I've been looking into "alternative superheroes" because I love the genre but don't just want it in the styles of Marvel/DC all the time. It's cool to see what other people come up with. As for me...
- Valiant Comics due to the expansive universe, smart writing and unique characters inspired by modern archetypes, science fiction and historical characters, and pulp-style adventurers, rather than many others just happily making Big Two expies.
- My Hero Academia, due to mixing shonen tropes and portraying a world where everyone is super, and examining what a superhero society would look like, while also just being fun to watch.
What about you?
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03-19-2020, 04:45 PM #1Mighty Member
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Favorite superhero universes that aren't Marvel/DC?
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03-19-2020, 05:16 PM #2Invincible Member
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Does Mignolaverse count?
And Astro City.There came a time when the Old Gods died! The Brave died with the Cunning! The Noble perished locked in battle with unleashed Evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!
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03-19-2020, 06:55 PM #3Ultimate Member
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It is by far The Watchmen for me. I love it.
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03-19-2020, 07:20 PM #4Extraordinary Member
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Wildstorm/Image I guess. I know DC bought Wildstorm but are they a part of the DC universe or just owned by DC? If not them. I used to read Wild C.A.T.S, Storm Watch and Gen 13 but I had to cut down on comics when I became more strapped for money and Image was more expensive.
I always wanted to try The Authority and Astro City but see above. Currently, though I am sort of in the same boat again so I wont be able to get a trades any time soon.
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03-19-2020, 07:28 PM #5Ultimate Member
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I cant believe it took me so long to think of this. But the Ninja Turtles. The first Superhero world I was ever exposed to thanks to the cartoon.
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03-19-2020, 09:19 PM #6The Spirits of Vengeance
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Definitely the JUSTICE FRIENDS:
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05-25-2020, 09:57 AM #7Jesus Christ, redeemer!
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I second the Mignolaverse: Hellboy, BPRD, Lobster Johnson, etc.
Originally Posted by Kirby101
“Now faith, hope, and love remain, and the greatest of these is love.”--1 Corinthians 13:13
“You had a dream; I have a plan”--Cyclops
“There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes.”--The Doctor
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05-26-2020, 07:02 AM #8insulin4all
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Just finished rereading Echo and the links with SiP (which also needs rereading make the Mooreverse a fun place for me.
The real answer for me is Tommy Westphal's snowglobe though. Kids should google that.
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05-26-2020, 09:26 AM #9The Spirits of Vengeance
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Originally Posted by The Whovian
Agreed. Also, don't forget Liz & Abe...
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