The Replacements

The Replacements: Logan And The Legacy Of Wolverine
The Replacements: Logan And The Legacy Of Wolverine
The Replacements: Logan And The Legacy Of Wolverine
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well-loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we look back at the notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of the most iconic mantles in the superhero genre. This week we're looking at the characters that have attempted to claim they're the best there is at what they do. These are the replacements who have followed in the footsteps of the legendary Wolverine.
The Replacements: Kara Zor-El And The Legacy Of Supergirl
The Replacements: Kara Zor-El And The Legacy Of Supergirl
The Replacements: Kara Zor-El And The Legacy Of Supergirl
In most incarnations, including on numerous different occasions in mainstream DC continuity, Supergirl is Kara Zor-El, the last daughter of Krypton. However, she's not the only person to be known by that name. This week we're looking at the other heroes to claim the mantle of Supergirl.
The Replacements: Bruce Banner And The Legacy Of The Hulk
The Replacements: Bruce Banner And The Legacy Of The Hulk
The Replacements: Bruce Banner And The Legacy Of The Hulk
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we’ll look back at some of the most notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of these iconic mantles. Bruce Banner may have been the first person cursed to become the rampaging beast known as The Hulk, but over the years a Hulk Family of sorts has sprouted up with friends, enemies and children carrying on his legacy.
The Replacements: Jessica Drew And The Legacy Of Spider-Woman
The Replacements: Jessica Drew And The Legacy Of Spider-Woman
The Replacements: Jessica Drew And The Legacy Of Spider-Woman
Jessica Drew was created as the first Spider-Woman in the '70s, partly to ensure that Marvel Comics had the legal rights to the name, but over the decades she has become one of the premier female characters for the publisher, in part thanks to her reinvention as part of Brian Michael Bendis’ New Avengers. Yet Jessica hasn’t been the only hero to call herself Spider-Woman, and today we look back at the other women to carry the name.
The Replacements: The Venom Symbiote And The Legacy Of Venom
The Replacements: The Venom Symbiote And The Legacy Of Venom
The Replacements: The Venom Symbiote And The Legacy Of Venom
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we’ll look back at the notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of the most iconic mantles in the superhero genre. Spider-Man discovered the mysterious symbiote while on Battleworld, but after returning to Earth it proved to be a malevolent and obsessive force that craved a permanent bond. After Spider-Man freed himself from the symbiote's influence, the alien has gone on to bond with some of the toughest heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe.
The Replacements: Jay Garrick And The Legacy Of The Flash
The Replacements: Jay Garrick And The Legacy Of The Flash
The Replacements: Jay Garrick And The Legacy Of The Flash
More than most, the mantle of The Flash is defined by legacy and by family. Jay Garrick wore the name proudly through the Golden Age, but it was a successor stepping in that kicked off the Silver Age and revitalized superhero comics on the whole. This week we look at the men and women to ride the lightning as The Flash.
The Replacements: Odinson And The Legacy Of Thor
The Replacements: Odinson And The Legacy Of Thor
The Replacements: Odinson And The Legacy Of Thor
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we’ll look back at the notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of the most iconic mantles in the superhero genre. The Mighty Thor is a hero as old as time and a founding Avenger, but The Prince of Asgard is not the only person to bear that moniker. Over time there have been other heroes and villains who have attempted to claim the name of Thor, and not all of them were considered worthy.
The Replacements: Hank Pym And The Legacy Of Ant-Man And More
The Replacements: Hank Pym And The Legacy Of Ant-Man And More
The Replacements: Hank Pym And The Legacy Of Ant-Man And More
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we’ll look back at the notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of the most iconic mantles in the superhero genre. Hank Pym has been many things throughout his career, and he's a man of many names. He started out as Ant-Man, and shortly after joining The Avengers he became Giant-Man. He created the Yellowjacket personality after being expelled from the group, he went by his own name as Dr. Pym for a while, and he briefly adopted the codename The Wasp in honor of his fallen ex-wife, original Wasp Janet Van Dyne. This week we look at the proteges, successors, and even villains that have walked in the footsteps of Hank Pym.
The Replacements: Barbara Gordon And The Legacy Of Batgirl
The Replacements: Barbara Gordon And The Legacy Of Batgirl
The Replacements: Barbara Gordon And The Legacy Of Batgirl
The legacy of Batgirl did not start with Barbara Gordon, but she is undoubtedly the most iconic character to carry the mantle. Through horrible trauma, she persevered and became stronger, only to return to the role decades later for a new generation of fans. This week, we're looking at five other women who have proudly called themselves the Batgirl of Gotham.
The Replacements: Carter Slade And The Legacy Of Ghost Rider
The Replacements: Carter Slade And The Legacy Of Ghost Rider
The Replacements: Carter Slade And The Legacy Of Ghost Rider
Since the dawn of the Silver Age, legacy characters have been a staple of superhero fiction, and having a new character step into a well loved role can open up new opportunities for writers and artists to tell different kinds of stories. In The Replacements, we’ll look back at the notable and not-so-notable heroes and villains to assume some of the most iconic mantles in the superhero genre. The original Ghost Rider was a cowboy named Carter Slade who was prophesied to fight injustice in the wild west along with his bright white stallion, Banshee. The concept of what a Ghost Rider is has deviated considerably since then, taking on a much more supernatural tone, with some of that mythos folded into Slade's own story. Today we're going to look at the men and women who took up the name and curse of the Ghost Rider.

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