Green Lantern
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Green Lantern
Who? When the Green Lantern first appeared in 1940, his alter ego was Alan Scott, but over the years there have been many other Lanterns, the best of which was probably daring pilot, Hal Jordan.
Why was he cool? Because he had a rechargeable power ring which gave him super powers that included flight and the ability to make useful items (like big hammers) appear out of thin air...
Notable nemeses? Solomon Grundy, Sinestro and the Harlequin
Wolverine
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Wolverine
Who? Part of the most popular superhero team of all time, the X-Men, Wolverine was the most mysterious member of the bunch.
Why was he cool? Because he was a dark, brooding, sexy man of metal and muscle, who via some strange army experiment, ended up with an \'adamantium\' clad skeleton that enabled him to pop out deadly retractable claws when danger was afoot, and heal himself when injured...
Notable nemeses? Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants
Superman
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Superman
Who?Sent to earth via a baby-sized space ship from a planet on the verge of destruction, Superman, A.K.A mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, has been saving our butts for nearly 70 years now, and don\'t we just love him for it...
Why is he cool? Because he is damn near invincible. He can fly, he can turn back time, he can shoot laser beams from his eyes, icy blasts from his mouth, and he\'s bullet proof.
Notable nemeses? Lex Luthor, Brainiac and Doomsday
Manimal
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Manimal
Who?He may only have lasted eight episodes but there will always be a special place in our hearts for the man with a \'dark past and a bright future\', Dr Jonathan Chase, A.K.A Manimal. Heroic, handsome, heavy breathing - what more do you want?
Why is he cool? Because he could transform into any animal he wanted... Mostly a hawk and a black panther.
Notable nemeses? A few random villains, but no one impressive
The Incredible Hulk
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The Incredible Hulk
Who?Dr Bruce Banner is a military scientist who after accidentally exposing himself to some gamma rays, transforms into a big, green, muscle bound man-beast.
Why is he cool? Even though he\'s a bit of a handful when he gets angry (which is quite a lot) the Hulk never looks for trouble, and really just wants to be left alone... Aww!
Notable nemeses? The police, the army and the Abomination
Wonder Woman
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Wonder Woman
Who?\'As Beautiful as Aphrodite, as wise as Athena, swifter than Mercury, and stronger than Hercules\', Wonder Woman, the Amazonian warrior princess, was one of the first female superheroes to emerge.
Why is she cool? Because she had superhuman strength, and great accessories – particularly the Lasso of Truth (which made men tell the truth when wrapped up in it – v. handy) and some indestructible bracelets (much better than a shield).
Notable nemeses? The Nazis
He-Man & She-Ra
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He Man & She Ra
Who?He was the most powerful man in the Universe; she was the Princess of Power. Alone they were brilliant, together, they were magnificent. He-Man spent his days defending the realm of Eternia and Castle Grayskull from evil forces, while She-Ra (his twin sister) did the same in Etheria but with more annoying friends…
Why are they cool? Because they possessed the power of Grayskull, had a couple of nifty swords, and superhuman strength and speed. He-Man also had his trusty steed Battle Cat, super breath and could communicate telepathically with the Sorceress of Grayskull, while She-Ra had her trusty steed Spirit, a healing touch and could communicate telepathically with animals.
Notable nemeses? Skeletor and Hordak
Daredevil
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Daredevil
Who?Forget the crappy film with Ben Affleck for a moment and remember that in the comics, Daredevil was one hot mamayama, and known to criminals as \'the man without fear\'. Blinded as a child, Daredevil - A.K.A Matt Murdock - was a lawyer by day and a vigilante by night, righting the wrongs of the American justice system…
Why is he cool? The chemical spill that blinded him dramatically enhanced his remaining senses and also left him with a kind of radar sense, so he could still see in a fashion. He was also proficient in martial arts - which is totally sexy.
Notable nemeses? The Owl, Bullseye and Kingpin
Spider-Man
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Spider Man
Who?Spider-Man, A.K.A Peter Parker, was the first teenage superhero to appear in a comic. Bitten by a radioactive spider during a science demonstration, Peter gains a number of powers, including the ability to spin webs...
Why is he cool? Apart from having some of the coolest super powers; the ability to cling to walls, super-strength, super-speed, agility and a spider-sense that alerts him to danger, you\'ve got to love Spider-Man because he\'s so human – and always struggling to keep it together
Notable nemeses? Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Venom
Captain America
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Captain America
Who?Captain America began life as Steve Rogers, a young student who wasn\'t allowed to sign up during WWII because he was too scrawny. Keen to fight for his country, Rogers agrees to take a swig of an experimental elixir (concocted by a government professor) which transforms him into the ultimate super-soldier.
Why is he cool? He is the peak of human potential: an expert in martial arts, hand-to-hand combat, acrobatics and army tactics. He\'s also got a big shield.
Notable nemeses? The Nazis, Baron Zemo and The Red Skull
Buffy & Angel
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Buffy & Angel
Who?She was the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to kill the vampires and demons, he was the exception to the rule – the hot, brooding vampire with a soul… grrrr!
Why are they cool? Because Buffy was the blonde who didn\'t get killed by the big scary monsters. Her powers included superhuman strength, endurance, agility, the ability to heal quickly, and she was also a little bit clairvoyant. More importantly, she was a major hotty. Angel meanwhile, had his vampire strength, speed and fangs and was a champion for \'The Powers That Be\'. He too was spanking gorgeous.
Notable nemeses? The Master, Spike and Drusilla, Adam, Wolfram & Hart
Batman
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Batman
Who?Bruce Wayne, is a billionaire industrialist who after witnessing the violent murder of his parents when he was a boy, takes it upon himself to become the \'Dark Knight\', a man of staggering intellect and physical prowess, who dons a bat suit to keep his identity secret and scare the bad guys…
Why is he cool? Unlike any of his superhero brothers, Batman has no actual super powers. Rather, he trained himself to become a master of martial arts and a detective, as well as harnessing the power of science and technology to fight crime.
Notable nemeses? The Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin and Catwoman
