Ranking The 42 Most Underrated Comic Book Characters

Superhero stories are truly captivating; of course, if I told you Superman or Batman you would know exactly who we are talking about. But there are other figures who have not shone so much despite deserving it. In this ranking we are going to tell you which are those characters that for one reason or another have been somewhat relegated from fame. To put together the ranking, we considered reasons such as the lack of continuity in the stories, the fact that they always appear as secondary roles or that they are underestimated due to their abilities.
As you delve into each one, you’ll see how intriguing these characters are and how they’ve made the comic book universe a world full of surprises.

42. Victoria Hand

Victoria Hand is a character who has previously appeared in the MCU. Before being killed off and brought back in an alternate reality, she had a minor role in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. She’s skilfully used as Norman Osborn’s right-hand lady in the comics.

Although Valentina Allegra de Fontaine has substituted her for the moment, it would be fantastic to see this cunning adversary brought back.

41. Rage

In the world of comic books, Rage has a long and complicated history. He’s been part of the Avengers, the Initiative, and the New Warriors, and he has been both a villain and a hero.

Rage began his career when he was very young, and was dishonest to gain acceptance among Earth’s greatest heroes. Due to his anger issues, he has been outcast by the superhero community on several occasions.

40. The Human Torch

The Human Torch appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger, but he never got to live up to his comic book counterpart. Because he was a mechanical person, he was considered a technological wonder during the 1940s.

It would be fascinating to see The Human Torch brought into the present day. It would be interesting to see the out-of-time outdated android explore what it entails to be a human being.

39. Cloud 9

Another character who was part of the Initiative is Cloud 9. Her journey into the realm of superheroes was complicated by the Superhuman Registration Act. She began her training at Camp Hammond, but shortly grew tired of it.

Cloud 9’s went through a violent transformation from a bold kid to a full-fledged warrior. Her story delves into what it’s like to be a kid caught in the middle of war.