Ambush Bug is DC's #1 Strangest Superhero??

One superhero stands above all the rest when it comes to weirdness, and not just because he's mentally unbalanced. Heck, he might not even be crazy; it may be you! But see, that's the level of bizarre dementia you're dealing with once you pick up a comic book with superhero Irwin Schwab, infamously known as the teleporting Ambush Bug, created by Keith Giffen.

Appearing first in DC Comics Presents #52, Ambush Bug started off as a super-villain to Superman. In no time, though, he realized that Supes and him were buddies (something Kal-El didn't really appreciate) and became a force for good. Well, maybe good; clearly there are only two possibilities: either he's the most insane superhero ever or he's the only one that makes sense.

Let's see what you think. Among Ambush Bug's strange behaviors:

• His greatest battle was against Argh! Yle!, a Living Sock with self-fulfilling schemes of world domination. (It turns out this sock and Irwin's bug suit traveled to earth in the same suitcase before being intercepted by a giant radioactive space spider.)
• To aid him in crime fighting, he picked up a doll, gave it a costume, and dubbed it "Cheeks, The Toy Wonder" (they've been a duo, ever since).
• He's the only superhero to have broken DC Comic Law. (He is often cited by a "Continuity Cop"...

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Item of The Day: Showcase Presents: Ambush Bug Vol. 1

What happens when an small-unassuming man picks up a suit sent across from the universe from a distant planet? What happens when he puts it on, gaining super powers?

He becomes the Ambush Bug, that's what!

(On a side note, it seems like Ambush Bug's other super power might be his ability to be really annoying. Maybe The Question and him should form a super-duo.)

Showcase Presents comes up with this huge compilation of Ambush Bug material which involves stories with Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and more. This piece of work includes his appearances in DC Comics Presents, Action Comics, the Ambush Bug mini-series, the Son of Ambush Bug mini-series, the Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer, the Ambush Bug Nothing Special, and more. You also won't miss his his Secret Origin, provided within.

Ambush Bug finishes off our list of DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes. Well, what do you think? Did you agree? Disagree? Head on over and tell me what you think! And if you're looking for more,be sure to check back in at The Superheroes List; countdowns are what I do.

It's a Small World after all: DC's #2 Strangest Superhero

Most superheroes are notorious for coming to the rescue. It's typically part of the job; rescuing the innocent bystander, foiling the bank heist, usurper the evil villain's diabolical plot. But, guess what? That's not how it works for Mogo, one of DC's most unique, independent superheroes. And that's because he...she...or it, is a living planet.

Still, Mogo isn't just a living planet. Heck, that wouldn't be strange enough for creators Allan Moore and David Gibbons. He's also legendary Green Lantern, gifted with all their powers, and responsible for a great deal of their training and recreation. (Typical Green Lantern vacations end up on Mogo.) While his atmosphere can appear generalized, at a moments notice Mogo's equatorial center will sprout emerald foliage in the Green Lantern pattern.

While loyal to the Green Lantern Corp., most members understand that "Mogo doesn't socialize"; More...


Item of The Day: Blackest Night: Green Lantern Corps (Green Lantern (Graphic Novels))
If you're really interested in seeing how things are done when you're a Green Lantern, you should pick up Blackest Night: Green Lantern Corps. where the entire assembly on Oa has to face a near-extermination event wrapped in an enigmatic prophecy called The Blackest Night.

You can also find more information on The Blackest Night event here.

The Blackest Night is one of the premiere Green Lantern Stories, featuring, not only our Emerald Knight, but a vast array of superheroes within the DC Universe. In this title, you'll be encountering Guy Gardner, Jon Stewart, Kyle Rayner, and yes the legendary Hal Jordan as they work together to stop the coming of the Black Entity!

Mogo, The Living Planet rounds off the #2 spot on DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a TSL countdown list. If you like superheroes, super-villains and interesting articles on them, Check out the List!

Just Walk On By; DC's 3rd Strangest Superhero

Over the history of DC Comics, you may have seen some pretty strange characters. Swamp-Thing? Sure, he's made of vegetation, sticks, and plant matter. Metamorpho? Yep, he can form himself into chemical compounds and substances. They're all pretty strange. But not even they compare to the awesome bizarre-ness of Danny The Street. He puts them to shame.

Let's set the record straight: Danny The Street is actually a street. They don't just call him Danny The Street; he's made of pavement, buildings and stores, lampposts, trashcans, and whatever else you'd find on a typical road. But he has undergone some changes (Once he got so powerful he became Danny The World, although later he was deconstructed and became Danny The Brick).

No one really knows when Danny's humble beginning started. We first saw him in Doom Patrol, vol.2 #35, when the men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. tried to hunt him down. It turns out that Danny has a very special power: More...


Item of the Day: Doom Patrol, Book 1: Crawling From the Wreckage

If you're interested in some top-rated weird superheroes, you'll like The Doom Patrol. (On a side note, this is where we've encountered Danny The Street.) One of the trademarks of this unique group is the off-kilter nature of their members. For years, we've seen Negative Man, a radioactive burn victim who can send out his "energy form" for 60 seconds at a time, and Robot Man, a brain living in a mechanized body, complete with interchangeable parts. And they only start off the team.

So check out The Doom Patrol series, they're really worth looking into if you like strange superheroes.

Danny The Street represents the #3 most bizarre character in DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a countdown list provided by TSL. With interesting and unique submissions, we count down weekly all the way to #1. And if you like countdown lists and superheroes, this is a great one to check out. Check out this List!

Multiple Identity Disorder? DC's #4 Strangest Superhero

Okay. Let's talk about secret identities. Most superheroes have them. Batman has Bruce Wayne, Superman has Clark Kent, and even Wonder Woman sometimes goes by the alias of Diana Prince (that's another strange story for another day). But have you ever been introduced to Firestorm, The Nuclear Man? Well, if you're a fan, then you know where this is going.

First appearing in Firestorm, The Nuclear Man #1, back in 1978, we were witness to one of the first superheroes, made up of two people. Somehow, during a nuclear explosion, the Firestorm matrix had been created, bonding teenager Ronnie Raymond and scientist Martin Stein. With Ronnie at the helm and Stein as a guiding consciousness, a new superhero was born with the ability to transmute the atomic composition of objects.

There was only one drawback, though; neither could become Firestorm without the other. And surprisingly, later on in Firestorm's career, it turned out that neither of them was needed. More...


Item of the Day: Mattel DC Universe Classics Firestorm Figure

Firestorm's original costume comes from back in the late 70's, when DC had their "explosion" of new titles. Below is DC Universe Action Figure that depicts how it looked back then. Lately, you'll notice that FIrestorm's colors are either muted or have some definition changes.

This Firestorm action figure stands 6 inches in height and has very good detail. It's also part of the "DC Universe Classic" series. If you're looking to get some of the heroes in their traditional costumes, this would be a great opportunity.

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Don't Give Up Yet; DC's #5 Strangest Superhero

When stepping into the role of a superhero, people like to speculate on the qualities that separate them from normal people. For example, we already know that Superman qualifies because he has super strength, invulnerability, flashy heat vision and so forth; The Flash fits the mold because he can run faster than time. And in most cases, that's how we typically define super-people, by the incredible powers they have.

But what if all those speculators were wrong? What if the "power" that makes someone a superhero is persistence and cleverly-implemented determination? Would that be enough?

Well, if you're not sure, ask Charles Victor Szasz, an investigative journalist who adopted the alias Victor Sage. Acquiring a strange membrane-textured mask (made of Pseudoderm), he became The Question, a slightly off-kilter superhero focused on finding the truth and exposing evil and secret plots. Since his inception at the hands of Steve Ditko, this low-key, philosophical, and yet, sometimes deranged crimefighter has proven that there's more to superheroism than fancy gadgets or ray blasts. More...

The Question has been nominated in the #5 spot for DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a countdown list provided by TSL. If you're interested in superheroes or villains, or you just like to wear a cape while hanging around the house, Check out this List!


If you'd like to see a variant of The Question available in the animated world, you can rent or purchase Justice League Unlimited, seasons 1 and 2. Although he's only represented in one of their episodes, the entire set of DVDs are pretty awesome with appearances by a mass assortment of good-and bad-guys. For example, you'll get some Joker and Lex Luthor, but you'll also get Black Manta, Grodd, and Toyman. And while Green Arrow and Captain Atom have guest star roles, there's also cameos with The Elongated Man, Booster Gold, and more.

JLU is a great animated set. Even if you think you're too grown up for cartoons, it's worth collecting. And besides, it's the one time you'll be able to sit down with your 7-year old and enjoy the same show...

"I ain't got no-body": DC's #6 Strangest Superhero

Ok: "Pop Quiz" time!What's the one thing that almost every superhero has in common? I'm talking about 99.99999 percent of the champions in Metropolis, Gotham or Star City; what's their most average characteristic?

Answer: They...are...alive! Yep, it might have escaped your observation, but it's no small wonder that you have to be alive to "save the day" or "get the girl". You're not going to get much done if you're lying in a grave or wandering about as a non-corporeal ghost.

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Conforming to our search for unique good guys, Deadman fits the #6 spot on DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a TSL-sponsored countdown, updating weekly. If you like weird powers and you're a fan of DC Comics, check out this list!

He's better than a clothing rack; he's DC's #7 strangest superhero!

Conceptualized by the hippie movement in the 60s, artist and writer Joe Simon brought one of the weirdest characters ever to our attention - but only for a moment. That's because Brother Power the Geek (#1 Oct 1968) lasted for only 2 issues.

It was just too strange, too...crazy, for a mannequin to be brought to life with a bolt of lightning, and then be endowed with super strength and speed. Oddly enough, though, that's just what happened. Wearing his "peaceful" t-shirt and shabby clothing, Brother Power embarked, a super-powered doll determined to make things right.

Of course, that's not even the weirdest part of Brother Power's story. More...

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Brother Power the Geek is a product of Joe Simon, also the co-creator of Captain America and Bucky. Did you know that Mr. Simon was also Marvel Comics first Editor-in-Chief?Did you know he was responsible for hiring Stan "The Man" Lee? 

If you're interested in learning more about him, this illustrated autobiography is the compelling source for information from an era that starts back in the depression.

Check it out now!

Eat me! DC's #8 Strangest Superhero.

Every once in a while, we hit a moment, wondering what where the publishers thinking? How's this hero going to fit in? Can we make him useful in the story? Well, that's exactly the problem that came up when the Legion of Super-Heroes were inducting members on their roster back in Adventure Comics #303 (1962). More specifically, that's what came to pass when they were introduced to Tenzil Kem, the superhero of the planet Bismoll, also known as Matter Eater Lad.

It's not that Matter Eater Lad is powerless or worthless. Sure, he has the astounding ability to bite through, digest, and metabolize any substance (of course, there's no telling how his powers would work against adamantium), but how do you fit such a unique ability into a fight? If someone throws a punch, does he slurp the villain's fist? More...

Matter Eater Lad arrives at #8 on DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a weekly countdown provided by The Superheroes List, heading all the way to the #1 spot. Feel free to follow along as we check out some of the most unique, and sometimes outrageous superheroes that (somehow) graced the pages of our favorite comic books.

Evil becomes me: The #9 Strangest DC Superhero

Most superheroes have to go out on the hunt, looking for evil and bad guys to prove their loyalty to justice. Sounds typical, but that's not entirely true when it came to Rory Regan, a down-to-earth Good Samaritan. In his case, finding evil is his heritage.

Not just poor, Rory and his father were poverty-stricken, purchasing used goods from the underprivileged while attempting to resell them at his shop Rags'n'Tatters. But that all took a mysterious, supernatural turn once a local group of drug dealers decided to take over. Using their wealth and brute resources, Rory's father was killed while he was heavily wounded and kicked out into the street. More...

Rory Regan, aka Ragman, takes the #9 spot on DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes, a weekly list that works its way to the #1 spot. Do you like DC Comics and their wacky assortment of characters? If so, check out this List!

Introducing DC's Top 10 Strangest Superheroes

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird; it's a plan; it's...it's...just what is it?

I don't know; you tell me. For the most part, we're all enamored by that heroic cape shooting across the sky and emphatically loyal to the blazing streak whizzing through our city streets. But what happens when the Justice League is out running errands? What's a person supposed to do when evil attempts to take over the world?

Questions answered; contained herein are some of the weirdest superheroes ever pulled together to form the DC comic book universe. These aren't your average do-gooders, some of them are downright scary and weird. And what's worse, they have their own problems; some of the most unique, awkward drawbacks which will have you wondering why they're superheroes at all!

Starting at #10, meet The Negative Man and find out why he's infamously known as the 60-second superhero.

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