The most realistic Superhero.

[mathew101281]

Probably Ironman. A lot of the tech in his suits already exist or are in the process of being developed.

I can see a character like the Punisher existing but not for long. He’d Problably get killed.

[DrNewGod]

Mr. Terrific isn't that far away.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Shang-Chi isn’t your traditional superhero, but his martial arts skills are very much achievable, what with years of training and discipline.

[dancj]

Probably Ironman. A lot of the tech in his suits already exist or are in the process of being developed.

A small amount of it maybe. A lot of it is deeply in the realm of science fiction and always will be.

Realisticly Kick-Ass - the original. I haven't read the new one yet.

[Reb]

Batman, duh

[DrNewGod]

Some of the Golden Age characters are good fits for this question. The Crimson (later known as The Crimson Avenger), and The Sandman for example.

[Alan2099]

Batman, duh

Batman comes across as even less believable than Superman most of the time.

[Coin Biter]

The Laughing Mask. He turns up in one Timely story, puts on a goofy mask, shoots a few gangsters, and doesn’t then appear again (until he’s brought back by JMS later, but let’s ignore that). That sounds about as close to realism to an actual vigilante as we’re ever likely to get (although actual vigilantes tend to target accused and frequently vulnerable and isolated ordinary members of the community).

I think the most that can be hoped for is psychological realism. Rorschach, isn’t a realistic character, obviously, he successfully evades police capture and getting murdered himself for a lengthy period of time despite having zero resources and openly committing extremely violent actions. His mentality, however, is relatively believable, although I suppose he’s a lot more coherent than such an individual is likely to be.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Batman, duh

I beg to differ. He's often seen dodging gunfire, NO human, no matter how physically skilled can avoid getting hit by bullets.

[Starter Set]

I beg to differ. He's often seen dodging gunfire, NO human, no matter how physically skilled can avoid getting hit by bullets.

You don't drink enough coffee.

[seismic-2]

The Minutemen from the Watchmen universe were meant to be mostly believable as a group of "costumed adventurers". Dollar Bill's getting shot to death when his cape got caught in a revolving door is totally believable. (Just ask Edna Mode!)

[CliffHanger2]

I beg to differ. He's often seen dodging gunfire, NO human, no matter how physically skilled can avoid getting hit by bullets.

Except for Larry Davis.

[The Darknight Detective]

Batman comes across as even less believable than Superman most of the time.

That's kind of impossible when you think about it, but point taken.

[MyriVerse]

I beg to differ. He's often seen dodging gunfire, NO human, no matter how physically skilled can avoid getting hit by bullets.

You don't drink enough coffee.

Those aren't bullets.
Those are spots you're seeing.
You're not dodging anything, and people think you're tripping.

[Sharpandpointies]

I beg to differ. He's often seen dodging gunfire, NO human, no matter how physically skilled can avoid getting hit by bullets.

Shang Chi actually waits until the person has shot at him and then dodges the bullets. Or blocks them with his bracers, Wonder Woman style. And then punches through the walls of natural caves, and tears apart Doombots with his bare hands.

I love the guy, but he's totally not realistic. ^_^

...neither is Mr. 'I'm First, Second, or Third Best In The World at Everything And Only Sleep One Hour a Night' Batman, mind.