This category should be reserved specifically for characters originating in comics and graphic novels, as opposed to licensed appearances in comics. In fiction, this is the name of the girlfriend of the comic book hero superman. Zimmermans bright and breezy comic book character is a wonderful combination of old and new. This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. Im talking about the most fitting and sharpest for a real person who had super powers. Names categorized dc comics characters behind the name.
Supergirl and marvels jessica jones give us hope, but lets look back at. This era saw the creation of some of the most wellknown comic book characters of all time, including superman, batman, spiderman, captain america, and wonder woman, to name a few. Characters from all comicbook media includes comic strips and manga. Sure, this soviet spy turned soviet defect ends up with the good guys, but not. From harley quinn to agent coulson, here are some of the biggest comic characters who debuted in other mediums. With comics having a huge younger audience the ability to bring a smile to peoples faces has always been a priority for comic writers.
A lot of the comic book characters we grew up with all our lives actually have some interesting real world inspirations. Heres a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. The 50 greatest superhero and villain names of all time the. Babycenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming. Jay garricks flash costume was clearly modeled after hermes, the messenger god. Female android, male android batman beyond member of the royal flush gang. February 14, 2018 february 14, 2018 by gear4geeks leave a comment peter parker, bruce banner, the green goblin, doctor doom and many others have alliterative names for a practical yet strange reason. Empire magazine named superman the greatest comic book character of.
Suppose you have a extraterrestrial who is, as far as anyone knows, the last member of his race. Try using only the name of your protagonist to see whether it is memorable enough for readers. Rum and monkey isnt responsible for its content, however good it may be. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Elmer fudd, the slowwitted foil for bugs bunny and daffy duck, did not get his start as a comic book character but as regular in warner brothers looney tunes cartoons. Here are some of the best comic book and graphic novel characters to provide a little inspiration for the comic book fan in all of us. Here are 10 famous comic book characters who were based on real world people. Although these comic book characters even doesnt exist in real life, th. Top 10 most famous comicbook characters entertainment. According to writer stan lee, the name of the character is based on an adventure hero that has a black panther as a. Hell, the superman series alone has lois lane, lana lang and lex luthor, and thats before digging for prof.
For lists of characters in japanese comics, see category. Ed brubaker, andy diggle and the current writer mark waid to name a few. See, his folks sent him to earth as a baby, just before his planet was destroyed. Loki, parker peter parker, marvel, logan etc what other appropriate superherocomic book names are there we need more ideas xx. Lucas m english, dutch, french, portuguese, spanish. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Wikimedia commons has media related to comics characters.
For example, the name christian carries religious context, so avoid using it unless you want that in your comic. With thousands of awardwinning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and babys growth, get answers to your toughest questions, and connect with. Shes risen to prominence in recent years and i recommend anyone who likes comics. Relating the characters to their appearances in the various comic book series, vol. These scripts are essential for the proper functioning of our properties. Still, it was cool to see her character updated from a goodgirl librarian. Baby names inspired by comic book characters babycenter. Im talkingg cheesiest crapiest name you can think of lets see. What are some good ideas for comic book characters. However, sometimes, even real people served as the prototype for new.
Naming your comic book might sound very simple but, in my opinion, the obvious dos and donts are often overlooked. The comic book canon is built on the shoulders of sensationalism. If you werent lucky enough to make it out to comiccon, weve. So heres a round up of my top 10 real life comic book characters inspirations. Outwardly he looks just like humans, but this inte. Cute boy names inspired by comic book characters alfred alfred pennyworth batman. What ever the reason you choose your baby boys name is totally up to you, the parents. Many of the early comics were humorous, but the rise of superheroes brought a lot of righteous dogooders. Most boys names i like definitely fit right in, and a lot of girls names i like, too. Creators will often have a certain person, place, thing, or event from which to draw inspiration from when creating their comics. Read on to learn the inspiration behind the most iconic characters. Superman is a fictional superhero of american comic books and on the number 1 position in list of famous comicbook characters. Marvelinspired comic book names for male and female dogs.
Mainstream comic books featuring lesbian super heroes. Whether hero or villain, characters that grace the pages of every publication from. Comic book character baby names have the right amount of pow. Which of these names sounds good for a comic book character. Comic book characters you either love or hate posted on 090611 at 9. While many of these just didnt hit the market and impress readers, leading to their inevitable demise and relegation to the 10foradollar box, some were so incredibly racist, misogynist, or culturally and ethnically insensitive they stood out as examples. Plug in other characters that are integral counterparts to your protagonist, looking to comics such as batman and robin and green lanterngreen arrow. Always take the opportunity to name your book after the main character or characters inside. Tied with evans is josh brolin, who on recently has played two of the most iconic marvel comics characters in history.
In this list, cbr looks at 15 actors who have played multiple roles. Here are 10 other examples of comic book characters who may or may not have appeared earlier in the good book. I like how he stands for everything that is good in man and how he handles adversity. If the name does not please you, try switching last and first name with each other. Brian mclaren, pastor, author of a new kind of christian david a. Comic book titles do not always feature simply the name of the main character. Some characters are more blatant than others though. Punisher now who has the worst comic book name out there. Not only did they take batmans real name from the men in question. Actors are increasingly playing more and more comic book characters. Whether the characters are based on real people, or whether they stand out on their own, the comic book environment gives the writers the opportunity to pen stories that can be even more surreal than the ones.
Blonsky aka the real life identity of hulk foe the abomination. How to name your comic book key points on how the make a first impression. However, inspirations for comic book characters have their origins in much more than mythology. Of course, that doesnt mean there arent superheroes and other popular comic book characters that are pretty hilarious. Finger changed nearly everything about the character but his name and their. In 2009, the term super heroes was registered as a typographyindependent descriptive us trademark coowned by dc and marvel. I think comic book characters, particularly older ones, are markedly more likely to have assonantconsonant names than either novel characters or people in real life. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire.
Its kind of ironic that comic books have more of a reputation for being serious instead of, well, comic. While comics have no shortage of great demonic characters, its dodges unique, twisted brand of cruelty that makes him one of the greats. Cute boy names inspired by comics characters is a unique idea to choose a name for your baby, although some people may find it weird. Abel, keeper of secrets, abel, the firstborn man sandman access. The inspiration behind iconic comic book characters. Comic books take realworld events, real life people, and create inspired characters and stories. Over the decades, there have been tons of strong female characters to grace the pages of our. For every spiderman or superman, there are hundreds of comic book characters you have never heard of. Looking through the history of the medium and surveying its successful titles can provide insight into how to approach your own creation.
What actor has played the most comic book characters. So here is a list of comic book characters who look a little too. Comic books are full of awesome, powerful names, and they are decidedly not the domain of males only. Your little one is sure to write hisher own great story with one of these names from your favorite comic books. If you ever thought guy smiley was too spoton of a name for a game show host, you were on to something. How to name your comic book keys points on how the. This is a list of my top 100 comic book heroes from any comic book series. For a serious comic with realistic characters, however, youll need to choose more carefully. And its funny that i like him so much because when it comes to other comic book characters or tv shows or movies or whatever with superheroes. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture.
The socalled golden age of comic books spanned from 1930 to 1950 and introduced the superhero archetype to the canon. Silly as it might sound, there are a lot of superhero and supervillain name generators online, and theyre bound to come up with something good once in a while. She and her friends are real characters, with real strengths and flaws in addition to their super obligations. Female comic book characters that are actually good vitor castro. I prefer more clear cut heroes who try and do as much good as possible, striving by a. Our favorite comic book characters have influenced pop culture and society for decades. Jonah jameson and theres an extremely good reason for that. Its mostly dc and marvel characters by the way with some tmnt and other. Beginning in 1941, however, dell began publishing warners cartoon characters, including elmer, in comics. Its also a good idea not to reveal your true identity because this would take away from the mystery and suspense of it all. Fictional characters from books and movies have served as many a comic book creators muse. Names are easier for animal characters because you can use a silly pet name. Sometimes real life bleeds into comic books, it happens all the time. After creating a comic book character and story, your next task should be naming the comic.
Find inspiration in these great names from classic comic books. Special missions spinoff also published by marvel, vol. A newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for. So my 5yr old wants to name the new baby after a superhero but i dont think baby batman will go down well in the future so thinking along the lines of superhero alter egos and names that are not too mad e.
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