Everyone knows about Thor and Hercules, and even the Elders who power Shazam. But even the gods of myth have their lower tiers… Welcome to Ten Things!
Whooshman-Bicarbonate Films, in conjunction with ‘An Amateur Comics Historian’ and St. Hubbins, patron of quality footwear, Presents:
TEN OBSCURE SUPER-GODS!
10) PELE
I’m not sure what it is about Japanese comic book characters and fire-related powers, but Michi Sasaki is another example of that fiery archetype. Mutated by Doctor Demonicus into a superhuman form capable of channeling volcanic energy, she and Sunfire attacked the West Coast Avengers, with Michi claiming to be the actual mythical Pele, goddess of fire and creator of the Hawaiian islands. The WCA defeated her, Doctor Demonicus reversed the effects of her brainwashing and she was never seen again…
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Best line ever: Because that’s what you did in 1944, and you LIKED it!
I was so hoping to see DC’s Vext on this list. I didn’t read it when it first because I was in a super serious mood in high school but I found and read it last year. Really fun!
Ahhh, dammit. That would have been a good one!
I’m filing him away for the next list that seems appropriate…
I love wacky superheroes! This was excellent!