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9 comic book characters to watch in 2009

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Fri Jan 2, 2009 9:41 AM EST

Article Source: msnbc.com

technology, comic-books, graphic-novels, dc-comics, marvel-comics, batman, superman, power-girl, avengers

Seeded by HelenA.S.Popkin

The new year is wide open with comics firing on all cylinders — from the upper echelons of superhero comics to the vibrant field of modern comics.

But who rests at the top? Who are the biggest and brightest — who are the ones who pose to make 2009 a breakout year for themselves? From characters to comics to creators, and even to the wider spectrum of television and movies — who will be the breakout stars?

Newsarama gathered the facts, analyzed the fiction and reviewed the rumors to delineate who we think will be the top — the nine to watch in '09.

msnbc.com wants to know what you think — who are the comic book stars to watch in the new year?

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{"commentId":4632419,"authorDomain":"Kuriouz1"}

Kuriouz1

The best super hero is "Fat Belly Beer Man"!! He's able fart on command and blow almost any obstacle to the ground. No creature that breathes can withstand the stench! He also has a super powered belly pound. This power allows him to run or slam objects onto his belly and they will bounce away at super speeds. His power increase if he eats mexican food or anything with milk since he's lactos intolerate and that increases his fart ability.

His known weakness is diet and excericise and loctos pills.

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#1 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 11:22 AM EST

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PodComics

Watch out for the Traveling Gringos.

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#2 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 12:31 PM EST

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Goat Rancher Bob

I would like to place my bets on Wanda the Witch. If a movie is in the offing, how about Julie Strain to play Wanda??

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#3 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 12:59 PM EST

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Shazam boy

What? No mention of the upcoming Captain Marvel movie? Hello?

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#4 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 5:56 PM EST

{"commentId":4638813,"authorDomain":"samolcott"}

Marvel/DC Fan Forever

My pics for comic heroes are Capt America, Thor, Aqua man, Flash, Wonder Woman, Super Girl, Green Lantern, Beast Man, Hall of Justis and the Legion of Doom.

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#5 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 6:26 PM EST

{"commentId":4639627,"authorDomain":"secretorigin"}

Don -569065

Grant Morrison has done some serious damage at DC. A Flash movie would be something but bringing back Barry Allen is a serious mistake. He had one of the best comic book deaths EVER! No reason at all to mess with that. I was all for bringing back Hal Jordan but what have they really done with him since he's been back that they couldn't have without him. Barry is gonna go the same way. They'll make a big thing out of bringing him back and then what? Geoff's a good writer but I don't knowww.

Check out this link and sign if you agree...

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#6 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 7:23 PM EST

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J Lee-770836

I've been out of comics for ages, but lately have been reading the Ultimate Collection books of Invincible by Robert Kirkman. Really fresh and entertaining take on the genre.

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#7 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 7:49 PM EST

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Orion61

Hey how about the Green Arrow? Havent heared from him in awhile...I used to love that series..

I'd also like the Green Lantern to be in a big screen flick

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#8 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 9:21 PM EST

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BlueJimmie/lancedenier

Well, you might like Smallville on the CW. He's a recurring character the last few seasons, guiding a young Clark Kent to fullfill his destiny as Earth's mightiest hero.

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#8.1 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 3:02 AM EST

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Orion61

I thought the Sub Mariner vs Aquaman would be cool too!!!

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#9 - Fri Jan 2, 2009 9:26 PM EST

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Ray-795625

I believe I read that Morpheus' sibling Death will be making a trip to Hollywood in the not too distant future. Hopefully this will eventually lead to a Sandman movie. Of course Gaiman doesn't want his work screwed up so it would be a huge task to bring Dream to the big screen. Let's hope someone is up to the task. (I've always thought Frank Darabont would be a good call for director; he turned a good story into a Great movie!)

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1 vote

#10 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 2:39 AM EST

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General Farnirius Dog

IMHO, Mark Millar's "KICK-ASS" should be given some consideration. Great story and art work which is set in the real world.

Yukito Kishiro's Battle Angel Alita manga is not only a great book and I heard there will be a movie made of this one.

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1 vote

#11 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 8:40 AM EST

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SuperSaiyan

Yeah, I also like the "Kick-Ass" book...

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#11.1 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM EST

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tom-232927

The amazing spiderman and runaways. The runaways is asleeper very well done .

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#12 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 10:57 AM EST

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richard-795963

Please folks , there will be no cross-comic battles, e.g. aqua-man(DC) vs. Submariner(Marvel). Look for the continuation of darker more troubled heroes to continue. Also younger to appeal to tweens and teens. I personally am still waiting for a good Hulk movie. 2 total disasters that completely miss the mark make me think Lou Ferrigno deserved an Emmy.

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#13 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 12:31 PM EST

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D-1138

My vote will always go with Spider Jerusalem, the superheroes of 'Nextwave,' or Conan, (the more recent Dark Horse incarnation) but I know I'll be longer than 2009 to get my wish.

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#14 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 2:30 PM EST

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BigMaxEpad

THOR!! Thor is the man. Thor is my son's middle name. Who could play him? Thor movie already in the making if y'all didnt know, I say BRING IT & CANT WAIT!!!

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#15 - Sat Jan 3, 2009 5:20 PM EST

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BlueJimmie/lancedenier

I say Alexander Skaarsgard would be perfect for Thor. He played a Vampire on HBO's Trueblood who was aptly named Eric Northman. Check him out - he's perfect for the part imo.

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#15.1 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 2:57 AM EST

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The Great Hustle

How about Goku from Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon? "Dragon Ball" and "Sailor Moon" were both the most influential manga(comic)/anime (cartoon) titles ever released in Japan and soon to the world. I heard FOX is planning to make this movie. This could be a mixed blessing

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#16 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 1:20 AM EST

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Synthesis

I'm probably in the minority these days because they are often viewed as an amusing legacy of the disco era or something along those lines.

But ever since CGI grew to maturity, I've been waiting for a Legion of Superheroes movie. The LSH was my favourite comic in my teen years, and combined science fiction with superhero action in a way that created immense excitement, IMHO.

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#17 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 9:02 AM EST

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Jaguar-796949

What about Watchmen? Not technically a character, but the movie should be big. Fans of the novel, like myself, have been practically gnawing their fingernails off since the movie release date is only couple months away.

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#18 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 11:49 AM EST

{"commentId":4659329,"authorDomain":"thejackothewisp"}

jackolantyrn356

Oh, Wow!....Soon we'll get SPACE(y) GIRL Traveler and Defender of all the Malls in the Universe.

Oh, I'm sorry. she's already here and the Malls are all closed due to the Depression

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1 vote

#19 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 1:41 PM EST

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SuperSaiyan

I would personally pick Norman Osborn(since he's now in control of everything in the M.U.) and The Scarlet Witch(it'll be intresting to see how she is going to be recieved after what happemed in "House Of M").

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#20 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM EST

{"commentId":4665813,"authorDomain":"URN"}

DUNDRCHIEF

Is there no one who remembers, Adam Warlock??? Jim Starlin, created the best comic charactor, EVER!!! His oddessy to confront, The Magus, was compelling reading. It would make a great movie series, even now.

Thanks, URN

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#21 - Sun Jan 4, 2009 11:55 PM EST

{"commentId":4675880,"authorDomain":"ctmorell"}

Chris-798431

No Watchmen character(s)? Fail.

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#22 - Mon Jan 5, 2009 6:46 PM EST

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