We need a hero, not a zero

As we honor real-life heroes in this issue, we thought it might be fun to take a look at the fictional kind—the grown men and women who lead boring, working-stiff lives by day, and don capes and tights by night as they save the world from evil-doers. Sift though the countless nerdy blogs dedicated to the comic-book universe and there are plenty with opinions as to who the best and worst heroes are. The CN&R scoured some blogs and came up with our own lists. The names say it all.

Top 10 coolest superheroes
Superman
Spider-Man
Batman
Wolverine
The Incredible Hulk
Iron-Man
Punisher
The Phantom
Ghost Rider (not the movie)
KISS (the comic ink had the members’ blood!)

Top 10 lamest superheroes
Any sidekick (namely Robin and Aqualad)
Zan from the Wonder Twins (OK, Jayna, too)
Arm Fall Off Boy
Dazzler
Extraño
Captain Planet (though we applaud the message)
Frog-Man
Shazam
Green Lantern
Captain America