blank">Flashpoint</a>, an event that basically destroyed and remade all the universes. It even let them have canon versions of other publisher&#39;s properties, like the Marvel Comics on Earth-7 and Earth-8 and Stan Lee&#39;s Just Imagine... miniseries on Earth-6.

It does seem like DC is finally satisfied with their current array of Earths, even though <a href="/list/best-arrowverse-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">the Arrowverse uses it&#39;s own slightly different collection of universes</a>.

All the New 52 DC Multiverse Earths

All The New 52 DC Comics Earths in the Multiversity

Comic Book & Superhero Movies

Following the shocking events of&nbsp;Avengers: Infinity War, it's anybody's guess who will return&nbsp;for the MCU's future films. Fortunately, the next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,&nbsp;Captain Marvel,&nbsp;takes place&nbsp;in the 1990s -&nbsp;opening up a deep well of cameo possibilities. The setting not only allows for&nbsp;characters last&nbsp;seen in&nbsp;Infinity War&nbsp;to return, but it means other previously deceased members of the MCU may make an appearance.Which characters will show up in Captain Marvel remains a topic of debate online, with several big names already confirmed.&nbsp;A few details about the film have leaked, though, helping pinpoint which corners of the MCU the movie plans to explore.&nbsp;We know it involves the Kree and the Skrulls, which means it will partly take place in space. And on Earth, some former S.H.I.E.L.D. agents will&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;appear.&nbsp;

All The Existing MCU Characters Who Could Show Up In 'Captain Marvel'

Ranking comic book characters by their powers, strength, physical traits, affiliations, and other features, like how just goshdarn super they are.

Heroes and Villains

While both Warner Bros. and Disney are in a hurry to bring all of the major DC and Marvel superheroes to the big screen, there are still plenty&nbsp;superheroes who don't have a movie. In fact, some of the most popular <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-comic-book-characters-ranked/ranker-comics" target="_blank">comic book characters</a> still haven't had their own&nbsp;movie—and bringing in some of these characters would make for a few dream comic book films.&nbsp;Fans of both comic books and such films alike can all agree some characters simply deserve their own film. It could work wonders for the franchises as well, as some of the comic characters not in movies yet would help diversify the line-up of big screen men and women in tights. Characters like Miles Morales, Jaime Reyes, Kamala Khan would bring fresh perspectives to both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-dceu-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">DC Extended Universe</a>.&nbsp;Below, you'll find 20 comic book characters who should get movies, ready to be ranked by the true fans. Check out the list below and vote for the characters you think most deserve their own film.

Comic Book Characters That Need Their Own Movie

Fictional Characters

The fear of copyright infringement (or perhaps lawyers in general) keeps movie character cameos in cartoons intricately stealthy. However, it doesn't stop most adults who still enjoy kid's shows from reveling in any and all of these cartoon easter eggs when they're discovered, especially those alluding to their favorite films. Thank goodness for parody law. Movie homages in cartoons are slightly easier and cheaper to get away with than straightforward <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/simpsons-guest-appearances/derrick-deane" target="_blank">guest appearances</a>, but they still need to be sly as Stallone to pull off without risking legal ramifications. It's important to remember that while most animated series are technically geared towards children on paper, it's grown-ups with a wealth of knowledge in television and film who are putting them together from start to finish. This is why they are loaded with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hidden-celebrity-cameos-you-missed/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">blink-and-you-miss-them vignettes</a> which often go right over children's heads so as not to arouse suspicion. Weird cameos in cartoons aren't in short supply if you know where to look. Or better yet, which creators have the sickest senses of humor.

Totally Obscure Movie Character Cameos In Cartoons

The best and worst characters, scenes, lines, moments, costumes, etc. in all your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man properties.

Spider-Man, Spider-Man

Webheads unite! It's time to rank every Spider-Man in the Marvel comics universe. Along with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-spider-verse-spiderman-versions/ranker-comics" target="_blank">all Spider-Man incarnations who appeared in the Spider-Verse</a> storyline, this list also includes alternate versions&nbsp;as well as villains who became Spidey&nbsp;during some time in the comic books. We also did not include the best Spider-Women or Spider-Girls (except for one who took his place temporarily.)&nbsp;Who is your favorite Spider-Man?Everyone knows the original web-slinger Peter Parker, but do you know the Indian Spider-Man or the Japanese Spider-Man? Several&nbsp;enemies have worn the suit and used the Spider-Man alias, like&nbsp;Kraven, Mac Gargan, and Doctor Octopus. Other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-comic-book-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> who were Spider-Man include Miles Morales, Miguel O'Hara, and Bruce Banner.&nbsp;Vote for the best Spider-Men in comics. This ranking of every Spider-Man displays&nbsp;pictures of the characters in costume and their comic book appearances.&nbsp;

Ranking Every Spider-Man in Comics

The 20 Best Spider-Men in Comic Books, Ranked

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-comic-book-fans-dont-like-about-the-mcu/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Comic book fans</a>, let's rank the best&nbsp;Alpha Flight members.&nbsp;Made up of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/canadian-superheroes/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Canadian superheroes</a>, the Marvel Comics superhero team developed&nbsp;from&nbsp;a Wolverine backstory into one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-superhero-teams-and-groups/ranker-comics" target="_blank">most published superhero teams</a> in comic books history. Who is&nbsp;the best&nbsp;Alpha Flight member?The original Alpha Flight roster includes Alpha Flight leader Guardian, Northstar, Aurora, Sasquatch, Shaman, and Snowbird. Members of Beta Flight, Gamma Flight, and even Omega Flight (originally a supervillain team) have also become new Alpha Flight agents throughout the series.&nbsp;Vote for the best Alpha Flight members.&nbsp;Feel free to vote for your favorite Alpha Flight members or vote for underrated Alpha Flight members.&nbsp;

The Best Alpha Flight Members, Ranked

Here is the full list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alpha-flight-members/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Alpha Flight members</a>, the Marvel Comics superhero team featuring Canadian superheroes. Created by John Byrne, Alpha Flight made their first appearance in X-Men #120 (1979). Initially part of Wolverine's backstory, Alpha Flight later had&nbsp;their own comic book series. Who are all the Alpha Flight members?The original Alpha Flight roster includes Alpha Flight leader Guardian, Northstar, Aurora, Sasquatch, Shaman, and Snowbird. Members of Beta Flight, Gamma Flight, and even Omega Flight (originally a supervillain team) have also become new Alpha Flight members throughout the series. This list of all Alpha Flight agents features famous Alpha Flight characters, like Weapon Omega&nbsp;and Wolverine.Who&nbsp;are your favorite Alpha Flight members? Did you forget who is in Alpha Flight? Although these superheroes from Canada are not as popular as the Avengers or the Justice League, Marvel's Alpha Flight ranks as one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-superhero-teams-and-groups/ranker-comics" target="_blank">most published superhero groups</a> in comic book history.

The Full List of Alpha Flight Members

List of All Alpha Flight Members, In Order Of Appearance

DC Comics

Here are the&nbsp;superhero teams who have the most appearances&nbsp;in comics, which also makes them the most popular superhero groups in comic book history.&nbsp;Featuring Marvel, DC, and more, the&nbsp;most published superhero groups also includes supervillain teams, such as Sinister Six and the Brotherhood of Mutants. Make sure to also check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics" target="_blank">most published individual superheroes and villains</a>.&nbsp;From&nbsp;the X-Men to the Suicide Squad, the most published superhero&nbsp;teams do not always feature&nbsp;the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular comic characters</a>. You probably assume&nbsp;superteams like the Avengers and Justice League&nbsp;have the most comic book appearances, but seeing&nbsp;the Inhumans&nbsp;higher than the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-gotg-moments-changed-for-the-movies/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Guardians of the Galaxy</a>&nbsp;might surprise&nbsp;even the most hardcore comic book fans. Several less famous&nbsp;superhero duos and groups, like Cloak and Dagger&nbsp;and the Defenders, now have their own TV shows.&nbsp;Which comic book teams and groups appear most frequently in comic books? Check out which&nbsp;superhero groups have the most comic book appearances&nbsp;below!

The Most Popular Superhero Teams By Comic Book Appearances

50+ Most Popular Superhero Teams, Ranked By Comic Book Appearances

These are the superhero (and villain)&nbsp;characters who have been in the most individual issues of comic books, including both Marvel and DC. By some standards, this makes them the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time" target="_blank">most popular superheroes in comic book history</a>. You will notice that some characters, like Beast&nbsp;and the Thing, benefit from being part of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-superhero-teams-and-groups/ranker-comics" target="_blank">famous superhero teams</a>.&nbsp;From&nbsp;Batman to Atom, the 100 most published superheroes are ranked by number of comic book appearances. You probably assume&nbsp;characters like Spider-Man and Captain America have the most comic book appearances, but seeing Judge Dredd&nbsp;higher than Aquaman might surprise&nbsp;even the most hardcore comic book fans. Several popular supervillains, like the Joker and Lex Luthor,&nbsp;have also appeared thousands of times in comic book history.Which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> appear most frequently in comic books? Check out which characters are hogging the spotlight below!

Top 100 Most Popular Superheroes and Villains in Comic Books

The 100 Most Published Superheroes, Ranked By Comic Book Appearances

Looking closer at movies, TV shows, and even characters based on and "inspired by" reality.

Based on a True Story

&quot;Where did you come up with this stuff?&quot; is a common question asked to creators of all types. Many lauded <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-books-written-by-women/john-saavedra?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book writers</a> and artists use their wild imaginations to come up with some of the most memorable characters in pop culture. However - <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/real-people-who-inspired-iconic-characters/robert-wabash">just like in other kinds of fiction</a> -&nbsp;there are many times when real people were the inspiration for comic book characters.

Sometimes, superheroes you admire were just a creator&#39;s re-imagining of their spouse, classmate, a movie star, or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-figures-as-batman/stephanroget" target="_blank">historical figure</a>. A musician or actor&#39;s well-known&nbsp;look and physicality served as a muse for an intriguing character. There are even some characters who are just real people from life transformed into a comic book version of themselves.

See for yourself and learn about some of the best known comic book characters based on real people.

15 Comic Book Characters Based On Real People

Superheroes

Like it or not, the British have been some of the most important players in world affairs for hundreds of years, and if comics have anything to say about it that won't be going away any time soon. The best British superheroes exemplify all the traits that make their country great: fortitude, intelligence, and the need to be right about everything. Some British heroes are so transparent in their patriotism it's almost comical. Captain Britain and Union Jack especially are essentially walking British flags that eliminate crime and flaunt their super powers. It's easy to think all British super heroes would be so blatant, but that isn't always the case.In fact, many British characters you've read on the page you probably didn't know were actually British in origin. Psylocke, for example, started out as a supporting character in Captain Britain's adventures before having her mind transferred to the body of a Japanese ninja. Even Blade, a character many associate with America, was actually born in Britain under the horrible circumstances that led to his condition as a &quot;Daywalker.&quot;The X-Men also love their heroes from the U.K., with&nbsp;Banshee, Pixie, Chamber, Meggan, and Moira Mactaggert all hailing from oversees and playing in&nbsp;important roles in the hardships mutants everywhere have faced. Also, while he originated in books, the famous British hero Alan Quartermain was central to Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, one of his most celebrated works. Astonishing X-Men writer Warren Ellis also created Jenny Sparks for The Authority. Jenny was not only as British as they come, but also the leader of the team and defender of the planet. And let's not forget John Constantine, who is the most beloved supernatural detective this on side of existence. So, if you love your union jacks, tea, and awesome heroes, check out the list of the best British superheroes below and vote for your favorite!

Tank Girl

The 30+ Best British Superheroes in Comic Book History

Top 30+ Best British Superheroes in Comic Book History

Movie trivia and "things you didn't know" in your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, comic book, and cult classic films.

Film Facts & Easter Eggs

What's your favorite Marvel movie? Character? Villain? Moment? Let's rank 'em.

Marvel on the Big Screen

Entertainment

All Marvel movies have hidden Easter Eggs in them. Sometimes you have to be paying close attention or you&#39;ll miss them. Marvel movie Easter Eggs fit into the best Marvel movies just as well as mutants, irradiated spiders, and Avengers. The absolute best way to please both the diehard comic fan and the casual movie-goer alike is to sneak in these hidden Easter eggs to characters and things that may not directly work on screen.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-film-easter-eggs/robert-desalvo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Easter Eggs in movies</a> are also a clever way to tie a universe together (sometimes separate universes in some cases due&nbsp;to copyright), or to foreshadow or throwback to prior movies without seeming redundant.

Which are the best Marvel movie Easter Eggs? Did you miss Captain America&#39;s shield Easter Egg in the first Iron Man? How about the samurai swords hanging in Wolverine&#39;s apartment in X-Men: Days of Future Past, which nodded to his samurai history <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-x-men-comic-book-television-show/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">better than his origin movie</a>? Did you have to rewind your The Incredible Hulk DVD to catch the Lou Ferrigno cameo?

Simply put some of the best movie Easter Eggs can be found in Marvel films. In this Marvel movies Easter Eggs list, we&#39;ve found almost all Marvel movie goodies&nbsp;referencing to some of the best things found in Marvel Comics universe. So take a peek at some great hidden Easter Eggs in movies you may have missed, then rewatch some of these amazing movies in a whole new way.

Easter Eggs From Every Marvel Movie

75+ Easter Eggs from Every Marvel Based Movie

Lists about Marvel's team of superhuman mutants in all its variations.

Who Xes the X-Men?

Lists that rank the best, worst, smartest, richest, fastest, most powerful, etc., etc., characters in comic book history.

The People on the Page

Comic Book Characters

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? So, it's not a surprise when there are two main titans in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-facts-about-diamond-distributors/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book industry</a> that there be some... similarities.Be it a broad generalization (team of gifted misfits fighting for those that hate them... Doom Patrol/X-Men) or... really specific, like cat burglars who don black spandex suits and team-up and occasionally sleep with their sometimes rival while walking the line between right and wrong (Catwoman/Black Cat).Marvel and DC have even acknowledged these... coincidences at times, like the Amalgam universe where they met their alternate universe counterpart. We've decided to highlight just how bad it can get at times, these are the most shameless Marvel and DC analogs.&nbsp;

The Most Shameless Marvel/DC Counterparts &amp; Analogs

The Most Shameless Marvel & DC Counterparts

All about a bunch of a-holes (and Groot).

Guardians of the Galaxy

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When it came to Hollywood movies, the Guardians of the Galaxy&nbsp;film was the biggest surprise of 2014. No one quite knew what this film might be. Was it some deep-geek Star Wars comic book rip off? Nope. The Guardians comic book actually came first. Was it an attempt by Disney to sell Rocket Raccoon and talking tree toys? Maybe... but the characters were amazing and it worked. Had Marvel finally lost it? Certainly not. But what really went on behind the scenes on this awesome comic book movie? And what fun Guardians of the Galaxy facts will you be surprised to learn?The Guardians first premiered in the Marvel comic books way back in 1969, but you wouldn't recognize them now, as the team has changed drastically over the decades. For instance, characters like Groot and Rocket Raccoon didn't join the Guardians until much later. Since then, the Guardians have popped up in comics across Marvel's numerous comic book series fighting alongside the Avengers, the X-Men, and even the Fantastic Four. And with the surprisingly popularity coming from the blockbuster film, the Guardians even have their own animated series in the works.&nbsp;We've decided to take a look through the layers of this crazy masterpiece and share with you things you may not have known about the Guardians. Did you know Chris Pratt almost wasn't even considered for Star-Lord? Do you know which It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star almost got the role instead? Did you know the original actors for Gamora and Drax both turned down the project? &nbsp;All of these GotG facts and Guardians of the Galaxy trivia tidbits are below! Vote up the most shocking and interesting Guardians of the Galaxy trivia and learn something new about this popular comics, and now film, franchise!

45 Things You Didn't Know About Guardians of the Galaxy

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Trivia Facts About Guardians of the Galaxy

Lists about the Marvel mutant known as Logan. 

Wolverine

X-Men

Wolverine has lived a very long life, which would really help explain why he&#39;s had so many relationships in the past century or so. And with joining the X-Men (which, ironically, is filled with women), you&#39;re bound to spark a relationship with someone. Here, we take a look back at his laundry list of Wolverine&rsquo;s girlfriends, some have even become his wife.

One of Wolverine&rsquo;s most notable relationships is with fellow X-Man, Jean Grey. Wolverine and Jean Grey had a flirty relationship ever since Wolverine teamed-up with the X-Men, which makes Jean&#39;s boyfriend/husband super jealous (and is probably why Wolverine and Cyclops don&#39;t get along that well). He&#39;s also been forced to slay her more than once, as Jean Grey has a habit of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-many-times-has-jean-grey-resurrected/stephanroget" target="_blank">resurrecting as an all-powerful cosmic being</a>. Another X-Men member Wolverine knocked boots with his Storm. Wolverine and Storm also had a flirty relationship, but after Storm got divorced from Black Panther, they took their relationship to the next level. While no one knows exactly how old Wolverine is, these relationships span his entire life and alternate universes.

Believe us, though, the train doesn&#39;t stop with them. Wolverine&#39;s been engaged, married, had a homosexual relationship, and even had kids with a few lucky ladies. His children have even become major characters in recent years. Sad to say, though, most of Wolverine&rsquo;s girls end up dead... so maybe they really shouldn&#39;t be described as &quot;lucky.&quot;&nbsp;

Who is Wolverine&#39;s best lover? You get to help decide who is the best girlfriend of Wolverine. Vote up your favorite lovers of Wolverine.&nbsp;Make sure to vote the ones down you don&rsquo;t see Wolverine starting up a future with.&nbsp; After you are finished with this list, head on over and vote on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-many-girlfriends-of-peter-parker-and-spider-man/ranker-comics?var=2&amp;utm_expid=16418821-322.OW_JXwpwRv6TKZPZq3pKRw.1" target="_blank">Spider-Man&#39;s girlfriends</a>.

Wolverine's Long List of Lovers

List of 30+ Most Beautiful Wolverine Girlfriends, Ranked

All actors who&#39;ve played <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-in-both-dc-and-marvel-movies/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">multiple comic book characters</a>, ranked by&nbsp;fans. While many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-comic-book-fans-dont-like-about-the-mcu/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book fans</a> get riled up over the thought of actors playing more than one comic book character in their lifetime, it&rsquo;s not uncommon for it to happen. Whether it be because the actor was perfect for the part of because of marketing strategies, several actors have been honored to play more than one comic book character.&nbsp;

Jim Carrey played Riddler&nbsp;in Batman Forever, Stanely Ipkiss in The Mask, and Colonel Stars and Stripes in Kick-Ass 2, with Batman Forever and The Mask only coming out a year apart from each other. Halle Berry is another celebrity who&rsquo;s graced the silver screen more than once with her superpowers, when she took audiences by storm in the X-Men franchise, and as Catwoman.&nbsp;

Whether you grind your teeth at the thought of actors playing more than one comic book character or you didn&rsquo;t even notice, here are a group of actors who&rsquo;ve played multiple <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-comic-book-characters/ranker-characters" target="_blank">comic book characters</a>. Vote up the celebrities&rsquo; work you enjoyed the most across the board, and vote down the ones who you think should&rsquo;ve passed on at least one of those roles.

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