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more about #theflash jbrecken: Martian Manhunter: He can read minds, so he's got that whole "knowing who's naughty" thing, and he can go intangible to get through any chimney, he we... more » OMG! Ponies!: Santa Thor: Thunder god, bringer of presents, all-around good guy. He rides in his war sleigh drawn by a team of ravenous polar bears who devour naug... more » Front_Towards_Enemy: There is only 1 Santa Claus: more » Faustic_Caust: Right before Superman delivers the knockout punch to Jesus, he looks Him in the eye and says, "You're No El." more » Aidan_: Irrelevant. Superman is already Santa Clause. And Jesus. more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: He knows who's been naughty... more » hwilam: Why are you taking this away from Ambush Bug? Give the poor guy a break! more » Demonbird: Not one mention of Aquaman. Not one. more » ShadowStaarr: "I think Superman and Santa Claus are actually the same guy, and I'll tell you why Both fly, both wear red, and both have a beard." Yes, I quoted Jac... more » blankgabriel3001: Dr. Manhattan makes more sense. He can do anything he wants more » OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear: Sorry but that honor goes to Samurai Santa. more » FrankN.Stein: Of course Superman seems obvious, a boy scout as Santa.... I'd love to see Batman though... "You really think you need this PSP for Christmas, young m... more » ManchuCandidate: So you better run fast you better leave town better just go I'm telling you why Wolverine is coming to town he's just made a list so he can vent his s... more » Gothamite88: Resurrection Man more » sicodelique: Everyone knows Santa is a Timelord. more » Jesse Astle: I'm going to go with the less than obvious choice and go with Batman. He's basically a Ninja. So he'd be able to sneak in and out no problem. more » EdificeComplex: None of the above. The Empire has already commandeered Christmas. more » omgwtflolbbqbye: I'm giving the title to Superman. Last year Batman played Santa, but Supes obviously wanted it more: more » LittleDragon: I vote for Iron Man because he would give the coolest toys. And I would love to sit on his lap and the mall to get my picture taken. more » John Hazard: I vote for Futurama's Robot Santa. I always spend xmas hiding in a bomb shelter 'til it's over anyway, why shouldn't everybody? more » -
#santawho
Which Superhero Should Be The New Santa?
Let's face it: Santa Claus just isn't cutting it anymore. In this era of movie superheroes, who wants to see an old fat guy with a beard coming down their chimney on Christmas Eve? Here're some suggestions for possible replacements. More » -
#conceptart
Superheroes Caught in Less Than Glamorous Moments
Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash are all crack crimefighters, but when they get home at the end of the day, they still have to pay the bills, do housework, and unwind like any other person. More » -
#thewalkingdead
10 Favorite Faux Deaths In Science Fiction
Death really isn't the end in science fiction... It just depends on whether or not it can be written around later. Here are some of our favorite NotDeaths that prove that the Grim Reaper should really up his game. More » -
#rant
4 Reasons Why Zombies And Superheroes Don't Mix
Marvel Comics' Necrosha launches this week, joining DC's Blackest Night, Marvel's own Marvel Zombies and Dynamite's Super Zombies on the crowded superhero zombie comic stands. But isn't there something... wrong with the idea of superpowered zombies? More » -
#conceptart
Photos Reveal the Secret Superhero History of WWII
Captain America wasn't the only superhero to fight the Nazis. Agan Harahap offers his own superpowered alternate history of WWII, by adding costumed heroes (and one notable villain) to famous photographs from the war. More » -
#newworldorder
7 Supervillains We Wouldn't Mind Taking Over The World (And Why)
We watch their so-called "fiendish" schemes being defeated on a regular basis, but have you ever stopped to wonder whether life would be better if the bad guy won? Here're some villains we're rooting for... and why we're doing so.
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#wednesdaycomics
Looking Back On Three Months Of Wednesdays
DC recently completed its latest weekly series, the twelve-part anthology Wednesday Comics. Although the stories themselves are somewhat uneven, the cumulative effect of fifteen giant stories unfolding in an homage to the Sunday comics sections makes this worth seeking out. More » -
#heroes
5 Heroes Whose Powers Will Kill Them
Heroes' Hiro Nakamura isn't the only character to find that their superpowers may ultimately be responsible for their death. Here are five more fictional characters for whom the superhero dream comes at a potentially fatal price.
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#triviagasm
14 Reasons Why TV And Superheroes Don't Mix
If there's one thing that this week's premieres of Heroes and Smallville collectively proved, it's that television really shouldn't try and tackle superheroes. Here's even more proof why - as well as some rare examples of when it does work. More » -
#comicswecrave
Up, Down And Away In This Week's Comics
Whether you're looking for superpowered pets, non-moving motion comics, classic tales retold or spelunking adventure the way you want it, there's only one place to look this week: Your local comic book store. Why, yes: These are comics we crave.
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#exclusive
The Unknown #1 Complete Preview, Pt. 1
In case you haven't been reading The Unknown, Boom! Studios have given us the complete first issue to let you know what you've been missing. Enjoy! More » -
#exclusive
Mark Waid Talks The Unknown, Post-Death Experiences And Science
Mark Waid's wonderful comic The Unknown shows what happens when the world's greatest detective turns her attention to what happens after we die. We talk to Waid about the series, and have the complete first issue for you to read.
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#triviagasm
Green Lantern's Not The Only One With Super-Powered Bling
Sure, Green Lantern's a fancy movie star now, with Ryan Reynolds set to play him, but the space cop with the magic ring isn't the first person to sport some bling with amazing super-powers. Here's our list of super-powered jewelry. More » -
#exclusiveinterview
Geoff Johns Talks Flash: Rebirth
For fans of DC Comics, this week's Flash: Rebirth marked a milestone: The return of the publisher's own Christ figure, Barry Allen. We talked to writer Geoff Johns about resurrecting such a beloved character.
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#newcomicswecrave
Superheroes Good And Bad to the Rescue
Superheroes take over comic book stores, even more than usual, tomorrow - including the return of a classic hero, and new series from two of the industry's greatest superhero writers. Look! Up in the sky!
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#theflash
Neil Patrick Harris Should Beat Out All Other Flash Hopefuls
The Flash buzz is kicking up again, and possible names are starting to float around but the one were most excited about is the one and only NPH. Please let Doogie don the gold boots. More » -
#newcomicswecrave
Unfathomable And Unpleasant Comics Await You
The recession may have meant that you couldn't buy that life-size Battlestar Galactica Raptor prop, but that doesn't mean that there aren't cheaper ways to nerd out. Especially with a week of comics like this.
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