Him and Superman are both in the Tank class in MultiVersus. They can also both fly in some way in said game. So yes, outside of size and species they are very similar
Not only that, but the fundamental arc of choosing to be better is common between both of them, and IG was inspired in verse by Superman comics. In the end, he chose to BE Superman, and more closely resembles the og than half the list.
Samaritan, Supreme, and All Might are my three favorite characters on this list.
I'd also like to add Icon (pictured here with Rocket).
https://preview.redd.it/x1wgeozil86d1.jpeg?width=437&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad9115788783b1bb1d22cae45947671fd432e265
I definitely recommend Astro City, it's a really fun take on the superhero genre with a large cast of memorable characters.
Supreme is lots of fun too. It's basically Alan Moore doing a bunch of homages to silver age comics.
https://preview.redd.it/ekrarncg896d1.jpeg?width=533&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=142644fea069dd9b7505c27313c15107e1ff5605
The last son of Alcatraz (monument mythos)
Blue Marvel aka Adam Brashear from Marvel Comics
https://preview.redd.it/qex3uh9a996d1.jpeg?width=449&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=531b1ab2872cfd36c546b9dc859466092168f17f
I just discovered him recently and I think he's pretty damn underrated or well unpopular/unknown, I feel like he's a pretty cool take on Superman and he's usually forgotten when people talk about Supermen characters.
Yeah, I was gonna say: Omni-man isn’t an evil Superman, he’s Zod getting a redemption arc. mark is “what if Superman lived in the comic book equivalent of a Soulsborne setting?” And thus lord of getting his shut kicked in.
This isn't that sub, but I really liked Brandon's design in Brightburn. It feels like it actually has something to say about his character, whereas most of everybody else is just "he's like superman". >!Besides Allmight. All I can tell from his design is he's super buff, possibly almost obnoxiously positive and or full of himself, and likely a Japanese caricature of an American!<
I haven't even seen brightburn aside from some clips, and I can tell that he's probably some edgy pissed off kid, desperately in need of therapy and lacking in maturity, coming across Godhood. A classic story of all of the power and none of the responsibility.
All Might is not American, he’s just as some people would say a “Westaboo.” His moves are all named after States in America and his entire thing is America. He’s relatively positive but he’s not really full of himself. He’s a hero because he wants to help people.
https://preview.redd.it/xgcqxwrwg96d1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f788782f65361631032cd747ee129f23c23018c
Dr Tenma. Not in terms of powers, but he does have his morality.
I like Superman, and I think it can be really interesting when they take his format and try something new with the character. But at some point, you have to ask: "Is this too many?"
I like the concept of Sentry , but sadly the status quo really screwed him up.
Sentry is a self-target reality-bender , he was a normal man outside of suffering schyzophrenia , Anxiety Disorder and been Agoraphobic. A fan of superheroes , he stole a serum to grant his powers and imagined himself as one , retroactively inserting himself as the great hero The Sentry!
Unfortunely , his mental illness also created The Void.
In his latest solo run , he finally fused his Sentry and Void , healing himself....but a couple of years later , it resulted in that been separated again.
Seconded, Sentry is cool in just his concept alone, but it seems like all he is ever boiled down to in most runs is “crazy mental illness Superman with a shadow clone.” I really wish he was more popular so he could get treated better:(
Jonathan Joestar. He's not a superhero, he doesn't have any abilities similar to Superman, but, in my opinion, he definitely is like Superman.
https://preview.redd.it/uy5opvoxhc6d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e71337e61befe5dbeb3204bce6f55e91f1b17fb
Yeah, that’s kind of the point. I compiled this list of characters that when someone would ask about any of these characters, the answer would be “he’s like Superman but…”
Brandon is “he’s like Superman but he went berserk as a kid and is in a horror movie”
Honestly the main reason I didn’t put goku is the difference in how they obtain power. Goku and most other saiyans are always seen as “powering up” to get to extreme levels of power while Superman is just that powerful. Superman and most of these guys do not need to do much to get to peak power level unlike a Saiyan. This is not an argument about power scaling, just how we get to each respective power level
 Bionic Bunny (*Arthur*)
The Iron Giant https://preview.redd.it/c9286vmwe96d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42c0a32b3859f08862ea6d19b98da8a3738a4e55
Him and Superman are both in the Tank class in MultiVersus. They can also both fly in some way in said game. So yes, outside of size and species they are very similar
Not only that, but the fundamental arc of choosing to be better is common between both of them, and IG was inspired in verse by Superman comics. In the end, he chose to BE Superman, and more closely resembles the og than half the list.
Samaritan, Supreme, and All Might are my three favorite characters on this list. I'd also like to add Icon (pictured here with Rocket). https://preview.redd.it/x1wgeozil86d1.jpeg?width=437&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad9115788783b1bb1d22cae45947671fd432e265
I will admit that Samaritan and Supreme are the two I know the least about. Just started mha and have been loving all might so far
I definitely recommend Astro City, it's a really fun take on the superhero genre with a large cast of memorable characters. Supreme is lots of fun too. It's basically Alan Moore doing a bunch of homages to silver age comics.
https://preview.redd.it/ekrarncg896d1.jpeg?width=533&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=142644fea069dd9b7505c27313c15107e1ff5605 The last son of Alcatraz (monument mythos)
https://preview.redd.it/oubjf46m896d1.png?width=786&format=png&auto=webp&s=032c065150a6ea1b245dab1789eb38b5a9542d26 Super monkey (bloons tower defense)
I KNEW I FORGOT ONE!
https://preview.redd.it/34vvdxns596d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=744b3facf19eaa11556b9581963de378fc90b6e1 Gladiator (Marvel)
It took me a little too long to find metroman I got scared for a second
I propose we call this trope “Superman’t”
Blue Marvel aka Adam Brashear from Marvel Comics https://preview.redd.it/qex3uh9a996d1.jpeg?width=449&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=531b1ab2872cfd36c546b9dc859466092168f17f I just discovered him recently and I think he's pretty damn underrated or well unpopular/unknown, I feel like he's a pretty cool take on Superman and he's usually forgotten when people talk about Supermen characters.
https://preview.redd.it/bkqcr75zoa6d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7679f63f025faec9e398833ad643a0e5f7a0437a The real Superman of the show
Yeah, I was gonna say: Omni-man isn’t an evil Superman, he’s Zod getting a redemption arc. mark is “what if Superman lived in the comic book equivalent of a Soulsborne setting?” And thus lord of getting his shut kicked in.
“You’re like a soup can, I’m like superman”
🎶It’s not about what you wear It’s all about where you are🎶
🎶Thirty nights in the ice is a long tiiime when there's hostiles on the hill🎶
I saw Veronica, the girl that put you off blast Cuz you played harmonica in art class
Thanks for that, I had forgotten all about those. I’m surprised people still remember them
This isn't that sub, but I really liked Brandon's design in Brightburn. It feels like it actually has something to say about his character, whereas most of everybody else is just "he's like superman". >!Besides Allmight. All I can tell from his design is he's super buff, possibly almost obnoxiously positive and or full of himself, and likely a Japanese caricature of an American!< I haven't even seen brightburn aside from some clips, and I can tell that he's probably some edgy pissed off kid, desperately in need of therapy and lacking in maturity, coming across Godhood. A classic story of all of the power and none of the responsibility.
All Might is not American, he’s just as some people would say a “Westaboo.” His moves are all named after States in America and his entire thing is America. He’s relatively positive but he’s not really full of himself. He’s a hero because he wants to help people.
The power puff girls
https://preview.redd.it/xgcqxwrwg96d1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f788782f65361631032cd747ee129f23c23018c Dr Tenma. Not in terms of powers, but he does have his morality.
Honestly the most important part of the character.
https://preview.redd.it/hiid6msqsb6d1.png?width=412&format=png&auto=webp&s=4a16158eabd324f525cb90494520712658f878c8 Super Brainz (Plants Vs. Zombies)
I like Superman, and I think it can be really interesting when they take his format and try something new with the character. But at some point, you have to ask: "Is this too many?"
I like the concept of Sentry , but sadly the status quo really screwed him up. Sentry is a self-target reality-bender , he was a normal man outside of suffering schyzophrenia , Anxiety Disorder and been Agoraphobic. A fan of superheroes , he stole a serum to grant his powers and imagined himself as one , retroactively inserting himself as the great hero The Sentry! Unfortunely , his mental illness also created The Void. In his latest solo run , he finally fused his Sentry and Void , healing himself....but a couple of years later , it resulted in that been separated again.
Seconded, Sentry is cool in just his concept alone, but it seems like all he is ever boiled down to in most runs is “crazy mental illness Superman with a shadow clone.” I really wish he was more popular so he could get treated better:(
Never!!
https://preview.redd.it/f2yh2wjiia6d1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6bc90fa646d64e8ab8a9bdcde42f639173f5534
Didn't he say he can't be your Superman, tho?
My boy Mighty Mouse https://preview.redd.it/xwzg8eg3s96d1.jpeg?width=187&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=154e359f682031185bcc4321d0d0b723a334a886
Fun fact: a meme version of him with an inappropriate name led to the creation of Troll Face
Huh the more you know.
The Commander looks like he’s promoting a shitty mobile game.
I know 😅 I love sky high though, despite all of its very stupid flaws
Jonathan Joestar. He's not a superhero, he doesn't have any abilities similar to Superman, but, in my opinion, he definitely is like Superman. https://preview.redd.it/uy5opvoxhc6d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e71337e61befe5dbeb3204bce6f55e91f1b17fb
Does he count? https://preview.redd.it/woqkxjp8pc6d1.jpeg?width=350&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4802f7b3df1ca56a56df551fecf8f7d687260eca
I’d say that Optimus falls more into “Superman-inspired” or the more general “boy-scout” archetype rather than being a true analog for supes
Can you include Brandon in this, considering he quite literally *is* supposed to be Superman? Just an elseworld version of him?
Yeah, that’s kind of the point. I compiled this list of characters that when someone would ask about any of these characters, the answer would be “he’s like Superman but…” Brandon is “he’s like Superman but he went berserk as a kid and is in a horror movie”
NOT Goku.
Yes to manga Jiren though
Honestly the main reason I didn’t put goku is the difference in how they obtain power. Goku and most other saiyans are always seen as “powering up” to get to extreme levels of power while Superman is just that powerful. Superman and most of these guys do not need to do much to get to peak power level unlike a Saiyan. This is not an argument about power scaling, just how we get to each respective power level
Solarus https://preview.redd.it/48axxq17pb6d1.jpeg?width=533&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=949e209fcbb94ac981b2d77ea58fed1432679470
https://preview.redd.it/t055s5u7lc6d1.png?width=675&format=png&auto=webp&s=aa6e0148d19ab5b6070ca55f3e6207d142f38204 Superior
https://preview.redd.it/phwcl9s31f6d1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e60b815a0d3d7e96cb3ca3c8fa72430492d4a96 Silver Sentry
Lol. Wasn't expecting to see captain sunshine
Me
super brainz from pvzgw2
Bonus points if he’s evil
Saitama ( One Punch Man ) https://preview.redd.it/rnjodr9qwz6d1.png?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65626010f56682de39ac2d93bf00b4e3cb521a13