Top 10 Best Non-Marvel and DC Comics Superhero Movies

Marvel and DC, especially Marvel, are dominating and almost always have been dominating the comic book/superhero industry. This is also true with movies. Both have cinematic universes The MCU and the DCEU. However, they are many other superhero movies which are also great and deserve more attention. However, 'Kick-Ass' will be omitted from the list as it is a Marvel movie as 'Kick-Ass' is a Marvel property. These movies are usually extremely underrated and deserve way more attention. Each has its own wins and most of them are usually on class with the average Marvel or DC movie, or even better.
The Top Ten
1 The Incredibles

The Incredibles is a better version of the Fantastic Four, but that is not saying much. The Incredibles is a phenomenal film with many good qualities. I really like the fact that they are a superhero family, and the character connections are done very well. For example, I really like how Elastigirl talks to her kids like a mother would in that situation. I also love the character of Edna Mode. Brad Bird delivers a phenomenal voice acting performance.

Mr. Incredible is an extremely good character, and I really like seeing his mid-life crisis and how much being a superhero truly means to him. Syndrome is definitely one of the best superhero movie villains. His motivation and plan are compelling, as he might have been right. I also like Elastigirl and how she adjusts to becoming a full-time mother. Dash is pretty funny, and I enjoyed his superpower quite a lot. Violet is a cool and relatable character. Jack Jack is very funny at the end, and I enjoyed how Violet used him in a quote-on-time (his name, not his body). I also really liked Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone, who has quite a few funny lines.

In addition, I loved the action scenes. They were very fast-paced and a lot of fun. The soundtrack is amazing. It might be my favorite Pixar soundtrack. Overall, The Incredibles is one of the best superhero movies and animated movies in general.

2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Oh, how I love Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The movie really succeeds in capturing the spirit of the show. The story is very simple, almost like the show, but they capture the spirit so well. All the turtles have their distinct personalities. All are very funny and have good interactions with each other, April, and Casey Jones. Shredder is an awesome villain. He was awesome in the show, and he is awesome here. The film is so much fun. The climax is great, and I really like Shredder's death at the end. While it is fun, it has dark elements that make the film work better.

I will never forget Shredder's entrance. It is done so well. I really like Judith Hoag as April. She suits the role, and in the movie, April is a great character. The Turtles' stealth is not forgotten. It is done really well. The movie is faithful to the comics, which may be part of the reason why it works so well. Overall, a great movie that deserves more praise from critics.

3 Hellboy

The character of Hellboy is one of my favorite comic book characters, and the film did not disappoint. It has a great director in Guillermo Del Toro, whom I wish was directing the upcoming 2019 Hellboy remake. It introduced Ron Perlman as Hellboy, and he delivers an excellent performance. There could not be a better actor for this character. I really like Hellboy and Liz's relationship. They have great chemistry as a couple. Liz herself is also phenomenal.

As it is a Del Toro film, of course, it looks stunning, and the visuals really hold up. The humor works very well. It is a very funny film, more so than the average MCU movie, and this is coming from a big MCU movie fan. I really like the action scenes. They are a ton of fun. I do feel bad for Hellboy, as he is a tragic character yet one that really drives the movie. You feel like you are watching a comic book, but one that is nearly flawless. Abe Sapien is also a good character, another alien besides Hellboy. Tom Manning is a good character as well. It is a suspenseful movie, and they do it really well. What a phenomenal and underrated movie.

4 Hellboy II: The Golden Army

This is such an underrated film, maybe top 10 underrated. It gets so little attention, and I wish we got a Hellboy III. Sadly, they are doing a reboot without Del Toro. The layering in the film really works because we get some depth with Hellboy (Ron Perlman) questioning his role. It is a good situation. He fights for humans but will never actually be one. The creature design is outstanding. I do not know how these people made the creature designs so good. The fact that Hellboy is one of the creatures but can see past it is really good. Talking about this movie makes it seem even better.

It is also distinctly a Del Toro movie. If you have seen other Del Toro films, you would recognize his style here. Personally, I love Del Toro. He is a great director. I also really like the villain Nuada. I found her pretty cool, and again, I love her design. I do like the other characters, like Liz. The movie is much funnier and can balance the comedy and dark elements well. Overall, an incredibly underrated and truly must-see movie.

5 Robocop

Robocop, the original, is a great movie. The rest of the Robocop movies are not as good. However, the original is excellent. The moment at the start of the movie, which I am not going to spoil, is pretty funny. However, the movie develops into a great thriller. I like the concept of a cop designed to replace a hero cop. This is not a standard thriller. You never know where the movie is going. I admire unpredictable movies. The movie also has some comedy. Some of it works, but the slapstick comedy feels out of place for me.

I do feel sympathy for the main character. He is a good protagonist. I also liked Nancy Allen's character. The villain is decent, but he could have been stronger. Despite these nitpicks, Robocop is a great movie by itself.

6 The Mask

Jim Carrey's prime as an actor was in the 1990s, and in this film, it really shows. The blending of superhero and comedy is done very well. My favorite moments in the film are when Stanley Ipkiss is the Mask. It is incredibly funny and entertaining. I really like that Stanley Ipkiss is almost half real, half animated. The special effects still hold up and are still very funny. Scenes where Ipkiss becomes the Mask are carried by Jim Carrey, who delivers one of his best performances.

Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey have good chemistry as a couple. Ipkiss is a good character with great interactions with other characters, including his dog Milo and his best friend Charlie. It is an awesome film that delivers on nearly every mark. One of Jim Carrey's best films. Not the sequel, though. That is an atrocious piece of work.

7 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
8 Sky High

Nobody really remembers this movie, just like The Rocketeer. I never understood why. The film is a very funny and amusing comedy. It's about a school for superheroes. How does that get forgotten?

The parents are very forgiving, and the movie is filled with good examples of running jokes. These are teenagers, and Disney movies usually make them atrocious. But somehow, these characters are funny and likable. They parody superheroes with a 50/50 chance - they either get lucky or they die. It made me laugh a lot. The character interactions separate family situations from school situations, and it really works. The gym class segment at the start also got a laugh out of me. The angles make me feel like I am watching a comic book. I think this is a very underrated Disney movie.

9 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze

I love this movie. It was from my childhood.

10 Hancock
The Contenders
11 The Rocketeer

This is a Disney movie, and in my opinion, one of their best live-action movies. It has a 1940s vibe and succeeds in capturing that atmosphere. It is a severely underrated movie and somewhat forgotten.

Timothy Dalton (former 007) has so much fun as the villain. The hero is actually similar to Captain America. All of the performances are wonderful, even Jennifer Connolly's. The characters are so likable that it works. It has dark elements and some good deaths as well. The side characters are pretty memorable too. It has an amusing villain who is a ton of fun. The plot is such a Disney plot, but that is welcome. I think it was forgotten because Cliff did not do enough punching. Not doing any is fine by me, as the writing is pretty good. A very good Disney movie.

12 Inspector Gadget
13 Megamind
14 Dredd

This movie did not make enough to get a sequel. Whoever thought those trailers were acceptable should be fired because the movie was great. The trailers sucked. They were possibly the worst of all time. But the movie was surprisingly awesome.

The main actor, Karl Urban, is a very good Judge Dredd, unlike Stallone, who was pretty memeable and unintentionally funny. I love Judge Dredd in this movie and really hope it gets a sequel. I also love the villain, Ma Ma. Her death was great, and she is just so evil. She is such an awesome villain overall. I thought Pete Travis got Judge Dredd completely right from the comics and delivered one of the best movie characters of the 2010s. However, Thirlby is given the emotional scenes.

15 Inspector Gadget 2
16 Unbreakable
17 Darkman

Before the Spider-Man trilogy, Sam Raimi directed Darkman, one of his most underrated movies. It is not based on a comic book superhero but is a superhero movie. I really enjoy the parts where Darkman toys with his enemies before killing them. Raimi has very creative ideas, such as having Darkman disguise himself as other people to get revenge on the gang that disfigured him. Raimi creates a great character in Darkman. It is tragic when the gang disfigures him as he was about to achieve a great goal. Raimi creates a superhero who is simply trying to get his life and wife back.

Because the character is so good, you really want him to achieve his goal. Instead of a science experiment, his condition is inflicted upon him, which makes me appreciate the film even more. Raimi does a great job with these special touches, and they really help the film. I think a Darkman remake should happen.

18 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
19 Big Hero 6
20 The Double-D Avenger
21 Dragon Ball Super: Broly
22 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods
23 Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
24 Blankman
25 The Meteor Man
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