10 Worst Marvel Comics Superheroes of All Time

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Marvel Comics has created many legendary superheroes like Spider-Man and the Avengers, but with over 85 years of stories and countless characters, not every hero has been a hit. While the Marvel Universe is full of powerful gods, mutants, and monsters, some heroes simply haven’t resonated with fans due to weak powers, uninteresting personalities, poor designs, or uninspired stories. Instead of being inspiring, these characters are often considered among the worst in comic book history.

Marvel Comics has introduced a huge number of characters over the years, each with their own special powers and traits. However, it’s sometimes obvious that some of the character concepts weren’t very original.

10) Butterball

Ermery Schaub, known as Butterball, shares a similarity with the supervillain the Blob – he’s extremely large. However, unlike the Blob, Butterball doesn’t have super strength. He joined the superhero Initiative program with the unique ability to be completely invulnerable, meaning he can’t be harmed or killed. But this invulnerability also prevents him from changing his body, leaving him overweight and unable to build muscle. As a result, Butterball often ends up being used as a target by villains, as he lacks the power and stamina to defend himself. While being invincible sounds great, it doesn’t compensate for his lack of strength, speed, and coordination, making him a crimefighter who is only helpful in very limited circumstances.

9) Starfox

Eros, also known as Starfox, is a Marvel superhero whose powers raise significant ethical questions. As Thanos’s brother, he chose a heroic path, but his abilities – telepathically influencing others and directly stimulating their pleasure centers – are deeply problematic. Combined with his history of casual relationships, this has sparked serious concerns about consent, even leading to legal accusations of sexual assault. Though he was eventually cleared of wrongdoing, Starfox’s powers remain disturbing and have understandably made readers uncomfortable. While not the creator’s intent, the character has become widely perceived as creepy.

8) Razorback

Razorback, also known as Buford Hollis, looks like he might have some kind of boar-like power thanks to the huge, silly boar helmet he always wears. But his actual mutant ability is surprisingly simple: he’s a natural at driving any vehicle. While this is great for passing a driving test, it’s not very helpful when battling supervillains. His suit does have an electric mane that can shoot out bursts of electricity, but the overall design is just too ridiculous to be intimidating. Razorback came about during a strange period for Marvel Comics when they attempted to attract a trucker fanbase, a plan that ultimately failed.

7) Gin Genie

Beckah Parker, known as Gin Genie, was a member of the X-Statix, a team of fame-seeking mutant superheroes. Her power allowed her to create devastating shockwaves, even earthquakes, but with a dangerous catch: the strength of her abilities was directly tied to her blood alcohol level. The more drunk she was, the more powerful – and unpredictable – she became, making her a liability. Sadly, Gin Genie, like many of the X-Statix, died in a tragic helicopter attack. It’s fitting to remember this volatile hero, a walking disaster waiting to happen, with a drink.

6) El Guapo

Robbie Rodriguez, known as El Guapo, was a mutant stuntman who joined the X-Statix team after being rescued by them. His unusual ability is a telepathic connection with his skateboard, which he relies on completely. In fact, he gets weaker the further he is from it. To make matters worse, the skateboard sometimes acts on its own and even attacks him! El Guapo was also notoriously selfish and arrogant, constantly causing problems for himself. Ultimately, his dependence on the board led to his demise – he was killed when it impaled him in the heart, proving just how ineffective he was.

5) NFL SuperPro

Few comic book heroes are as widely seen as a marketing ploy as NFL SuperPro, whose very name gives away his origins. Created as a promotional campaign for the NFL, reporter Phil Grayfield gained superpowers after being exposed to burning sports collectibles. He donned an incredibly durable football uniform and became NFL SuperPro, vowing to protect people and the game itself from villains. Unfortunately, SuperPro was a stereotypical character with little depth, known mostly for predictable football-themed one-liners. Adding to the problems, some of his adversaries were offensive, stereotypical depictions of Native Americans. Thankfully, after just twelve issues, the character was discontinued and hasn’t appeared since.

4) Almighty Dollar

I remember reading about this really strange superhero called Almighty Dollar. Honestly, he was kind of a joke! He started as J. Pennington Pennypacker, an accountant – seriously, the name says it all – who got superpowers from a scientist’s machine. The power? He could shoot endless pennies from his hands! You’d think he’d use that to get rich, but no, he decided to fight crime with loose change. It was such a terrible idea that he only showed up in one comic book issue. A total flop, but I always thought his story was hilariously bad.

3) US Archer

Marvel has a surprisingly unique pair of superhero truck drivers, and one of them is Ulysses Archer, known as US Archer. After a severe accident, US Archer received a cybernetic implant to replace part of his skull. This implant allows him to hear and change CB radio channels using his tongue to touch his fillings – a power that’s remarkably similar to simply using a radio! His stories largely focus on the exciting life of a truck driver. Although truckers are essential and he experiences wild adventures, US Archer himself is a rather unremarkable character. It’s no coincidence that he was originally created to promote a line of toy trucks that didn’t succeed.

2) Fluff

X-Cellent was a brief-lived superhero team created by the hero Zeitgeist, made up of young, inexperienced mutants. The most ridiculous and ineffective member was undoubtedly Fluff. While mutants are famous for their amazing powers, Fluff’s unique ability was to create endless amounts of belly button lint – a power that proved spectacularly unhelpful in fighting crime. As a result, writers killed off the character after just two issues. Zeitgeist, frustrated by how much Fluff hindered his leadership, actually ordered his teammate Woosh to kill him. Fluff was essentially a one-joke character, and it’s highly unlikely he’ll ever return.

1) Hindsight Lad

Carlton LaFroyge, better known as Hindsight Lad, is widely considered a frustrating and ineffective superhero. He joined the New Warriors not through any special ability, but by blackmailing the hero Speedball. Lacking any powers himself, Hindsight Lad simply offers critiques after battles are finished, essentially complaining about what his teammates should have done. Following a disastrous mission where the New Warriors accidentally caused many deaths, Hindsight Lad actively tried to destroy the lives of his surviving teammates, revealing their secret identities online and putting them in danger. He consistently makes situations worse with his actions.

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2026-02-17 19:14