They're like twins, but really distant. Hello Comic Viners to my latest blog entry. So have you noticed any similarities towards any comic character? Did it make you ask if they were cousins or something like that? I for one have found several of them. Here is a list of a few of the most notable clones in comics. Please note though that we are not specifically discussing genetic clones, though we may talking about it in one of the things in this list. Instead, we are talking about any character/s who has/have any likeness that closely resembles another character. Be reminded also that we are selecting clones from separate continuities. So sit back and read on! (Arranged from top to bottom)
1. Doom Patrol and Fantastic Four / X-Men
What makes them clones?
- All teams are trying to find their rightful position in the modern society.
- All teams don't have any secret identities.
- All teams' bases are available to the public eye.
- The Doom Patrol and the Fantastic Four consist mainly of four primary members. (All of which are usually (but not always) available in each incarnation)
- The DP and the FF have one member who is bulky and strong. This certain member is also the most notable and has quite a dislike on their powers, in fact, they are also short tempered. (Robotman of the DP and the Thing of the FF)
- All teams have one member/ ex-member who uses fire based features and likes their talents. (Negative Man of the DP, Johnny Storm of the FF and Pyro, an ex-member of the X-Men)
- The DP and the FF have one member who does not like to expose his/herself to the public. (The Chief of the DP and Invisible Woman of the FF)
- The DP and the FF have one member that has stretchy or malleability based powers. (Elasti-Girl of the DP and Mr. Fantastic of the FF)
- The DP and the FF have only one female member who is also notable. (Elasti-Girl and Invisible Woman)
- The DP and the FF are lead by a scientific genius and has a slight/huge chance of insanity. (The Chief and Mr. Fantastic)
- The female member of each team had an affair with another character who has dislike towards their respective teams. Also these characters would eventually join the team for either a short time or remain just a solo hero. (Elasti-Girl married Mento, who would eventually be a villain for a short time and Namor had an interest in Sue Storm)
- The DP and the FF would soon have a young member who has special talents. Also this member would be a son to two of the members. (Beast Boy, who was adopted by Mento and Elasti-Girl and Franklin Richards of the FF)
- Both the DP and the X-Men are lead by a man on a wheelchair and also a brilliant scientific mind. (The Chief of the DP and Professor X of the X-Men)
- The DP's and the X-Men's arch-group have exactly the same name. (The DP fights the Brotherhood of Evil while the X-Men battles the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants)
- The DP and the X-Men has one member made of metal. (Robotman of the DP and Colossus)
- All teams have fought odd and villainous foes with bizarre functions, most of which have scientific involvement.
- All teams have drastically been rebooted several times to fit the modern audience;s expectations.
What makes them different from each other?
- Unlike the FF, the DP and the X-Men don't have matching uniforms. (Though the DP and the X-Men wore matching uniforms only a few times, those costumes were only presented once, twice or when the occasion calls for it)
- The DP are the only team that consists members who has received their powers through sabotages, while the X-Men receive theirs through genetics and the FF received theirs from an actual accident. (This was revealed on Grant Morrison's run on his Vertigo imprinted run on the Doom Patrol. For more information, click here to learn the true origin of the Doom Patrol)
- The DP's final issue on it's original run were the first to end an ongoing series with the main characters killed off, making them the only super team to die on their final issue. (For more information, click here for the team's demise)
- The FF are the only team with a robot assistant, namely H.E.R.B.I.E.
- The FF and the X-Men are the only teams with a specific mode of transportation, namely Fantasti-Car MK I or Fantasti-Car MK II for the FF and the Blackbird for the X-Men. (The DP did had a few modes of transportation, but none have been consistent)
2. Deathstroke and Deadpool
What makes them clones?
- Both are highly trained mercenaries.
- Both are former members of a certain government agency. (Deathstroke was a member of Checkmate while Deadpool was a member of Weapon X)
- Both are categorized as antiheroes. (Meaning both have a serious tendency to kill)
- Both of their names are nearly the same. (Deathstroke's alter ego is Slade Wilson while Deadpool's real name (unconfirmed) is Wade Wilson)
- Both have a killer healing factor.
- Both use a large variety of weapons to get a job done.
- Both usually help other heroes. (Deathstroke mostly helps Batman in some cases while Deadpool meets up with Wolverine, Cable and the X-Men)
- Both became an enemy to another hero at one point and soon became allies. (Deathstroke fought the Teen Titans, Green Arrow even the Justice League while Deadpool fought Wolverine when he is out to find his past)
What makes them different from each other?
- Deathstroke uses his trademark blue and orange suit while Deadpool uses his notable red and black get up.
- Deathstroke is a master strategist while Deadpool does not hesitate to kill immediately.
- Deathstroke never breaks the Fourth Wall while Deadpool occasionally does.
- Deathstroke is smarter and much more silent then Deadpool, who is a loud mouth and an annoyance to others.
- Deadpool is seen by most of the Marvel Universe as a pest while Deathstroke has been a trusted a few times.
- Deadpool usually uses 2 Katana Blades as his primary weapons while Deathstroke only uses 1 Sword as his.
3. Catwoman and Black Cat
What makes them clones?
- Both have cat-themed suits.
- Both are professional thieves.
- Both had once or several times been a love interest of a certain superhero. (Catwoman was a love interest of Batman while Black Cat was Spider-Man's crush)
- Both don't use powers and are instead make use of simple gadgets.
- Both are also anti heroic.
- Both have assisted several other heroes in their everyday battles.
- Both are also skilled in hand-to-hand combat.
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