Vicious is the first victoria schwab book i picked up and i absolutely loved it. Why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers. An enemy of spiderman who gained the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning while working on a power line. Be sure to mention your own favorites in the comments.
Hes the most remarkable, but also the most ordinary. His costume was jeans, a leather jacket, and some old military goggles. The character is depicted as a mutant, one of the student body in the xavier institute, and a member of the former new mutants squad therein. Jan 16, 2019 finally, theres the third popular black superhero with electrical powers, static. User can create, shape and manipulate electricity, a form of energy resulting from the.
Top 10 most powerful comic book characters listverse. While adding or removing characters superpowers can be controversial especially if its just new powers as the plot demands, the actual mechanics dont need a lot of explanation for the fans to accept it. Mar 04, 2018 the most relatable and popular of marvels roster by far. First on this list had to be iron man, even if you could create an entire list of characters that employ exoskeleton suits war machine, mach 5, etc. Mildmannered peter parker is a tinkerer, a nerd but ultimately an ordinary guy when you take away his spiderbased powers. Livewire leslie willis is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. List of fictional characters who can manipulate electricity. Chain lightning is a superheroine and one of the two leads of the comic book miniseries ball and chain origin edit.
This information is also listed in publication order. Nov 26, 2018 batman is the dc comics character that lives in darkness. Characters by power arranges characters by their superpowers or abilities distinction should be made between the power itself and the origin or source of that power. Introduced in milestone comics in 1993, virgil static hawkins became one of that lines most popular characters. Walker and pilgrim rarely look any different throughout the first volume, and except for walkers retirement and pilgrims medical leave, there are no firm lengths of time given.
Livewire leslie willis is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc. Top 10 fictional characters that have lightningelectric powers i find that among characters in fiction that possess elemental powers, those that can wield lightning or electricity are, more often than not, depicted as the most powerful among those other elemental power users. Nov 12, 2004 comic book character is an instructive delight. Dragon ball instead of dragon ball z or dragon ball gt. For this list media refers to where the character was first created for. Top character super power control electric capability.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The mighty titan volume comic vine in my comic the mighty titan the hero gets cancer in spite of his powers and we see how he handles being a god and a. But while powers comic book precursor was boundarypushing, its tv counterpart has softened its edges and failed to keep pace with the scores of superhero shows that have come since its debut. Oh and if you like comics and lists relating to them, be sure to check out the top 10 significant moments in comic history. Yesterday, the news broke that sony is developing movies based on characters solo and manwolf, and were now taking a look at 10 more obscure heroes. On the back of its release, a crowdfunding campaign was unveiled with the intention of turning it into a feature. Thor odinson from marvel comics and the norse mythology. Certainly, there are a number of differences between storm, black lightning, black lightning s daughter lightning, black vulcan, juice, static, and shango the thunderer. She discovered she has the power to control electricity. Electricity electromagnetism is a frequently used superpower in superhero stories, so this might be another factor. Superhuman strength, flight, immunity to mind control vigilante private investigator, jessica jones is one of the fresher faces of marvels roster. Who are some fictional character with lightningelectricity powers. Mosaic unknown comic book characters database wiki fandom. It also includes media where the character later saw substantial use.
Marie lu does a phenomenal job creating characters who have such unique and intriguing powers i definitely recommend picking this up if youre a fan of xmen or the shwo heroes. Top 10 fictional characters that have lightningelectric powers i find that among characters in fiction that possess elemental powers, those that can wield lightning or electricity are, more often than not, depicted as the most powerful among. With her climatact, nami one piece can manipulate electricity for a variety of uses. Tony stark has no superpowers other than witty banter and his ability to dream up the future of technology. Thousands of characters had to be considered but ultimately only ten were chosen. Who are the most interesting comic book characters who do. Lightning is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Source is a brief definition of the characters power, such as inherent, elemental, mutant. Lightning mans origin is similar to the hero pyroman. Sep 20, 2016 among the top answers has to be the james robinson tony harris version of starman. The code 8 cast is headlined by two notable actors from the same extended family, and the characters in the scifi film have superpowers that makes it the perfect movie to be streamed.
Must be a defining trait characters with access to vast powers i. There are 323 superpowers and abilities in the database related lists. Bolivar trask hired electro to test eddie brock and the venom suit by leading him on a chase through manhattan. Well, powers is like the comic book version of the tv shows homicide or nypd bluewell, with superheroes flying around. The status quo might slowly trend upwards, and rarely you might see big, explicit, or repeated boosts. In 2004 the series moved to marvel comics as a part of its icon imprint. He can feed off the electricity of sources like power stations in order to become stronger. Black captain america leads comic book diversity thegrio. Has there ever been a case in a comic book universe where.
Powers and abilities maggies powers include shapeshifting, super strength, the ability to cling to surfaces allowing for scaling walls and ceilings much like spiderman, seeing the dna of other creatures which is how she can compare humans to apes, regeneration, infrared vision, camouflage, and the ability to become invisible and mimic voices. Characters objects teams publishers locations species. Comic book characters, novelty characters, 1940 debuts, and 9 more. Marvel counts among its characters such wellknown properties as spiderman, the xmen and their member wolverine, the fantastic four, the hulk, thor, captain america, iron man, daredevil, ghost rider and. White streaks super powers include super strength, limited invulnerability, flight, and knifelike electric eye beams. Our heroes in the powers division tasked with crimes involving people who have, you know, powers, battered but determined detective christian walker and his new partner, green but intelligent deena pilgrim, will be as familiar to readers of mystery novels as the superpowered characters retro girl, triphammer, zora and diamond will be to. Cable was sent to the future in a bid to save his life when he was infected by a technoorganic virus. Public domain characters organized by their powers.
User can create, shape and manipulate electricity, a form of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles such as electrons or protons, allowing control over electric fields, all charge carriers ions, electrons, protons. Some superpowers pop up over and over again in comic books. This list encompasses fictional characters with the supernatural, paranormal or superhuman ability to generate and manipulate electricity andor electric fields. With the devil fruit powers of the rumblerumble fruitgoro goro no mi, enel one piece can generate electrical charges up to 200,000,000 volts. Theres plenty of electricalthemed superheroes, from lightning lad and lass of the legion of superheroes to marvels thor. He has made appearanced serving the communist red skullalbert malik and yellow claw. In the animated series, statics powers grant him resistance or immunity to forms of mind control, since the human brain is an electromagnetic organ. As mallory bulson and her husband finished a fight they felt meant the end of their marriage, both where bathed in light from a meteor that gave them superpowers, which she used to fight evil as chain lightning. The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne. Moving on to western fictional characters, we have. See, there are a lot of black comic book characters with electricitybased superpowers. Using his formidable telekinetic abilities and cybernetic enhancements, cable battles super villain foes in his quest for peace. This study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the power.
Not only is he capable of calling down powerful lightning bolts to strike down targets, but his power extends to electromagnetism, too. His costume was jeans, a leather jacket, and some old military. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. List of fictional characters who can manipulate electricity wikilists.
That surge has comic book companies are looking to have characters that those fans can relate to, said cheryl lynn eaton, head of the ormes society, which promotes black female comic creators and. The series first volume was published by image comics from 2000 to 2004. Since many characters are largely defined by their powers, it smacks of an inability to be really creative, especially if the reimagining is to make a character darker and edgier. Brian mclaren, pastor, author of a new kind of christian david a.
Voltage is a supervillain with the power to project powerful bolts of electricity from his body. In the cases of a series, the overall series is listed instead of the various subseries. This category is for listing of fictional characters with abilities related to the creation andor manipulation of electric or magnetic fields which includes electricity and magnetism. Cassie sandsmark, comic books, dc comics, lasso of lightning. Dec 16, 2014 that surge has comic book companies are looking to have characters that those fans can relate to, said cheryl lynn eaton, head of the ormes society, which promotes black female comic creators and.
Mcu characters who have powers you dont know about. Top 10 fictional characters that have lightningelectric powers. Growing up as a kid who loved comic books, i spent many an. You could place magneto with her as well in the same category, as he can also manipulate electricity. There is little humor in the world of batman, but it wasnt always like that. Written by jeff chan and chris pare, code 8 began life as a 2016 short film. Some heroes such as volt, from mark waid and peter krauses. Characters with an immunity to a certain power will be included in a subcategory under that power, as with telepaths and telepathic immunity. For characters from anime or manga the series the character is associated with is given instead.
Combining the genres of superhero fantasy, crime noir and the. Powers turns a great comic into a lackluster tv show wired. Electroivan kronov is a 1950s villain with electrical powers. Oh and if you like comics and lists relating to them. Characters with an immunity to a certain power will be included in a subcategory under that power, as with telepaths and telepathic immunity for a list of superpowers, see category. Marvel counts among its characters such wellknown properties as spiderman, the xmen and.
Who are the most interesting comic book characters who do not. Among the top answers has to be the james robinson tony harris version of starman. Powers and abilities maggies powers include shapeshifting, super strength, the ability to cling to surfaces allowing for scaling walls and ceilings much like spiderman, seeing the dna of other creatures which is how she can compare. Characters battles teams super powers forum feed collections. Not pinpointed with direct reference, lightning first appears in the. Just a little martial arts training and some cleverness. Top ten books that feature characters who have superpowers. Electro attacked thor, and their battle raged into the air. He is a powerful electricity wielder, showing versatility in the use of his electric powers. List of supernatural powers and abilities superpower wiki. Comic characters kind of stick to their status quo once its established. Characters by power arranges characters by their superpowers or abilities.
The definitive 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains. There are 323 superpowers and abilities in the database. Just regular cops trying to do their job cinematic action scenes, gritty realistic dialogue, and characters you truly care about. Variation of elemental manipulation, energy manipulation, kinetic energy manipulation, and potential energy manipulation.
Murder marton was a ruthless killer, and he glowed with electrical energy which would kill a human or animal at the slightest touch. One of the greatest comic book characters ever is getting a film reboot. He had the power to generate electricity and shoot lightning bolts. Its a very flexible power, especially combined with the equally flexible nature of comic book physics. Black vulcan first appeared on the super friends tv show instead of the comics. Electro has since become part of the collective rogue team known as the sinister six. Allie is an orphan from the southern united states. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Our heroes in the powers division tasked with crimes involving people who have, you know, powers, battered but determined detective christian walker and his. She maintained her powers post mday and was the leader of the new. Surge noriko ashida is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Heres a list of major black superheroes who have primary or secondary electrical powers, or whose nameheroic identity ties into such somehow. As the markovian influence over black lightnings third season grows, series star cress williams said during an interview at comic con international in san diego this weekend that the country will.
Jul 20, 2019 as the markovian influence over black lightnings third season grows, series star cress williams said during an interview at comic con international in san diego this weekend that the country will. Electricity is a popular power for any type of character, but this list will focus on. Jul 05, 2015 7 technology based marvel characters 1. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Distinction should be made between the power itself and the origin or source of that power. Powers is an american creatorowned police procedural comic book series by writer brian michael bendis and artist michael avon oeming. Yet theres a small pantheon of comic characters that defy these welltrodden cliches, and boast powers that stretch the limits of the superhero genre. Top 10 fictional characters that have lightningelectric. Publishers are the companies that actually published or. A mutant in marvel is someone who was born with their powers thanks to evolution. List of superpowers and abilities comic book and movie superpowers and abilities. His flexibility and relatability have seen him kick thugs in queens and join the avengers to space and. Zimmermans bright and breezy comic book character is a wonderful combination of old and new.