One thing that always gets to people who have never read comics before is the superhero genre’s use of the secret identity.

Being a hero when you're rich isn't easy, but money for the best health care, weapons, vehicles, and armor around sure does help. Some crime fighters, though, not only have to worry about stopping the bad guys but about how to pay the rent, too.

The stereotypical comic book heroine can usually blend in seamlessly with the rest of society. Take away the skimpy superheroine outfit and the weapons, and you'd never know that the attractive lady sitting next to you on the subway can fly and move...

The comic book world is truly vast and varied, with characters of every shape, size, and color. However, when it comes to the "heroes" of the comic book world, they're typically easily identifiable.

You had to have seen it coming. I mean, we couldn’t have a Top Ten Manliest Superheroes without a Top Ten Un-Manliest Superheroes could we? Well, we can’t, and you shouldn’t expect anything less from our blatant attempts at...