Writing my review on Watchmen got me thinking about all the other Super Heroes I’ve watched and loved. That gave me this idea of listing the Best Super Heroes according to me and why I like them.

Please feel free to contradict and fight for your hero (In the comments section) in case he/ she don’t make it to this first list. J So here goes…

1.      Suuuuperrrrman! (* Drum Roll !!! *)

My front runner and ahead of others by the million miles…Superman has been my quintessential favorite for a long time. One of the first few super heroes to taste screen success, Superman is the ultimate Super Hero. He has super abilities in a multitude of areas. He can fly, has super strength and is the ultimate Man of steel. Ok, I know he could have done with a better costume designer, but hey this was the 1970s. Everyone dressed weird back then!

2.      Batman

I’ve always thought of Batman as a Hero who does not really fit the bill of a Super Hero, but that of a Vigilante. In my books, to be a Super Hero you have to have non human abilities, like those of mutants or aliens. But the distinction none the less, Batman makes my cut because he does rise above the ordinary (and the human), albeit with the help of training and fancy gadgets. Dark and weighed down by demons of his own, Batman offers a complexity which gives his character depth. I also especially like that his movies always have villains that come in such great variety and wierdness. (The Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Poison ivy, Dr Freeze etc)   

 

3.      X Men

Shape shifting, Telekenesis, Telepathy, Self healing… you name it and X Men have it. Mutants with a range of super powers! With each new movie they unveiled new mutants with new and fascinating powers. The good vs evil aside, I liked them all. I wouldn’t say Wolverine makes my list as the Super Hero no 3, but rather the whole motley Crew of mutants, whether on Professor Xavier’s or Magnito’s side, definitely make my cut!  

 4.      Spider Man

Super Hero he is, but in a Hamlet sort of way. Spider Man seems to battle with himself in a pitiable sort of way…wondering about ‘to be or not to be a hero’. Spider webbing, roof hopping aside, Spider Man is just another kid with girl issues. Yet, he makes my cut because he is still a hero and makes for some interesting movie watching (his various adversaries included!)

So those are the ones who made the first list! Though I can’t wind up the post without a special mention of the other Heroes who almost made the list.

·        The Incredible Hulk: Not so much of a Hero, The Hulk is just a poor hunted mutant.  What I like about him is the way he throws his arms around and stomps when he is angry! It always makes me smile.

·        Iron Man: Love his Suit and the awesome things it’s capable of. Also like Robert Downing Junior J

·        Transformers: Autobots rock! I wish my car was one of them.

·        Dr Manhattan: My latest addition. Love his omniscient powers, though he’s a little high on the whole human philosophy piece.