Favorite C-D list books

[mrc1214]

I see alot of threads about C and D list characters that are used. But there are alot of characters who are being used that are C,D listers. So what were some of your favorite books past or present that did a good job with the characters. Mini series count as well. here mine

Irredeemable Ant Man-Kirkman
X-Factor- PAD
She-Hulk-Slott

[bebopeva88]

Inhumans (1998; Jenkins/Jae Lee maxi; if you consider them C/D list)
Nextwave -- Ellis
Irredeemable Ant-Man -- Kirkman
Ka-Zar -- Waid
Omega the Unknown -- Letham
The Order -- Fraction
Shanna the She Devil -- Cho (2005 mini); Gray & Palmiotti (2007 mini)

Slingers was decent, but not as good as the rest of the list.

Dunno that I would qualify Marvel Boy as C/D list seeing as his profile has been hightened, and looks to be even more so in SI, but it's definitely a fav. Ditto for Black Widow and her minis (MK Jones mini, Morgan minis), and Deadpool (esp. Kelly's run).

I would add X-Factor and the Madrox mini, but I don't consider the titles/him a C or D list book/character, though the title may have some C and D list characters...not all, but some.

[Phantom Druid]

Warren Ellis and Leonardo Manco's Druid

[BugsySig]

Avengers: the Initiative...Maybe not a C-D list book, but filled with C-D list characters.

also Agents of Atlas, Nextwave, Livewires and Loners.

oh, and Man-Thing.

[Asian_Invasion]

The Loners

[Nite-Wing]

can anyone define what a C or D list superhero is ?

I mean basically is it all about popularity.

[JumpingJupiter]

Is Moon Knight C or D list?

[SquidSquod]

Moon Knight is B- List

[Babylon23]

Agents of Atlas
Jenkins/Lee Inhumans
Richard K. Morgan's Black Widow miniseries
The 2 Vision and the Scarlet Witch miniseries from the 80's

[JumpingJupiter]

Manhunter?

What the hell is with these lists?

[mrc1214]

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[mrc1214]

can anyone define what a C or D list superhero is ?

I mean basically is it all about popularity.

I would define it as anyone you dont see pop up alot. Then they get a series and you dont see them again. BUt popularity is a big thing cause most arent popular to begin with.

[BugsySig]

can anyone define what a C or D list superhero is ?

I mean basically is it all about popularity.

I would say someone or a group that can't sell an ongoing series or carry much more than the occasional mini, and aren't immediately recognizeable or of great importance to the overal Marvel U. By that definition, though, AoA would be at least b-list as they are getting their own ongoing.

[Kage Kisaragi]

Shanna, Heroes for Hire, She Hulk and Ms Marvel

[JumpingJupiter]

If you have a problem with the lists you dont have to comment. I just thought it would be a interesting topic sorry i offended you with my ignorance.

i was talking about A B C D lists. I never understood how they work. I feel I'm out of the loop or something.

[mrc1214]

i was talking about A B C D lists. I never understood how they work. I feel I'm out of the loop or something.

Ohh then i apologize and i deleted what i typed.

[Nyssane]

i was talking about A B C D lists. I never understood how they work. I feel I'm out of the loop or something.

It's different for everybody. The main consensus is:

A-List are characters non-comic fans can identify because they're so popular/pivotal to the Marvel Universe (ie. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk).

B-List are characters who play important roles in the Marvel Universe but aren't as recognizable to non-fans (ie. Moon Knight, Iron Fist, She-Hulk).

C-List are characters who don't have their own books but still appear in a vast amount of issues themselves, or team books (ie. Meltdown, Living Lightning, Prowler).

D-List are characters who don't have a big history with the Marvel Universe and which a lot of comic book fans don't generally remember (ie. Shamrock, Butterball/Boulder, Glob Herman).

There's also Z-List, which represents characters who appeared only one or two times.

In terms of books being A to D-List, A-List books are just books that are widely popular and sell a massive amount, whereas D-List books are books that don't sell all that well (not necessarily meaning they're bad, though).

[will_butler]

Warren Ellis and Leonardo Manco's Druid


This is the correct answer.

[Nightstar1441]

I always thought Nomad from the 90's was very under appreciated. Fabian Nicezia really did a good job with the character. I also really enjoyed his work on the New Warriors.

That said, the current Nova series is really a treat for lon-time fans, might have moved him up from C-Lister to a B-Lister.

[JumpingJupiter]

It's different for everybody. The main consensus is:

A-List are characters non-comic fans can identify because they're so popular/pivotal to the Marvel Universe (ie. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk).

B-List are characters who play important roles in the Marvel Universe but aren't as recognizable to non-fans (ie. Moon Knight, Iron Fist, She-Hulk).

C-List are characters who don't have their own books but still appear in a vast amount of issues themselves, or team books (ie. Meltdown, Living Lightning, Prowler).

D-List are characters who don't have a big history with the Marvel Universe and which a lot of comic book fans don't generally remember (ie. Shamrock, Butterball/Boulder, Glob Herman).

There's also Z-List, which represents characters who appeared only one or two times.

In terms of books being A to D-List, A-List books are just books that are widely popular and sell a massive amount, whereas D-List books are books that don't sell all that well (not necessarily meaning they're bad, though).

Thanks for the clarification. I always figured there was a vague definition.

Very useful chart :)

[Black Vespa]

Devil Dinosaur (one-shot) - Eric Powell

[DasPoppen]

It's different for everybody. The main consensus is:

A-List are characters non-comic fans can identify because they're so popular/pivotal to the Marvel Universe (ie. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk).

B-List are characters who play important roles in the Marvel Universe but aren't as recognizable to non-fans (ie. Moon Knight, Iron Fist, She-Hulk).

C-List are characters who don't have their own books but still appear in a vast amount of issues themselves, or team books (ie. Meltdown, Living Lightning, Prowler).

D-List are characters who don't have a big history with the Marvel Universe and which a lot of comic book fans don't generally remember (ie. Shamrock, Butterball/Boulder, Glob Herman).

There's also Z-List, which represents characters who appeared only one or two times.

In terms of books being A to D-List, A-List books are just books that are widely popular and sell a massive amount, whereas D-List books are books that don't sell all that well (not necessarily meaning they're bad, though).

Good definitions but they only apply to hero characters since villains rarely have their own books.
How about we create the ultimate Marvel ranking list? Where does Madrox rank? He doesn't have his own book so is he C-List?

[Splatt]

Runaways

(post too short)

[Nyssane]

Good definitions but they only apply to hero characters since villains rarely have their own books.
How about we create the ultimate Marvel ranking list? Where does Madrox rank? He doesn't have his own book so is he C-List?

He's pretty much the star of X-Factor, though, plus he had his own mini not too long ago. I'd say he's B-List.

With villains, it's pretty similar:

A-List is Dr. Doom, Magneto, Red Skull, etc.

B-List is Titania, Shocker, Wrecking Crew, etc.

C-List is Deathwatch, Unus the Untouchable, the Serpent Society, etc.

D-List is Squid, Powderkeg, the Mutant Liberation Front, etc.