Top 10 Times Eminem Mentioned Fictional Characters in Songs

"Knife in hand, says their relationship's hangin' by a strand
So she's been on the web lately
Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to spite her man."

Here, Em references Marvel Comics with these clever lines. The phrase "spite her man" is also a play on "Spider-Man."

"Clothes ripped like the Incredible Hulk
I spit when I talk, I'll f**k anything that walks (Come here)."

This one's pretty straightforward.

"I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I'll feel like Godzilla
Better hit the deck like the card dealer
My whole squad's in here, walking around the party."

"He stands, pen in his hand like Edward Scissorhands
Who slices competition and just goes about his business."

Em compares himself to Edward Scissorhands, suggesting that he can effortlessly cut through other rappers and competition.

"I'd never let another chick bring me down
In a relationship Babysit? You make me sick
Superman ain't savin' s**t."

"Cause I can't be your Superman, can't be your Superman..."

With this song's many references to Superman, Em compares himself to the character by making it clear that he doesn't want to be a superhero figure for the woman or women mentioned in the song, especially those drawn in by his fame.

In these opening lines, Em goes off (it's unclear who the target is) and metaphorically places himself in the Batcave.

"F**k it, I'm a loose cannon
Bruce Banner's back in the booth
Y'all are sittin' ducks, I'm the only goose standin'."

"I made it to the silver screen, but Rocky's still what the theme is."

Em mentions the fictional boxer to highlight his own success in cinema. Also, the song was part of the Southpaw soundtrack, a boxing film whose theme and storyline are similar to Rocky.

"I'm 'bout as normal as Norman Bates with deformative traits."

This is a reference to the main villain from the Psycho movie series. Em compares his Slim Shady persona to the disturbed hotel manager.