Superman
Superman is a comic character. And probably the first powerful superhero in the fictional world. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. It was published by DC comics. The first animated superhero movie was superman... read more He exists outside of the geek community, unlike other characters. Therefore, he transcends, becoming a symbol to many people.
The REAL best superhero of all time. If it wasn't for him, no other superhero would matter - not even Batman.
The word "superheroes" as a descriptive wouldn't exist without there first being a "Superman," created in 1938. 'Nuff said.
Batman
Batman aka Bruce Wayne is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27. In film, he has been portrayed by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael... read more Perhaps the pinnacle of human manliness. He built his body and mind to become a sharp, ass-kicking machine, and he walks his own path. This guy is one of comics' prime examples of "It's about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward."
The one and only Greatest Superhero! No superpowers, and he still kicks ass!
Flash
The Flash is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. His first appearance was in October 1956 and was created by Robert Kanigher. His main ability is super speed through the Speed Force and can run at speeds exceeding light. He should be number 1.
Three words: Fastest Man Alive!
Hawkman
Hawkman is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1, published by All-American Publications in 1940. The most underrated, underused, and underappreciated character in DC. If the execs at DC can't sell a story about reincarnation, an Egyptian prince, soulmates, and never-ending love - with the cinematography of eye-appealing characters with majestic wings (see the flight scene from Maleficent - it is magnificent), space, and Thanagarian aliens - then DC can't sell.
The current Hawkman has Nth metal in him at the cellular level, which works just like T-1000 in Terminator 2. DC is just sad. Sell him off to Marvel. They would make him a household name.
Captain Marvel / Shazam
Deserves a higher placement - no lower than Top 5.
His wish-fulfillment backstory is unique and without rival.
Martian Manhunter
The Martian Manhunter is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Aquaman
Aquaman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73. Aquaman is epic. He can stand his ground against Steppenwolf.
King of the Sea, remember?
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name of a number of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Morton Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His real name is Oliver Queen, a billionaire businessman and owner of Queen Industries, also a well-known... read more
Nightwing
Dick Grayson is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. Nightwing is the best.
The Newcomers
? Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle is the name of three fictional superheroes who appear in a number of American comic books published by a variety of companies since 1939.
? Kyle Rayner (Green Lantern)
The Contenders
Question
Dr. Fate
The sorcerer-supreme of the DC Universe.
Cyborg
The Atom
Plastic Man
Plastic Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by cartoonist Jack Cole in 1941, first debuting in Police Comics #1.
Robin
Robin is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was originally created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, to serve as a junior counterpart to the superhero Batman. Robin is the best! He shouldn't be last on the list. Even though he is human, he still ROCKS! He has batarangs, a staff, and these weird blade thingies... Plus, he can kick some serious butt.
Booster Gold
Booster Gold is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in Booster Gold #1 and has been a member of the Justice League.
Superboy
Superboy is the name of several fictional characters that have been published by DC Comics. These characters have been featured in five ongoing Superboy comic book series.
Kid Flash
Kid Flash is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics.
Beast Boy
Beast Boy is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, usually as a member of the teams Teen Titans and Doom Patrol. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Bob Brown, he first appeared in The Doom Patrol #99.
Red Tornado
Red Tornado is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics universe. The character first appeared in Justice League of America #64, and was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dick Dillin.
Krypto
I heard they're going to make a movie about him!
Kilowog