9 worst superhero names of all time
9 worst superhero names of all time
Some of the Worst Marvel and DC Comic Book Hero Names
For decades and generations, Marvel and DC heroes have always fascinated young readers, whether it be their incredible abilities, exceptional intelligence, or kindness, some elements always draw more attention than others, such as their costumes, stories, and, in some cases, their heroic names.
But not all heroes can have simple and direct names, like Superman or Batman, or impressive, but symbolic, like Phoenix or Storm. Some heroes have really bad names, which makes them a laughingstock even in the comic book universe.
Here are some of the worst superhero names in the world. Marvel This ANNOUNCEMENT:
fruit boy
Original name: fruit boy
Publisher: DC Comics
Like most terrible-named DC comics characters, Fruit Boy is associated with Legion of Superheroes. The character was created in 2008 by Jim Shooter and Francis Manapul and appeared in only 3 issues of the Legion of Super-Heroes comics.
Character with power make fruit ripe was part Young heroes of United Planetsa team built to rival the Legion, but failed miserably.
Digester
Original name: Matter Eater Boy
Publisher: DC Comics
It’s an old acquaintance of just about anyone with access to the “worst abilities in comics” list. However, in addition to a rather strange power, but useful in certain cases, the character also has a not-so-cool heroic name.
Member Legion of Superheroes in the 30th and 31st centuries, the Digester can feed on any substance, hence its original name, which in direct translation would be something like this “Matter Eater Boy”.
Door
Original name: porter
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Very strong mutant Door has a connection to the Darkforce, the same power that Cloak (Tyron “Ty” Johnson) uses, and can create portals that allow his companions to Great Lakes Avengers can walk through walls or teleport.
His name, however, does not make it clear how powerful DeMarr Davis can be, as in addition to “creating doors”, he can also manipulate dark energy, become intangible like Kitty Pryde and even feel death and see beings on other planes of existence.
blowtorch
Original name: dog lover
Publisher: DC Comics
He does not have only strange name. ABOUT blowtorchThe rather enigmatic DC character who has never shown his face or revealed his name doesn’t seem to have any superpowers, but is one of the most disturbing characters in DC comics.
The character was created by Garth Ennis and John McCree for the comics. Hitman and is a fully disturbed vigilante. If it’s not entirely clear from the name, masarikao kills stray dogs and then welds them with his blowtorch to the faces of criminals.
Plate
Original name: flatman
Publisher: Marvel Comics
One of the founding members Great Lakes AvengersChapa has the ability to flatten his own body, which in itself doesn’t mean he’s very lucky when it comes to heroism, but his name is even worse, and not in a funny way.
The title is comically bad in the sense that it captures the idea of the team well: a group in the Marvel Universe of “more or less useless” heroes who come together to try to do good.
fast
Original name: fast
Publisher: DC Comics
Bye fast the name itself is not as bad as the others on the list, its Portuguese translation has been well adapted, making the hero a joke among the fans.
To this day, many criticize and ridicule the heroic name of Roy Harper – the first sidekick of the Green Arrow, who later changed his name to Arsenal – and given the importance of the character, it’s easy to see why.
rogue hero
Original name: backdating
Publisher: Marvel Comics
neighbour speedballyoung Carlton Laphroyge discovers the hero’s secret identity and manipulates him into allowing him to join the ranks. New Warriors even without the ability and training.
He wears a helmet with two mirrors so he can see around him and has helped the team on some adventures before revealing the identity of several members of the group online. Also, he decides to call himself “rear view boy”, which in itself shows that he lacks common sense.
lady cop
Original name: lady cop
Publisher: DC Comics
She’s a cop, she’s a woman… so why not give her a call. lady cop!? Sole survivor of a massacre by a serial killer Lisa Warner was created in 1975 by Robert Kanigher and John Rosenberger, and while she’s a very interesting character, she still has a terrible name.
After surviving the attack, Warner decided to become a police officer and always helps the heroes, especially the Atom. However, “Lady Cop” is still her “publishing name”, even though the character has become Ivy Town’s police chief.
Megasonic Teen Rocket
Original name: Negason Teenage Warhead
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Young Ellie Phimister has a very interesting story, as her whole story outside of comics unfolds precisely because of her name. It was because of him that she was chosen to participate in Dead Pool and resurrected in the comics after many years of death.
However, despite being a great character, she still has a bad reputation. Upon learning the mutant’s name, Kitty Pryde remarked: “Wow, we’ve really run out of names already.”
Source: Legiao Dos Herois