Hey Cravers, how are all you guys doing out there? We here at Crave Online ran a poll for a few weeks asking who was the toughest Superhero of all time. The votes have been counted and the results are in. The following list was put together by you, with a little help from us.
10. Wonder Woman
The only lady to make our list comes in at number 10, making her the toughest woman in all of comics as far as you’re concerned. She beat out Lobo for the tenth spot by the way so you should know that this Amazonian means business. Princess Diana of Themyscira has been around since 1941 and was likely the first major female character in Super Hero comics. Tough as nails, the character has been
Wonder Woman might have more inpidual powers than Superman. Among her abilities were super breath, mild telepathy, and ventriloquism. Some of these abilities were removed during her transformation in the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. After that the character was a bit more grounded and more strictly defined. Her powers were almost completely based on the Greek Pantheon.
Crave’s Pick: She should probably be closer to the top five.
9. Green Lantern
The first Green Lantern is also still active; his name was Alan Scott who goes by the name Sentinel. Other Green Lanterns include John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the newest GL Kyle Rayner.
Crave’s Pick: The best tough guy moment in Green Lantern History was when Guy and Hal got rid of their rings and duked it out to see who would be the next Green Lantern.
8. Spider-Man
Spider-Mans strength and agility, his sixth ‘spider’ sense, and web shooters one of the most gifted hand to hand combatants in comics history, able to fight just about anybody straight up, from the Hulk to Wolverine to even Superman. Definitely one of the toughest customers around.
Crave’s Pick: This seems like a good slot to put the wall crawler in. He’s tough, but likely not the toughest.
7. Captain America
Bucky Barnes went from being the lamest character since Jimmy Olsen and overnight became one of the coolest characters in Marvels stable. He spent years frozen solid like his mentor Steve but for even longer. Held by the Russian government, he was used as a spy and assassin then put back into deep storage. Now that he’s the new Captain America he mainly operates with that same shield and of course his gun, cause he’s not stupid.
Crave’s Pick: This might be controversial but I don’t think Cap would have made my list, I mean Steve took
6. Hellboy
On the scene since 1991 Hellboy has carved out niche in the fan boy consciousness. Seemingly impervious to injury, Hellboy is as tough as they come. Many years ago the US government discovered a small red boy with horns and a tail with a giant stone hand that would ultimately be the key to the world destruction. Despite that awful prophecy Hellboy strives to save humanity and work against the forces that are trying to bring about his destiny.
Crave’s Pick: This guy definitely deserves to be in the top five, he’s that tough.
5. Thor
Just ask Iron Man how tough Thor is. The last time he ran afoul of the Thunder God he got his suit ripped right off. Thor is no joke. Ever since he came back from the darkness that was Ragnarok he’s been more powerful than ever. With that Hammer, Thor has wiped the floor with several bad guys over the years. Villains wear those ass whippings like badges of honor, just ask the Wrecking Crew.
Crave’s Pick: Thor would have been number one on my list easily after his fight against Mangog during Dan Jurgens run on Thor back in 2000.
4. The Hulk
Planet Hulk was the landmark series that reminded fans just how tough Hulk was/is. Marvels gamma radiated titan of terror is easily one of the toughest characters to date. Since he first touched down in 1962 the Hulk has smashed well, just about everything. Unless your name is Superman, the Hulk will smash you. It’s been this way for 47 years now.
Crave’s Pick: The Hulk would easily make our top five.
3. Superman
The Last son of Krypton is numberover the years. Pre Crisis Superman was probably the most ridiculously powerful superheroes ever. After 1985 his power was reduced considerably, making him no less tough, but different for sure. His powers include super speed, strength, flight, heat vision and a host of other abilities.
Crave’s Pick: Superman would only move up one slot on this top list if we were writing it.
2. Wolverine
The hardest working man in comics right now is Wolverine. This guy stars in more books than just about anyone and with good reason. This guy has had one of the roughest lives in all of fiction but has comeComics according to you. This Canadian has a healing factor, adamantium skeleton, and drinking problem so don’t get cute or you’ll get slashed by the six foot long claws that come out of the backs of his hands
Crave’s Pick: This is pretty much dead on. Wolverine is the second toughest guy in comics history.
1. Batman
Well let’s be honest, who didn’t see this coming. Batman is the template for the costumed vigilante and the grand daddy of several knock offs and wannabe’s. Bruce Wayne watched in horror as a scum bag named Joe Chill shot his parents to death right in front of him. Ever since he’s been a one man army against injustice in his city of Gotham. Constantly fighting off murderers and psycho’s, and sometimes murdering psycho’s Batman keeps the people of Gotham safe from everybody except Darksied, who fried Batman with the Omega Sanction recently ending Batman’s crime fighting career effectively.
Crave’s Pick: Batman would have made the list, but not the top 5. Kudo’s for coming back from a broken back however.
That’s it guys, these are the heroes that you picked. Hit the message board and discuss for yourselves how you would put this list together.
