DC's Microheroes line is such a deep cut—I love digging into obscure corners of comics! Some of the rarest characters they've featured include the likes of Brother Power the Geek, a 1967 hippie puppet-turned-metaphysical hero who barely got any screen time but has a cult following. Then there's G'nort, the absurdly incompetent Green Lantern Corps mascot who somehow made it into the lineup despite being a walking punchline. The real gem, though, is probably The Weird, a short-lived cosmic entity from the '80s with a design that looks like Salvador Dalí drew a superhero. These picks aren't just rare; they're tributes to DC's willingness to take wild swings.
What fascinates me is how Microheroes often spotlighted characters who never got proper action figures or merch. Take Cave Carson, a silver-age adventurer who recently got revived in Gerard Way's 'Young Animal' comics—his inclusion feels like a nod to hardcore fans who remember his underground exploits. Even Ambush Bug, the fourth-wall-breaking jester of DC lore, snuck in despite being more meta joke than traditional hero. It's like the Microheroes line was a love letter to completists, cramming in deep cuts that'd make even comic shop regulars pause.
Microheroes were my gateway into DC's weirdest roster spots—like finding a playlist of B-sides from your favorite band. One character that stuck with me is Forerunner, a cosmic-tier heroine from the '90s 'Bloodlines' event who barely lasted past her debut arc. Her Microhero feels like a relic from an alternate timeline. Then there's Merry, Girl of 1000 Gimmicks, a golden-age legacy hero so obscure she makes the Question look mainstream. And who could forget the original version of Firebrand, a 1941 patriotic hero who predates Captain America by months? These aren't just rare; they're historical footnotes given plastic form.
The charm is in the details—like how they included the original Red Tornado (Ma Hunkel), a housewife in long johns who fought crime with a saucepan. Or Detective Chimp, who somehow out-logicked Batman in a few silver-age stories. Microheroes didn't just chase popular characters; they celebrated the joy of discovering someone you'd never heard of before, frozen in that tiny pixelated pose.
Ever stumble upon a Microhero and think 'Who IS this?' That happened to me with Air Wave, the obscure legacy hero who literally died from a heart attack mid-comic. Or Dolphin, the silver-age aquatic heroine who got revived in 'Aquaman' but still feels like someone's niche favorite. The rarest ones almost feel like inside jokes—like the inclusion of Vartox, a Superman pastiche whose powers came from 'hyper- hormones.' These characters aren't just rare; they're testaments to DC's willingness to embrace its own strangeness. Half the fun is googling their backstories and falling down rabbit holes of forgotten story arcs.
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Since he snubs the idea of finding a mate, refusing to allow anyone to claim him and therefore control him, he has taken over as protector of the forest. The hunters are always searching for supernaturals to force into their Arenas, a modern-day gladiator fighting ring. And now, they are capturing supernaturals to experiment on, creating a new race of hybrid creatures. Because Avani can shift his emerald-green scales into the black of onyx, those he saves have started to call him The Dark Protector.
Merethyl is an elven princess. She and her brother, Yhendorn, are captured by hunters when her family is attacked, her parents slaughtered in front of her. She and Yhendorn are held captive, experimented on, until one day they find a way to escape. As they flee, Yhendorn is re-captured sacrificing himself to make sure Merethyl gets away.
As she runs, the hunters chase her, trying to run her down. Avani hears her and flies to her rescue, killing the hunters that are after her. When he realizes that she smells better than anyone he’s ever smelled before, he knows he must get away from her. He cannot allow her to have the total control over him that claiming him would give her. But Merethyl has nowhere else to go and she needs Avani’s help to rescue her brother.
Will Avani be able to resist the charms of the elven princess, or will he fall to her, claimed, making her his dragonrider?
Poppy died from exhaustion at work, lying helplessly on her cold desk. She died a virgin who had never been with a man, leaving behind many regrets, and because of those regrets, she was given a second chance.
When Poppy opened her eyes again, she found that she had transmigrated to another world. She was overjoyed and intended to find a handsome man in this new world. However, all of Poppy's hopes were shattered when she realized that this world was in the midst of an Apocalypse!
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[To survive in this frozen world, the Host must seek warmth from the affection of others. If the Warmth Meter reaches zero, the Host will die.]
Poppy was stunned, not only did she have to survive in the middle of a frozen world, but now her life was also in danger!
The only legacy that Castiel’s parents have left him are a ton of debt and a younger Omega sister who he must protect at all costs. As an Alpha without any real powers, he is hopeless and helpless when it comes to standing on his feet, but when a terrible accident makes him commit an unthinkable crime; he has no choice but to face the renounced Mafia King, Damien Synclair.
Damien is an Enigma. A powerful Alpha who operates in the shadows of the New York underbelly and is feared by all. But when he comes face to face with a weak Alpha, he finds that he can’t have enough of his. To Damien, Castiel becomes a mystery that he must solve, even if it means holding him captive.
But what happens when the captive starts to develop feelings for the captor? Will it be enough to melt Damien’s icy heart? Or will Castiel end up just like Damien’s previous f*ck buddies? Chewed and thrown to the streets…
Jace Storme is the most popular guy in school, while Maxxie Gray is the superhero-obsessed nerd....who just so happens to be obsessed with Jace. After Maxxie drops a pair of underwear, Jace says those fated words: "I like your Batman underwear." The two discover the ups and downs of young love, navigating identity, friends, and family while trying to keep their relationship alive.
Five gargoyles own a pop-up nightclub. Each must defeat a goblin, but can only do that with the fairy that they are fated to be with. Too bad none of those women know they are fairies. Can the magic of yore be recaptured before the goblins rule the Earth? Gargoyles in Uniform is created by Chris Redding an eGlobal Publishing Creative Signed Author.
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Man, I could rant about underrated DC characters all day! One that instantly comes to mind is Renee Montoya from Gotham's police force. She started as a background cop in 'Batman: The Animated Series' but got fleshed out in comics like 'Gotham Central' and later as the Question. Her journey from a gritty detective to a symbol of justice without superpowers is so compelling. And don't get me started on her LGBTQ+ representation—way ahead of its time!
Another deep cut? Cassandra Cain as Batgirl. She's arguably the best fighter in the Bat-family, with a mute-by-trauma backstory that makes her combat skills poetic. Her 'No Man's Land' arc was fire, but DC keeps sidelining her after her solo series got axed. It's criminal how her nuanced character gets overshadowed by more 'marketable' heroes. Give me Cass over another Batman spin-off any day.
Collecting Lego minifigures is like hunting for tiny treasures, and the Batfamily has some seriously elusive ones. The 2012 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive 'Batman in Black Suit' is a grail—limited to 1,250 pieces, it’s got a sleek all-black design with a unique cape print. Then there’s the 2016 'Disco Batman' from the Minifigures Series, which isn’t technically Batfamily but fits the vibe with its retro glitter suit. The 2014 'Disco Alfred' from the same line is equally quirky and hard to find now.
Another standout is the 'Zur-En-Arrh Batman' from the 2016 'Batman: The Attack of the Talons' set, inspired by his trippy silver-age comic look. It’s not SDCC-level rare, but it’s pricey on the aftermarket. For deep cuts, the 2013 'Joker’s Daughter' minifigure (from the 'Batman: Defend the Batcave' set) is a weird, obscure pick—she’s technically an antagonist, but her green-haired, stitched-face design is unforgettable. Honestly, half the fun is stumbling upon these oddballs in old sets or trading forums.