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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2014 23:12:59 GMT -5
Number 27 - Stargirl Alter Ego - Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore Team Affiliations - Justice League United, Justice Society of America, and four other teams as well. Well traveled hero. Created by - Geoff Johns Illustrated by - Numerous Artists Abilities Trained gymnast and kickboxer, Via Cosmic Converter Belt: Enhanced strength, speed, agility, and stamina, Ability to project 'shooting stars', Via Cosmic Staff: Flight and Energy manipulation Interesting Fact - The Second Star-Spangled Kid - Stepdaughter of Pat Dugan, finds the original Star-Spangled Kid's gear in her stepfather's and the rest is history. Reason for Rank: A great team player, determined, has a sharp intellect, and most of all her legacy to both Starman and Star-Spangled Kid histories as a member of the Justice Society of America. Having said that - it was one of the best modern JSA adaption.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2014 23:29:37 GMT -5
Number 26 - Mera Alter Ego - Mera Team Affiliations - Aquaman and the Others Created by - Jack Miller Illustrated by - Nick Cardy Abilities Aquakinesis, Can increase density of water and then create any structure with it, Limited telepathy, Enhanced strength, Limited interdimensional travel to Dimension Aqua and Flight. Interesting Fact - Queen of Atlantis and Aquaman's Wife. Reason for Rank: For her limited role in DC Comics and having said that she is one of the most powerful superheroines around - I just wished that they do something about her and I really wanted her to be on the Justice League of America as a team player - but somehow they don't want to do it. One of the capable character ever, and most of all a breath of fresh air because I want her role to expand. Dear All - Number 25 to Number 1 - are all heavy hitters, popular heroes, and most of all pretty much sums up my limitations of reading comics. So, forgive me as I start the 2nd half of my Countdown and things will get very interesting from this point on.
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 5, 2014 2:11:37 GMT -5
Thanks Doc. It's been great so far.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 15:14:05 GMT -5
I go back and forth on who my favorite member of Johns' JSA is, but I think it might be Stargirl.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 15:28:30 GMT -5
Number 25 - Maxima Alter Ego - Maxima, Empress of Almerac Team Affiliations - Superman Revenge Squad and Justice League of America Created by - Roger Stern Illustrated by - George Perez Abilities Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Endurance, and Invulnerability, Flight, Telekinesis, Empathy, Telepathy, Hypnosis, Optical Force-Beams and Force Field-Generation. Interesting Fact - She left Almerac and leaving behind Ultraa, her betrothed to mate with Superman. Reason for Rank: Maxima later found herself reluctantly working with Brainiac who had destroyed Almerac with the Warworld. She turned against him, and helped Earth's heroes defeat him, subsequently joining a reformed Justice League for her own reasons.  It was this Book (see above) got me hooked on her ever since and having said that I wished they do something about her really fast. I missed this fiery redhead and having said that she's a powerhouse to be reckon with. She earned my spot at Number 25.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 15:51:34 GMT -5
Number 24 - Mary Marvel Alter Ego - Mary Willow Batson Team Affiliations - Marvel Family and Justice League of America Created by - Otto Binder Illustrated by - Marc Swayze Abilities Magically bestowed aspects of various mythological figures which include super strength, invulnerability, superspeed, flight, fearlessness, and vast wisdom/enhanced mental perception. Can heal herself through magic lightning. Interesting Fact - Captain Marvel Jr. Nickname is CM3, Mary Marvel is CM2, and of course Billy Baston is CM1 - Captain Marvel who is later on this list - how high you have to find out for yourself. Reason for Rank: She one of the most beloved female superheroes around with a heart of gold, seasoned veteran, working with the Marvel Family, and most of all I have fond memories of her reading various comics that was published by Fawcett Comics of whom she has her origin there. To me, she is gracious, a great team player, and most of all one determined young lady of whom tries to make things right and that's why she's deserved to be ranked number 24 on my list of heroes. On a personal note - I prefer her in a white costume rather an red one - see below for comparison 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 22:32:07 GMT -5
Number 23 - Atom  Alter Ego - Raymond "Ray" Palmer Team Affiliations - Justice League of America, Teen Titans, and S.H.A.D.E Created by - Julius Schwartz and Gardner Fox Illustrated by - Gil Kane Abilities Ability to shrink and grow his body and other objects to varying degrees (including the subatomic level) while manipulating his weight to his advantage Interesting Fact - Physicist and Professor at Ivy University in Ivy Town, somewhere in New England. One of the very few superheroes with a Ph.D Reason for Rank: Intelligence, a tremendous team player, friendly, and most of all one of the most dynamic superheroes around. One of the very first superheroes to be inducted in the Justice League of America during the Satellite Era. Green Arrow was the 1st, followed by Atom.
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Post by speakerdad on Oct 5, 2014 23:40:58 GMT -5
Entertaining thread, thanks for sharing  Love me some New Gods as well!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 23:53:00 GMT -5
Number 22 - Green Arrow Alter Ego - Oliver Jonas "Ollie" Queen Team Affiliations - Justice League of America, The Outsiders, and Seven Soldiers of Victory. Created by - Morton Weisinger Illustrated by - George Papp Abilities Intelligent planner, Trained computer hacker, Superb archer, Peak human physical and mental condition, Highly-trained martial artist, athlete, marksman, and swordsman has high tech vehicles, gadgets, armor, and recurve bow with a variety of trick arrows Interesting Fact - He (Morton Weisinger) retooled the concept into a superhero archer with obvious Batman influences. These include Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy, his use of an Arrow-Car and Arrow-Plane for transportation, his use of an Arrow-Cave as his headquarters, his alter ego as a billionaire playboy, the use of an Arrow-Signal to summon him, as well as a clown-like arch foe named Bull's Eye, similar to Batman's arch-foe, the Joker. Reason for Rank: First Superhero was inducted in the Justice League of America after the Original Seven (Jonn (Martian Manhunter) Jonzz, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Green (Hal Jordan) Lantern, and Flash (Barry Allen) along with Batman and Superman. One of the most intelligence heroes around, savvy, seasoned, and most of all showed great Leadership as well.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 17:40:23 GMT -5
Number 21 - Plastic-Man Alter Ego - Patrick "Eel" O'Brian Team Affiliations - Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Bureau of Investigations Justice League of America, All-Star Squadron, Freedom Fighters, and Elastic Four Created by - Jack Cole Illustrated by - Jack Cole Abilities Can stretch and shape his highly resilient body into any shape he can imagine, even ones with moving parts. Immune to telepathy. Possible immortality. Interesting Fact - In his original Golden Age/Quality Comics incarnation, Plastic Man eventually became a member of the city police force and then the FBI. By the time he became a federal officer, he had nearly completely abandoned his Eel O'Brian identity. Reason for Rank: Sheer versatility, good ole fashioned (from the Grant Morrison's JLA) humor is sorely needed in the Justice League of America. All Around Team Player and most of all he's Elongated Man and then some and that's why he's ranked Number 21.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 17:56:32 GMT -5
Number 20 - Huntress Alter Ego - Helena Wayne Team Affiliations - Justice Society of America, Infinity Inc. World's Finest (with Power Girl) Created by - Paul Levitz and Joe Staton Illustrated by - Bob Layton Abilities Highly skilled athlete and martial artist. Good Detective Skills and Great Hand to Hand Combatant Interesting Fact - Huntress was Helena Wayne, the daughter of the Batman and Catwoman of Earth-Two. Reason for Rank: One of my favorite New 52 heroes and one of my favorite books in DC Comics is World Finest of which she team up with Power Girl to form a dynamic new look in World's Finest, one of the most intelligent superheroine around and most of all she's have savvy, class, and dedicated to her craft.
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Post by Action Ace on Oct 6, 2014 21:13:43 GMT -5
got some catching up to do....
#27 STARGIRL
Would she make my Top 50? No, but I do like her. I liked her even more when I discovered why Geoff Johns created her. She's a combo of two other characters I like, Starman and Star Spangled Kid.
#26 MERA
Would she make my Top 50? No, but she's another character I like. I liked her power set as a kid and these days I think she could take a chair in the JLA. Aquaman and Mera sounds like a good comic title.
#25 MAXIMA
Would she make my Top 50? No, I'm afraid I like the stories she's in a lot more than the character. I think she should show up in the Superman/ Wonder Woman comic in the New 52.
#24 MARY MARVEL
Would she make my Top 50? No, but she's close. My favorite version of her may very well be the annoying little sister version found in Mike Kunkle's Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! series.
#23 ATOM
Would he make my Top 50? Oh yes! He's well up in the top 20 and one of my favorite JLA members of all time. I love his smarts and science adventures. His costume is also a favorite of mine.
#22 GREEN ARROW
Would he make my Top 50? No. He's probably in my bottom 10 of all time with the likes of Lobo and Wolverine. Great character, but I just can't stand his personality. My favorite version would be the Batman knock off version from the Batman and the Brave & the Bold cartoon.
#21 PLASTIC MAN
Would he make my Top 50? Yes. He's solidly up there with his humor and power set. I even like him in a more serious setting such as All-Star Squadron.
#20 HUNTRESS (HELENA WAYNE)
Would she make my Top 50? Another close call, but no. I really liked her stories on Earth 2 and I'm thrilled at her return for the New 52. The combination of the legacies of Batman and Catwoman is a great mix.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 22:11:29 GMT -5
got some catching up to do.... #27 STARGIRL Would she make my Top 50? No, but I do like her. I liked her even more when I discovered why Geoff Johns created her. She's a combo of two other characters I like, Starman and Star Spangled Kid. #26 MERA Would she make my Top 50? No, but she's another character I like. I liked her power set as a kid and these days I think she could take a chair in the JLA. Aquaman and Mera sounds like a good comic title. #25 MAXIMA Would she make my Top 50? No, I'm afraid I like the stories she's in a lot more than the character. I think she should show up in the Superman/ Wonder Woman comic in the New 52. #24 MARY MARVEL Would she make my Top 50? No, but she's close. My favorite version of her may very well be the annoying little sister version found in Mike Kunkle's Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! series. #23 ATOM Would he make my Top 50? Oh yes! He's well up in the top 20 and one of my favorite JLA members of all time. I love his smarts and science adventures. His costume is also a favorite of mine. #22 GREEN ARROW Would he make my Top 50? No. He's probably in my bottom 10 of all time with the likes of Lobo and Wolverine. Great character, but I just can't stand his personality. My favorite version would be the Batman knock off version from the Batman and the Brave & the Bold cartoon. #21 PLASTIC MAN Would he make my Top 50? Yes. He's solidly up there with his humor and power set. I even like him in a more serious setting such as All-Star Squadron. #20 HUNTRESS (HELENA WAYNE) Would she make my Top 50? Another close call, but no. I really liked her stories on Earth 2 and I'm thrilled at her return for the New 52. The combination of the legacies of Batman and Catwoman is a great mix. Excellent Rundown and thanks for sharing it. Your comments are very interesting and keep them coming! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 7:28:21 GMT -5
Number 19 - Aquaman Alter Ego - Arthur Curry/Orin Team Affiliations - Justice League of America, Aquaman and the Others Created by - Mort Weisinger Illustrated by - Paul Norris Abilities Marine telepathy that grants the ability to manipulate sea life, Water adapted physiology grants him superhuman strength, endurance, durability, reflexes, agility, dexterity, healing, and senses. Low level hydrokinetic talents (some continuities), Enhanced swimming speed. Able to speak and understand any language on Earth thanks to telepathic abilities. Interesting Fact - Married to Mera and have a half-brother named Orm Curry who later became Ocean Master - One of the most dangerous foes to Aquaman. Reason for Rank: For his Leadership Qualities, One of the many pioneers in DC Comics History, and the founding member of the Justice League of America. I grew up with Aquaman watching the Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure and because of the show I was hooked by the King of the Seven Seas combine that and the Superfriends - he's deserved to be ranked number 19 on my list of the 50 Greatest Superheroes in DC Comics history. Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure Promo Clip - 1 Minute Long
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 7:47:14 GMT -5
Number 18 - Firestorm Alter Ego - Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein, Team Affiliations - Justice League of America Created by - Gerry Conway Illustrated by - Al Milgrom Abilities Firestorm has the ability to rearrange the atomic and subatomic structure of inorganic matter, rearranging subatomic particles to create objects of different atomic characteristics of equal mass. He can not only change and transmute the atomic composition of an object (e.g., transmuting lead into gold of equal mass) but he can also change its shape. He cannot, however, affect organic matter without painful, even lethal, feedback. This organic limitation does not extend to his person as he can change himself at will, allowing him to regenerate lost and damaged tissue, boost his immune system, shapeshift, and survive indefinitely without food, water and air. Much like a Green Lantern's limitations, Firestorm can only create items the "driver" of the Firestorm matrix is able to understand the workings of. Unlike a Green Lantern's creations, Firestorm's alterations are permanent unless he reverses them. Following Raymond's resurrection during Brightest Day, Firestorm gained the ability to switch "drivers" between Ronnie and Jason at will. Firestorm has also demonstrated the ability to fly at fantastic (but unmeasured) speeds, to render himself intangible and thereby pass through solid objects harmlessly, to generate destructive and concussive blasts of fusion energy from his hands, to absorb radiation harmlessly, and superhuman levels of strength and resistance to injury. Interesting Fact - The original Firestorm was distinguished by his integrated dual identity. High school student Ronnie Raymond and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Martin Stein were caught in a nuclear accident that allowed them to fuse into the "nuclear man" Firestorm. Due to Stein's being unconscious during the accident, Raymond was prominently in command of the Firestorm form with Stein a voice of reason inside his mind. Banter between the two was a hallmark of their adventures Initially Stein was completely ignorant of their dual identity, leaving him concerned about his unusual disappearances and blackouts, but Ronnie was eventually able to convince him of the truth, allowing them to bond as separate individuals rather than as parts of a whole. Reason for Rank: For his versatility and I was in awe when I was introduced in the Superfriends Cartoon Show back in 1984 and drawn into this fabulous character that has so many different powers that I was hooked ever since and he's one of the many reasons why I like the Satellite Era of the Justice League of America. His Introduction to the Superfriends here
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