Top 10 SUPERHEROES NOT FROM COMIC BOOKS
Welcome back nerd squad, my name is Roya Destroyaa and this is Top 10 Nerd.
On this channel you are used to us talking about superheroes mostly from their comic
source material.
Sometimes we stray off into movies, but rarely do we ever talk material that isn’t based
in comics.
Today for a change we are going to pay some respect to creations that were not born from
the pages, even if they appear in them today.
So let’s take a look at the top 10 SUPERHEROES WHO ARE NOT FROM COMIC BOOKS.
In the number 10 spot we have THE POWERPUFF GIRLS.
Blossom, bubbles, and Buttercu made their official debut in 1998.
They were created when their professor father accidently added something called chemical
X to his mixture for the perfect daughter.
No he did not enroll them I nthe weapon X program afterwards.
Fun fact, the chemical was originally supposed to be called can of whoopass, and the show
was going to be called Whoopass Stew.
But the names were changed to keep it more child friendly.
Coming in at number 9 is WILL STRONGHOLD.
One of my absolute favorite movies as a kid was Sky High, the 2005 film about a school
in the sky where teens learn how to be superheroes and sidekicks.
The movie stars Will Stronghold, a kid of 2 of the world’s most famous superheroes
who is just starting to discover his powers of super strength and flight.
Because they remain latent at first he is relegated to being a sidekick, but he learns
what we already know: the sidekicks oftentimes steal the show.
Next, at number 8 we got DARKMAN.
The 1990 film Darkman, directed by Spiderman’s Sam Raimi, introduced us to Peyton Westlake.
Peyton, played by Liam Neeson, is a classic comicbook-like scientist working to make artificial
skin that can be grafted onto burn victims.
A gang attacks his lab and causes an explosion, leaving Peyton for dead.
The scientist is then subject to a treatment that cuts his nerves so he no longer feels
pain, and gains superhuman strength.
No better time for revenge.
In the number 7 spot is FIRESTAR.
Although she has appeared in the comics many times, Firestar actually got her start on
spiderman and his amazing Friends in 1981.
The creators had wanted to use the human torch, but since his rights were not available, they
created the mutant and former X-Men member to throw in the show instead.
After mulling over the names Starblaze, Heatwave, and Firefly, they settled on Firestar, with
the human alter ego of Angelica Jones.
Coming in at number 6 we have FREAKAZOID. 16 year old Dexter Dougas became the superhero
in the 1995 show known as Freakazoid after his cat accidently programmed a certain computer
sequence that activated a mega bug.
He was absorbed into the computer and gained all sorts of super powers like strength and
speed, while losing most of his sanity.
The show was supposed to be an action show until producer Steven Spileberg said, “let’s
make it a comedy”.
And they clearly made the right choice.
Next up, at number 5 is MERMAID MAN AND BARNACLE BOY.
This superhero duo exists in the world of Spongebob Squarepants.
They first appeared in 1999 and are the semi-retired heroes of Bikini bottom, with Mermaid Man
being the quite senile and creaky hero while Barncale boy plays the role of the grouchy
and underappreciated sidekick.
The contrast in personality is what has made them so popular among fans of the Spongebob
franchise.
Up next at number 4 is CAPTAIN PLANET.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers was a tv show that aired in 1993, starring an eco superhero
known as Captain planet.
He was summoned when the elements wind, water, fire, earth, and the extra special element
heart all combined and magnified.
He fights the forces of pollution and forgetting to recycle, all the while cracking puns and
displaying a pretty vast knowledge of engineering.
In the number 3 spot, we have THE TOXIC AVENGER.
The 1984 film The Toxic Avenger was spoofy, it was extremely violent, and it gave Troma
entertainment anew poster boy for a while.
Melvin Ferd is your average weakling human who has an encounter ith toxic waste that
leaves him super strong and super large.
No longer the easy target for harassment, he goes on to teach the bullies of Tromaville
some pretty gruesome lessons.
Though the film was no exactly what we would consider a hit, it gained a fast cult following
and is the perfect movie for a Friday night in when you need some campy fun.
Coming in at number 2 is X 23.
Laure Kinney, as known as the daughter clone of Wolverine, first made her debut in the
world of superheroes in season 3, episode 11 X Men Evolution in 2003.
She was created by Craig kyle in an attempt to connect wolverine to younger kids more.
She was also likened as the pinnochio of Marvel; a samurai sword trying to become a real little
girl.
It’s a little hard when you’re an assassin born and raised.
And finally, in the number 1 spot, we’ve got THE INCREDIBLES.
The famous superhero family made their debut in 2004 with their own movie, and have a sequel
in the works for June 2018.
About damn time.
The movie follows the family, Helen and Bob Parr and their kids Violet, Dash, and Jack
Jack, as they attempt to lead a quiet suburban life after public opinion has turned unfavorable
for superpowered individuals.
The family is a favorite because of how relatable they are, how you can really feel the love
and connection between characters, and how even the smallest of members can kick ass
when called upon.
So those were the top 10 SUPERHEORES NOT FROM COMIC BOOKS Let me know in the comment section
down below which of these heroes is your top pick.
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