2. #10 - Thor
 Being the king of Asgard, Thor has a
militant mind that needed some
maturing. He learned how to be
humble and not greedy and to
understand the importance of
ruling. He believes that he is not
higher than anyone else and tries to
maintain piece through the 8
realms. What makes him special is
that bottom line he is a God and has
the ability to control thunder. Even
though he is a Comic Book hero he
represents Norse Mythology and
“Viking-esque”. Thor went through
what we all do and that is growing
up and so its nice to relate even
though he is a God among men but
he is a hero because he doesn’t see
it that way.

3. #9 – Daredevil
 Matt Murdock was blinded at a young
age not knowing what would happen to
him soon after. He lost his sight but in
return regained a radar sense that helps
him visualize his surroundings. Daredevil
is a very interesting character because
he does have this disability which
appeals to a certain audience. Now
people who have similar issues have a
hero they can look up to and that can do
wonders for people in their everyday
lives. Daredevil is grotesque but
justifiable. There is something ironic yet
beautiful about him sitting on a tall
cathedral with angels or his back against
a cross. He represents the fear in his
fellow Hell’s Kitchen criminals. In
addition, he does not just pursue justice
at night but by day being a very
honorable lawyer for the blue collar
people of New York City.

4. #8 – Wally West (Flash)
 Jay Garrick was the original. Barry Allen
was Golden age. Bart Allen is the new
rookie but when people think Flash they
think Wally West. He is the most well
known and popular Flash. There are
different types of heroes in the universe
and when you want comic relief Flash is
who you point to. Either if he is hitting
on Wonder Woman or flat out making
dumb comments Flash has humor. What
makes remarkable is even though he can
be childish he can be just as heroic.
When it comes to serious matters his
mine shifts and is ready to take on the
challenge. Maybe super speed isn’t all
cool to people because you just get to
run fast. Remember though, this is the
man who almost killed LexLuthor in
Flashpoint. He almost single handedly
killed him by going the speed of light.
When it’s a race against time (which is
often the case) you want him on your
side.

5. #7 – Hal Jordan (Green Lantern)
 Again, Hal Jordan is the most iconic
Green Lantern out of them all. Even
with his sarcastic and semi-arrogant
attitude he represents willpower.
Willpower incoporates self-
discipline and self-control. Hal
Jordan has become a master at
that. He had growing pains to
embark. In order to be a Green
Lantern you have to have no fear.
He did and that was his big
challenge. Overcoming that fear
made him probably the most
powerful galactic force out there
and the only human in the Green
Lantern Corps. He is the “Star Wars”
of superheroes. He protects planet
Earth but also helps other galaxies.
More than a space cadet he inspires
us to have nothing to fear but fear
itself.

6. #6 – Wolverine
 Going by an alias known as Logan, Wolverine is
pure testosterone to the max. He exceeds the
level of violence and brute force but does this
for the benefit of mankind. He is probably the
most “badass” superhero because of his tough
personality and with his simple and practical
answers to battles. While others have plans to
attack and have a thought process Wolverine
goes into the heat of the battle with his head
up spontaneously destroying anything in his
path. He is one of the more recent mutants
making his first appearance in the 70s. Some
heroes have rules but Wolverine’s policy is, “I’m
going to cut your head off see if that works”.
With no boundaries he is the brute of the X-
Men but with his dedication to stopping evil he
is one of the best if not the best. No question
he is the best at what he does. The claws are
his trademark. We think they are amazing but
they can be signified as a curse after him being
forced into an experiment which made his
whole skeletal structure into attamantium.
With seeing these claws Wolverine was raged.
He could of lived off revenge and hatred his
whole life due to his condition but decided to
rise above it and look at it as a gift to protect
and that makes a hero in anyone’s book.

7. #5 – Wonder Woman
 No comic book hero speaks more for
women than Wonder Woman. With her
being the Amazonian Princess, here
mission is to bring love, peace, and
sexual equality to a world torn by the
hatred of men. She stands a symbol for
all women by being powerful, capable,
and exceeding men in intelligence and
strength. She believes in truth and
justice and by using the Lasso of truth
she demands the truth of whoever she
captures. She is a heavy weight
combatant and holds the ideals of
feminism. Also going by the name Diana,
she is an ever-present figure in the DC
Universe and a constant symbol of what
is needed and has a warrior mentality
which gains her the respect of many
other heroes. Diana is the ambassador
between the Amazonians and Earth and
even though she prefers peace and
diplomacy when a battle is in the mist
you want her on your side. She was the
focal point for females to have an icon
they can call their own.

8. #4 – Captain America
 The patriot and the leader of the Avengers,
Steve Rogers was once one of us. He had
physical setbacks which didn’t allow him to join
the military. He like very good citizen just
wanted to serve his country. All he needed was
some super soldier serum because he always
had the right mindset and the heart to do what
was right. He was chosen for the project
because he had the qualities beyond the
physical which are more important like
patriotism, integrity, and wanting unity
amongst all nations. When he became Captain
America he was the same man on the inside
and he never changed. He is the one hero to
truly look up to in the Marvel Universe because
of his leadership and principles. He was the
leader of the anti-registration act team in the
graphic novel Civil War and he believes in the
good in people. He never believes his nation is
better than anyone else's and he is for the
people. He never quits even as the little guy
getting beat up he said, “I can do this all the
day” and when asked do you wan to kill Nazis
he replied with the perfect answer saying, “I
don’t like bullies. I don’t care where their
from.” He denotes his life to the world securing
it from the bad and he is always the first one in
and last one out showing how a true leader
should be and his heroism.

9. #3 – Spider-Man
 He is the everyman. Growing up he went through
what many young kids and teens do and that is
bullying. He suffered from it due to his brilliant
mind and his nerdy look. These people can relate to
him and so can young adults. Even with Peter
Parker being bit by a radioactive spider he suffers
from what every person does and that is making
ends meet, going through school, and middle class
woes. He is a photographer just trying to make it
(barely) in the world. He deals with issues of his sick
Aunt May and complicated relationships with
women (Gwen Stacey, Mary Jane, Black Cat, etc.)
With all this to deal with he still goes out everyday
in a spunky outfit not knowing if he is going to
come back the next day alive. He is one of the most
tragic heroes knowing that he can benefit the
world with his intelligent mind but chooses to beat
bad guys in tights. His greatest trait besides being
an inspiration to multiple audiences is his
responsibility not only to himself but the people
around him. He learned the hard way and webhead
will never forget it. He lost his Uncle Ben because
of his lack of initiative and selfishness and they cost
his Uncle’s life. Since that day he makes a constant
effort to helping those in need even though he is
looked at as a vigilante. With all that is going on his
life Spidey never looses focus on what he is meant
to do. He is the most relatable character out of
anyone and lives by a wonderful motto. “With
great power comes great responsibility.”

10. #2 - Batman
 The Dark Knight lost his parents at 8 years old due to
criminals and the corruption of Gotham City. Bruce Wayne
dedicated his life to stop that from happening to anyone else
by become a Martial Artist and getting Master Degree’s in
Psychology and Criminology. For that he is the world’s
greatest detective and one of the smartest heroes ever. He
has reached his physical and mental peak and chooses to
become what he fears most and that is bats. Using this he
overcomes that fear to battle Gotham and its villains.
Speaking of villains, the greater the villain the greater the
hero. Batman’s villains are the stuff of legend. He has the
greatest cast of villains with people such as Two-Face,
Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, and Scarecrow. These villains
are not only iconic but psychologically disturbing. The
greatest of them all with the ultimate heart of darkness is the
Joker who is Batman's ultimate challenge. Batman is
incorruptible and for that villains dedicate their lives trying to
hurt him. What makes him great is he never thinks he is
doing enough when he probably is doing all what a human
can. He works outside of the law because how corrupted
Gotham is and he created great heroes like Nightwing,
Robin, and Batgirl. So confident in himself Batman knows his
limits and will not take a life regardless of the cost. He is the
greatest hero to come out of the shadows at night and the
cape crusader is so stubborn he will stop at nothing to have
justice. He is an essential part of the DC Universe and he
battles with old wounds everyday. He is the only human to
stand by the Justice League and arguably can be the greatest
comic book hero ever.

11. #1 - Superman
 His “S” symbol is iconic in pop culture, his glasses and
phone booth transformations are remembered by
many. Not to mention he is faster than a speeding
bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and he can
leap tall buildings in a single bound. Superman was the
original superhero. He was first witnessed in Action
Comics in 1938 and from there him and the rest of the
comic book world would go uphill. Superman set the
standard for the comic book superhero and everyone at
least has heard of him. If it wasn’t for Superman all
these fantastic heroes that have been created wouldn’t
have been made. He stands for truth, justice, and the
now the world way. He is the leader of the Justice
League and the most widely known hero. He is what
men want to be because of who he is. Coming from
krypton Kal-El was raised by two kind Kansas people in
the city of Smallville. Growing up there he had to learn
how to deal with being different and not being able to
do things that other kids could. There are people like
that in this world who know how it feels to be different
and Superman is a great representation of that. Being a
mile mannered reporter Clark Kent is sweet, genuine,
goofy, and compassionate which is just as good as
when he is Superman minus the goofiness and the
glasses. Superman represent all comic book heroes and
when you look back to see who started it all it was this
hero. He is referenced on TV, in songs, and in culture.
When people look up to the sky and they want
inspiration they want to say “it’s a bird, no it’s a plane,
no its Superman! He shows the the potential in all of us
to achieve greatness and no one has made the impact
he has in the world. He is a beacon of light and hope no
one has topped and probably never will the Man of
Steel.