If You Can’t Name All Of These Superheroes, The Villains Win!
- by Shanna Luis
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- in The Geek Corner
The world needs heroes, and to be frank there aren't many real ones. While an occasional person might rise up to the challenge, this doesn't happen as often as needed. Luckily for us, we have imagination on our side and plenty of fictional superheroes to go around. If there's one thing that makes us proud of the human race, it's that love and justice always prevails. This is a theme that we see arise in my books, movies, and well comic books of course!
No matter how strong and evil a foe might seem, they are never stronger than Earth's most willing heroes. This concept gives us hope, and it should, because it has proven to be right time and time again. Regardless of this, there is an ever-lasting battle between light and dark which is why we need our superheroes protecting us around the clock.
Whether a superhero is celebrated or not, they deserve our attention, so let's bring them to life with a little recognition. By naming the following superheroes, you'll be helping them power-up and get pumped to knock the villains out of the park. Do you think you've got what it takes to make our superheroes proud?
Can you name this superhero?
He is the son of Captain Leonard McKenzie (a human) and Princess Fen (an Athlean), which sort of makes him a big deal. His parents met and fell in love quickly, however, their union was frowned down upon which led to his father's demise at the hands of Atlantis. This character grew up as the Prince of Atlantis, and quickly grew a dislike towards the human race. When Atlantis crumbled to the ground, he was given amnesia and sent to New York.
Can you name this superhero?
This vigilante might not look like a good guy, but alas he is. While he chooses to put his talents and powers to good use, he easily could have swung the other way considering his upbringing and all. Born to a prostitute mother and absentee father, he struggled to find his identity as a child. His mother, who constantly beat and humiliated him was eventually deemed unfit to care for him. He grew up under state care, and considers his cloth-like face to be his only true identity.
Can you name this superhero?
Jonathan Osterman was a simple man, one who liked repairing watches and conducting experiments. His love for science led him to pursue a career as a nuclear physicist. He worked in this domain for many years, until one day at the age of 30 he was accidentally locked into a testing room and vaporized by intrinsic fields. He was declared as a goner, but soon started to spark back into consciousness. With his newfound powers, he joined a superhero group called Crimebusters.
Can you name this superhero?
"In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight! Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power, ...'s light!" Is an oath that this superhero holds dear. Is it ringing any bells? This hero is the leader of a galactic police force, however, his title gets passed down after he passes over. With the help of the Power Ring, this superhero has what it takes to beat his foes and protect the universe. Can you name him?
Can you name this superhero?
Before this mutant could become a part of the Avengers, she went through many trying times. When she was just a baby, her and her twin brother were kidnapped and experimented on. After the experiments proved successful, the scientists were disgusted at what they'd created and the twins escaped. Needing a place to plant their feet, the twins ended up working alongside Magneto before realizing that they had joined the wrong side. This superhero is a proud Avenger. Can you name her?
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero is twins with Psylocke, however, he got his powers in a very different way than she did. When he was a young man, he witnessed his parents pass away at the hands of his father's invention; the Mastermind Computer. Afterwards, his manor was attacked and he was left for dead by his foes. It was here that he was approached by Merlin and Roma, who offered him life as long as he was willing to become a crime-fighting vigilante.
Can you name this superhero?
Do you know which superhero said the following words: "I need more power. I want to be able to move worlds and shake them to their foundations. I want enough power in my hands to tear planets from the heavens and place them in a new sky."? While this may sound like something a villain would say, this hero has never been one to step out of line. He is on his way to becoming the next Master Supreme. What's his hero name?
Can you name this superhero?
"All the power of the storm, from all the world, flows through my veins, and can be summoned by mine hammer at any time, wherever it is." Is something only this particular superhero could say. This character is the son of Odin, who is the All-Father of the Asgardians. Odin adopted a son named Loki and raised his two boys under the same roof. While their upbringing was similar, these two brothers grew up to have very different objectives at heart.
Can you name this superhero?
This mutant is easily recognized by his burning red eyes, which have plagued him since the moment he took his first breath. His mother immediately abandoned him because of them, which led him to growing up on the streets. In order to make enough money to eat, he used to steal from the common passerby. He has the ability to manipulate kinetic energy at will, which can be quite explosive. He is a proud X-Men member, can you name him?
Can you name this superhero?
This character might look evil, but we should all know by now that looks can be deceiving. J'onn J'onzz was born on Mars alongside his twin brother. As they grew up, it became clear that his brother had an evil streak in him. Decades later, he proved this by committing genocide on his own planet. This catastrophe led to J'onn losing his wife and daughter. A series of random events led J'onn to be transported to Earth, where he served his purpose as a hero.
Can you name this superhero?
"How many more jobs... How long will it take... I don't know if I can do it... Even if I could forgive myself... This is what I am now. And you'll never know who I was before." This superhero had a very troubling past, as many superheroes do. She grew up in Russia during the war, where she was separated from her mother and raised by Ivan Petrovitch. She was later abducted by The Hand's minions but retrieved by her foster father.
Can you name this superhero?
"It's Clobberin' Time!" Is the phrase this superhero usually utters before kicking some villain butt. While he may not be easy on the eyes, he didn't always look this way. This superhero is a founding member of the Fantastic Four, and he's proud to be associated with his 3 team members. Accepting his new physical form wasn't always an easy thing for him to do, however. Benjamin Grimm was exposed to a molecular force that mutated his genetic makeup. Can you name him?
Can you name this superhero?
"Then comrades, let us end this battle, once and for all!" This superhero might not get as much showtime as he deserves, but he's never been one to help others for the fame. He was born in Siberia alongside his beloved siblings, and remained there until he was contacted by Professor X. His powers began showcasing themselves at the age of 13, and he quickly joined the X-Men and moved to America. Can you tell us what this X-Men's name is?
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero goes by the name of Matt Murdock, and he's one of a kind, truly. When he was just a young boy, he jumped in front of an old man to save his life and ended up blinding himself in the process. The incident, which involved toxic chemicals, caused his blind-state to become enhanced. After his father's death, Matt was raised and trained in Hell's Kitchen, and latter used his powers to help the human race prevail against evil.
Can you name this superhero?
If there's one thing you should know about this superhero, it's that she fights crime to honor the legacy her mother left behind. She is a vigilante who likes to dress on the provocative side, but she uses this to her advantage because it causes people to underestimate her. She is one of the most skilled fighters in the DC Universe, and she can also harm her foes with her sonic scream attack. Can you tell us who this superhero is?
Can you name this superhero?
This character is Darkseid's second son, but despite what you might think, he's not of the evil variety. Since he does have Darkseid's blood running through his veins, however, he has been known to have uncontrollable rage. When he was just a baby, his father traded him for Scott Free as a peace offering. He was then raised by the Highfather of Izaya, where he was was taught to be pure and kind. He is one of the most powerful warriors in the universe.
Can you name this superhero?
By now, everyone should know this superhero's name. This is due to his very own feature film having recently come to light. T'Challa is the son of T'Chaka, who is the ruler of a secret African nation called Wakanda. This nation holds the world's only supply of Vibranium — which is in very high demand due to its magical properties. After his father's unexpected death, T'Challa becomes the ruler of Wakanda, just in time to help fight a raging war.
Can you name this superhero?
This character spent his early upbringing being raised by a criminal, which led him to developing many useful skills. His interest in hacking and stealing money from big corporations led him to do some time in prison, which ultimately led to his divorce. After being released, he found out that his daughter was deadly ill, and broke into scientist Hank Pym's house to 'borrow' his technology. Afterwards, he snuck into a high-security building to steal the cure his daughter so desperately needed.
Can you name this superhero?
This character has a lot of different backstories, but there's one that shines brighter than all the rest, so we're going to fill you in on that one. This is the son of Atlanna, who is a part of the Atlantean Royal Family. She couldn't conceive a child naturally, which led to a her being impregnated by a wizard named Atlan. This baby, later named Orin, was cast out of Atlanta by his mother's husband. He was raised above sea level, but always held a bond with sea creatures.
Can you name this superhero?
"I mean, I can't miss... I'm on a team with super-humans. And one god, in case you've forgotten. Even you... well, you climb walls really well. The training is the only thing that makes me special. And if I'm not special, then none of this is worth it." This character was raised in a troubled home and eventually became an orphan. In order to escape the state, he joined a traveling circus where he learned to use a bow and arrow like no other.
Can you name this superhero?
This character is tough and unwilling to give his trust to others. This is partially because he was once betrayed by a close friend which resulted in him losing his left eye. He has been a commanding officer since the early 1980s, and is proudly associated with S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. He is brave and intelligent, which is what makes him such a joy to work with. He is responsible for the Avenger Initiative. Can you tell us what his name is?
Can you name this superhero?
Each and every superhero has a string of backstories, which is why keeping track of them can be a hard thing to do. This superhero grew up rich and entitled, which is why many people believed her to be nothing but a spoiled brat. This all changed when her father was suddenly killed, causing her to want to bring his killer to light. She started working alongside Dr. Henry Pym, her father's colleague, and took on a secret vigilante identity.
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero has been known to have a dark side, however, this isn't of her own choosing. When she was a young girl, her mother was gunned down by her father's enemies which led him to training his daughter ferociously. He did this to ensure that she could protect herself should his enemies ever choose to go after her. She eventually moved to America and went to Columbia University, where she met her future partner Matt Murdock. Can you name her?
Can you name this superhero?
If there's one thing you should know about this superhero, it's that he's the fastest man alive. If this doesn't give the answer away, we don't know what will. He is an all-around great guy, which is why he risks his life for the greater good every single day. There have been a long list of characters who have owned this hero's name. He is a founding member of the Justice League of America. Can you name him or not?
Can you name this superhero?
"All that peace I felt is gone. I ruin it because I can. Because it's easy. I've fought for Preston. For the Camachos. I've fought for my friends. I've tried to make these people not just safe, but happy. I didn't go looking for these people. They walked into my life. And now the imbalance is restored." When it comes to this character's backstory, it's kind of hard to put a finger on it, because he enjoys lying about it to others.
Can you name this superhero?
Some mutants are gifted with amazing powers, and others are cursed with them. At the end of the day, however, many of them wouldn't give up their powers for the world. This young mutant quickly found out that she had a power like no other, and it stopped her from being able to touch people without harming them. Ashamed of who she was, she ran away from home and was later discovered by Wolverine. Can you tell us what her name is?
Can you name this superhero?
Reed Richards is a founding member of the Fantastic Four, and he's married to the Invisible Woman. He is a genius in every sense of the word, and he is particularly gifted in science and technology. During a mission in space he was exposed to a molecular force that mutated his genes, causing his body to become malleable. He can stretch his body to unbelievable lengths. If you can't name this superhero, he might not have enough power to conquer his enemies.
Can you name this superhero?
"They laugh at the law. The rich ones who buy it and twist it to their whims. The other ones, who have nothing to lose, who don't care about themselves, or other people. All the ones who think they're above the law, or outside it, or beyond it." This vigilante might sometimes come off as the bad guy, and with good reason too, but somehow his motives are pure. After the death of his family, he took it upon himself to deliver justice.
Can you name this superhero?
Before he was transformed into an altered-human, this character was a normal high school student. He was obsessed with playing sports and dreamed of becoming an athlete. While most parents would be thrilled to hear this, his scientist father was not. One day a lab explosion caused the young athlete to perish, but his father used technology and science to bring him back, thus giving birth to this superhero's powers. Can you tell us what this DC superhero's name is?
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero grew up in space, but that's not where he was originally born. When he was just a young boy, his mother passed away from cancer and he was later abducted by space hooligans and raised by their leader Yondu. He spent his entire life believing that he was 100% human, but later found out that his father had crash-landed on Earth and fathered him. He is the front man of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Can you name him?
Can you name this superhero?
This gorgeous superhero might look like she's more interested in joining the fashion police than the X-Men, but that's just because she has a supermodel past. She is the twin sister of Brian Braddock, who would go on to became Captain Britain. This character is very easily recognized by her purple eyes and hair, and she is often seen with pinkish psionic butterflies floating around her. She can unleash a telekinetic katana at will, or direct her telekinesis powers elsewhere.
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero needs no introduction, as he is one of the most well-known heroes in the galaxy. He is the richest man in Gotham, and many would say that he puts his riches to good use. While on the surface he might simply appear to be a business man, he is actually a crime-fighting vigilante with a passion for justice. Problem is, he usually lets his foes get away because he doesn't believe in dropping the hammer. Can you name him?
Can you name this superhero?
This DC superhero is a staple to women all around the world, which is why she is so loved and celebrated. She is an Amazon warrior princess who goes by the name of Diana of Themyscira. She has been pretty popular as of late, and it's probably due to her debut movie. She has leader qualities and is fond of the truth. Did we mention that she encountered her first man when she was a woman grown. Can you name her?
Can you name this superhero?
She belongs to the Marvel comics and proudly wears her title of "Marvel's Best Female Superhero". She has gone by the names of Binary and Warbird in the past, but her real superhero name is listed below. So, why is this superhero so great? Well for starters, she has worked with the Avengers and X-Men. Also, she has super strength, enhanced durability, the power of flight, and she can shoot concussive energy blasts from her hands! Pretty cool stuff, right?
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero is probably one of the most-liked mutants of all time. This is because he always has a joke to crack or a peculiar way of looking at things. This mutant has been showcased in a few X-Men movies, so if you don't instantly recognize him, we'll be more than a little shocked. He is able to make a second last a lifetime, and this is due to him having the ability to travel at the speed of light. Can you name him?