Many superheroes and comics serve as manifestations of human aspirations, allowing us to explore the best parts of ourselves and the ideals we wish to attain. However, there are some superheroes that are quite obscure and possess rather unique abilities that might seem odd or even ridiculous. Below are five superheroes that you might never expect to see on the big screen, or perhaps even in a TV series, for very clear reasons:
1. Cypher
Cypher is an X-Men character with the ability to understand and speak any language. However, that’s about all he can do. It’s hard to build a compelling storyline around a character who is primarily a translator, unless he’s involved in situations like: “The aliens are destroying the city. Cypher, can you translate what they’re saying?”
2. Throg
Throg, originally known as Puddlegulp, is a character who was transformed into a frog. He ends up meeting Thor when Thor is also turned into a frog. Eventually, Puddlegulp acquires a magical hammer called Frogjolnir and becomes the superhero Throg. At its core, he is essentially Thor but in the form of a frog. However, who would want to follow a 2-hour blockbuster centered around a frog wearing a superhero costume? It seems like a missed opportunity for a unique hero.
3. Vibe
Vibe was created in the 1990s amidst a push for more diverse characters in comics, contrasting the predominantly white superhero community. Vibe is a Latino superhero who is part of the Justice League and is known for his dance moves and hip-hop style. DC quickly realized that Vibe was somewhat of a stereotype and tried to distance themselves from him.
4. Leather Boy
Leather Boy is a character from the Marvel universe who is a young man with a penchant for “leather.” He is quite confusing as he is also portrayed as a superhero. Given Marvel’s current PG-13 target audience, Leather Boy is unlikely to be suitable for the big screen, as he could become a disturbing presence in any narrative.
5. The Almighty Dollar
J. Pennington Pennypacker is a superhero who is notoriously wealthy and possesses the ability to summon money at will. He is essentially a corporate villain who would be a tough sell for a blockbuster film. His character raises questions about corporate greed and morality, but ultimately, who really wants to see a superhero who can only buy his way out of trouble?
Source: Smosh
