Does anyone here have a character that they personally think is underrated? Or has tons of potential,but it's just unused? Or that they think that not enough people know about this character that should?
For example,Moon Knight or Captain Britain or Blade (and only SOME of his potential was used with his movies). Or someone like Icon or Hardware.
Why is it that these characters don't get enough recognition? Is it because their potential is unused (this,of course,differs with certain characters) or that they just don't get a lot of exposure and their potential IS being used?
Are people just not familiar enough with these characters? Are these characters just under-utilized (ie,needs a movie,or needs a well-written title,like what happened with Aquaman)?
I mean,look at what Young Justice did to characters like Sportsmaster,Aqualad,Artemis (who is,technically,a completely new character),etc.....
Or look at Superboy. He hasn't been around for that long compared to other characters (especially with his retconned origin,pre-new 52),yet he's one of the most loved and recognized characters to comic fans. And one of the most prominent characters in the DCu. Yet characters that have been around much longer,such as some at Marvel,are not as prominent or recognized......
Even characters like Shazam and Black Adam are seen more important and prominent than characters like Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel or Mar-vell to many people....why is this the case? Is it that Shazam has had more exposure and prominence in the DCU and in animated films and such?
I really hope you guys understand what I am saying...
I also feel that this happens A LOT to most Marvel characters,who are seen as (at most) B-list (besides Spider-man). I feel that most characters there are underrated and just dismissed by people. Like Scarlet Spider/Kaine,or Flash Thompson/Venom. I feel that they are HEAVILY underrated,but I just don't know if people really see them as being....important.
I understand that this might seem a bit....rough and confusing,and not very fluid (in terms of my thoughts and their transition),so if you're confused.....just ask. But of course,you'll have to work with me here.....
Basically,it's about characters that you feel are underrated and why this is the case,especially for why this is the case for characters in an entire company (ie,Marvel. Who I was referring to). Or if they ARE prominent and important,and I am wrong,then how can a person be familiarized and attached to them? One way,in my opinion,is through media exposure in a popular show. Like the introduction of many Marvel characters through Avengers EMH (like Ms Marvel,which helped me get into the character and fall in love with her). Or the same with many DC characters with Young Justice.
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