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dogpool:

If I was suddenly granted powers, I would not go outside and use them until I had the coolest name possible.

My Answer:

If I was feeling really lazy, I would probably just wear one of my superhero shirts and call myself something like Superboy…or Super Steve…

Or maybe I would just wear plain clothes like Luke Cage and call myself Steve…or Steven.

OR!!! I could be a cute superhero and wear something adorable similar to Squirrel Girl and call myself the Tasmanian Devil :O

F#ck it, that’s too dangerous. I’d wear a mask to protect the ones I love.  I’d need a mysterious name…Enigma?

Hmm, or maybe I’d embrace my hispanic side and call myself El Mariachi.

…

Nah I’d probably just wear whatever the f#ck I want and change my superhero name 3 times a day.

What would your name be?

-Dogpool

dogpool:

#1) Professor X/Magneto

Ah…the beautifully complex relationship between the mutants, Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. 

Professor X:  Founder of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters and the X-Men.  Charles, a powerful telepath, chose to live his life promoting mutant rights in a peaceful and civil manner. 

Magneto:  Founder of the Brotherhood of Mutants.  Erik, who has the power to manipulate magnetic fields, chose an aggressive and lethal stance against humanity.

Professor X and Magneto’s different stances on mutant/human relations spawn from their vastly different upbringings.  On one hand, Professor X was raised born into wealth and used his powers and natural intellect to become an excellent student, eventually getting Ph.D.s in Genetics, Biophysics, and Psychology.  On the other hand, Magneto suffered through the Holocaust, witnessing his family’s extermination.  It is during this early stage of his life that Erik’s hate for humans begins. 

Why is this rivalry so great? 

They’re best friends.  Their respect for each other is incredible.  Magneto can only appreciate the things that Xavier has done for the mutant community.  Erik’s only regret is that he is forced to do battle with his own kind for what he believes is the greater good. 

#2) Superman/Lex Luthor

Superman: Incredibly strong alien and self-proclaimed Earth’s protector.  Boy Scout.

Lex Luthor: Rich, evil genius. 

Similar to Charles and Erik, these two were best friends as well. 

I want to focus on the versions of Lex Luthor in which he is not merely looking for world domination.  Truly evil people are boring.  I love the Lex Luthor that sees Superman as a threat to humanity. 

Why is this rivalry so great?

Luthor believes that he can aid the entire human population with his wealth and influence.  He can create goals that humanity can strive to duplicate.  The only problem is that Superman destroys these goals and makes humans strive for the impossible.  In essence, Superman’s presence disrupts Earth’s natural order.  Lex’s major flaw is his ego.  His pursuit of Superman’s demise blinds him of all the great things he can still accomplish.

#3) Thor/Loki

Thor: God of Thunder.  One of the founding Avengers.

Loki: God of Mischief.  Major pain in Earth’s buttocks. 

This relationship hits home.  I have two brothers.  Having been the youngest of the boys, I feel as if I’ve lived in their shadows for the majority of my life. 

Why is this rivalry so great?

Thor and Loki’s relationship isn’t a matter of good and evil.  It is hardly about their different views on humanity.  It’s simply sibling rivalry.  Brothers can fight all they want…there will always a bit of love for each other tucked deep into their little hearts. 

#4) Batman/Joker

Batman:  Detective.  Protector of Gotham and the poster child for how not to cope with death.

Joker:  This guy is just looney tunes.

Let me just quote The Dark Knight (Don’t judge me, I read comics too!  I’m not one of those) 

“This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” –Joker

Why is this rivalry so great?

Two incredibly disturbed human beings, Batman and the Joker, were meant for each other.  Batman cannot kill the Joker, no matter what the Joker does (such as kill those that Bruce loves the most).  The Joker, in his insanity, would hate it if one of his plans were actually successful in killing the Batman; he would then die of boredom. 

#5) Deadpool/Cable

Deadpool:  Mercenary with a neat healing factor.  Does not shut up and, on occasion, breaks the 4th wall.

Cable:  From the future in an alternate dimension.  Son of the mutants, Cyclops and Jean Grey.  Has telekinetic powers and is a powerful telepath.  Self-proclaimed “savior.”  Uhh…he’s infected with a techno-organic virus given to him by Apocalypse that he has to focus on in order to stop it from spreading throughout his body.  He uses weapons from the future and blahblahblah he’s awesome.  Oh! And he’s often powerless :/

One second they’re best friends, and everything is great.  The next, Deadpool is offered tons of money and attempts to assassinate Cable. 

Why is this rivalry so great?

First of all, Cable & Deadpool comics are great.  They have a perfect mixture of funnies and serious moments.  Second of all, they have such an adorable relationship.  Rarely does Deadpool have anyone who takes him seriously or can even endure his ramblings.  Cable befriends Deadpool so that he can keep an eye on him; he sends him on various pointless missions to keep him occupied.  Although their relationship is on-and-off, when they work together, they can be the stuff of legends. 

 

 -Dogpool

 

 

 

I haven’t written anything in a while.  So sorry about that.

This is gonna be a list of superheroes that I don’t hate or love, but respect nonetheless.  Some superheroes are needed in their universe, for better or for worst.  This list will be in random order.  Oh and I understand that you guys will love some of the characters that I list, so keep in mind that this is my list and that I don’t wanna hear bitching.  You can speak to me kindly though ^.^

Captain America:

Captain America to me is a leader and a symbol.  Several of Marvel’s finest like The Punisher idolized Cap.  He’s the prototype superhero and remains steadfast and immovable in all situations.  Prototype heroes and villains are needed to maintain balance in a chaotic world.  He is a natural leader.  He has lead the Avengers countless times, and even became a leader during the Civil War (of superheroes).

Lastly, Captain America’s influence in his world is unquestionable.  Lots of superheroes try to emulate him.  Bucky, U.S. Agent, etc.  After his death, the Marvel universe was hit hard. 

Captain America’s powers aren’t too awesome.  His character isn’t captivating like Deadpool or Jackie Estacado.  He isn’t unbeatable.  But he’s necessary.

Thor:

Thor is a god.  He introduces a whole other world, a world occupied by Asgardians.  We have mutants, experiments, skilled men, and because of Thor we have gods as well.  I think it’s a neat addition to the universe.

I love how besting a god in battle is now an actual measurement of how bad-ass a superhero is because of the introduction of gods.  Hulk would rip Thor.  Hulk could murder a GOD. That’s a lot more revealing than “Watch out for Hulk, he beat up Captain America.” No, he bested a god.

Thor comics to me were always boring.  He’s arrogant which is fun I suppose, and he has his own agenda.  His powers and abilities were always exciting to me; they look really neat in the comics.  But yeah I feel he is necessary because he introduces us to a new race of superheroes.

The Hulk:

Haha this is starting to look like the whole Avengers team.  The Hulk is one of my favorite examples of a character that I don’t fancy but respect.  He has no limit to his strength.  He becomes irrational.  He is chaos. 

We need a Hulk.  He’s the scariest, meanest hero in the Marvel Universe.  You get major bragging rights if you beat him in a fight. 

The reason I respect him is the same reason I’m not too fond of him.  He’s too powerful.  Overpowered characters are a turnoff for me.

Ant-Man:

Hank Pym is a genius.  He discovered Pym particles and created Ultron (his greatest regret). You know what, I do like Ant-Man, f#ck it never mind.

Mr. Fantastic:

This dude’s superpowers are a strong 8 on my Lame-Scale.  That being said, he is arguably the smartest man in the Marvel Universe.  His brain is valued about 10000000000000000000000000 times more than his stretchiness.  I did the maths. 

Mr. Fantastic is also a pro at fighting big-ass monsters with the team he leads, The Fantastic 4.  I never liked him, but his smarts are needed, no doubt.

The Sentry:

This hero is soooooooo close to being hated by me.  If I thought the Hulk was overpowered, The Sentry is something gayer.  He can alter molecules…WHAT A F#CKING DOUCHEY POWER.  He can resurrect…WHAT THE FLOPPY DICKS?

So close…soooo close.  He is saved by one thing.  Something that is key to his character.  He is a nut-job that suffers from many disorders, one being multiple personality disorder.  He is the Sentry when he’s good, and the Void when he’s real bad.  The sentry also thinks very little of himself.  This is what Norman Osborn exploited when he recruited The Sentry to the Dark Averngers.

So yeah, to me The Sentry shows us all that powers aren’t everything.  He has the potential to be the sh#ttiest, stupidest hero ever created but is saved by his instability. 

Plastic Man:

Not another stretchy man… Plastic Man is a jerk to say the least.  To me he shows us all that criminals can be reformed without losing any personality.

Captain Marvel:

Little Billy is Captain Marvel.  I love the whole concept of his character, I just don’t love the character himself.

Adults look at things a lot differently than kids do.  This makes Captain Marvel especially valuable because he thinks differently than everyone else on the Justice League.  He is also youthfully optimistic.  Another thing he is valued for. 

He’s just adorable.

Dr. Manhattan’s Penis:

Dr. Manhattan’s penis is a force to be reckoned with. ‘Nuff said.

The Flash:

…

Never mind I do hate him.

—Womp—

Okay so there are probably a bunch of others…but yeah here’s my list. Hope ya read it and at least see where I’m coming from with them.  I doubt ANY of you will agree with me 100%.  That wasn’t my goal.  Anyways, thanks for reading.

-Dogpool