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Dr.Fate
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ever notice...

ever notice that superheroes from other countries other then the US always get name to fit there place of origin. like the members of Alpha flight Sasquatch, Shaman, Puck, Northstar, Auora, Major maple Leaf, Yukon Jack. or Black Panther, silver samauri, Captain Britian the list goes on. i mean not every americian superhero has a name like Blazingflag, Captain Stars, Bald eagle I mean other then Captain America.

does anyone understand what i'm saying?


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lol its true though, bt ever think that maybe thats the whole point, to associate the hero with the country?

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lol its true though, bt ever think that maybe thats the whole point, to associate the hero with the country?
or their ability.

whatever it is about the character you're meant to notice, is usually what they're named after.


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or their ability.

whatever it is about the character you're meant to notice, is usually what they're named after.

That's why I think Black Lightning has the worst name out there. I have a hard time believing a guy would come up with such a name for himself. It'd be like John Stewart calling himself Dark Green Lantern. roll eyes (sarcastic)


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That's why I think Black Lightning has the worst name out there. I have a hard time believing a guy would come up with such a name for himself. It'd be like John Stewart calling himself Dark Green Lantern. roll eyes (sarcastic)


I heard he wanted to be called SuperVolt...........


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Originally posted by Dr.Fate
ever notice that superheroes from other countries other then the US always get name to fit there place of origin. like the members of Alpha flight Sasquatch, Shaman, Puck, Northstar, Auora, Major maple Leaf, Yukon Jack. or Black Panther, silver samauri, Captain Britian the list goes on. i mean not every americian superhero has a name like Blazingflag, Captain Stars, Bald eagle I mean other then Captain America.

does anyone understand what i'm saying?


yeah...... but more importantly, why do a ton of superheroes have names that describe part, or all, of their powers?.... surely you wouldn't want your enemies to know

Spider-Man - spider powers
The Flash - very fast (not a streaker though)
Living Lightning - electrical powers
Storm - weather powers
Wolverine - short, hairy, claws, likes to fight
Giant Man - grows
Ant Man - shrinks/talks to ants
Green Arrow - uses arrows(not a power, but still...)
Invisible Woman - invisibility
Beast - beastly
Multiple Man - multiplies
etc, etc.....


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The new Marvel all female comic team set in Glasgow I believe is called "The mingers" can you confirm this Scoobs? smile


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The new Marvel all female comic team set in Glasgow I believe is called "The mingers" can you confirm this Scoobs? smile


I believe the actual title is "The Fat Useless Mingers" .... shifty


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I believe the actual title is "The Fat Useless Mingers" .... shifty


laughing I think they will have an East Coast team from Southend-on-sea in Essex sick rough sick shifty


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laughing I think they will have an East Coast team from Southend-on-sea in Essex sick rough sick shifty


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"Earth's Slutiest Heroes"


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Re: ever notice...

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Originally posted by Dr.Fate
ever notice that superheroes from other countries other then the US always get name to fit there place of origin. like the members of Alpha flight Sasquatch, Shaman, Puck, Northstar, Auora, Major maple Leaf, Yukon Jack. or Black Panther, silver samauri, Captain Britian the list goes on. i mean not every americian superhero has a name like Blazingflag, Captain Stars, Bald eagle I mean other then Captain America.

does anyone understand what i'm saying?


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Irish super heroes get that as well
"Banshee" and "Shamrock"..........*shudder*


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I've never met anyone who talks the way Moira McTaggart does in the X books.... and what's with her name? couldn't they think of a more stereotyped scottish sounding one?

I'm surprised she wasn't called Ruth McJock


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I've never met anyone who talks the way Moira McTaggart does in the X books.... and what's with her name? couldn't they think of a more stereotyped scottish sounding one?

I'm surprised she wasn't called Ruth McJock


or Jock Mcstrapping laughing out loud


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or Jock Mcstrapping laughing out loud


...Or Bitchcakes McDoogle.


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Originally posted by Scoobless
yeah...... but more importantly, why do a ton of superheroes have names that describe part, or all, of their powers?.... surely you wouldn't want your enemies to know

Spider-Man - spider powers
The Flash - very fast (not a streaker though)
Living Lightning - electrical powers
Storm - weather powers
Wolverine - short, hairy, claws, likes to fight
Giant Man - grows
Ant Man - shrinks/talks to ants
Green Arrow - uses arrows(not a power, but still...)
Invisible Woman - invisibility
Beast - beastly
Multiple Man - multiplies
etc, etc.....


Actually, knowing what you're about through your moniker or costume: isn't that what Batman was after?

Ant Man, though...what was the inspiration for that one? And why "Booster Gold?"

Another reason why Namor is such a cool dude: no silly name, no silly costume. What you see is what you get. Same thing with Hulk.


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"Hulk" was just a description.... not really like Namor at all


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True, but it still works better than something like "Wonder Woman."

And, now that I am looking at your sig..."Iron Man" isn't a bad moniker.


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