Superheroes who got ripped off

[Supreme2k]

I saw the trailer for X3, and it got me thinking. Anyone else think that some superheroes got a crummy deal on powers? For example, Angel. Sure, he can fly, but it's from these giant wings which he has to use like a real bird, tiring himself out.

On the other hand, all heroes seem like they got a bum deal after Superman. It's like the old cliche joke of how (in the Justice League) he has this mile-long list of powers, then you get to Aquaman, who can talk to fish, or Hawkman who, like Angel, can fly. Well, at least Hawkman has a wicked mace.

How many others are there whose powers just plain suck just on their own, not compared to others? Yes, I'm looking at you, El Dorado, with your Mexican wrestler gear.

[gadgetguy]

Well, Batman has no powers. Just a keen intellect and a boatload of money.

[Dv8ted2]

Well, Batman has no powers. Just a keen intellect and a boatload of money.

He has lots of toys as well.

[yoda313]

Well, Batman has no powers. Just a keen intellect and a boatload of money.

He has lots of toys as well.

Yep but he can buy a small island with just his finger on the speed dial button

[Faustus]

SUperman? Eh **** superman.



No Kryponite allergy here!

[Supreme2k]

Actually, Hyperion will get an Achilles' Heel before Squadron Supreme launches (next couple of months).

If you like the "dark" Hyperion, check out Exiles. He's as nasty as a PG title will let him be (38-40, 62-65).

Another useless one, conincidentally an X-man, is Shadowcat. She can walk through walls. I guess she could be a good thief, or maybe she could run from a fight easier. "Honey, I can't find my keys. No problem, I got it."

[Faustus]

Wait... they are cancelling Supreme Power? WTF? I need to catch up I'm about 9 months behind.

[Ironballs]

Howard the duck had the amazing powers of being a duck.

quack

[Supreme2k]

He also had the power to make the worst movie ever.


...well, until Gigli came along.

[Dv8ted2]

He also had the power to make the worst movie ever.


...well, until Gigli came along.

You forgot Showgirls.

[General Mortars]

Pretty much everyone from the Mistery Men was robbed blind.

Invisible (but only if nobody´s looking at you)?
Superflatulence?
Ability to throw forks (and spoons)?
Slight enhanced strenght if you get really-really-really mad?

[adam]

I guess he has the potential to do big things but I always thought the Green Hornet was just the gayest superhero ever. He has the power to make random green objects, but they are useless against the color yellow. If you can get your ass kicked by Big Bird then you aren't much of a superhero.

Another weak point of his is that he is only a superhero because he is wearing a special ring.

Another stupid superhero, or rather villain, is the Blob from x-men. His power is that he cannot be moved. Wow.

[Noahtuck]

I guess he has the potential to do big things but I always thought the Green Hornet was just the gayest superhero ever. He has the power to make random green objects, but they are useless against the color yellow. If you can get your ass kicked by Big Bird then you aren't much of a superhero.

Another weak point of his is that he is only a superhero because he is wearing a special ring.

Another stupid superhero, or rather villain, is the Blob from x-men. His power is that he cannot be moved. Wow.

I think you meant the Green Lantern :P

[yoda313]

Pretty much everyone from the Mistery Men was robbed blind.

Even so its still a hilarious movie

[Dv8ted2]

I guess he has the potential to do big things but I always thought the Green Hornet was just the gayest superhero ever. He has the power to make random green objects, but they are useless against the color yellow. If you can get your ass kicked by Big Bird then you aren't much of a superhero.

Another weak point of his is that he is only a superhero because he is wearing a special ring.

Another stupid superhero, or rather villain, is the Blob from x-men. His power is that he cannot be moved. Wow.

Later versions of the green lantern ring were not susceptible to the color yellow. It was only when they brought the corps and Hal Jordan back that the yellow impurity was in force again.

[gadgetguy]

The Green Hornet was nothing without Kato. (Except of course, like Batman, he had a boatload of money).

[garman]

Ultimate rip off would be the guy who was given super powers by wearing a suit, but lost lost the operations manual. Just remebered the show. The Greatest American Hero. -garman

[Dv8ted2]

Ultimate rip off would be the guy who was given super powers by wearing a suit, but lost lost the operations manual. Just remebered the show. The Greatest American Hero. -garman

That was a great show.

[garman]

Ultimate rip off would be the guy who was given super powers by wearing a suit, but lost lost the operations manual. Just remebered the show. The Greatest American Hero. -garman

That was a great show.

Bummer when they cancelled the show. Too bad they never had closing episode. Would have loved to see how the writers show the full potential of the super suit. - garman

[doppletwo]

Ultimate rip off would be the guy who was given super powers by wearing a suit, but lost lost the operations manual. Just remebered the show. The Greatest American Hero. -garman

That was a great show.

Bummer when they cancelled the show. Too bad they never had closing episode. Would have loved to see how the writers show the full potential of the super suit. - garman

The theme song.


I loved the theme song when I was a little kid.

[Supreme2k]

Bummer when they cancelled the show. Too bad they never had closing episode. Would have loved to see how the writers show the full potential of the super suit. - garman

They did...kind of.

They tried to revive it a couple of years later. Ralph (the guy with the suit) was found out, and he started using it for fame and personal gain. The aliens got pissed, took away the suit, but allowed him to choose a successor. He chose this lame school teacher and the FBI agent started "mentoring" her. She had the instruction book and everything. It was to be called "The Greatest American Heroine".

[Faustus]

Really? I don't remember that AT ALL.

[garman]

Bummer when they cancelled the show. Too bad they never had closing episode. Would have loved to see how the writers show the full potential of the super suit. - garman

They did...kind of.

They tried to revive it a couple of years later. Ralph (the guy with the suit) was found out, and he started using it for fame and personal gain. The aliens got pissed, took away the suit, but allowed him to choose a successor. He chose this lame school teacher and the FBI agent started "mentoring" her. She had the instruction book and everything. It was to be called "The Greatest American Heroine".

I concur with Supreme2k. I have never herd of that episode. But anything is possible in hollywood. Story sounds lame though. The title sounds like the writer is on Heroin!
-garman

[Supreme2k]

Check out the DVD features


Also, from wikipedia:

In 1986, the original cast reunited for a pilot film for a new NBC series that was to have been called The Greatest American Heroine. The pilot reveals that several years after the final episode, Hinkley's secret identity was finally revealed to the public. This upsets the aliens who gave him the suit, and they charge Hinkley with finding a new hero to wear the costume and use its powers for fighting evil. Hinkley finds a young woman (Mary Ellen Stuart) who spends her time looking for lost kittens and teaching young children, and most of the episode deals with her learning how to use the suit under Bill Maxwell's guidance.

The Greatest American Heroine did not result in a new series, and the pilot was never broadcast by NBC. Ultimately, the pilot was reedited as an episode of the original series (complete with original opening credits and theme), and added to syndication packages of the original series, where it airs as the final episode.

[Faustus]

Interesting. Was that show ever put on DVD?

edit: nevermind I remember seeing something about it here before. So yeah I guess.

[Supreme2k]

Interesting. Was that show ever put on DVD?

Check out the first link in my previous post.

[Faustus]

Check out the first link in my previous post.

Yeah or that. If I was paying ANY attention. Stupid me.