The best extraterrestrial characters (aliens) in comics are, at the top,Superman,Martian Manhunter,Silver SurferetBrainiac. This tier list classifies characters from elsewhere according to their importance, their power and their stories. Facts (publisher, creation) verified, no invented ratings; each character refers to its file when it exists.
The extraterrestrial is one of the great driving forces of the comic, from the last son of Krypton to the cosmic guardians. This tier list classifies these characters from elsewhere according to their narrative importance and their charisma. Criterion: the weight of the character in his universe.
Editorial Ranks, Factsverified. Each character refers to its file when it exists.
Tier S: the great aliens
Superman, the last son of Krypton, is the most famous alien in popular culture.Martian Manhunter, the last Green Martian, is the heart of the Justice League.Silver Surfer, herald of Galactus, embodies the cosmic sublime, andBrainiacis the extraterrestrial intelligence that threatens Krypton and Earth.
Tier A: popular cosmic figures
Starfire(Tamaranean from the Teen Titans),Rocket RaccoonetGroot(made famous by Guardians of the Galaxy) and theSuper Skrullenrich the gallery of notable aliens.
Tier B: powers from elsewhere
Gladiator(champion of the Shi'ar Empire),Lobo(the Czarnian bounty hunter),MantisetAdam Warlockare among the most powerful aliens.
Tier C: the cosmic supporting roles
Beta Ray Bill(the Korbinite worthy of lifting Mjolnir),Karolina Dean(Runaways),BugetStarhawkcomplete the selection.
Tier D: the curiosities
Pip the Troll,Cosmo(Knowhere's telepathic dog) andComet the Super-Horseclose this tier list: more obscure but very real aliens.
To remember
- Supermanis the founding alien of the entire superheroic genre.
- Guardians of the Galaxyhave popularized many aliens (Groot, Rocket).
- Thor #337(1st from Beta Ray Bill) is a key number sought after.
- Each character refers to its file when it exists.
Frequently asked questions
Supermanis the most iconic alien of all. Pure cosmic side,Silver SurferetMartian Manhunterappear at the top.
Yes: Kal-El was born on the planet Krypton and sent to Earth as a child. He is one of the first and most famous alien characters in comics.
By theGuardians of the Galaxy(Abnett & Lanning) for the fun cosmic side, or theSilver Surferby Lee and Buscema for a more poetic approach.
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